It should be noted that Randy was the 3rd person to approach me about building an X-Prize car. I told the first 2 no, as when I read the official rules, it was apparent to me that there could never be a winner. When Randy asked, and I told him no as well, he asked why? I told him. He carefully read the rules, and showed me how they were changing the rules on a daily basis. The then-current rules actually made it possible for someone to win. So I finally agreed!
Why a Hyundai Sonata? I asked Randy that very question myself! He said that he really wanted a smaller lighter car, but that option fell through. Plan "B" was the Sonata. At the time, it was a brand new car! (In order to compete in a July 2010 event, we had to get started in 2008.)
