Racing Day Three

Today we had a great run! Throughout the day, the clouds caused us to slow down a bit but we were able to maintain a steady pace. In the morning session, our team captain, Michael Hays, drove our car around Texas Motor Speedway a total of 32 times during the session. After lunch, Nick Chapman drove our car for a total of 32 laps. This unofficially puts the team in 8th place for the day and 160 total laps. We will have to wait for the drivers' meeting in the morning for the official results.

Race Day 2 - Session 1

Great first session of Day 2, we got in 34 laps and our drivers were Raj Panesar and Nick Chapman. Eating lunch now, we will begin racing at 2:00 pm and later we have a parade in Roanoke. We're currently in 5th place.

Race Day 1

Sorry for the late post, it has been a crazy first day. The car passed scrutineering this morning and was officially accepted into the race. Aurora left the starting line at 2:30 and completed 33 laps in 3 hours without any pit stops, driver changes, or breakdowns. Nick Chapman, our pit crew chief, drove the entire time and did a great job. Tomorrow morning the judges will announce what place we are in based on today's driving. Also, go to WFAA to see interviews and video of Aurora.

Day 1 of Racing

The first day of racing went great. In the morning we finished scrutineering with the endurance test, and began racing by 2:30. We averaged a speed around 16 mph with our driver, Nick Chapman, to allow for us to receive a baseline of power usage data for the race. We also wanted to make sure enough energy was available in case of cloud coverage that is expected tomorrow, and later in the week. Unofficially, we finished in 5th place for the day in the classic division with 33 completed laps. We'll have to wait till tomorrow until the official results from the judges are released. Can't wait to begin racing tomorrow!!

Finished Day 1 of Scrutineering

Finished the first day of Scrutineering. CSRT was the first team to pass the Mechanical inspection! Saagar handled the breaking test very well, completing it on his second try. The only trouble we had today was with the Electrical inspection of the car, where a current was found in the frame of the car. After taking the car back to the high school, the short was found to be with the brake light switch and the problem was fixed. Tomorrow we finish scrutineering with an Endurance test, and then begin racing around 2:00. Finally, we get to race!

Scrutineering Day 1

Finally here at the hotel and just passed the slalom course. We've got all our drivers accepted and we're moving much faster than we expected. Can't wait til tomorrow when the race starts. Looks like it's going to be alot of fun!