Arrival

The team has just arrived in Pontiac and are now settling into their hotel rooms. Before the 24-hour non-stop drive, the team had just completed the car, but there was no time for running tests. Although the engine ran trouble-free on the dyno setup, it wouldn't start installed in the car. There was a noticeable header leak, so they hope they can plug that up in Michigan to cure the starting issue and get the car reliable for the rest of the competition.

The next 4 days will define the entire year for the team, and they will go all out to bring home the best result possible. Let's wish them all the best of luck.

Update: It is with great sadness that I must inform the readers of the passing of 3 fellow racers, with a further 5 injured, on their way to this competition. Although the University of Manitoba team members are all safely in Pontiac, Michigan, their Minnesota State University counterparts were not so fortunate as they were involved in a serious highway accident. The team's thoughts go to the families of the victims and teammates.