FIA ELECTRO-SOLAR CAR
DREAM CUP SOLAR CAR RACE SUZUKA 2002

From July26th to 28th, the Yomiuri Shimbun, Suzuka Circuitland co., ltd. and Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold "FIA ELECTRO-SOLAR CUP DREAM CUP SOLAR CAR RACE SUZUKA 2002" at Suzuka Circuit in Mie prefecture.   The Dream Cup began in 1992 aiming at making eco-friendly automobiles, which runs with clean solar energy celebrated in its 10th year last year. This race, which is the only solar car race in Japan held at an international race circuit, is highly supported from various fields and the high skill of the participants drew intent attention. Internationally, it is praised highly by FIA, MIT and other related organizations.   Flashes and ideas are essential to develop and produce a solar car using solar batteries for power. We hope to be able to spread the joy of trying to develop new technology and the fun that comes with creating something through the development, manufacturing and racing of solar cars.   Honda Motor co., ltd., the main sponsor of this competition and a pioneer in solar car manufacturing is also the first champion of this race and the creators of "HONDA DREAM", which has left memorable results including the win at the World Solar Challenge.   It is our wish that all participants do their best to try to create their dream car as the fruits of their challenging spirit. We hope that drivers and pit crew will become one to tell dramatic stories at this summer Dream Cup where the cars will bathe in unlimited solar energy and keep racing down the circuit.

March 2002 Organizing Committee

[Regulations]   This Event will be run in compliance with the International Sporting Code (and its appendices), the General Prescriptions applicable to FIA Electro- Solar Cup Events (Circuits and Hill-Climbs), the Sporting Regulations of the FIA Electro- Solar Cup, the provisions of the JAF National Sporting regulations which comply with the FIA regulations and these Supplementary Regulations. [The Organizers] The Yomiuri Shimbun Suzuka Circuitland co.,ltd. Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) [Patronage from] Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry of the Environment Japan Federation of Economic Organizations New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association Mie Prefecture Suzuka City Suzuka Board of Education Suzuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Suzuka Tourist Association Nippon Television Network Corporation The Hochi Shimbun [Special Sponsorship from] HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. [Date] July 26th , 27th , 28th ,2002 - 26th (Fri) Scrutineering for Solar Car - 27th (Sat) Qualifying Practice for Solar Car, Scrutineering,Qualifying Practice and Race for Electric Vehicle(STOCK class), 1st Heat for 8-hour Endurance - 28th (Sun) Race for 4-hour Endurance, 2nd Heat for 8-hour Endurance [Circuit] SUZUKA CIRCUIT The length of the track is 5.821 Km 7992 Ino-cho, Suzuka-shi, Mie 510-0295 [Race] Solar Car Race • 8-hour endurance: 4-hour heat×2 (DREAM class, CHALLENGE class) • 4-hour endurance: 4-hour heat×1 (ENJOY class) a) DREAM class:The output power of the solar generator must be over 480WP. b) CHALLENGE class:The output power of the solar generator must be over 480WP up to 800WP. c) ENJOY class: The output power of the solar generator must be up to 480WP. Electric Vehicle Race The length of the track is 2,243 Km and total distance is 11.215 Km(5 laps of the east course). -STOCK class: Vehicles grouped as STOCK are either cars that were modified into an electric vehicle from a production line vehicle, which had been sold commercially as the cars built for road-using purpose, or cars that were originally distributed as an electric vehicle. [Maximum Number allowed to start the race] Solar Car race =8-hour endurance:45 =4-hour endurance:55 Electric Vehicle Race (STOCK class) =30 [TV broadcasting]   This event will be televised by Nippon Television Network Corporation.

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[SOLAR CAR RACE SUZUKA PROJECT OFFICE] The Yomiuri Shimbun 2-9-2, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8325 TEL:81-3-5159-5880 FAX:81-3-5159-5876 E-mail:solarcar@yomiuri.com