Wednesday, April 26, 2017

We have arrived...they hit the ground running...everyone found a job and they are working hard!












Last night we stayed in Peru, IL. This morning the team captains, car drivers, Scott, and James got up early and took off so they can get registered. The rest of us left the hotel a little after 8. It was raining when we got up but now it is kind of a hazy sunshine! We should be there sometime around 4ish...due to the time change and guessing stops.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Shell Eco Marathon 2017...we left Alden today around 4:30. We stopped in Centerpoint, IA for fuel and supper and of course we had to stop in Walcott. So now we are back on the road. Our plan is to stay in Peru, IL tonight and then get up early and head into Detroit tomorrow! Let the fun begin! 
The cars loaded in the trailer...eastbound and down!

Sneak peak of this week's Alden Advance. Awesome story about the team! 

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Counting the Days

April 18, 2017


Crunch time is here!!  We hit the road for the Shell Ecomarathon in Detroit in ONE WEEK!!

Road Testing

April 9, 2017





Initial day of road testing with beautiful weather!

STEM Festival

April 1, 2017



Team members talked to those attending the STEM Festival about how we build the cars, what we do at the competitions in Detroit and Brainerd.  They also had a hands-on activity where kids could see how the parts of the motor worked.

STEM Festival at Waldorf University

April 1, 2017

Team members brought cars and displayed parts and materials used to build our cars.  They also showed a video of a "fast-paced" trip to Detroit :) "East-Boundin' Down!"