Time Trials

Next event was the time trials that set the starting order. This is an anxious moment for the team. There are vivid memories of watching their car flip over in the last race time trials, 4 years ago. The team walks with the car as it takes it turn on the track.

  
Eleanor in the corners with the media watching.





 Wisely we finished 14th knowing that it makes little difference in a 3000km race and all the cars will start within 30 min. of each other. All breathed a little easier when Fiona finished her lap.  Good job Fiona.

This is the brake test.

 These are some of the other cars. Very unique designs.

This is Team Twente from Netherlands. This is a very interesting design that has a tilting array and solar concentrating lenses. This was a beautiful car that had a lot of crowd appeal.
Stanford team.

Team from Istanbul

Australian High School Team for gifted students...none of the team members were old enough to drive the car they built.

There was a meeting with all the teams to explain the starting procedure for tomorrows start. We need to be at the starting line at 6am.  They are quite strict on the order and being ready. Any miscues and the team is put at the back of the line.