Already more than halfway through their journey, the race is building to an exciting climax on April 29 with Stephanie Colburtle -- named in honor of the comedian Stephen Colbert and backed by students at the Playa Grande Research Station -- currently holding a 27-mile advantage over her nearest rival, Billie.
Calls for a Dungeness C were also backed by Shepway council, but the local authority said the likelihood of having a new nuclear power station was low.