1998 W.S.B.R. in Akita PHOTO REPORT

July 25


Bloomington Team

This is the Bloomington High School Team from Indiana, USA. Last year they visited the WSR too. Because they enjoyed their stay last year, they have returned for this year's event.


Contestants and their families

Many contestants are accompanied by their families. The families too seem to enjoy the event and support enthousiastically the contestants. This way, children get familiar with the concept of clean 'solar' energy.


Team's involvements

All team members are involved in the organization of the solar bike contestants. Everybody has its own specific responsibility in order to accomplish the best achievement for the team.


Bloomington ready to rock & roll ?

This year's Bloomington contestants, Justin & Jessica, are warming up for today's race. Last year, Justin finished 2nd in the High School Division and 3rd in the General Division. Justin is motivated to improve his last year's effort. For Jessica, this event is her debut.


Bloomington

In the Team all details are taken up seriously in order to set the best achievement. John sees to the mechanical issues.


Everybody is enjoying the event!


Pictures

People are taking pictures of each other. The public really seems to be interested in the different types and shapes of the solar driven vehicles, and are trying to discover some novelties.


Last minute preparations

These are the last minute preparations of the Lapines Nagano Technical High School Team.


Matt of the Bloomington Team supports his friend Justin and gives him a last strategic advise right before the start of his (winning) race.