FIA ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES CUP
DREAM CUP SOLAR CAR RACE SUZUKA 2003 |
From July25th to 27th, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Suzuka Circuitland co., ltd. and Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold "FIA ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES CUP DREAM CUP SOLAR CAR RACE SUZUKA 2003" at Suzuka Circuit in Mie prefecture.
The Dream Cup began in 1992, aiming at making eco-friendly automobiles, which runs with clean and infinite solar energy. This race, which is the only solar car race in Japan held at an international race circuit, is highly supported and acknowledged by various fields and many participants in Japan. Internationally, it is praised highly by FIA and other related organizations. Last year, the race attracted 90 teams, including two teams from Australia.
Imagination, technology, strength, judgement, team work, and many other abilities are essential to design, produce, and to run a solar car using solar batteries for power. We hope in putting together ability and wisdom to build a dream car, the participants of each team will feel the joy of developing a new technology, and to grow the spirit of challenge and research.
It is our wish that all participants do their best to create their dream car as a team. We look forward to seeing exciting race which heats up the circuit evermore in this coming summer. |
March 2003
Organizing Committee |
| Regulations |
| This Event will be run in compliance with the International Sporting Code (and its appendices), the General Prescriptions applicable to FIA Alternative Energies Cup Events (Circuits and Hill-Climbs), the Sporting Regulations of the FIA Alternative Energies 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, Labour and Welfare
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Ministry of the Environment
Japan Business Federation
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
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Special
Sponsorship
from |
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
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| Date |
July 25th , 26th , 27th ,2003
25th (Fri) The Automobile Inspection for Solar Car
26th (Sat) The Qualifying Practice for Solar Car,
The 1st Heat for 8-hour Endurance
27th (Sun) The Race for 4-hour Endurance,The 2nd Heat for 8-hour Endurance |
| Circuit |
SUZUKA CIRCUIT
The length of the track is 5.81 Km
7992 Ino-cho, Suzuka-shi, Mie 510-0295
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| 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. Any kind of storage battery usable. |
| b) |
CHALLENGE class: The output power of the solar generator must be over 480WP up to 800WP. Lead storage battery to be used. |
| c) |
ENJOY class: The output power of the solar generator must be up to 480WP. Lead storage battery to be used. |
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| Maximum Number allowed to start the race |
Solar Car race
8-hour endurance: 45 (5 cars recommended by the organizing committee included)
4-hour endurance: 55 (5 cars recommended by the organizing committee included) |
| Test Drive |
Date: June 16th (Mon) Circuit: Suzuka Circuit |
| TV broadcasting |
This event will be put on air by Nippon Television Network Corporation. |
| For further information |
Solar Car Race Suzuka Secretariat
Sports Promotion Department
The Yomiuri Shimbun
2-9-2 Kyoubashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8325, Japan
Tel: 81-3-5159-5880/Fax: 81-3-5159-5876
E-mail: solarcar@yomiuri.com
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