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Tuesday, Mar. 15, brought all
groups together in Building T-3, for the fuel economy/endurance
event, which includes a 100 mile trail run, to Copper Harbor and
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The MTU entry team works on
final preparations for the upcoming event. |
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A look at the highly modified
Polaris machine, as the crew makes ready. |
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Ready to head out, the MTU team
and machine pose for this photo. |
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This beautiful backdrop was set
up by 'Ecole de Technologie Sup'erieure, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
, one of three international entries. |
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The 'ETS team has its machine
receive a measured amount of fuel, before departing on the run. |
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Then their entry is put on a
jig that not only measures its weight, but with hydraulics and
tilts, measures its center of gravity. |
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This overview shows the teams
making final preps for the endurance run. |
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The various machines, lined up
and ready to go. Addressing the crowd and media is ( c ) Jay Meldrum,
KRC Director; and William Predebon, Chairman of the ME-EM Dept., MTU. |
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Jay Meldrum (L) and Houghton
County Bd. Of Commissioners Chairman Mike Lahti (2nd from L), watch
as the official ribbon is cut to start the event. |
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| [ Photos: Roland Burgan ].
For 2005 results, visit:
http://www.mtukrc.org/snowmobile.htm
See you in 2006 |
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