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2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
24/10/2011
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge Provisional Results
The results are subject to protest from one of the teams and as such cannot remain provisional until the outcome of the protest is determined.
As many of the Observers, Judges and Officials are travelling to thier own countries this matter will be resolved as soon as it is practical to do so.
Day 7 Unofficial 2pm Update
22/10/2011
Saturday 22 October
2pm Darwin Time - Unofficial Positions
Aussies battle it out to the end!
Victoria Square Adelaide was bathed in sunshine today as teams celebrated their arrival after travelling more than 3000 kilometres from Darwin to Adelaide in the Veolia World Solar Challenge. Having survived bushfires, road trains and extremely heavy cloud cover, the Square's fountain was a welcome respite and scene of celebrations.
Day 6 Unofficial 5pm Update and Provisional Results
21/10/2011
Attention Chief of Staff/Accredited Media
Friday 12 October, 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Unofficial Positions
Latest teams to cross the finish of timing - Ashiya from Japan at 4.19pm Darwin time and Twente from the Netherlands at 4.26pm Darwin time - they will be welcomed to Victoria Square tomorrow morning.
Due to weather the majority of teams are now trailering to Adelaide - thier solar kilometres will be calculated on arrival. Provisional results reflect teams last positions through checkpoints. Solar kilometres may have changed during the day and may not be shown in the provisional results.
Celebrations in the fountain as teams struggle in the clouds
While the first three teams already acrossthe finish of timing, Tokai from Japan (1st), Nuon from the Netherlands (2nd) and University of Michigan (3rd) celebrated with a traditional fountain dunking in Victoria Square, Adelaide, mother-nature dished out another hurdle for the other 34 teams still making their way to Adelaide.
View full provisional results here
Veolia World Solar Challenge Day 6 - Provisional Results
21/10/2011
Day 6 Provisional Results Released
Team Bochum
20/10/2011
Team Bochum into Alice Springs 8:34
Columbian Students Down Under for The Challenge
20/10/2011
A group of science enthused Year 8 students from Medellin in Columbia have won the trip of their lifetime after winning a Solar Car Competition with over 500 competing teams from more than 200 schools in Columbia!
The 13 year old boys developed the winning car in the competition made by solar panels donated by sponsor EPM, Columbia’s main power supply company. The competition organized by the Science Foundation of Columbia aims to create interest amongst Years 8, 9 and 10 students with the hope of building their own Columbian Solar Car to compete in a future Veolia World Solar Challenge.
The competition also donated the second and third prize winners a Physic’s Laboratory for their school promoting continued education about solar power and renewable energy sources for the environment.
The Columbian team will be in Australia for 5 days, attending the Victoria Square ceremonial finish and a quick visit to Sydney on thier way home. Hopefully we will see them competing in future years!
Day 5 Provisional Results
20/10/2011
Thursday 20 October, 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Provisional Results Day 5
TOKAI SHINES AS CLOUNDS ROLL IN
Team Tokai from Japan did their country proud as they crossed the finish of timing line in the Veolia World Solar Challenge today at 1.07pm Darwin time. They took 32 hours and 45 minutes to drive thier car, Tokai Challenger2, 3021 kilometres on solar power averging a speed of 91.54 kiloemtres per hour.
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge Day 5 - Provisional Results
20/10/2011
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
Day 5 - Thursday 20 October 2011
Provisional Results
1. Tokai University
2. Nuon Solar Car Team
3. University of Michigan
4. Ashiya University
5. Solar Team Twente
6. Aurora
7. Umicore Solar Team
8. UNSW Solar Team
9. Istanbul University
10. Stanford Solarcar Project
Day 4 19th October Provisional Results
19/10/2011
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
Day 4 - 19th October 2011
Provisional Results
TOKAI IN TIGHT TUSSLE TO THE FINISH
19/10/2011
Thursday 20 October, 2011
12pm Darwin Time – unofficial positions
TOKAI IN TIGHT TUSSLE TO THE FINISH
In one of the closest finishes in the history of the Veolia World Solar Challenge two teams were at the final checkpoint in Port Augusta after 2,719 kilometres of solar powered racing. They are now making their way on the final leg to the Finish of Timing in Angle Vale near the corner of St Kilda Road and Port Wakefield Road and then to the Ceremonial Finish and celebrations at Victoria Square.
Team Tokai from Japan reached Port Augusta at 9.42am and Nuon from the Netherlands pulled in at 10.08. Team Michigan is still in third place some 100 kilometres behind in Port Augusta at 11.22 am.
Day 3 Provisional Results
18/10/2011
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
Day 3 - Tuesday 18 October 2011
Provisional Results
TOKAI FIRST ACROSS THE BORDER AS PHILIPPINE CAR GOES UP IN FLAMES
18/10/2011
Tuesday 18th October, 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Provisional end of day results
TOKAI FIRST ACROSS THE BORDER AS PHILIPPINE CAR GOES UP IN FLAMES
As unofficial day 3 leader Tokai charged across the South Australian border Team Philippines were left smouldering in Tennant Creek.
Winds swirl around leaders as they reach Coober Pedy
18/10/2011
Wednesday 19 October, 2011
1pm Darwin Time – unofficial positions
Winds swirl around leaders as they reach Coober Pedy
A northerly wind is buffeting the leaders of the Veolia World Solar Challenge in a race that now spans from the tail end just south of Tennant Creek to the front runners in Coober Pedy.
Team Tokai from Japan reached the Coober Pedy control point at 11.40 am followed by Nuon from the Netherlands in 2nd place who arrived at 12.16 pm stretching their lead over third placed team Michigan who had to stop at the roadside to make repairs and reached Cooper Pedy at 1.02 pm. It is estimated they are approximately 80 kilometres behind Nuon. Team Tokai now is approximately 63 kilometres south of Cooper Pedy.
TOKAI LEADS NUON AS COMPETITION HOTS UP
18/10/2011
Wednesday 19 October 2011
5pm Darwin Time - Provisional Positions Day 4
TOKAI LEADS NUON AS COMPETITION HOTS UP
After nearly 2,500 kilometres just 40 kilometres separate the two leading cars in the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge...
Day 2 Provisional Results
17/10/2011
Day 2 - Provisional Results
Top 5
1. Tokai University
2. Nuon Solar Car Team
3. Univeristy of Michigan
4. Aurora
5. Ashiya University
Day 2 Provisional Results End of Day Media Release
17/10/2011
Monday 17 October, 2011
5pm Darwin Time – provisional end of day results
SMOKY SUN SETS ON DAY 2
As the smoke and haze covers the front runners in the Veolia World Solar Challenge Team Tokai, day 2 event leader, from Japan, Nuon Solar of the Netherlands and Michigan University are camped out in Wauchope, 116 kilometres south of Tennant Creek. This temporary control stop was established due bushfires at Barrow Creek which closed the Stuart Highway early this afternoon.
Australia’s Aurora has kept its consistent fourth place and arrived in Tennant Creek this afternoon at 1.28 pm followed by Ashiya from Japan, Team Twente from the Netherlands, University of NSW, Umicore from Belgium, Istanbul University, Team Okinawa from Japan and Stanford Solar Car Project from the USA. Aurora and the other teams arriving at Tennant Creek this afternoon were held there on advice of Northern Territory Emergency Services.
The teams are on the road again after fire disruption...
17/10/2011
Day 2 of the Veolia World Challenge concluded with the top three teams camped together at a police roadblock near the Devils Marbles in Outback NT. Wauchope roadhouse played host to Tokai, Nuna and Michigan as bushfire, raged across the Stuart Highway near Barrow Creek. Although some teams were held at Tennant Creek a little over 100 Km behind the leaders, the majority of participants are travelling towards Tennant Creek without disruption.
Day 3 - with the road now reopened the three leaders left Wauchope starting from 8am separated by the times between them when they arrived. Tokai departed at 8am, Nuon at 8.10am and Michigan at 8.12am.
Teams held up at Tennant Creek have been given departure times to reflect the separation of these teams at the time of the disruption. Aurora left at 8.50am, Ashiya at 9.05 am, Team Twente at 9.09, UniNSW at 9.18 am, and Umicore at 9.32 am. Instanbul will leave at 10.36 am, Okinawa at 11.53 am and Stanford at 11.57 am. All remaining checkpoints will have their opening times extended by 4 hours.
Exciting times!
From flames to road trains
17/10/2011
Attention Chief of Staff/News Directors...
Latest update 1pm Darwin time
From flames to road trains
First bushfires and now two massive road trains some eight metres wide are making their way north along the Stuart Highway. Drivers and their support crews are finding life on the road of the Veolia World Solar Challenge is far from the everyday and crossing Australia is far from ordinary.
 Team Twente takes pole, as grid positions decided…
16/10/2011
Solar Team Twente, the team in red, from The Netherlands and their solar car 21 Connect has claimed pole position for tomorrow’s start of the Veolia World Solar Challenge after qualifying trials today at Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex, Darwin.
In the narrowest of margins with just 0.00.3 seconds separating them from fellow compatriots and four time winners, Nuon Solar, Team Twente qualified with the fastest lap time of 2.02.2 minutes and an average speed of 85.43 kilometres.
Pride of Twente starts from pole position in thrilling race Down Under
16/10/2011
Darwin, Twente - 15 oktober 2011
Qualification time of 02:02:20 gives Solar Team Twente ‘pole position’
After a tense qualification session, Solar Team Twente has snatched pole position in the World Solar Challenge. For the team, it it is best qualification result ever.
All preparations for the race have been completed and the team is ready for the 3000 kilometre race through the Australian Outback. The race starts tomorrow 08.30 hr Australian time (01:00 hr Dutch time). Having completed all tests, the technical examination and the qualification, the weather now poses the greatest challenge
The qualification for the World Solar Challenge 2011 happened Saturday morning on the Hidden Valley racetrack near Darwin. The participating teams, around 30 in total, were allowed to drive just one lap (one for warming up, the second full throttle). The team from Twente has waited patiently and was allowed to decide for themselves when to enter the track, as long as there would be no other cars. The team subsequently managed to perform a lap time of 2 minutes and 2,20 seconds. Team leader Siebe Brinkhof is content: ‘The team was nervous but with racing driver Jens Hegeman behind the wheel of the 21Connect we have accomplished the best possible result. We have to remain calm however: it’s a race where anything can happen. Together with weather expert Helga van Leur, the team now has to challenge the greatest uncertainty: the weather. We even expect rain.
The top 5 starting ranks after qualifications: 1) Solar Team Twente - 02.02.20 2) Nuon Solar Team - 02.02.50 3) Michigan - 02.03.01 4) Sunswift - 02.04.33 5) Tokai - 02.07.77.
Preparation race and the convoy
Solar Team Twente leaves tomorrow with a convoy of 12 cars. At the front, there is the weather car, the scout and the escort car. Next comes the solar car 21Connect and after the solar car drives the DMU (Decision Making Unit), a bus where all important decisions are made. Escort + 21Connect + DMU are called the ‘racing convoy’. Behind the bus drive the cars with the mechanics and the electro technicians. Thereafter comes the media car, the car with the photographer, the film crew from Saxion and the film crew of RTL. Last on is the truck with among other the tents for the camp and the workshop.
The team is well prepared for the long stay in the Australian Outback. Aylin Knepper: ‘We can only go to a supermarket once, in Alice Springs. We have 1000 liter water, 60 loaves of bread, 20 kilogram cornflakes, 30 liter life milk, 10 kilogram chocolate spread, 300 muesli bars and 300 packages potato chips. At the finish in Adelaide, family members and the partners from Twente, among which Grolsch, so we are motivated to reach the finish line!
Follow the team
This afternoon 15.45 hr the Dutch channel RTL 7 broadcasts the qualification of Solar Team Twente. During the World Solar Challenge in Australia the team from Twente provides news messages, blog items, tweets, photos, videos and their app. RTL Z will daily broadcast a program with weather expert Helga van Leur and Reinoud Broekhuijsen. More info on www.solarteam.nl
Essential Control Checkpoint Information and Route Notes
16/10/2011
The 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge will be flagged off from the State Square in Darwin today at 8.30 am will be contested by 37 teams from 20 countries. Three teams from Australia will take to the starting line to do battle for line honours 3,000 kilometres away in Darwin.
| Location | Time | Date Open | Date Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine | From 11am | Sunday 16th | Sunday 16th |
| Dunmarra | From 2pm | Sunday 16th | Monday 17th at 3pm |
| Tennant Creek | From 8.30am | Monday 17th | Tuesday 18th at 2pm |
| Barrow Creek | From 11.30am | Monday 17th | Wednesday 19th at 10am |
| Alice Springs | From 2.30pm | Monday 17th | Wednesday 19th at 3pm |
| Kulgera | From 8.30am | Tuesday 18th | Thursday 20th at 9.30am |
| Coober Pedy | From 1pm | Tuesday 18th | Thursday 20th at 3pm |
| Glendambo | From 4pm | Tuesday 18th | Friday 21st at 2pm |
| Port Augusta | From 10am | Wednesday 19th | Saturday 22 at 12 noon |
Grid positions decided!
16/10/2011
| Team | Car | Lap time |
| Solar Team Twente | 21 Connect | 2.02.2 |
| Nuon Solar | Nuna 6 | 2.02.5 |
| Uni of Michigan | Quantum | 2.03.01 |
| Uni of NSW | Sunswift 1V | 2.04.33 |
| Tokai Uni | Tokai Challenger | 2.07.7 |
| Umicore | Umicore | 2.09.83 |
| Stanford | Zenith | 2.11.05 |
| Ashyia Uni | Skyace-V | 2.11.21 |
| Team Bochum | Solar World 65 | 2.12.84 |
| Uni of Calgary | Schulich Axiom | 2.13.11 |
| Nanyang Tech Uni | nanyang venture V | 2.15.72 |
| Aurora | Evolution | 2.16.19 |
Tokyo Broadcast Report
16/10/2011
Check out the latest Tokyo Broadcast Report on the Veolia World Solar Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/user/tbsnewsi#p/u/12/flihXdGSd0w
http://news.tbs.co.jp/20111016/newseye/tbs_newseye4852970.html
TUSSLE FOR LEAD AS FIRES TURN UP THE HEAT
16/10/2011
Monday 17 October, 2011
2.30 pm Darwin Time
Media Update
TUSSLE FOR LEAD AS FIRES TURN UP THE HEAT
At 2.30 pm Darwin time unofficial event leader in the Veolia World Solar Challenge, Team Tokai from Japan was just kilometres ahead of Nuon Solar of the Netherlands who were just minutes in front of team Michigan – with the order changing between these three throughout the day. The three leaders are in Wauchope, 116 kilometres south of Tennant Creek, a temporary control stop which has been established to due to closure of Barrow Creek which was closed early afternoon today, due to bushfires.
Northern Territory Police have currently advised the Stuart Highway is closed to traffic both ways between Ti Tree and Wauchope. Event officials are monitoring the situation and keeping in close contact with participants. All timing and positions of solar vehicles are being recorded.
Scrutineering Draw Announced
11/10/2011
Veolia World Solar Challenge
Scrutineering Draw
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| 7:00 | 14 | Durham University | DUSC 2011 | |
| 7:00 | 16 | Stanford | Xenith | |
| 7:30 | 21 | Twente | 21 Connect | |
| 7:30 | 34 | Istanbul University | Astay | |
| 8:00 | 77 | University of Toronto | ||
| 8:00 | 8 | Umicore | Umicore | |
| 8:30 | 11 | Team Bocham | Solar World 65 | |
| 8:30 | 90 | Team Okinawa | Lequion | |
| 11:00 | 4 | MIT | Chopper del Sol | |
| 11:00 | 6 | Sakarya University | Saguar 2 | |
| 11:30 | 95 | Apollo Solar Car Team | Apollo V | |
| 11:30 | 2 | University of Michigan | Quantum | |
| 12:00 | 74 | UNSW | Sunswift IV | |
| 12:00 | 24 | University of Waterloo | Midnight Sun X | |
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| 7:00 | 1 | Tokai University | Tokai Challenger | |
| 7:00 | 87 | Kookmin University | Haegama | |
| 7:30 | 3 | Nuon | Nuna 6 | |
| 7:30 | 65 | University of Calgary | Schulich Axiom | |
| 8:00 | 81 | Ashiya University | Skyace-V | |
| 8:00 | 9 | Onda Solare | Emilia 2 | |
| 8:30 | 12 | University of Cambridge | Endeavour | |
| 8:30 | 15 | Solar Energy Racers | SER-1 | |
| 11:00 | 25 | University of California | Impulse | |
| 11:00 | 32 | Principia Solar Car Team | Ra 7s | |
| 11:30 | 17 | Universiti of Malaysia | Kilau | |
| 11:30 | 73 | Islamic Azad University of Qazvin | HAVIN | |
| 12:00 | 63 | Seraaj Solar Car Team | Wahj | |
| 12:00 | 88 | Team Solar Phillipines | Sikat II | |
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| 7:00 | 10 | Universiti Tenaga Nasional | Solar Ranger 2 | |
| 7:00 | 98 | Nanyang University | Nanyang Venture V | |
| 7:30 | 45 | Aurora Vehicle Association | Aurora Evolution | |
| 7:30 | 85 | University of Chile | Eolian 2 | |
| 8:00 | 62 | TAFE SA | Solar Spirit Australia | |
| 8:00 | 99 | Anadolu | University Sunatolia | |
| 8:30 | 22 | University of Tehran | Persian Gazelle II | |
| 8:30 | 92 | Eclipse Solar Car Team | Eclipse 7 | |
| 11:00 | 7 | Solaris | Avenir | |
First day of World Solar Challenge Outreach Program by Lisa Bailey
10/10/2011
Monday 10 October
Katherine, NT
Our Outreach Team reached Katherine yesterday afternoon after leaving the World Solar Challenge teams still preparing at Hidden Valley Raceway.
We’re travelling with Martin and Nick from the Aurora Solar Car team with the Aurora vehicle that won the race in 1999, travelling through towns along the route.
The Adelaide Advertiser also reported on this initative. View article here.
Adelaide's Solar Spirit Gets Underway for Darwin Challenge
07/10/2011
The team from TAFE SA are putting the final touches to their solar car, Solar Spirit, before they begin their journey to Darwin tomorrow, to take their place on the start line of the Veolia World Solar Challenge on Sunday 16 October.
As South Australia’s only entrant, the team will be taking on some of the world’s best and brightest, with teams from 21 countries competing in the largest field yet. The team is confident the experience gained from previous events will help take Solar Spirit all the way to the finish line a feat in itself given the distance of 3,000 kilometres.
Stage Set for Scorching Competition
07/10/2011
The largest ever field for this year’s Veolia World Solar Challenge 2011 Darwin to Adelaide is currently making its way from all corners of the globe to Darwin.
The event will be flagged off from the State Square in Darwin on Sunday 16 October at 8.30 am will be contested by 39 teams from 21 countries. Three teams from Australia will take to the starting line to do battle for line honours 3,000 kilometres away in Adelaide.
Australia’s hopes Aurora’s ‘Evolution’ from Melbourne, and ‘Sunswift’ from University of NSW are already on their way and Adelaide’s Tafe SA entry, ‘Solar Spirit’ leaves this weekend.
Schedule of Key Dates and Activities
07/10/2011
Attention Chief of Staff/News Directors…
Only 9 days until World Solar Challenge Event 2011 Darwin to Adelaide October 16 – 23...a one of a kind, amazing event.
The largest ever field for this year’s Veolia World Solar Challenge 2011 Darwin to Adelaide is currently making its way from all corners of the globe to Darwin.
The event will be flagged off from the State Square in Darwin on Sunday 16 October at 8.30 am will be contested by 39 teams from 21 countries. Three teams from Australia will take to the starting line to do battle for line honours 3,000 kilometres away in Darwin.
A world-wide respected race covered by international media. This year there will be twenty one countries represented – 39 teams entered…including three Aussie teams.
Download the Schedule of Key Dates & Activities here for background in the lead up to the event, and see below for control checkpoints along the way.
| Location | Time | Date Open | Date Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine | From 11am | Sunday 16th | Sunday 16th |
| Dunmarra | From 2pm | Sunday 16th | Monday 17th at 3pm |
| Tennant Creek | From 8.30am | Monday 17th | Tuesday 18th at 2pm |
| Barrow Creek | From 11.30am | Monday 17th | Wednesday 19th at 10am |
| Alice Springs | From 2.30pm | Monday 17th | Wednesday 19th at 3pm |
| Kulgera | From 8.30am | Tuesday 18th | Thursday 20th at 9.30am |
| Coober Pedy | From 1pm | Tuesday 18th | Thursday 20th at 3pm |
| Glendambo | From 4pm | Tuesday 18th | Friday 21st at 2pm |
| Port Augusta | From 10am | Wednesday 19th | Saturday 22 at 12 noon |
Racing the Sun with Solar Spirit
07/10/2011
A team of students from TafeSA are preparing to race over 3000 kilometres with just the power of the Sun, as Solar Spirit readies for the World Solar Challenge.
Teams from around the world will travel to Darwin for the race, the will take the field through the centre of Australia and finish in Adelaide, some four days later.
TafeSA team leader Gerry Paay said he hope the team's car 62 would finished in the middle of the field, with a top-ten in reach if all goes well.
Gary expects the car to average 80 km/h over the course, with a predicted top speed from the vehicle at up to 120 km/h if conditions are perfect.
Teams will commence racing from Darwin at 8:30am, Sunday 15 October, 2011, with the lead teams expected to finish in Adelaide on Wednesday 19 October 2011 after midday.
Gary took us for a tour inside the vehicle before it was packed up for the trip north to Darwin.
Solar Team Turns Up The Heat on Rivals
03/10/2011
In just 13 days 39 teams from 20 countries will contest a 3,000 kilometre race across Australia, the Veolia World Solar Challenge, taking to the start line in Darwin on Sunday October 16. You won’t hear the roar of engines as they pass, or smell the fumes on the hot desert air. Their energy source is truly high performance – they run on the power of the sun.
The race for line honours in Adelaide is hotly contested at the top. The Dutch Nuon Solar team, which will race with Nuna6 this year, believes they have the car to take the title and deliver their team their fifth World Solar Challenge from six attempts. They have dominated past events, winning in 2001, 2003, 2005 & 2007. Their excellent record was foiled in 2009 by the Japanese team from Tokai University.
Sun Shines on World Solar Challenge Partnership
21/09/2011
The future is shining even brighter for the biennial World Solar Challenge event, Darwin to Adelaide, thanks to a winning partnership with Veolia Environmental Services Australia, CEO of the South Australian Motor Sports Board, Mark Warren announced today.
The deal includes naming rights for this year’s event which will now be known as the Veolia World Solar Challenge in 2011.
World Solar Challenge Signs Sponsor
21/09/2011
CAMERON ENGLAND - AdelaideNow
The World Solar Challenge has locked in naming-rights sponsor just in time for this year's event, signing Veolia Environmental Services Australia as its main backer.
The Veolia World Solar Challenge will run from October 16-23, with 39 from 20 countries racing solar-powered vehicles from Darwin to Adelaide, covering about 3000km.
Veolia Environmental Services group general manager SA & NT Laurie Kozlovic said that the partnership was a natural fit for the company, which specialises in a range of environmental, water, energy and transport solutions.
Sun sets on one of solar car racing's heros
23/09/2010
We recently received the sad news that that a respected member of our solarcar community, David Fewchuk, Chairman of Aurora, past winner of the World Solar Challenge and long time champion of solar car racing around the world, died of a heart attack while on a tour of China promoting solarcars.
He was a tireless worker and advocate of sustainable transport. As Chairman of the Australian team Aurora he showed great skill and leadership. Aurora participated in every World Solar Challenge, was the 1999 winner and, with a car equipped with terrestial solar cells, came second no less than four times.
Aurora also raised the bar for solarcars with 24 hour marathons, a 17,000 km around Australia tour and a claimed record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge - 12,000 km!
David also loved photography and was usually seen with camera in hand. Many of his pictures can be seen at the Aurora website www.aurorasolarcar.com
David will be fondly remembered, and sadly missed.
Chris Selwood.
Welcome
20/05/2010
The next World Solar Challenge is closer than you think and people across the world are already working hard behind the scenes to be prepared for the 2011 World Solar Challenge that will run between Darwin in the Northern Territory and Adelaide in South Australia across some of the harshest landscape that is on offer across our planet.
As the Challenge evolves, we expect to keep you informed of the efforts being made by participants and we'll offer you front-row seats to our world of Brain Sport - Crossing one of the planets most ancient continents driven by the silent power of nature, the World Solar Challenge is one of the greatest adventures of our time.
Be part of it!
Day 1 Provisional Results
17/10/1911
2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge - Provisional Results
Day 1 - Sunday 16th October 2011
Top 5 Teams
1. Tokai University
2. Nuon Solar Car Team
3. University of Michigan
4. Aurora
5. Apollo Solar Car Team
Unofficial results Veolia World Solar Challenge - End of Day 1
17/10/1911
SAYONARA DARWIN AS TOKAI CHASES THE SUN
It took 2009 winners, Tokai University from Japan less than two hours and less than 200 kilometres to take an early lead in the 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge clearly throwing down the challenge early. Several hours later they were still at the front of the pack but had dropped back to third, behind Nuon Solar from The Netherlands and the University of Michigan with just a few kilometres separating leading teams.
Day 4 Provisional Results Amended
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2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge
Day 4 - Wednesday 19 October 2011
Provisional Results Updated