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Revision as of 21:04, 27 May 2008
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Wayland Invitational II & Solid Rock Cruisers Car Show
Wayland Invitational II
Hi Folks A wrench in the works is always a possibility when trying to throw together an EVent at the last minute. This NEDRA race came together suddenly Sunday evening. The big motivating factor was camera time with a major media outlet wanting to make a documentary on electric drag racing (even though that media source is based in Sydney, Australia) Since Sunday evening I have been leaving messages with PIR track management to verify availability of the track for the EVent (even though the PIR entry page says the NHRA Late Night Drags were happening on Friday night 7/28) I finally contacted the track manager Tuesday evening and discovered that there were high school drags scheduled for Friday from 4 till 10pm. But... the NHRA Late Night Drags were still a go for Saturday. So... we are forced to re-schedule this EVent for Saturday the 29th from 6pm till 12am. On behalf of NEDRA and all the organizers I apologize for the screw-up. Here is the updated press release for this EVent- ------------------ Subject: Electric Car Drag Racing at PIR 7/29/06 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Electric Car Drag Racing at PIR 7/29/06 CONTACT: Roy LeMeur The National Electric Drag Racing Association http://www.nedra.com ********************************************* EVENT: "The NEDRA Wayland Invitational II" at Portland International Raceway on Saturday, 7/29/06, 6pm till 12am. ********************************************* NEDRA welcomes all media folks to come and see EVs beat gas cars at their own game on the dragstrip. NEDRA racers spend pennies recharging their vehicles between rounds and our vehicles run quicker and faster as the batteries warm up during the charging and discharging process. There will be a good variety of race vehicles, conversion EVs on display, electric bikes and scooters, and an assortment of well-known EV personalities. The action in the recharging area alone can provide great copy/video/audio. NEDRA is hosting a documentary film crew from SBS TV's "Dateline" based in Sydney, Australia at this EVent. http://www.sbs.com.au/dateline For additional information on the NEDRA Wayland Invitational II please contact Roy LeMeur or visit http://www.nedra.com. See electric drag racing videos at http://www.plasmaboyracing.com ABOUT NEDRA - The National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA) exists to increase public awareness of electric vehicle (EV) performance and to encourage through competition, advances in electric vehicle technology. NEDRA achieves this by organizing and sanctioning safe, silent and exciting electric vehicle drag racing events. NEDRA is a coalition of drag racing fans, electric drag racing vehicle owners and drivers, individuals interested in promoting the sport of EV drag racing, EV parts suppliers, EV manufacturers and other environmentally concerned companies and individuals. Working together as a group, we put excitement into electric vehicle drag racing. Roy LeMeur NEDRA NW Regional Race Director
Hi Folks > From the EVDL... Australian Dateline to Film Electric Drag Racing in Portland at Wayland Invitational II Hello to All, Roy LeMeur and Rod Wilde have been stirring up the excitement level at NEDRA lately, and recently, along with yours truly, have been in contact with the nice folks at Dateline, Australia: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sarah Parker" > Hi Roderick > > I'm wondering if you were able to find out about a drag race before the > end of August....It would be great if David > could film some electric drag racers with their cars. > > Hi Sarah, > > ...Contact John Wayland. http://www.plasmaboyracing.com I would bet that he > could get together a few electric racers for an impromptu race. > > Roderick Wilde > "Suck Amps EV Racing" > http://www.suckamps.com I'm happy to report the film crew is on their way to Portland. David and crew will meet with Tim and I Thursday evening for dinner where we'll discuss what they've got in mind. It looks like we'll be racing White Zombie this Friday night and perhaps Saturday, too. There's not enough time to tear the rear end down, assess things, get in parts, and get it put back together before Thursday, so we'll just have to settle for low 12's before the cameras. I'm working with Crazy Rod, Madman, Father Time, Otmar, Steve and Duane (12 second drag bike) and others to see if we can have quite a few hot electrics for them to capture for the show. See Ya....John Wayland
This is somewhat short notice, but that's the way things sometimes go with racing. This is an officially sanctioned NEDRA Event. A film crew from Australia's version of PBS (SBS TV, Sydney http://www.sbs.com.au/dateline) will be there to document this EVent comingFriday night 7/28/06 6pm to 12amat Portland International Raceway- http://www.portlandraceway.com Admission - $8/Adults, $5/Children All Racers $22 Plus... all the local media we can manage to get there. The list of competitors planning to attend so far are... John Wayland - White Zombie Otmar Ebenhoech - California Poppy Rich Rudman - Goldie Father Time - Father Time Machines "FrankenDragon" Green Bike Steve Kiser - Father Time Machines "Dragon Rose" Red Bike All EVers are welcome to compete or just be there for the cameras. Some EVs that will be on display are- Mark Mongillo's Datsun Pickup Truck Gary Graunke's Honda Insight EV conversion (may actually race) Plus the usual assortment of bikes and scooters. Be There! ...
Solid Rock Cruisers Car Show
Now here is one we can not refuse: "Solid Rock Cruisers Car Show" (right in MY back yard..) In the Parking Lot at Calvary Church.. 6801 Roosevelt Saturday: July 29th Car Check-In is from 9AM on Here is why we can not refuse: These guys contacted US at the Greenwood Show.. Then I have got no fewer than 4 phone calls since. Their car club president, Gerald Kyle, is an X-Vice President at Boeing Aircraft and there is already ONE EV comming to the show... Dave Barden are you listening ?? A guy by the name of Todd Lindstrum has a HONDA 600 ELECTRIC !!! Can you Believe IT ?? Wouldn't it be COOL to have TWO of them there ??? Any way Mr. Kyle called me again while we were at Shoreline, and then sent a emmisary out to the show to plead with us to Come and Show at least a couple other Electrics So... W H O C A N M A K E I T ???
So let me hear some response on these EV-ents...