Welcome to 2018! We hope you've survived the Summer (boy that was a hot one) and you're probably all returning back to school bursting with energy for the new year. Here's what we know so far about in RACV EB 2018 ...
22 - 25 November 2018 are the confirmed dates for the 28th RACV Energy Breakthrough to be held in Maryborough, Victoria. We'd like to take a moment to thank our three partner organisations: the RACV, the Central Goldfields Shire Council and the Country Education Partnership for their continued support that enables this unique and powerful event to carry on into year 28! While we've got your attention, please put your hands together for our sponsors, the Department of Education and Training, VicRoads, Cyient, La Trobe University, True Foods and Central Highlands Water. They have been awesome and it's cliche but it's true: We really couldn't do this without them. Entries will open in March 2018.
Over the past 27 years, we've seen many different way teams celebrate the achievements and milestones they reach at the Energy Breakthrough on Sunday afternoon. And 2017 was no different! After NINE years of participation, Year 12 student David Somers decided to celebrate his final stint at Maryborough Dan Riccardo-style: with a water-filled 'shoey'!
From Trial positions 4th and 26th in 2016 to 1st and 2nd in 2017, White Hills Primary School's leap up the order has been remarkable. They are the first school to go 1-2 in a Trial since South Australian powerhouse Aberfoyle Hub PS way back in 2001. We caught up with Team Manager, Roger Byron, to hear how his students pulled it off during a highly competitive Trial and also ask him about missing out on 'Overall' Class honours.
Meet Frenoi from Haileybury College, he helped keep the vehicle on track for the whole 14 hours; and he's joined by Casper was the fastest rider for their team and got to cross the finish line, too. Produced by Jake Stevens
Those who build it, ride it. It's a simple philosophy, but it's worked for Ian Maud and his students at St Paul's Anglican Grammar School in Warragul over his 25 year involvement in the RACV Energy Breakthrough. "They're not always the fastest vehicle, but that's the focus of what we do. The riding and trial is the icing on the cake." ~ Ian Maud
Jake catches up with Sophie and Izzie from the famous Carisbrook Redbacks at the conclusion of the Primary HPV Endurance trial.
Girton Grammar School's 'Xception' is the first team t [...]
Thank you to EVERYONE who participated in this year’s RACV Energy Breakthrough. We salute your achievements and admire your passion and energy. We hope you were Powered By Imagination. Congratulations – you did it!
The 2017 RACV Energy Breakthrough has come to an end with the falling of the chequered flag in the 24 hour Secondary Human Powered Vehicles and Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) trial on the RACV Track. Watch and relive the moment!
