[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 107 (Monday, July 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1347-E1348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            GOOD LUCK TO THE 2011 SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE TEAMS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 18, 2011

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and welcome the 
2011 Solar Car Challenge taking place in the 26th Congressional 
District at Texas Motor Speedway over four days: Monday, July 18th 
through Thursday, July 21. The 16th annual Solar Car Challenge is a 
solar-powered car race for high school students. This year's challenge 
is a four-day closed track race that provides high school students from 
across the country a hands-on experience in designing, engineering, 
building, and racing their own roadworthy solar cars.
  Each event is the end product of a two year education cycle. On odd-
numbered years, the race is a cross-country event. On even-numbered 
years, the event is a track race around the 1.5 mile oval at Texas 
Motor Speedway. The team driving the most laps accumulated over the 
four days of racing will be declared the winner.
  I am proud that out of the sixteen teams participating in this year's 
challenge, two are from my congressional district. Racing in ``Cat 
2.0'', the Bobcats Solar Racing Team of Byron Nelson High School in 
Trophy Club is captained by Matthew Klauser; their advisor is Darren 
Klauser. Liberty Christian School in Argyle will be racing in 
``Aurora''; their team captains are Cameron Balkey and Preston Collins; 
advisor is Ken Marko.
  I would like to salute Dr. Lehman Marks, the Solar Car Challenge 
Event Coordinator, as well as all the Solar Car Teams' advisors, 
captains, and members who were instrumental in the support and building 
of these remarkable vehicles.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today to commend the hard-working and 
visionary students comprising the Solar Car Challenge Teams and wish 
them a great competition. It is an honor to have this event take place 
within the 26th District at Texas Motor Speedway for the sixth time.

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