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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 6 Aug 2003, p. 7

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The prestigious race â€" the longest of its kind in the world with the college and university teams facing varâ€" ied climates, topography and road conditions â€" was _ _won by the University of \~~Missouri at Rolla, with an elapsed time of 51 hours, 46 minutes, 39 seconds. Secâ€" ond place went to the Uniâ€" versity of Minnesota with a Midnight Sun Solar Race Team places third in solar car race The University of Waterloo‘s Midnight Sun VIl team placed third at the 11â€"day American Solar Challenge fter a difficult race in Afile scorching sun, the niversity of Waterâ€" leo‘s studentâ€"built solar car, Midnight Sun VII, placed third in the 11â€"day Ameriâ€" can Solar Challenge, ending Wednesday. :~] New â€" Tilley AADMLZLO Travellers may experience lightâ€"headedness T oy Junction â€" Head to e Riverworks, 1440 King St. N., St. Jacobs 664â€"1451 _ j Upetaire in River Works, St. Jacobe 664â€"2663 Micro RC Cars, Hero Clix, * Yuâ€"giâ€"oh! & Much, Much More Weighing in at a mere 4 oz., the lighterweight * Tilley Hat floats, ties on, repels F3 rain and is certified as an Mss â€" excellent form of UV . ___ protection (UPF 50 +) It also comes with a Py â€"lifetime guorantee ; against wearing out, float and has a 4â€"page owner‘s Tiloy AARAEED manual aÂ¥) UW‘s Midnight Sun came in third with an elapsed time of 58:18:20, making it the top placing Canadian entry in the event and repeating its ranking in the race two years ago. A team from Queen‘s University in Kingston was seventh, while McGill University finished ninth and the University of Toronto placed eleventh. time of 56:40:31 A total of 20 teams conâ€" cluded the race along old Route 66 from Chicago, III. to Claremont, Calif, east of downtown Los Angeles. The solar race covered 2,300 miles (3,700 km) with Titiey & Roga! Robbine Cothing Adventure Wear for Everyday Hate, Clovee, Footwaar the solar cars crossing the Great Plains, climbing the Rocky Mountains and naviâ€" gating the Great American Desert to the finish line in Southern California. Midnight Sun VII is the result of two years of intenâ€" sive work, drawing on stuâ€" dent volunteers from across campus. This year‘s entry tested several new concepts and featured improvements in aerodynamics over past Members of the Midâ€" night Sun Solar Race Team design and race solarâ€"powâ€" ered cars in order to educate the public as well as proâ€" mote sustainable and alterâ€" native energy vehicles. The team has competed in every major North Ameriâ€" can solar vehicle race since 1990 and is the largest stuâ€" dentâ€"run project at UW. DEBORAX CRANDAut PHOTO 3 Pc. Coffee & § Ehi Taie Sel m 479. piiid $ LN ?“ C _ + Lower Storage S ts Drawer Unit Waterioo: 15 WING ST. S. ig; n1oumanqy) â€"sssust _ _ 225 wORLD. * Maple Finish * Grey Granite Top « Wine Bottle Supports is 5 PC. i * B )‘ C mt f Dinette Set ETe BPA * Wrought fron & Honey Oak " «P C WIPS + Vienna or Retro Style ‘O A C Any purchase of $500 or more. All appicatie Inxes and a 5% aameisirahion lee on the purthase price [prior to taxes) is requireo at the ime of purchase to qualfy lor the 12â€"month fiancing opton (example on a $1000 purchase, the fee would be $50) See inâ€"store lor more detais mmsfl‘fl/‘ Foam Per Side Plus Many More Comfort Features! ne Kitchen Island i+ rey Granite Top « Wine Bottle Supports % /â€"â€"._____~> s# Storage Shelt + Metal Casters . e Drawer L Ak» Unit e e tads" ‘4 Not exacty $ as shown &

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