Sports
Holden Maryborough Technology Challenge
Maryborough
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Thrills spills and the technological skills of Queensland's youth are brilliantly showcased each September when the Holden Maryborough Technology Challenge hits the inner-city streets of Maryborough.
The feature event is the 24-hour non-stop Human Powered Vehicle Championship. Students pedal their aerodynamically designed machines at blistering speeds around an inner-city track that now includes a thrill raising hairpin bend.
Solar boats and cars, robotics, and smilie push carts are popular categories in the Challenge along with miniature carbon dioxide powered dragsters which are raced for a Queensland Championship and a trans-Tasman trophy against New Zealand.
The recent inclusion of the Grand Prix Cycling Series has thrilled organisers and spectators alike. More than 60 A-grade riders from throughout Australia race around the historic street circuit adding an exciting new facet to the event.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4190 5825
Email: kim.griffith@maryborough.qld.gov.au
Web:
mtcqld.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
The event is a 24 hour endurance challenge.
Date:
From
13 Sep 08
To
14 Sep 08
Frequency: Annual
Venue: Maryborough State High School
Kent Street
Maryborough
Queensland, Australia
4650
ENTRY COSTS
Free Entry: Yes
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: This is a youth event with competition, activities and entertainment planned for teenagers and their families.
Disabled: Contact operator for further details on access for guests with a disability.
Miscellaneous:
Kent Street, John Street, Sussex Street and Ferry Street - sections closed. The Maryborough High School grounds will become a tent city for participants and their crews during the event. The 'Telstra' Internet Cafe will provide up to the minute results to be posted on the web and big screen on site. Organisers plan to create a carnival atmosphere, with entertainment and food vendors for the general public to enjoy throughout the weekend.
For six consecutive years hundreds of students from throughout Queensland and beyond have taken up the challenge to design, build and race alternative transport machines of the future during this full-on weekend. The Holden Maryborough Technology Challenge is promoted by the Fraser Coast Regional Council with the support of Maryborough, Gympie and Bundaberg State High Schools, generous sponsors and enthusiastic community volunteers.
