Route 66 is where many Americans developed their passion for cars and the open road. Race organizers hope the event will not only conjure nostalgia but also show how renewable energy can fuel the passion of a pasttime.
Registration is open to universities, companies, clubs and individuals from around the world.
Scientists with the Anglo-Australian Observatory and nine institutions in the United Kingdom made the discovery, the first planets to be discovered from Australia. Forty-six other extrasolar planets have been found since 1995. None are believed to be capable of supporting life. The new planets were found around nearby stars within 150 light-years of Earth. The show will showcase the benefits of living with solar energy.