LONDON TO BRIGHTON SOLAR CAR RUN RACE EVENT UNITED KINGDOM 2008

We are very sorry to have to report that due to technical issues, it is unlikely this event could take place before 2010.

That said, we are in negotiations with the Department for Transport, Highways and the Motor Sports Association. It appears that provided vehicles entering the event meet with certain rules and regulations, this event may take place. The details (fine print) and a mechanism to ensure entrants know what they have to do to comply, together with other commercial considerations, marshalling and scrutineering, will take some time to work out.

Hence, we are placing the event on hold until these matters are dealt with, and please accept this as official L2B notice, not to proceed further with any plans to build a vehicle or otherwise make preparations for the L2B event. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It is unavoidable. Thanks to all those expressing an interest, and we hope to be able to bring you more favourable news in the coming months.

The rules of the event are designed to give everyone the same chance of competing, to include: schools, colleges, university's and private or family teams - a level playing field.

To allow as many entrants as possible, we are creating class rules, where the less you spend on your vehicle, the higher the award. Sounds wrong, but in fact we were not going to allow very expensive cars to run at all, such as those which compete in the WSC. Which would put off a lot of teams that could do with an outing.

Hence, we are revising the rules which will now allow for Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles. Where Class 2 will not be eligible for judging and will be listed in order of completing the course, after Class 1 entrants.

Meantime please bear in mind that the original concept holds good. Competitors should aim to spend a prescribed amount on materials and components (£3,000 and no more) and only so much (fixed) area of solar panel is allowed. You may spend as much time designing and building you solar car as you can afford.

If you have never thought about building a solar car and wonder what it involves, take a look at the pages listed below. Please note that these cars in these articles are built on a much higher budget than our rules allow. You may build parts yourself to save money, but most competitors will be using cheaply available off the shelf products.

When you email us with your interest, please include your name, age and the names of anyone likely to be in your team. Also include your address or the team's headquarters, school, college, etc. Pictures will be required for official entry forms, not yet available. Please do not supply these yet.

To find out more about this exciting scientific adventure and the benefits to your business please contact Katherine Hudson:-

1. Chassis - and seating

2. Mechanics - suspension, steering, brakes

3. Motor and drive train

4. Motor controller

5. Solar Array - usually part of body

6. Batteries or fuel cells

7. Electrical System - and instruments

8. Driver Controls - switches, lighting, etc

9. Bodywork - Screen, etc

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