The Northwest Career and Technical Academy, 8200 W. Tropical Parkway, hosted the 2008 Solar Car Challenge on Jan. 9. Clockwise from top left, Metropolitan Police Detective Robert Lawson, left, explains how Wolverine the robot works to students Ryan Taylor, center, and Larry Garcia. The Metropolitan Police Department?s robot was a hit at the challenge. Pit row at the Solar Car Challenge was an active place for builders. Approximately 30 student teams competed in a race to determine who has the fastest solar-powered model race car.Photos by Larry Cruikshank/view
The Northwest Career and Technical Academy, 8200 W. Tropical Parkway, hosted the 2008 Solar Car Challenge on Jan. 9. Clockwise from top left, Metropolitan Police Detective Robert Lawson, left, explains how Wolverine the robot works to students Ryan Taylor, center, and Larry Garcia. The Metropolitan Police Department?s robot was a hit at the challenge. Pit row at the Solar Car Challenge was an active place for builders. Approximately 30 student teams competed in a race to determine who has the fastest solar-powered model race car.Photos by Larry Cruikshank/view