Our team is entering the stage of competition where sleep becomes no longer  an option.  This year, Louisiana Tech is bringing four cars to Eco-marathon (the most we have ever attempted).  We are bringing back Roadster and HotRod, both of which have set national records in the gasoline and diesel categories, respectively.  (See related post: “Hard Work Pays Off at Eco-marathon“) In addition to both of these legendary cars, we are bringing back Thunderdawg.  Thunderdawg had a disappointing setback when mechanical failures caused the driver to roll the vehicle during a run last year.  It has received an overhaul of its steering system in order to make sure last year’s mistake does not happen again.

Along with these three older