Co-Curricular Solar Car World Solar Challenge Press Releases 1: Arrival 2: Preparation 3: Day 1 4: Day 2 5: Day 3 6: Day 4 7: Day 5 8: Day 6

The Spirit Of Unley Annesley College Solar Car Team

WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE 2003

PRESS RELEASE:
DAY 4 - A STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THE MORNING!

EOS - The Spirit of Unley performed well in the morning covering 120 Km of fairly steep grades in excellent time. Although the car needed to be trailered in the afternoon to enable the team to reach the Control Point in Alice Springs by 6 pm, everyone is delighted with the car's progress. Each night team meetings are held and challenges are set for the next day.

There is a great atmosphere at the overnight stops due to the attention our car is receiving by the locals and the other solar car teams. This evening a reception was held for all participants with local dignitaries welcoming the teams. Drinks and nibbles were provided on the lawns of the camping ground. The car is also receiving a lot of attention and support from the Greenfleet contingent.

Support team member, Cynthia Psorakis, today reported that temperatures in the car have climbed to 60C when it is on the road, due to the heat
generated by the inverters on the back seat. Yesterday driver Georgina Cogan was so drenched in perspiration after her stint of driving, that she had to wring out her shorts and T-shirt. Fortunately the temperature has dropped to 28C this evening, so the team should be able to catch up on some well-deserved rest. That's if they don't get bitten by the hordes of
mosquitoes!!!

Ingrid Balin
Annesley College

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