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The experience of Tim
My name is Tim Woertman, and my year with Solar Team Twente will always remain one of the most special and challenging parts of my life. As Technical Manager of the 2023 team, I was able to closely witness the creation of our solar car, RED X, including all its setbacks and successes. In this edition, we managed all the interfaces with a trio in the "heads meeting": myself and the heads of the mechanical and electrical subteams. Together, we ensured a comprehensive overview and ensured that all the engineers could work together smoothly to create a perfectly integrated car.
Our car presentation was one of the highlights of the year. We were able to present what had become a normal thing for me: designing and manufacturing our own solar car to 700 enthusiastic people. Two weeks later, RED X drove its first real metres. A moment I will always remember!
In addition, I've had countless wonderful conversations with people across the country. I still find it incredibly rewarding to rekindle my enthusiasm for the project with partners, friends, family, and especially my grandfather, who always faithfully follows and reads all our updates. He's been a huge fan of the solar race for years, ever since he discovered it in Australia, and he inspired me to embark on this amazing adventure. Australia was an intensive but incredibly rewarding period. I look back on a year and a half of wonderful memories that I'll cherish for the rest of my life!
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