1999 Program Public Appearances
The display of Aurora 101 at CSIRO Molecular Science marks the end of Aurora's
program for 1999-2000. Since winning the World Solar Challenge in October 1999,
Aurora has participated in events and exhibitions as described in this Section.
Some 850,000 people in Germany and Australia have seen the Aurora 101 Solar
Car in this period.
Aurora Vehicle Association Inc is now undertaking a new program for
2001-2002 which includes defending its "world championship" title at the next
World Solar Challenge, which starts in Darwin, Australia on 18 November 2001.
3-4 December 1999 - Display at Photovoltaic Centre, Woolstore, Geelong
28 November 1999 - "Show Your Toys" exhibition in Hamilton
Sorin, Shekib and Lynda wento out to Western Victoria for a bit more
showing the flag!
25 November 1999 - Display at VACC President's Dinner
22-26 November 1999 -- Victory Celebration Week
The conquering heroes were treated to a civic reception at Melbourne Town Hall,
(after allowing the Lord Mayor, Cr. Costigan, to have a drive!), following their
ceremonial drive down Swanston St. The car was also displayed at 101 Collins St.
20 November 1999 -- RACV Energy Breakthrough, Maryborough
We took the car up to this event to do some demo laps and be on display.
15 November 1999 -- Schools visit
Dennis and Rod took the car out to Yarra Valley Anglican School and Bimbadeen
Heights Primary School.
Events: 2003 | 2002
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