101 Collins Street Display

AURORA 101 DISPLAYS ITS CLASS AT 101 COLLINS STREET

16-20 January 2006

Around the world of solar cars the Melbourne based champions proudly use the number 101 as their race identification. This reflects a decade long association with the high technology and leading office centre of Melbourne. The unique reversed numeral 101 is not only the logo of this prestigious centre but also marks the solar supercar Aurora.

The entrance to 101 Collins Street
The entrance to 101 Collins Street

Its no surprise that the top tenants of 101 Collins Street recognise this association but the many visitors to the building appreciate seeing high technology on show in the lavish entry lobby of this landmark Melbourne location.

Just seventeen days after setting a new 24 hour world solar car record Aurora 101 was looking great accompanied by its Mazda 6 support car and a range of hard won trophies on the marble floor of this building.

The Aurora 101 display
The Aurora 101 display

New display banners and a new 26 year poster reflecting Aurora;s long standing association with Michelin were enough to create a lot of interest. Over 300 posters were taken 'for the kids'. Actually the poster is packed with information about the World Solar Challenge, Aurora's world records, and its significant achievements over 26 years of developing world leading examples of extreme efficiency in transport.

The selection of trophies and the new 26 year poster
The selection of trophies and the new 26 year poster 

It was a very suitable occasion to give the 'boss' of 101 Collins Street Peter Young a memento of the visit; a framed picture of the supercar at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin.

Aurora leader David Fewchuk presents 101 Collins Street boss Peter Young with a memento of the display
Aurora leader David Fewchuk presents 101 Collins Street boss Peter Young with a memento of the display

Since August the Aurora 101 solar car has covered nearly 6000 km in competition distance in the Suzuka 'Dream Cup', the Panasonic World Solar Challenge and the 24 hour world record. All just a warm up for the record attempt on 24 January 2006, Melbourne to Sydney. As they say, it all depends on the weather! Leaving from 101 Collins Street at 6,00 AM.

Five year old Noah demanded that Dad bring him to see the solar car

Five year old Noah demanded that Dad bring him to see the solar car