LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2008) ? "Gato del Sol III," the University of Kentucky’s solar car, was expected to complete the North American Solar Car Challenge by crossing the finish line in Calgary, Alberta, today.

The completion of the race achieves the dual goals the UK College of Engineering Solar Car Team had set for itself this year: to qualify for the race during inspections in Plano, Texas, and to make it all the way through the 2,400-mile course.

The team’s blog provides an update through Monday night.