RC Car Open races into second year

The Suncoast Science Faulhaber Fab Lab revs its engines for second annual Remote Control Car Open March 25.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 4:26 p.m. March 25, 2017
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There was only one rule on March 25 at Suncoast Science Faulhaber Fab Lab — have fun.  

Over 200 teams of middle and high schoolers gathered at the Fab Lab to test their racing skills at the second annual RC Car Open. 

Teams first tried their hand at a blind competition before moving to the obstacle course. The driver was blindfolded and sat in chair with their back to the course while their team member directed them through the double helix course. 

Not every team successfully navigated the course, but even those that didn't made sure to follow the primary rule of the race — have fun. 

Landon Bertand, Sarah Pflug and Riley Pflug work on some last minute modifications to their remote control car.
Landon Bertand, Sarah Pflug and Riley Pflug work on some last minute modifications to their remote control car.
Sarasota Pflug makes some last minute additions to her teams entry in the RC Car Open.
Sarasota Pflug makes some last minute additions to her teams entry in the RC Car Open.
Jalen Lowe submits his car to be judged at the RC Car Open.
Jalen Lowe submits his car to be judged at the RC Car Open.
Delaina Rowe, Madeline Alsum, Keeley Alsum and Julia Hudak
Delaina Rowe, Madeline Alsum, Keeley Alsum and Julia Hudak
Angelina Mienhardt, Ehtan Benoit and Owen Maute
Angelina Mienhardt, Ehtan Benoit and Owen Maute
Ariane Dart welcomes teams to the second annual RC Car Open.
Ariane Dart welcomes teams to the second annual RC Car Open.
Teams decorated their cars to match the Monster Truck theme.
Teams decorated their cars to match the Monster Truck theme.
Riley Reffuge and Parker Wilding cheer as the RC Car Open begins
Riley Reffuge and Parker Wilding cheer as the RC Car Open begins
Jacob Gardner and Lila Kemper pose with their remote control car. Their team was the first to make it throw the blind course.
Jacob Gardner and Lila Kemper pose with their remote control car. Their team was the first to make it throw the blind course.
Racegoers cheer as teams compete in the blind competition.
Racegoers cheer as teams compete in the blind competition.
Gabriella Gentile directs her team member through the blind course.
Gabriella Gentile directs her team member through the blind course.
Gabriella Gentile and Jacob Bobenmoyer check the results after finishing the blind course.
Gabriella Gentile and Jacob Bobenmoyer check the results after finishing the blind course.
Maxwell Finger practices maneuvering through the obstacle course.
Maxwell Finger practices maneuvering through the obstacle course.

 

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