In spite of not being allowed to compete against the
students, Team Dizzy
nevertheless underwent the excitement of demonstrating a vehicle that
could make a convincing showing of a Stirling powered dragster. We
first show Dr. Iz and the Dragster both relaxing before the race on
this rather wet drizly day: In the background we see Team dynama-RAMM
warming up their machine.
Next we see the race in progress - Notice the
quizical onlookers including Dave Berchowitz of Global Cooling, Robby
Ungar of Sunpower, and supporter Mary Lee Powell of the Pathology
Department who was kind enough to loan Team Dizzy a dribbling control
valve for the open-cycle water cooling system.
Finally towards the end of the course we see Zach
Williams (Dr Bob's son), an enthusiastic young supporter in mediaeval
attire jogging alongside the dragster with team member Nili bringing
up the rear with tools, spare parts, beeper, and extra cooling water
- just in case....