Idealistic teacher Sandra Beecher starts fresh at Kona-Pali High School in Hawaii, seeking a new start after a failed marriage. She discovers her unmotivated students lack drive due to societal expectations. Sandra challenges a handful of students to create their own science fair projects and they decide to build a solar-powered car for the Inter-island Race. CelTech sponsors the winner to participate in the Trans-Australian World Solar Challenge, where top minds compete. Despite the odds, Sandra convinces the school's shop teacher, Frank Machi, to join the project. Overcoming self-doubt, internal conflicts, and external skepticism, the team faces numerous challenges to finish their car and achieve their goal.
Race the Sun
Outcast high school students, guided by their innovative teacher, discover inspiration at a science fair, which sparks a passion project to create a solar-powered car and participate in the prestigious 1990 World Solar Challenge in Australia.
