From the woods of Maine …
Posted by admin on Aug 31, 2004 in Uncategorized |
Twin brothers Michael and Geoffrey Howe are preparing to enter their home-built twin-tracked vehicle, dubbed Rip Saw, in next year’s Grand Challenge. The platform looks solid: 3,500 pounds of tank treads, steel space frame, and a V-8 engine; all reportedly capable of reaching 60 mph. The Howes are now working on the hard part — navigation and control electronics to make Rip Saw go. Read more at MaineToday.com.