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42 reasons we love the Solar Car Team

  1. They drive a hot car.
  2. Everyone loves road trips.
  3. The sun always shines on them (unless it rains).
  4. They don't need ethanol.
  5. 8 states + 3 provinces + 10 days. Added together, it's half of 42.
  6. Their good luck charm is a one-eyed Daruma doll.
  7. Gas isn't going to get any cheaper.
  8. We got Mo-Joe.
  9. It takes more power to run a hair dryer than to drive a solar car.
  10. If we win this race, we only need to win 39 more to have 42 championships.
  11. See sunflowers, canola fields and wind farms, oh my!
  12. We connect with alums border to border.
  13. When else would you go to Medicine Hat?
  14. Canadian loonies are stronger than American dollars.
  15. The car gets a free pass through customs.
  16. Technogeeks on parade.
  17. The sun's not yellow, it's chicken! (according to Bob Dylan)
  18. Canadian finish line? You betcha!
  19. We're the only Missouri team competing this year.
  20. LED blinkers.
  21. We're more lovable than Michigan.
  22. Jeepers! There's a Pieper.
  23. Now they have a real steering wheel.
  24. Why not?
  25. See plains, trains and solarmobiles.
  26. Solar power is the answer to everything.
  27. You can park it, plug it in and run your house.
  28. Kids think it's cool.
  29. Sunshine on their solars makes them happy.
  30. Because, because, because, because, because -- because of the wonderful things it does.
  31. Drink Moosehead in Moosejaw.
  32. We are Missouri S&T.
  33. One-wheel drive.
  34. Save gas. Surf the web (solar42.mst.edu).
  35. Are we there yet?
  36. The sun will come out tomorrow.
  37. We don't fear turtles.
  38. But beware of prairie dogs.
  39. Watch the shadows!
  40. Outrace Canadian mounties.
  41. See solar cars on ice.
  42. Our team is kind of a big deal.

Posted by Mindy Limback on May 30, 2008 02:53 PM |

Comments

Miners don't need a reason to party.

Posted by: Dennis J. Hervey '71 | June 18, 2008 03:46 PM

1. Completely *Sasscadigap in every way shape and form.

2. Everyone loves shiney objects.

3. Can keep you occupied for hours. Then at night you can just stare at the solar panels for entertainment.

*Awesome

Posted by: Mykayla | July 2, 2008 09:45 AM

One day this technology will be affordable for all of us... We hope.

Posted by: Mac | July 14, 2008 03:30 PM

42+++, The number of elementary age children, at the recent race stop at Crowder College on July 14, 2008, learning from Mo. S&T future engineers that engineering is exciting!

Posted by: Steve Chodrick | July 15, 2008 09:17 AM

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