Team Banzai is participating in an ambitious research and development initiative that will assist our nation’s armed forces and save lives in the future. This initiative, the DARPA Grand Challenge 2005, offers a unique opportunity for corporate sponsors to associate themselves with a proven, high-profile event of national significance.
The inaugural DARPA Grand Challenge featured 15 teams that navigated a 142-mile course through the Mojave Desert. Although none of the vehicles completed the course, the excitement and momentum generated by this first field test encouraged DARPA to plan a second event, scheduled for October 8, 2005. In addition, the prize has been doubled from $1 million to $2 million for the vehicle that completes the course in the fastest time under 10 hours.
Team Banzai's decision to participate in the DARPA Grand Challenge reflects our view that the event serves as both a tribute to our nation’s heritage of innovation and ingenuity and as an exciting way to contribute to the safety of the men and women serving our country here and abroad.
We urge you to consider supporting our team as a partner, sponsor, or supporter. If you wish, a representative from our team can contact you to talk about ways this unique event could work for both of us. We hope you will support our efforts in this vital undertaking!
