SVP Race Updates

Jul 25, 08

We're Home!

Everyone is safely back in the Twin Cities.

Posted by David Towey at 03:28 PM | Comments (2)

Jul 24, 08

Awards Reception

UMNSVP Recieves three more awards for their hard work.

Posted by David Towey at 12:23 AM | Comments (4)

Jul 22, 08

Finished!

We pulled in to Calgary at about 2:30 this afternoon; we were fourth across the finish line.

Posted by David Towey at 07:45 PM | Comments (10)

Jul 21, 08

Rayce Day 9: In to Medicine Hat

After locating a motel less than 3 minutes from our charging location last night, the team was grateful to 'sleep in;' we only had to get up at 6AM! After an excellent evening charge and a respectable morning charge, we were ready for the long push in to Medicine Hat, AB.

Posted by David Towey at 10:00 PM | Comments (0)

Jul 20, 08

Rayce Day 8: Across Canada

After a pretty laid back night in Winnipeg (even though we got lost getting to our hotel), the team was anxious to get on with the next stage of racing.

Posted by David Towey at 10:00 PM | Comments (13)

Jul 19, 08

Rayce Day 7: In to Canada!

We started out this morning about 40 miles south of Grand Forks, ND. The morning was cloudy, so we got very little power going in to the pack. However, due to a conservative strategy yesterday and a great evening charge last night, we were able to run fairly quickly. In the late morning, we managed to pass FH Bochum and Waterloo, the two teams directly ahead of us in the overall standings!

Posted by David Towey at 10:25 PM | Comments (6)

Jul 18, 08

Rayce Day 6: Stage 3 Start

Today went pretty smoothly, as far as the rest of our race days thus far are concerned. This morning was mildly frustrating as the stage start put us right in to rush-hour traffic in downtown Sioux Falls, but the rest of the day went off relatively without incident.

Posted by David Towey at 10:32 PM | Comments (2)

Jul 17, 08

Current Standings

Minnesota stands in 5th.

Posted by David Towey at 10:57 PM | Comments (6)

Jul 17, 08

Rayce Day 5: Stage Stop in Sioux Falls

Today was a well-needed rest day for the team. After departing at 5:00AM for our starting location in Alcester, we drove in to an early finish at Sioux Falls.

Posted by David Towey at 10:41 PM | Comments (1)

Jul 17, 08

Rumor Quashing

The car and batteries are still in good condition.

Posted by David Towey at 10:37 AM | Comments (9)