Of course they would require their own onsite power generation plant. Coal could be stockpiled nearby to ensure plenty of electricity generated for each race.
Technological improvements being banned from racing has a long, sad history. The story starts in 1934.Google: recumbent bicycles banned from racingGoogle: turbine engine banned from racingThere are some “cracks in the ice”.Google: recumbent bicycle race across AmericaAs for individual accomplishments:Google: Maria Parker recumbent bicycle race across AmericaGoogle: Fast Freddy Markham recumbent P. S. a shout-out to Maria: You go girl!
fuzzbucketThe wind/sun/hydro/tide/etc. were way over that a decade ago. Germany is over 30% from sun alone and Denmark is close to 100% on offshore wind alone. The US lags behind primarily because the “awl bidness” owns too many legislators and Berkshire Hathaway is trying to outlaw solar collectors on houses.
True, the Oil & coal power plants are Terrible for Pollution as Electric Power Plants..They Still have only 1% of the Pollution of a Gasoline Automobile Engine..So, the TESLA is a Big Winner in the pollution game even if it does get it’s electricity from a coal fired electric utility..And, of course when it gets it from Wind or Solar, it’s a Huge improvement over anything else on the road.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 8 years ago
Electric golf cart jousting! With long foam lances.!
gary over 8 years ago
They just need to install “Mr Fusion” on the cars.
flyertom over 8 years ago
They can switch to alcohol-burning engines, and the races will be much shorter. Welcome to the Daytona 50, or the Coca-Cola 60.
Polsixe over 8 years ago
Formula E race series already exists. Tesla type batteries and motors are possible for NASCAR.
rrhyne56 over 8 years ago
Of course they would require their own onsite power generation plant. Coal could be stockpiled nearby to ensure plenty of electricity generated for each race.
beymly over 8 years ago
I’ll bet a Tesla could kick some butt!
crg65 over 8 years ago
why not solar powered cars? a lot more room for advertisers on those big panels. or wind powered. put some skill back in it having to tack and draft.
Plods with ...™ over 8 years ago
They already race golf carts in the RV area and pits.
For a Just and Peaceful World over 8 years ago
Technological improvements being banned from racing has a long, sad history. The story starts in 1934.Google: recumbent bicycles banned from racingGoogle: turbine engine banned from racingThere are some “cracks in the ice”.Google: recumbent bicycle race across AmericaAs for individual accomplishments:Google: Maria Parker recumbent bicycle race across AmericaGoogle: Fast Freddy Markham recumbent P. S. a shout-out to Maria: You go girl!
Mark Jackson Premium Member over 8 years ago
Google: Formula E
MS72 over 8 years ago
autonomous, electric NASCAR racing. No drivers, no emissions.
NWdryad over 8 years ago
Won’t work—electric cars are too small to fit all the advertising on…..
hippogriff over 8 years ago
fuzzbucketThe wind/sun/hydro/tide/etc. were way over that a decade ago. Germany is over 30% from sun alone and Denmark is close to 100% on offshore wind alone. The US lags behind primarily because the “awl bidness” owns too many legislators and Berkshire Hathaway is trying to outlaw solar collectors on houses.
Tarredandfeathered over 8 years ago
True, the Oil & coal power plants are Terrible for Pollution as Electric Power Plants..They Still have only 1% of the Pollution of a Gasoline Automobile Engine..So, the TESLA is a Big Winner in the pollution game even if it does get it’s electricity from a coal fired electric utility..And, of course when it gets it from Wind or Solar, it’s a Huge improvement over anything else on the road.