The team made it into Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia yesterday evening.

Darwin marks the start of the 3000 KM Veolia World Solar Challenge, which will begin on the morning of October 16th. In the mean time, the team will be at the Hidden Valley Raceway for Qualifying and final preparation of Quantum. We have already taken Quantum out for a spin on the track. See below for video from our Chase vehicle’s perspective

We are staying at the Youth Shack Hostel, which is well equipped with air conditioning and a pool. Since the temperatures are easily in the upper 90s to 100s with high humidity, it is a pleasant retreat.

Poolside at the Youth Shack Hostel, our Oasis in Darwin

Driver and Mechanical Engineer Troy Halm, relaxing poolside at the Youth Shack

American and Michigan Flags flying high at the race track