Infinium Finishes 3rd in the World Solar Challenge!

Posted Wed, 10/28/2009 - 11:58pm by Steven Durbin

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Infinium has successfully completed the World Solar Challenge finishing in third place! This finish ties the 1990, 2001 and 2005 teams for the best placing by Michigan. The team crossed the finish line in Adelaide this evening, cruising in at almost 110kph.

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by Fiona (not verified) - 11/02/2009 - 2:17pm

Congrats friends! You guys are so phenomenal, and I am so proud! Can't wait to celebrate soon! <3

by Ethan's Mom (not verified) - 10/31/2009 - 11:11pm

It was so exciting following you all the way. You all did an incredible job!

by R. Cribbins (not verified) - 10/31/2009 - 8:35pm

Great job - congratulations! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

by prom girl (not verified) - 10/31/2009 - 12:34pm

110kph.Good results.Congratulations. This is a phenomenal accomplishment.

by FN (not verified) - 10/30/2009 - 9:59pm

So you thought your were learning how to build a solar car? Un uh. You were actually learning how to be an entrepreneur. http://inst-tech.engin.umich.edu/media/index.php?sk=engr407-f09&id=6469 Here's a speech I gave this month on how solar car taught me about entrepreneurship.

by Cheryl McMeeking (not verified) - 10/30/2009 - 6:04pm

Alisha . . .my son told me about jumping in the fountain . . thanks for the great pics! Something for his scrapbook!!

by Steve and Alisha Cook (not verified) - 10/30/2009 - 8:52am

Chris Hammond, you asked for more pictures, well here they are on the last day and at the finish line. http://alishacook.com/solar3.html

by Jed Christiansen (not verified) - 10/30/2009 - 7:49am

Congratulations!! Fantastic job, and VERY well deserved. Enjoy the rest of your time Down Under!

by Chris Hammond (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 9:59pm

Great job, Blue! Your Ann Arbor cheering crew was watching as you crossed the finish line, and we popped some champagne in your honor. We're all proud of you guys, and we wish we could have been there to cheer you on in person. (btw, we crave pictures!) It's a testament to the Michigan spirit to have Infinium on the podium with two teams of such massive resources! Enjoy your Australian vacation, you've definitely earned it.

by Chris Hammond (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 10:03pm

p.s. Steve Cook, thank you for being so awesome. Michigan fans ride in style: http://www.flickr.com/photos/globalgreenchallenge/4055355498/in/photostr...

by Deeana Ijaz (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 8:47pm

Congrats Team!!!!! GO BLUE!

by FN (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 8:37pm

Well done! Quite an accomplishment.

by Steve Antalics (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 7:36pm

Hey guys, I know 2nd was teasing you all race, but this is something to be extremely proud of (again). You guys ran an excellent race - congratulations to all of you!

by TC Lambert (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 7:00pm

If anyone is still paying attention, it looks like Day 6 has started. Principia is moving. They should reach End of Timing in a hour or so. They're shooting for 7th place. Aurora 101 should arrive in Adelaide at any time to officially claim 6th place. Solar Team Twente should come in after Principia.

by TC Lambert (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 8:55pm

Aurora 101 officially took 6th place in the Challenge class at 9:10 AM Adelaide time. Principia reached the End of Timing at or a little before 10:14 AM, which should be good for 7th place.

by TC Lambert (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 8:59pm

Officially 10:13 AM for Principia. That college is smaller than my high school and they built a solar car that just came in 7th in the world. Wow.

by Ko (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 3:03pm

Hello Congratulations with jour third place in the world solar race. Ko Netherlands

by Scott (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:59pm

Congratulations, Solar Car Team. Incredible and inspiring work.

by Rainey (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:55pm

Congratulations, Infinium Team! Once again, you've performed so well and made us so proud with your effort and spirit. Have some fun in the sun (as, well, ... it is November in Michigan just about) and come home safe. A hearty "Go Fast, Go Smooth, Go Blue!" to the Victors Valiant.

by Maggie (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:48pm

Great job team, you've certainly made us proud of your accomplishments this year. Now just relax and enjoy the Australian scenery before bringing that trophy home!!

by Rbt (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:14pm

Go Blue! Congrats guys! The WSC torch is passed from '05 to '09!

by Brian Ignaut (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 10:58am

Congratulations on an amazing race, you've added another exciting chapter to this Team's history. Be proud! GO BLUE!

by Hafiz (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 10:08am

congrats!

by Kathy Rogers (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 9:46am

Congratulations for a job well done. Two years of hard work and good fun make parents proud of you. Mom

by Cynthia Washington (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 9:31am

Congratulations!!!! We are so proud of you. Have a safe trip back. Engineering Career Resource Center.

by Brackney (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 8:12am

Congratulations team, great race! Enjoy the moment.

by Rita & Dean Wisniewski (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 7:53am

We looked back at the entry list that was posted for the WSC in July: 45 teams from 18 countries on five continents. Last week, 32 teams qualified a vehicle which is a fantastic accomplishment. Now, Infinium with a podium finish -- BONZER, BLUE!!!!

by TC Lambert (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 6:45am

Congratulations, Wolverines! Hail, hail to Michigan! Most exciting race since NASC 2005 (when Momentum beat Minnesota by 11 minutes).

by TC Lambert (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 7:01am

Australia's Sunswift IV reached the finish line at 15:08, taking 4th place in the Challenge class. MIT took 5th, crossing the finish line at 16:31. Aurora 101 passed Principia and made it to Port Augusta at 14:57. Principia, the liberal arts college with 500 students and no School of Engineering, reached Port Augusta at 15:42, in 7th. Three American teams in the top 7. Solar Team Twente's car , held together by chewing gum, made it to Port Augusta in 8th. HS Bochum's Solarworld No. 1, from Germany, made it to Glendambo in 9th. And in 10th place is Saguar, a solar car from Sakarya University in Turkey, an hour and a half ahead of the other Turkish team from Istanbul Technical University. Impressive showing for the Turkish teams.More standings at: http://www.globalgreenchallenge.com.au/ggc/?p=rankings The winner of the Adventure class, from Japan's OSU, finished an hour and a half after Michigan, in 4th overall.

by Lisa H (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 4:10am

Congrats, Michigan! You've done an amazing job--your cheerleaders all over the country are so, so proud!

by Anonymous (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 3:49am

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4054970448_e3289279ac_b_d.jpg intresting picture.

by Chris Hammond (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 9:44pm

Wow, that's a lot of solar cells in one picture. Thanks for posting!

by Jeroen Haringman (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 3:45am

Congratulations Michigan with your third place! As a Dutch person I'm happy that Nuna 5 finished before you of course :-) but still, finishing third in the de facto world championship is a great performance. Check my website (www.solarwebsite.nl) for much currnt news about the World Solar Challenge.

by Jurien (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 2:02pm

yes jeroen you could NOT win this year, right?, you're history !, you know aboout windmills and tulips but that Nuna6 car, that is a mistake from that little tiny small Dutchland (they have a queen, still !?) You will be beaten next time, .... something terrible BLUE

by Anonymous (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 2:52am

Particles are back in the LHC! http://bit.ly/OPoOm Amazing time to be alive. Where is Gordon Freeman when you need him. Ad to that the 3d place for our Nation in the World Solar Challenge!!! (green challenge) and the successful launch of the Ares test vehicle that will take America back to the moon and beyond. Amazing. Go Science!!!

by David K (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 2:06am

Awesome job you guys! What a great race too! Hope you guys enjoyed yourselves in Australia! Can't wait to see you guys and congratulations once again!

by Anne (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:29am

I heard about this while I was on the bus. I started following the blog. I feel like a nerd by association. :-) Great job everyone!!!!

by Brian (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:29am

WOOHOO!!!! Hellz yea!!! Hats off to the whole Race Crew in Australia. It couldn't have been a better or more exciting race! Everyone back here is going CRAZZZYY over your amazing finish! WOOOT!

by Pascal (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:05am

Congratulations. This is a phenomenal accomplishment.

by Dylan's aunt (not verified) - 10/29/2009 - 1:03am

I am very proud of you and your team friends for your hard work and god awful exciting race!! Go Blue! I will be watching you and team friends to receive a great third place award. Hear my heart pumping proud, Congratulation, U of M team.

by afran - 10/29/2009 - 12:59am

We're consistent, that's for sure... In all seriousness, bravo to everyone involved with this project! You do the University and the country proud, especially against such (literally) world-class competition!

University of Michigan Solar Car Team

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Infinium Finishes 3rd in the World Solar Challenge!

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