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Genesis
History Sunrayce...
1995
— In
the Beginning...
Messiah competed in its first Sunrayce in 1995, finishing 22nd out of
38 challengers, in competition with vehicles from nationally recognized
engineering institutions such as M.I.T., Texas A&M and Ohio State.
Not bad for our rookie year!
We also received the "Missouri Mule Award" for our teamwork
and determination and the race's technical innovation award for our solar
array design. (This honor is usually awarded to one of the top race finishers.)
Genesis '95
1997 —
And
it was Good...
Messiah completed Sunrayce 97, finishing 12th in a field of 36 challengers
(including well-known competitors such as M.I.T., the University of Michigan,
Virginia Tech and Texas A&M). Messiah was the top finisher of all
Pennsylvania entries (including Drexel University and the University of
Pennsylvania).
Genesis earned the Renaissance Innovation Award—the race's top award honoring
the team with the most innovative technical achievement. Messiah's Genesis
'97 vehicle was recognized for its motor optimization system, which maximized
the motor's efficiency at various speeds by controlling the air gaps between
components. We were also recognized with the award for the most improved
vehicle in a single race.
Genesis '97
1999 —
Our
First Top Ten Finish!
Genesis returned to competition in Sunrayce 99 with a new, competitive
vehicle and Harsco Corporation as our exclusive sponsor! Genesis finished
7th place overall out of 29 competitors in Sunrayce 99—marking
the team's first top ten finish in national solar racing competition.
On the final day of Sunrayce 99, Genesis came across the Ocala, Fla. finish-line
in 3rd place! Racing from Washington, D.C. to Orlando, Fla., Genesis'
total elapsed time for the 1,300 mile route was 69 hours, 43 minutes and
six seconds, with an average speed of 20.42 mph.
Genesis '99
American
Solar Challange...
2001
— Another race under the belt.
Genesis
2001 is the latest solar racing vehicle designed and built by Messiah
College students. In July 2001, this car took on the American Solar Challenge—the
world's longest and most competitive solar car race ever! With a new team,
a revamped solar car, and a new and challenging race route—Genesis
placed 13th in a field of 30 top-notch competitiors, racing more than
2,300 miles along historic Route 66 from Chicago to southern California.
The team was once again awarded with the race's top technical honor—the
Technical Innovation Award—for the design of the solar array and
battery pack.
2002— End of an Era.
During the 2001 solar car race, safety concerns with the race format were brought to light. For this reason, Messiah College, and the solar racing team, decided that racing solar cars couldn't be made safe enough anymore. With students lives possibly at risk, it was decided that the team would no longer build and race solar cars. This did not end their quest for excellence however, they just found a new way to compete: Solar Splash.
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