Team Arrives In Victorville!

Oct. 23, 2007
After a long day of travel together, and the team members perhaps getting to know each other a little too well, Victor Tango converges on the Ontario, CA airport. Thankful to be back on solid ground, Team Victor Tango proceeds to obtain a convoy of five rental mini-vans. The convoy defies high winds in the mountain passes, and eventually reaches Victorville, CA. Not so lucky were several tractor trailers that ended up on their sides on the edge of the road. In Victorville, wildfires can be spotted across the horizon and ash drops from the sky. Fortunately, Victorville is not predicted to have any evacuations caused by the fires.

The team finds out quickly that the 90 degree weather during the day does not last long. As the sun falls, the temperature drops to around 40 degrees fairly quickly. Extreme temperatures and temperature changes can have unforeseen effects on hardware. The team has tested Odin in extreme temperatures before, so there should be no problems. However, the team will be closely monitoring all aspects of the vehicle to make sure any issues are immediately detected. Tomorrow will be a busy day, checking in and getting the vehicles and pit area set up. Wish us luck.