The Gill Corporation Celebrates University of Washington Solar Car Team’s “Rookie of the Year” Award

El Monte, CA – August 12, 2025 –The Gill Corporation (TGC), a global leader in high-performance composite materials, proudly congratulates the University of Washington (UW) Solar Car Team on their outstanding debut at the 2025 national championship. The team achieved an impressive 6th place finish and earned the prestigious “Rookie of the Year” award.

The UW team’s ultra-lightweight solar car, developed with TGC’s latest generation aerospace composite sandwich panels, demonstrated remarkable speed and reliability, tying for the fastest lap of the entire competition.  “For many years, TGC has proudly supported colleges and universities by supplying our advanced lightweight composite materials,” said Chris Larsen, Chief Commercial Officer. “The UW Solar Car Team’s dedication and remarkable achievement in their first national competition is a testament to their talent and our shared commitment to innovation.”  This partnership underscores TGC’s dedication to nurturing future engineering talent and advancing sustainable transportation. As the UW team prepares for the 2026 American Solar Challenge—a grueling 2500-mile race featuring a 50% larger solar array—TGC remains committed to supporting their pursuit of a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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Holly Nguyen
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Email: hnguyen@thegillcorp.com