Multiple meetings between the NHRA and global OEM’s during the past four years have discussed the technical challenges and opportunities that come with EV drag racing.ĭuring that time, NHRA fans have seen the debut of the Chevrolet eCOPO, a match-race between a supercharged Ford Cobra Jet Mustang and the all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 all-electric motorcycles in the hands of Vance & Hines, and a 200-mph EV-record breaking pass by an all-electric dragster. The NHRA’s EV race car initiative was launched to bring automakers, racers, the safety industry and the performance aftermarket together. “No matter what the powerplant, we will continue to help racers push the limits of power and performance through a huge selection of quality parts from respected brands.” “We’re ready to support the EV market in the same way we support the internal combustion engine market-by leading the way in selection, service, and technical resources,” said Al Noe, Summit Racing Equipment Chief Marketing Officer. “Summit Racing Equipment supports all forms of motorsports, and we are excited to help bring EV technology to the track through our longstanding partnership with the NHRA,” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports and Events Manager. “This is a great opportunity to expand on one of the most successful grassroots sportsman drag racing programs in the country.” “NHRA Drag Racing is about performance and innovation and we look forward to seeing how these vehicles perform in 2022.” “We are thrilled for this new opportunity for our NHRA competitors,” said NHRA President, Glen Cromwell. With the rise in performance of electric street vehicles also comes the need for the NHRA to provide a safe place to race and a platform for competitors to evolve and demonstrate their capabilities.
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Creating an EV class within the NHRA Summit Series accelerates the NHRA’s commitment to its racers and partners looking to develop new technology. – NHRA officials have announced the creation of a new electric vehicle racing class that will join the NHRA Summit Series in 2022.įor decades, NHRA’s Member Tracks have seen EVs, hybrids, and alternative-energy vehicles use their race tracks as a proving ground.
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