A group of Tech alumni stole the “T” from Tech Tower (or so they claim) and converted it into a car to race in the 2012 Red Bull Soapbox Race in Atlanta in June. Unlike many of the vehicles, the T—guided by driver Ta-Lee Shue, AE 08—successfully navigated the course along 10th Street just south of Piedmont Park. The team attached a RAT Cap to Shue’s helmet and painted “To Hell With Georgia!” on the back of the car. Other members of the team included: Chris Bentley, ME 05, Phys 05, MS ME 08; Charles Butterfield, MS ECE 01; Katie Butterfield, ME 03; Adam Churney, Mgt 08; Becky Crum, Mgt 08; David Harman, ME 07, MS ME 08; Sarah Hibbs, Bio 03, EnvE 10; Chris Keiser, EAS 07; and Chris Rankine, CE 05, MS IS 08.
The team also snapped this great shot at the finish line:
Top photo © Garth Milan / Red Bull Talent Pool. Bottom photo © Chris Garrison / Red Bull Content Pool
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This car also won the contraptions competition during 2012 Homecoming Week: go Band!