BUILDER BRINGS HOME THE TROPHIES

Santa Rosa, CA- Stephen Delaire, 41 year old owner/builder of Rotator Bicycles, arrived home in Santa Rosa with two first place trophies resulting from international racing competition in Akita, Japan. On July 20 and 21, Delaire competed against 135 other competitors in two solar races.

Delaire raced a standard production Pursuit, a 35 speed recumbent bicycle which was fitted with solar panels, Interstate batteries, NuSun motor controller and a Revcor motor. Delaire outpaced everyone in the 100 kilometer endurance race, coming in first with a two hour 45 minute time. Delaire's speed was 61.1 kilometers per hour.

This third annual World Solar Car Rally in Akita, Japan, attracted international competitors from the USA, Switzerland and Germany. The purpose of the event is to encourage alternative, clean solar energy in transportation. Vehicles compete in one of three categories, depending on their design. All are equipped with motor and solar panels. Delaire competed in the production class this year. Sponsors of the Rotator Team included: International Solar Federation, Akita Travel Agency, NuSun Controllers, Dowling Magnets, Interstate Batteries, Zzip Design Fairings, and Jim Simpson.