When we started this project in March of 2007, the team decided that our efforts should benefit our local United Way.
     E-bay, as one of the primary sponsors of the $2007 Challenge, offered us the wonderful opportunity of being among the
    first to benefit from a new tool to showcase (see it above) the Cheaparral!  During the listing we watched quietly and
    answered questions from potential bidders; we were more nervous than we were going into the race!
    The team gathered to party and anxiously await the end of the auction at 10:00 PM our time on December 11, 2008.  Who
    would win?  What would the final price be?  Where is the beer?!!
    Finally, after much refreshing of the computer screen, the final price was posted!  A cheer and a big toast, we had raised
    $13,201.00 for charity!  We want to express our appreciation for all who participated in the bidding, and specially wish the
    new owner Luck and Fun!
Team Member Cliff explaining the engineering
details at the United Way Kick-Off.
At Fountain Square, Cincinnati, Ohio
Team Members with the car on Fountain Square
(downtown Cincinnati, Ohio) for the 2008
United Way Kick-Off.