The inaugural race in 2002 was won by the local Open Boys team from Maryborough State High School.
In 2005, Centenary Heights State High School broke the local team's three-year consecutive winning streak, before Maryborough took back the title in 2006.
The current track is 1.53 km long, and forms a rectangle around Maryborough State High School and Central SS.
The two important sections of the track for overtaking are the hairpin corner at the end of the start/finish straight, and the 0.45 km long hill rise on the back side of the school.
Secondary schools enter up to 10 person teams: 6 to 8 dedicated riders – Junior (Yr 8 to 10) – Senior/Open (Yr 11/12) 2 dedicated Pit/support crew 1 team manager/representative Other events held at the Challenge include: CO2 Dragsters, Robotics, Solar Powered boats, Solar powered cars and the Smilie Pushcarts.
The sponsors of the event, Fraser Coast Regional Council, Queensland Events, RACQ, Ergon Energy, Handy Hire, IP Telco, ABSComTech, Station Square Shopping Centre, Rotary Club of Maryborough, Rotary Club of Maryborough Sunrise and Fraser Coast Chronicle continue to see the event grow in professionalism and enthusiasm, providing a fantastic platform for young people to learn through technology and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.