On Saturday January 26th, 2008, the Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego held on behalf of the San Diego Environmental Foundation, Electric Dragin' an electric-drive exclusive EVent.
On Sunday January 27th, 2008, due to inclement weather, the 2nd day has been postponed to later this year.
Fact Sheet:
1. This EVent is this Century's 1st International Exclusively Electric Drive Only EVent in the World including drag racing and e-autocross.
(Once upon a time there were more electrics than gassers, so there may have been races pre-dating this one.)
2. This is an opportunity to learn about, see 1st hand, cheer, and experience Electric-Drive. There will be e-cross racing, drag racing, an Electra-City Vendor booth area, and a Village Energy camp ground.
3. The latest electric drive technology and products will be available for close inspection and purchase.
4. Join us as we continue to electrify the NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association) 2008 racing season with the next generation of record holders.
5. We will continue to have the largest array of Electric and hybrid vehicles EVer assembled.
6. Show-n-Shine EVent gives Electric Vehicle Owners yet another chance at Trophies and Prizes.

Electric Dragin' 2008 will be held at the Barona 1/8th Mile Drag Strip just outside San Diego. We will have competitors from across North America coming out to race. Below is all the info you need for the EVent. See you at the Drag strip!!!


If you have any questions, use the "Call Me!" button and get connected to us for free, or call (760) 531-4000.

Electric Dragin' 1/26/08 Results:
In response to the many requests we have received; we want to share the results of (our 1st ever exclusive electric-drive EVent) with everyone that helped us along the way and those that participated in our event.

On Day 1:
We had 423 Spectators, 38 racers, 50 volunteers and 48 different vehicles all under an ominous weather forecast.

A total of 161 passes were made down the Barona 1/8 Mile Drag Strip and we have tried our best to list the best pass from each participant. (Click Here and scroll down to the Competitors Table)

In summary we accomplished our goal to raise public awareness, raised $1,556.20 for San Diego Environmental Foundation and had the largest showing of clean, fast and fun vehicles that are electric and good for the environment.

We are planning our second day for the near future and we will keep you informed.

We will be presenting trophies and holding our "chance" drawing during our EVAOSD February 26, 2008 Meeting.

Thank You for your continued support and participation,
Electric Dragin Steering Committee.
Program:

Schedule:

The Electric Dragin’ event at Barona Drags will feature two event-filled days with onsite camping available from noon on Friday, January 25 to noon on Monday, January 28.

Gates open: 8:00 a.m.
Tech Inspection begins at 9:00 a.m.
Racing: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Racing is for ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLES ONLY!

BARONA SPECTATORS: ADULTS $10 per day, YOUTH (13-16) $5, KIDS 12-under FREE!!

On Saturday, January 26, attendees can watch from 10:00am to 6:00pm as electric-drive vehicles use the 1/8th mile drag strip for test and tune and exhibition runs of many new concept vehicles.
Enjoy the ROAD RACE COURSES with e-cross and electrathon events. All vehicles will participate in the Show ’n’ Shine Car Show, which attracts attention from all directions, as it reflects contemporary and ecological values for today’s consumers.

Sunday, January 27, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, attendees can watch DRAG RACING GRUDGE MATHCES and CHALLENGE RACING culminating in the conventional bracket racing for GLORY, potentially new RECORD TITLES, TROPHIES and PRIZES.
Raffle:
Jim Husted of Hi Torque Electric has donated a Dragin' Green Motor to be raffled at the EVent.

" This was a motor that started out life as a 36 volt Crown forklift drive motor (one from a pair). It's a 6.7, 55ish lbs (maybe a measured weight, hehe) motor that was rated 36 volts OEM. Both end plates were swapped out with plates from a pump motor which are better suited for mounting and weight reduction.
I drilled and tapped new holes to set the brush advancement timing at 7.5 degrees for a CCWDE rotation.
I removed the old lift style shaft and installed one with a 7/8" X 2" 3/16" keyway for easy sprocket attachment.
I topped it all off with little Dragin Green pigment to cap it all up. I've got it setup to run at 48 to 72 volts for best performance.
It's always fun for me to take some old dragin scales and toss them together with some escence of Lightning and create something fun. Nothing to fancy,(or big), but enough there to get that lucky someone a motor for a cool little project.
Jim Husted
Hi-Torque Electric
Proud member of the EV community "
New:
 Keith Vansickle has negotiated discounted rates at the Ramona Valley Inn . Just a short 10 minutes from the track.
Mention " Electric Dragin' " for discount.

RESTAURANTS and HOTELS
Sponorships are available. Thank you for supporting our sponsors.
Check back for updates.

REGISTRATION
Register here for the event with our convenient online form.

NEDRA DRAG RACING
See the NEDRA website for appropriate rules,safety requirements,records and classes.

E-motocross EVent also included.

CAMPERS WELCOME
Hard Core racers are welcome to camp out with their vehicles at no additional cost. The savings in lodging
fees (four days and three nights) should attract those drivers who spend all their money on their rides.


10-2007

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.
11-2007
What:
 Electric-drive Car Show & 2 hour Radio Show
When:
 Saturday, November 24, 2007 from Noon till 3:00 p.m.
Where:
San Diego High School & Educational Complex in the Auto Shop Area
1405 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101 Auto Shop is off of Russ Blvd.
Google Maps directions here.
Who:
 All electric-drive vehicles: EV; NEV; PHEV and hybrids
Why:
 Public awareness that electric-drive options are available today.
How:
Bring you car to show and speak to Dave Stall and Jon Wagner on KCEO 1000 AM with “You-Auto-Know” live radio show from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. Talk about your car and what you are doing for sustainable transportation.
Or:
Listen to the live radio internet broadcast and call in to speak on the radio or listen to the tape feed of the previous show afterwards about electric-drive from the internet.

New: 12-2007

 

Electric Dragin’, Nilar (NiMH Battery) Inc. and Plug-In Conversions are bringing you to EVS23 via radio and Internet with a two hour Radio Show from right next to the Anaheim Convention Center (Hilton Property). Dave Stall and Bob Chabot plus the Movers & Shakers Car Club will bring their ESPN Radio 800 AM (www.espn800.com/rpm) Radio Show to discuss electric-drive as we wait for the EVS23 doors to open to the Public. So listen in from home, on your way to EVS23 or come early and join in the program.

EVS23

What: Electric-drive Radio Show

When: Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time

Where: Next to the Anaheim Convention Center / live broadcast 800 AM San Diego, www.espnradio800.com RPM Today Show, call-in 1-866-377-6800 .

Why: Tell the world to FUEL GOOD with the power of electric-drive.

How: Radio, internet, call in or be there in person. We will broadcast until the doors open for EVS23 at 11:00 A.M.

Archived: The radio show will be stored for playback at http://totallymotorsports.com/radioshows.htmlfor you future reference.
Archive of 11-24-07 Electric Dragin' Promotional Radio/Car Show available here.
New:
12/26-30/07


Electric Dragin' will be at the 2008 San Diego International Auto Show in the Eco-Center area. This new area to the auto show will showcase the automotive industry’s commitment to developing fuel efficient, low emission technologies for a cleaner and healthier environment. The coolest cars there will be Electric.


Temp BBB Page		 The Florida EAA is staging "Battery Beach Burnout" (BBB) in conjunction and collaboration with the Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego and its own EV drag racing & autocross competition, "Electric Dragin'", at Barona Dragstrip , also a 1/8 mile dragstrip) in San Diego on the same weekend. There is a possibility of a joint east-coast/west-coast media link-up and simulcast for parts of the dual events, with some interesting dueling match-ups as well. More...
Bonus to all Sponsors!
Dave Stall, the car guy, has generously offered radio time to all Electric Dragin' Sponsors. He will be broadcasting Live from the EVent.

1-26-2008

Show Time!

Participants and attendees will be able to add content (shows) to our presentation (channel) Live from each EVent via email from their cell phones or laptops. There is integrated chat included too. BBB will be posting videos on YouTube as well, which we will be reposting on our interactive video-chat page also.

To send a snapshot or movie from your email capable cell phone:
1) Snap a video, or picture with your preferred device
(cellphone / webcam / video camera with a PC interface)
2) Send it via email to BBBvsED.4321@kyte.tv
via cellphone or laptop email program
or
3) Click on "Produce" tab above the video on the webpage
(access code = 4321)
4) Video should appear on list of shows for BBBvsED channel.

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