The third place team for the 2010 American Solar Challenge was the Hochschule Bochum. With and elapsed time of 30 hours, 34 minutes, and 50 seconds. 
ASC2010 Race Route View
Jun 20
To see the route segments on Google Maps and locate the best places to see the teams go by outside the check points and stage stop locations check out the following links:
Broken Arrow to Neosho – June 20th
Neosho to Topeka – June 2oth – 21st
Topeka to Jefferson City – June 22nd
Jefferson City to Rolla – June 22nd – 23rd
Rolla to Alton – June 24th
Alton to Normal – June 24th – 25th
Normal to Naperville – June 26th
A detailed summary is provided showing the opening and closing times for each city on the route (race start, checkpoint, stage, and race finish). Pay close attention to the times so you know when start times are and the duration of each of the checkpoints (note one checkpoint is 2 hours others are only 1 hour).
Follow this link to the summary.
Thanks
Race Finish – Naperville, IL
Apr 28
Sat, June 26: Start in Normal, IL; finish and awards ceremony in Naperville, IL
Naperville North High School located in Naperville, IL, a suburb of Chicago, will host the timing finish line on June 26, 2010. Depending on weather conditions, teams are
estimated to begin arriving on-site at noon through the early afternoon. Come early to be there when the first team crosses the finish line and be sure to cheer on all of the teams on this accomplishment! Once on-site, the solar cars will remain on display and the public can take this opportunity to meet the teams.
In conjunction with the finish line activities, Sustainability Partners Inc will host their Naperville Sustainability Challenge, complete with renewable energy displays, products, and activities for the whole family from 10 am to 4 pm. Learn more about their plans at http://www.sustainabilitypartnersinc.org.
Naperville Information
Apr 28
Finish Line Site
The end of timing will be held at Naperville North High School (899 Mill Street), located on the Southwest corner of Ogden Avenue and Mill Street. The tentative route will bring the caravans East on Ogden Ave past the school, then South on Mill Street and into the South parking lot to the finish line.
About Naperville
Naperville is one of the oldest settlements in the Chicagoland area and currently home to over 150,000 people and over 10,000 businesses including several large technology companies. While Naperville is the 5th largest city in Illinois, the downtown area has many historic buildings and small town charm.
Please see the links below for additional information:
http://www.visitnaperville.com/
http://www.napersettlement.org/visitorinfo/naperville_history.htm
http://www.dupagehistory.org/dupage_roots/Naperville_15.htm
http://www.napervilleriverwalk.com/history.htm
Hotels
Attached is a list of Naperville hotels close to the Finish Line site with rates available for teams. The Holiday Inn Select and Hampton Inn have free breakfasts!
Restaurants
Downtown Naperville is home to many shops and restaurants. The Downtown Naperville area is located approximately one mile southeast of Naperville North HS, with the main intersection at Chicago Avenue and Washington Street. http://www.downtownnaperville.com/
Gas Stations
The closest fueling locations are located at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Washington Street, approximately ½ mile east of Naperville North HS.
Convenience Shopping
Super Target – 28201 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555
Jewel-Osco (groceries) – 127 East Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
Meijer – 808 North Route 59, Aurora, IL 60504
Wal-Mart – 776 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540
Walgreens – 713 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
Ace Hardware – 1030 North Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60563
Home Depot – 2920 Audrey Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
Sponsor Recognition
City of Naperville (official host city sponsor) http://www.naperville.il.us/
Sustainability Partners Inc http://www.sustainabilitypartnersinc.org/
Naperville School District 203 http://www.naperville203.org/
Naperville Park District http://www.napervilleparks.org/
Food Providers: Nancy’s Pizza and My Chef Catering
Naperville Rotary http://www.napervillerotary.com

