Help High Schoolers Break World Record

Hi, we're a group of 10th graders located in the bay area trying to complete an independent engineering project. The goal: break the world record of longest distance on a single charge. Starting at the beginning of 2021 we've been designing and testing various prototypes. Now, with a clear idea of exactly what we need to break the record, we're stuck without the materials we need to build. We have to incorporate as many cost-saving measures as we can. Still, the price is too high for our (very broke) personal budgets. We have tried to reach out to corporate funding but have been quickly dismissed. Below are our, nerdy, technical specifications of the car.

Based on a salvaged suspension system from a 1/10 scale RC car. The chassis centers around a milled aluminum chassis that we will create at our local maker space. The spec and price list are as follows:

• Battery - Created from 1650 cells and a spot welder. It should include around 30 cells, a BMS, and other misc parts to connect cells. - $150
• ESC/Motor - Needs to be bought from an RC company. The motor adapters will be 3d printed to fit the suspension system. - $250
• Aluminum chassis - Bought from our local steel supplier ~ $50-100
• Wheels - Apart we can't cheap out on. The wheels need to be fast rolling and the proper size to maximize efficiency. - $100
• Transmitter system/line following - As the car has a projected run time of over 12 hours we need a reliable system complete with telemetrics, self-guiding, and compatibility with guiding programs. -$200

Without proper support, this project can never be finalized. Thank you to everyone who can help donate, share, and push our vision forward - Owen, Ryan, Tobias, Ishaan, and Shiven

sample picture of our CAD mockup