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The World Solar Challenge logos.
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The 3000 kms. of the WSC.
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Technical checks are extremely rigid. Judges carefully check all parts of the vehicle
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Speed, brake and lightness trials take place in an motor-racing track. Speed determines starting position.
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Futura 2 has a telemetry system that consents evaluation of all the vehicles parameters during the race.
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The ritual starting photo. Futura Team is with the Observer who will control the vehicle day and night.
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One of the classic passages, along Stuart Highway, before arriving at Alice Springs. Inhabited areas are about 100 kms. away.
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It is normal to have breakdowns during the race, but the Futura Team is always ready to resolve them.
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At night, the team sets up camp. As soon as daylight arrives, the vehicle is turned toward the sun to recharge the batteries.
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Overtaking is an extremely delicate operation. The slower vehicle must give way to the faster vehicle.
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After 3000 km of hard racing that began in Darwin, Futura 2 arrives at the finish line in Adelaide placing 24th.
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Il TEAM FUTURA alla festa di premiazione dopo la gara.
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