When is the NO LIMITS tour near me?

Check the schedule posted on the home page for the latest info. Don't see your school? Send email to tour@racing.net and put in your vote that your school be included in the next phase of the NO LIMITS tour.

Does it cost any money to see the NO LIMITS tour?

Visiting the NO LIMITS experience on a college campus is absolutely free. Note that some non-University locations we visit, such as a Champ Car race, do charge admission fees.

Why are Microsoft and Champ Car working together on the NO LIMITS tour?

Racing is a high technology sport and is a natural fit to showcase state-of-the-art Microsoft technologies. In all of racing, Champ Car is one of the most popular for the young, technically-savvy, and highly-educated audience most interested in the future of technology. Both companies are leaders in their field and interested in making real connections with the leaders of the future.

How can I learn more about racing?

www.ChampCarWorldSeries.com has a wealth of information about racing, the Champ Car series, the drivers, and the technology of the sport.

How is Microsoft's .NET different than Java?

.NET is not a specific language, nor is it tied to a particular hardware platform. .NET is a collection of technologies, based on XML web services, which allows programmers to create applications which connect applications to each other, businesses to customers, and problems to solutions. .NET applications can be written in a number of different languages (VB, C#, J#, C++ and so on), can incorporate new as well as existing non-.NET code, and can run on a number of platforms, including Windows clients, servers, and handheld Pocket PCs. .NET applications can easily integrate with databases, high performance graphics engines, and server applications.

Can I see the source code for the NO LIMITS technology?

All source code for the applications written for the NO LIMITS tour will be available for download. In the meantime, check the links at the left to see each of the applications in more detail.

What are web services?

Web services are a new generation of client-server applications that provide valuable services by connecting applications to each other over the Internet. For example, in the NO LIMITS tour, a web services application can provide the real-time race data over the Internet, to the Leaderboard, Virtual Car, and Enhanced TV applications. This data can be provided over any Internet connection, meaning no dedicated LAN connection is required.

What is XML?

XML stands for the eXtensible Markup Language, an evolution of the HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) that the majority of existing web pages are written with. XML provides for a more powerful and more structured way to build internet pages and applications, and makes it easier to write applications that communicate with each other over the internet.

How can I find out if my school is a member of MSDN AA?

The MSDN Academic Alliance provides special support and discounted software to qualifying academic institutions. Visit the www.msdnaa.net site for more information and to check the listing for your school.

How do I apply for a job at Microsoft? At Champ Car?

Both Microsoft and Champ Car are always on the lookout for great people. Contact jobs@microsoft.com or jobs@champcarworldseries.com for more information about current opportunities.

What can I win?

The raffles associated with the tour have completed, and all raffle prizes have been given away.

Who won the No Limits Programming Contest?

There was no qualified winner for the contest, but thank you to everyone who participated!