Visit http://www.electricdragin.com for further information.
Electric-drive enthusiasts turn to racing to raise awareness about
transportation choices and the environment.
San Diego County, CA - The EV community is kicking gas cars off the
track by hosting an electric-drive racing event on Saturday, January
26 and Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Electric-drive vehicles consist of electric, hybrid, and fuel cell
vehicles. These vehicles produce less pollution with greater
fuel-efficiency while advancing the future of the transportation
industry. Electric Dragin' is open to the public and all vehicles that
have electric-drives.
This event will have vendors, electric-drive owners, and competitors
showing off the future of transportation by reducing pollution without
losing the power and excitement of racing.
If you would like to race or have a match between you and your
neighbor's hybrid, you can register online at www.electricdragin.com
to bring your electric-drive vehicle (including the all hybrids) to
see who is king of the track.
Bill Hammon, President of Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego
says, "I am tired of the same old rhetoric of electric cars coming in
a few more years. The technology is here today and you can see
electric-drive on the track. There is no reason we can't drive cleaner
today."
Joseph Gottlieb of Electra-City Motors, a ZAP (ZAAP.OB) electric car
dealer, says "Technology has always stemmed from racing and now that
the tides are turning away from gas, we can show people exactly what
exists today to take its place. We have new technology batteries,
electric motors, controllers, and drive systems that can change our
dependency on foreign oil, this event will showcase exactly what comes
from those who refuse to think inside the box."
There will be an e-motocross that everyone is invited to participate
in. This is a family event that you can bring the kids to and not
worry about them going deaf. The cars are clean and quiet so you can
leave your ear plugs at home. Keith Vansickle, another EV enthusiast
says "Just because it is drag racing doesn't mean it has to be
deafening. You will be able to breathe easy during this event without
all the smog (just a little rubber tire burning). This is going to be
the most exciting event to combine racing and reducing our dependency
on foreign oil"
Proceeds collected by Electric Dragin' go to The San Diego
Environmental Foundation which educates the next generation about
reducing environmental degradation. The Foundation's outreach and
education program is the San Diego EcoCenter for Alternative Fuel
Education. Through interactive, science-based exhibits, the EcoCenter
has educated over 10,000 children in the San Diego area about
alternative fuel, renewable energy, and energy independence. The San
Diego Environmental Foundation (SDEF) was incorporated as a 501 C 3,
non-profit California Corporation in 1998.
PS. Sponsorship Opportunities still available.