Actually Fernanda, the students worked hard all year to meet the qualifying times in a few different races. They haven't qualified in 7 years. The money is for transportation, registration and the housing. The car wash was to help lower the price the board would have to pay to about $1,200.
For the record the kids raised about $1,750 to defray about 70% of the costs. This was done via a car wash bake sale and donations. Good luck at the relays.