Hi Terry and all.

I agree with Cindy Kvale that the 100 km "standard" is great for
students. There is something very concrete about racing for 100 K. I
also think it makes the race more interesting for the pit crew as the
math is more challenging (trying to figure out how long the race will be
based on available sunlight, battery usage, battery capacity, and avg.
bike speed).

I think changing the cones would be fine.

I'm not in favor of replacing the sprint. Logistically I think it would
be hard to close the course for a time on Saturday evening and all day
on Sunday. I  also don't want students trying to drive a car built for
efficiency like a race car. I'm afraid it would encourage them to take
chances that they would not take during the 100 k event.

We are looking forward to some sun!

Best,

Mark

Terry Rouse wrote:
>
>  There are some ideas I wanted to float out there for rules changes to
> see what other folks thought.
> The first would be to standardize the slalom test so that the spacing
> between the cones would be the same for all classes, but require a
> minimum average speed through the cones. This would simplify the set
> up and give a true handling test. I am thinking the cones could be
> set 7 meters apart and then require a minimum average speed. Say 7
> seconds for 6 cones, Which is around 11 mph.
>
> The second would be to change the endpoint of the race. Either end the
> race on the lap the overall leader finishes the 100 km. Or make the
> race the most laps in say 2 1/2 hours. Either way everyone would be
> finished at the same time. It would shorten the race day a bit and
> allow those driving home to leave an hour or more earlier.
>
> A third thought I had was to replace the sprint with a one lap time
> trial. It would stillbe a speed event, just longer.
>
> Any comments.
> The Old Rocketman
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>

--
Mark Westlake
Physics Instructor
Saint Thomas Academy
949 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights MN 55120
Phone: 651.454.4570
Fax: 651.454.4574
www.cadets.com

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I built a solar powered R/C car over the winter and really want to see
what it can do and see what others are doing with solar to get the most
from the sun. I live in Springfield, MO so Neosho is a short trip for
me.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Building_a_Solar_Powered_RC_car/


I though if SBR like the concept of solar R/C cars they could add the
event as another cost effective rayce format.  Solar R/C cars have a
following in France, and I think we can do better.  I was pricing the
full sized cars and most teams have budgets of over $200,000 and I was
able to build a highly capible r/c car for $500.

I haven't heard of a confirmed date on the event, so that would be good.

After consulting with my team, we support some of the proposed changes and not
others.

The change in the slalom test would be fine.

Making the sprint be a full lap time trial would be fine.

Shortening the race...well...that means that only a few teams would get the
satisfaction of finishing a 100 K race.  Seeing the checkered flag at the end
means something to them!  Being pulled off the track without finishing would be
a disappointment.  We usually have a team or two that finish early, and one or
two that take longer (maybe a lot longer), but all of my riders want the chance
to "go the distance."  For most of my riders, this is their only race
experience, and there's something magical about the "100 K" number.  If you
changed it to be "most laps in 2.5 hr" then that would work, but then we can't
say we're going to a 100 K race.  When we go out for publicity/sponsors we are
often asked "how far do you race?"  I guess all this means we are in favor of
keeping the length of the race the same.  Should we just start an hour earlier?

Here's hoping we all gather in Missouri under clear, sunny skies.  I'm looking
forward to seeing you all again!

Cindy Kvale
Solar Racing Team
Science Olympiad
VEX Robotics
Bloomington High School South
1965 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN  47401

812-330-7714 x 51121
812-330-7810 fax

________________________________

From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Terry Rouse
Sent: Thu 4/2/2009 8:30 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce



  There are some ideas I wanted to float out there for rules changes to see what
other folks thought.
The first would be to standardize the slalom test so that the spacing between
the cones would be the same for all classes, but require a minimum average speed
through the cones. This would simplify the set up and give a true handling test.
I am thinking the cones could be set 7 meters apart and then require a minimum
average speed. Say 7 seconds for 6 cones, Which is around 11 mph.

The second would be to change the endpoint of the race. Either end the race on
the lap the overall leader finishes the 100 km. Or make the race the most laps
in say 2 1/2 hours. Either way everyone would be finished at the same time. It
would shorten the race day a bit and allow those driving home to leave an hour
or more earlier.

A third thought I had was to replace the sprint with a one lap time trial. It
would stillbe a speed event, just longer.

Any comments.
The Old Rocketman

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Lincoln College Prep will be bringing a class S car.
Terry Rouse a.k.a the old rocketman




________________________________
From: Cindy M Kvale <ckvale@...>
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:49:31 AM
Subject: RE: [solarbike] A show of hands..........





Bloomington is bringing at least 3 bikes and a car.  We want to see lots of
friendly faces on the track!

Cindy Kvale
Solar Racing Team
Science Olympiad
VEX Robotics
Bloomington High School South
1965 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN  47401

812-330-7714 x 51121
812-330-7810 fax

____________ _________ _________ __

From: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com on behalf of Dave
Sent: Fri 4/24/2009 2:33 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com
Subject: [solarbike] A show of hands....... ...

There hasn't been much activity on the listserve this year so it's difficult to
guage the turnout for this year's rayce. I've been in communication with others
who are considering dropping out for fear of being the only ones who show up and
I haven't been able to contact Dan or Art via email. How many of you plan to
attend this year's event? The Photon Torpedo is charged and ready to go.........
-Dave Rohn
Can-Am Solar Raycing




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Dave and all the solar bikers!

Saint Thomas Academy will have two "B" bikes and two "S-class" solar cars.

Mark Westlake



Dave wrote:
>
>
> There hasn't been much activity on the listserve this year so it's
> difficult to guage the turnout for this year's rayce. I've been in
> communication with others who are considering dropping out for fear of
> being the only ones who show up and I haven't been able to contact Dan
> or Art via email. How many of you plan to attend this year's event?
> The Photon Torpedo is charged and ready to go.........
> -Dave Rohn
> Can-Am Solar Raycing
>
>

--
Mark Westlake
Physics Instructor
Saint Thomas Academy
949 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights MN 55120
Phone: 651.454.4570
Fax: 651.454.4574
www.cadets.com

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received.

I am from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, and we plan on coming. This
will be our first year to compete (last year I brought about 7 students last
year to take a look). We are bringing one bike.

Anthony Barber
Science Teacher
abarber@...
v 913.371.1201
Bishop Ward High School
708 North 18th Street
Kansas City, KS



-----Original Message-----
From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Stephen Schmidt
Sent: Mon 4/27/2009 10:11 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Cc: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [solarbike] A show of hands..........



Steve Schmidt here, Ladue has been unable to attend for the past couple of
years. We will not be able to attend this year either. The date of the rayce
is after our school lets out, many most of our members have been going out of
town when the rayce is held, we are going to try to attend next year, with an A
class and a X class.

\s.schmidt
Ladue Horton Watkins High
Technology Educator

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Steve Schmidt here, Ladue has been unable to attend for the past couple of
years.  We will not be able to attend this year either.  The date of the rayce
is after our school lets out, many most of our members have been going out of
town when the rayce is held, we are going to try to attend next year, with an A
class and a X class.

\s.schmidt
Ladue Horton Watkins High
Technology Educator


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Bloomington is bringing at least 3 bikes and a car.  We want to see lots of
friendly faces on the track!

Cindy Kvale
Solar Racing Team
Science Olympiad
VEX Robotics
Bloomington High School South
1965 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN  47401

812-330-7714 x 51121
812-330-7810 fax

________________________________

From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Dave
Sent: Fri 4/24/2009 2:33 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solarbike] A show of hands..........





There hasn't been much activity on the listserve this year so it's difficult to
guage the turnout for this year's rayce. I've been in communication with others
who are considering dropping out for fear of being the only ones who show up and
I haven't been able to contact Dan or Art via email. How many of you plan to
attend this year's event? The Photon Torpedo is charged and ready to go.........
-Dave Rohn
Can-Am Solar Raycing

There hasn't been much activity on the listserve this year so it's difficult to
guage the turnout for this year's rayce. I've been in communication with others
who are considering dropping out for fear of being the only ones who show up and
I haven't been able to contact Dan or Art via email. How many of you plan to
attend this year's event? The Photon Torpedo is charged and ready to go.........
-Dave Rohn
Can-Am Solar Raycing

We have a solar car. Our kids built it in 2001 and raced it in 01 and 02. I also
Coach Track and Field. I just wanted to see if the dates had changed. I see they
haven't. The State Track and Field meet is the same week at the Solar car race.
I'll will had over the project to some other Science teacher.


Thank You,
Coach Evans
________________________________
From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com [solarbike@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry
Rouse [oldrocketman@...]
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 9:36 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce


It is May 23 and 24th at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri. Have you guys got
a bike, I might be able to help with that. I use my bike for commuting so it has
been well tested and have officially retired from racing. Needs new batteries.
Terry Rouse a.k.a Old Rocketman

________________________________
From: Al Evans <evansa@...<mailto:evansa%40rcs.k12.tn.us>>
To: "solarbike@yahoogroups.com<mailto:solarbike%40yahoogroups.com>"
<solarbike@yahoogroups.com<mailto:solarbike%40yahoogroups.com>>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2009 11:17:02 AM
Subject: RE: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce

Terry,

I've been out of the solarbike race for 5 years. Interested in getting a group
back together and attend. what are the dates for the race.

Thank You,
Al Evans
LaVergne High School
Tennessee
____________ _________ _________ __
From: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com [solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com] On Behalf Of Terry
Rouse [oldrocketman@ att.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 7:30 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com
Subject: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce

There are some ideas I wanted to float out there for rules changes to see what
other folks thought.
The first would be to standardize the slalom test so that the spacing between
the cones would be the same for all classes, but require a minimum average speed
through the cones. This would simplify the set up and give a true handling test.
I am thinking the cones could be set 7 meters apart and then require a minimum
average speed. Say 7 seconds for 6 cones, Which is around 11 mph.

The second would be to change the endpoint of the race. Either end the race on
the lap the overall leader finishes the 100 km. Or make the race the most laps
in say 2 1/2 hours. Either way everyone would be finished at the same time. It
would shorten the race day a bit and allow those driving home to leave an hour
or more earlier.

A third thought I had was to replace the sprint with a one lap time trial. It
would stillbe a speed event, just longer.

Any comments.
The Old Rocketman

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

It is May 23 and 24th at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri. Have you guys got
a bike, I might be able to help with that. I use my bike for commuting so it has
been well tested and have officially retired from racing. Needs new batteries.
Terry Rouse a.k.a Old Rocketman




________________________________
From: Al Evans <evansa@...>
To: "solarbike@yahoogroups.com" <solarbike@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2009 11:17:02 AM
Subject: RE: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce


Terry,

I've been out of the solarbike race for 5 years. Interested in getting a group
back together and attend. what are the dates for the race.

Thank You,
Al Evans
LaVergne High School
Tennessee
____________ _________ _________ __
From: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com [solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com] On Behalf Of Terry
Rouse [oldrocketman@ att.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 7:30 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com
Subject: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce

There are some ideas I wanted to float out there for rules changes to see what
other folks thought.
The first would be to standardize the slalom test so that the spacing between
the cones would be the same for all classes, but require a minimum average speed
through the cones. This would simplify the set up and give a true handling test.
I am thinking the cones could be set 7 meters apart and then require a minimum
average speed. Say 7 seconds for 6 cones, Which is around 11 mph.

The second would be to change the endpoint of the race. Either end the race on
the lap the overall leader finishes the 100 km. Or make the race the most laps
in say 2 1/2 hours. Either way everyone would be finished at the same time. It
would shorten the race day a bit and allow those driving home to leave an hour
or more earlier.

A third thought I had was to replace the sprint with a one lap time trial. It
would stillbe a speed event, just longer.

Any comments.
The Old Rocketman

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Terry,

I've been out of the solarbike race for 5 years. Interested in getting a group
back together and attend. what are the dates for the race.

Thank You,
Al Evans
LaVergne High School
Tennessee
________________________________
From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com [solarbike@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry
Rouse [oldrocketman@...]
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 7:30 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce


  There are some ideas I wanted to float out there for rules changes to see what
other folks thought.
The first would be to standardize the slalom test so that the spacing between
the cones would be the same for all classes, but require a minimum average speed
through the cones. This would simplify the set up and give a true handling test.
I am thinking the cones could be set 7 meters apart and then require a minimum
average speed. Say 7 seconds for 6 cones, Which is around 11 mph.

The second would be to change the endpoint of the race. Either end the race on
the lap the overall leader finishes the 100 km. Or make the race the most laps
in say 2 1/2 hours. Either way everyone would be finished at the same time. It
would shorten the race day a bit and allow those driving home to leave an hour
or more earlier.

A third thought I had was to replace the sprint with a one lap time trial. It
would stillbe a speed event, just longer.

Any comments.
The Old Rocketman

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

 There are some ideas I wanted to float out there for rules changes to see what
other folks thought.
The first would be to standardize the slalom test so that the spacing between
the cones would be the same for all classes, but require a minimum average speed
through the cones. This would simplify the set up and give a true handling test.
I am thinking the cones could be set 7 meters apart and then require a minimum
average speed. Say 7 seconds for 6 cones, Which is around 11 mph. 

The second would be to change the endpoint of the race. Either end the race on
the lap the overall leader finishes the 100 km. Or make the race the most laps
in say 2 1/2 hours. Either way everyone would be finished at the same time. It
would shorten the race day a bit and allow those driving home to leave an hour
or more earlier.

A third thought I had was to replace the sprint with a one lap time trial. It
would stillbe a speed event, just longer.

Any comments.
The Old Rocketman

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

It will be Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24 per phone call to Dan Eberle.

Hope you can make it!

Cindy Kvale
Solar Racing Team
Science Olympiad
VEX Robotics
Bloomington High School South
1965 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN  47401

812-330-7714 x 51121
812-330-7810 fax

________________________________

From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com on behalf of mwestlakeevt
Sent: Tue 2/24/2009 8:36 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solarbike] Solar Bike Rayce Dates?



Hi Solar Bike Friends!

Does anyone know the dates and location of this years Solar Bike Rayce?
We are way behind on a new "S-Class" car and would love to know
exactly how much time we have to finish!

Warm Regards,

Mark Westlake
Saint Thomas Academy

Hi Solar Bike Friends!

Does anyone know the dates and location of this years Solar Bike Rayce?
We are way behind on a new "S-Class" car and would love to know
exactly how much time we have to finish!

Warm Regards,

Mark Westlake
Saint Thomas Academy

I know we set the date while we were having supper last year, but can somebody
confirm the date..........May 23-24 or 30-31?

JG

MHS SUNDAWGS

Bloomington plans to bring 4 Cat A bikes, one Cat B bike, and one Cat C car.

Cindy Kvale
Solar Racing Team
Science Olympiad
VEX Robotics
Bloomington High School South
1965 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN  47401

812-330-7714 x 51121
812-330-7810 fax

________________________________

From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Cheryl Williams
Sent: Fri 3/14/2008 5:38 PM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solarbike] Event in May



We are making plans for the event in Neosho May 30 - June 1, 2008. Please
let us know if you are planning on attending.
Thanks.

Cheryl Williams
Headquarters
Solar BikeRayce USA
American Solar Challenge
North American Solar Challenge
417-429-0379

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello;

I am also concerned about the agenda and cost details for the race.
We are required to have a travel plan in-place here before trips are
granted.

Thank you


Thomas Henderson
Assistant Professor of Electronics
Eng. & Sci. Dept.
Tulsa Community College

I got some very light, but low power panels donated by Iowa Thin Film. They were
factory seconds, but functioned normally and being light were easy to mount on a
bike. Their power output is minimal however.
Lincoln has some old panels they haven't used the last couple years that they
might me willing to loan for pit charging. They have been wired for 24 volts.
Any higher voltage would be difficult but possible to do.
the Old Rocketman.



----- Original Message ----
From: Cindy M Kvale <ckvale@...>
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 6, 2008 10:07:15 AM
Subject: RE: [solarbike] SBR USA Budget Question


Get a good local bike shop to sponsor you.  Then call solar panel manuf. for
"deals" and you may get them free.  Email me off list and I can give you some
names/numbers.

ckvale@mccsc. edu

Cindy Kvale
Solar Racing Team
Science Olympiad
VEX Robotics
Bloomington High School South
1965 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN  47401

812-330-7714 x 51121
812-330-7810 fax

____________ _________ _________ __

From: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com on behalf of Timothy Deloge
Sent: Wed 5/28/2008 1:47 PM
To: solarbike@yahoogrou ps.com
Subject: [solarbike] SBR USA Budget Question

Hey, over a decade ago, I competed as a student from Massachusetts. I am now a
teacher in FL and am seriously thinking about getting a team together. Question
is, what kind of budget am I looking at in your collective experiences? ANY help
would be GREATLY appreciated. I hope this is an ok forum for this question.

THANKS AGAIN.

Tim Deloge
Project Lead The Way
Engineering & Technology
Escambia High School
1310 N. 65th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32506
850-453-3221 phone
850-453-9381 fax



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Get a good local bike shop to sponsor you.  Then call solar panel manuf. for
"deals" and you may get them free.  Email me off list and I can give you some
names/numbers.

ckvale@...

Cindy Kvale
Solar Racing Team
Science Olympiad
VEX Robotics
Bloomington High School South
1965 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN  47401

812-330-7714 x 51121
812-330-7810 fax

________________________________

From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Timothy Deloge
Sent: Wed 5/28/2008 1:47 PM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solarbike] SBR USA Budget Question



Hey, over a decade ago, I competed as a student from Massachusetts. I am now a
teacher in FL and am seriously thinking about getting a team together. Question
is, what kind of budget am I looking at in your collective experiences? ANY help
would be GREATLY appreciated. I hope this is an ok forum for this question.

THANKS AGAIN.

Tim Deloge
Project Lead The Way
Engineering & Technology
Escambia High School
1310 N. 65th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32506
850-453-3221 phone
850-453-9381 fax

Hey, over a decade ago, I competed as a student from Massachusetts.  I am now a
teacher in FL and am seriously thinking about getting a team together.  Question
is, what kind of budget am I looking at in your collective experiences?  ANY
help would be GREATLY appreciated.  I hope this is an ok forum for this
question.

THANKS AGAIN.


Tim Deloge
Project Lead The Way
Engineering & Technology
Escambia High School
1310 N. 65th Ave.
Pensacola, FL  32506
850-453-3221 phone
850-453-9381 fax

Kevin,
No you haven't missed anything.  Dan Eberle is in charge of this, as far as
I know nothing has been sent out.  You may call him at 417-455-5666 for
info.  I will also tell him you are wanting information.
Chery

On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 10:04 PM, Kevin Bjornen <Kevin.Bjornen@...>
wrote:

>   Cheryl,
>
> I responded to your email back in March and indicated that we had a team
> of college students from Northern Oklahoma College putting together a
> Class A bike. I saw where other teams committed as well.
>
> Have I missed something, because I have not received any data forms or
> other communications about the event (now about two weeks away)?
>
> Kevin Bjornen
>
> (580) 762-5575 Home
>
> (580) 628-6483 Work
>
> From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com <solarbike%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> solarbike@yahoogroups.com <solarbike%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of Cheryl Williams
> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:38 PM
> To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com <solarbike%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [solarbike] Event in May
>
>  We are making plans for the event in Neosho May 30 - June 1, 2008.
> Please
> let us know if you are planning on attending.
> Thanks.
>
> Cheryl Williams
> Headquarters
> Solar BikeRayce USA
> American Solar Challenge
> North American Solar Challenge
> 417-429-0379
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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2 entries.......Boys' and Girls'  A Class

>>> deberle@... 5/16/2008 11:34:13 AM >>>
To all,  If you get this and intend to attend with an entry please hit
reply and if nothing else put how many of each class you intend to
bring...

s-class

Thomas Henderson
Assistant Professor of Electronics
Eng. & Sci. Dept.
Tulsa Community College

Northern Oklahoma College would like to bring one team of 18+ and a
Class A solar bike.





Kevin Bjornen

(580) 762-5575 (home)

(580) 628-6483 (work)

From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com [mailto:solarbike@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Dan Eberle
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 11:34 AM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [solarbike] Event in May



To all, If you get this and intend to attend with an entry please hit
reply and if nothing else put how many of each class you intend to
bring...

Yes! we are a go on the Bikerayce this month.. May 30-31 and June 1...
Schedule same as in the past but to review:
Friday, May 30
- Registration: open in the MARET office (brown solar house)
on Crowder's Neosho Campus 2 pm - 6 pm
-Early bird scrutineering 4 pm - 6 pm on the Fan Lot (look
for tents)

Saturday, May 31
Scrutineering on the Fan Lot 8 am to 6 pm (first come first
served for sign up times)
Speed test for pole position on Benton Road 5 to 6 pm
All team meeting Elsie Plaster Auditorium 6:30-7:15 pm

Sunday June 1
Rayce day
A B and X class schedule Start 9 am break 10:30 am
charge period 10:30
am to 2 pm
re-start 2 pm end
4:30 pm
S Class schedule Start 10:45 am
End 1:45 pm

As it stands we will not be using the same track as last year but rather
one similar to that which we used in 2006 that goes around the
campus...some construction variables may impact the precise route but it
is nearly 2 miles around...and none of the "glass" paving we had issue
with last year..

Call or email if you have questions... Take care and travel safely..DE

Dan Eberle
Crowder College MARET Center
417.455.5666





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We will have an S class car.  5 in our group

See you on Sat. at noon


Thomas Henderson
Assistant Professor of Electronics
Eng. & Sci. Dept.
Tulsa Community College

Lincoln has an S class this year (if we get it done) and the Old Rocketman will
have a B class. What do we do for forms? I think I have some older ones on my
hard drive somewhere.
Terry Rouse


----- Original Message ----
From: Dan Eberle <deberle@...>
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 11:34:13 AM
Subject: RE: [solarbike] Event in May


To all,  If you get this and intend to attend with an entry please hit
reply and if nothing else put how many of each class you intend to
bring...

Yes! we are a go on the Bikerayce this month.. May 30-31 and June 1...
Schedule same as in the past but to review:
Friday, May 30
- Registration: open in the MARET office (brown solar house)
on Crowder's Neosho Campus  2 pm - 6 pm
-Early bird scrutineering 4 pm - 6 pm  on the Fan Lot (look
for tents)

Saturday, May 31
Scrutineering on the Fan Lot 8 am to 6 pm (first come first
served for sign up times)
Speed test for pole position  on Benton Road  5 to 6 pm
All team meeting Elsie Plaster Auditorium 6:30-7:15 pm

Sunday June 1
Rayce day
A B and X class schedule  Start 9 am break 10:30 am
charge period 10:30
am to 2 pm
re-start 2 pm end
4:30 pm
S Class schedule               Start 10:45 am
End     1:45 pm

As it stands we will not be using the same track as last year but rather
one similar to that which we used in 2006 that goes around the
campus...some construction variables may impact the precise route but it
is nearly 2 miles around...and none of the "glass" paving we had issue
with last year..

Call or email if you have questions... Take care and travel safely..DE

Dan Eberle
Crowder College MARET Center
417.455.5666


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

To all,  If you get this and intend to attend with an entry please hit
reply and if nothing else put how many of each class you intend to
bring...

Yes! we are a go on the Bikerayce this month.. May 30-31 and June 1...
Schedule same as in the past but to review:
Friday, May 30
          - Registration: open in the MARET office (brown solar house)
             on Crowder's Neosho Campus  2 pm - 6 pm
           -Early bird scrutineering 4 pm - 6 pm  on the Fan Lot (look
for tents)

Saturday, May 31
             Scrutineering on the Fan Lot 8 am to 6 pm (first come first
served for sign up times)
             Speed test for pole position  on Benton Road  5 to 6 pm
             All team meeting Elsie Plaster Auditorium 6:30-7:15 pm

Sunday June 1
            Rayce day
            A B and X class schedule  Start 9 am break 10:30 am
                                                    charge period 10:30
am to 2 pm
                                                     re-start 2 pm end
4:30 pm
            S Class schedule               Start 10:45 am
                                                     End     1:45 pm

As it stands we will not be using the same track as last year but rather
one similar to that which we used in 2006 that goes around the
campus...some construction variables may impact the precise route but it
is nearly 2 miles around...and none of the "glass" paving we had issue
with last year..

Call or email if you have questions... Take care and travel safely..DE

Dan Eberle
Crowder College MARET Center
417.455.5666

Cheryl,



I responded to your email back in March and indicated that we had a team
of college students from Northern Oklahoma College putting together a
Class A bike.  I saw where other teams committed as well.



Have I missed something, because I have not received any data forms or
other communications about the event (now about two weeks away)?





Kevin Bjornen

(580) 762-5575 Home

(580) 628-6483 Work





From: solarbike@yahoogroups.com [mailto:solarbike@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Cheryl Williams
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 4:38 PM
To: solarbike@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solarbike] Event in May



We are making plans for the event in Neosho May 30 - June 1, 2008.
Please
let us know if you are planning on attending.
Thanks.

Cheryl Williams
Headquarters
Solar BikeRayce USA
American Solar Challenge
North American Solar Challenge
417-429-0379

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Hi everyone,
Do we have a definite schedule out for this year? Is this rayce only
going to be Saturday and Sunday or will scrutineering start as it has
in the past? A couple of our team members will have to request time off.
Also, I must apologize for not updating the sponsorship thing sooner
but Phillips lighting, unfortunately passed on that idea. They allocate
a certain amount of funds every year and we were at the bottom of the
list and the only ones who got cut. Hopefully next year will be
different. We definately got their attention though.
The last item on my list concerns the Solarbike website. Is there
something I can do from my home computer to maintain the website and
keep it updated? I would be happy to take on some responsibility if I
can do it from here.
Dave Rohn
Can-Am Solar Raycing