Hot Rod Electric Cars Return to Portland International Raceway
PORTLAND, OR (JULY 11, 2010) John 'Plasma Boy' Wayland, of Plasma Boy Racing, Inc.,
and NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association), are pleased to announce the Wayland
Invitational V at Portland International Raceway (PIR), July 23rd and 24th, 2010 starting at 6:00 pm.
Come witness the groundbreaking technology of the electric car revolution at the Wayland
Invitational V. High performance electric vehicles (EVs), including a group of Tesla Roadsters
and street legal electric conversions will be setting new EV performance benchmarks in the
1/4 mile drag.
Wayland and his electric drag car 'White Zombie' are celebrated for breaking through barriers in
the electric car world. This year, the Zombie comes back to the track more potent than ever,
powered by its new Dow/Kokam lithium battery pack. The pumped-up Zombie should leave the
11's far behind, blasting down the track to be the first street legal electric car to run a 10 second
1/4 mile!
Our mission at Plasma Boy Racing, Inc., is to educate, inform, and demonstrate to the public that
electric cars can be exhilarating as well as environmentally responsible. Going green doesn't mean
slow, dull, and boring! Join us in the excitement of watching the world's quickest and most
powerful, tire smoking, all battery powered cars as they go head to head with conventional
gasoline and diesel vehicles in two nights of drag racing entertainment!
The event will take place on July 23rd and 24th, 2010. PIR's gates open at 6:00 pm, both Friday
and Saturday. Admission is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and for children 5
and under the event is free. All racers will pay a $25.00 entrance fee. If you have not raced at PIR
before, the track charges a $20.00 racer registration fee which is good for two years.
Portland International Raceway is located at West Delta Park - 1940 N. Victory Boulevard,
Portland, Oregon 97217. For more information on the raceway, go to PIR's website at
www.portlandraceway.com.
The traditional Electric Breakfast & EV Show & Shine will be held on Saturday morning the 24
of July at the Village Inn restaurant located at 10301 S.E. Stark Street, on the corner of S.E. Stark
and S.E. 103rd Drive in East Portland. People start to arrive around 8:00 am, and the show
continues until noon. All EVs are more than welcome to join the display at our Electric Breakfast
& EV Show & Shine.
For more information on John Wayland and Plasma Boy Racing, Inc., please visit
www.plasmaboyracing.com and for more information on NEDRA, please visit www.nedra.com.
CONTACT:
Marissa Wayland
Event/PR Coordinator
rissa@plasmaboyracing.com
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The return of the Wayland Invitational! After taking a year off, the series is back with the best electric drag racing ever. The Wayland Invitational IV happens in Portland, Oregon this July 24th & 25th at PIR.
Come see what electric power is all about as NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association) hosts one of the hottest electric vehicle racing events of the year. Electric vehicles (EV) from the newest production cars including the Tesla and Tango, to 11 second street rides, to all-out drag 7 second bikes and rails will be pushing the EV performance envelope for 1/4 mile acceleration prowess.
AUTISM AWARENESS
This year's race has a special purpose as well, as NEDRA helps to raise funds for a wonderful, bright young boy with autism. Curtis 'Junior' Cottengim needs a service dog to keep him calm and safe, but at $13,000 it's something this Portland family needs some help with. An optional fee at the gate plus local business and corporate sponsorship can help make this dream a reality.
Going green doesn't mean slow, dull, & boring! Join us in cheering on the world's quickest and most powerful tire shredding pure battery powered cars, trucks, and motor cycles as they mix it up with the gassers in two nights of heads up drag racing fun!
WHO WILL BE RACING
1) Bill Dube and the KillaCycle
2) John Wayland and the infamous White Zombie
3) Eva Hakansson's and her ElectroCat street bike
4) Mike Willmon and his Crazy Horse Pinto
5) Several Teslas
6) Rick Woodbury with Tango
7) Michael Kadie's awesome Cobra 2.S.S.I.C
8) Mike Schwartz's Green Tea Model T
9) Ken Koch and his fantastic '32 Ford
10) Otmar Ebenhoech's LiIon Insight
. . . . and more!
EVs ON DISPLAY
In addition to EVs racing we will have a variety of EVs on display as well.
TRACK INFORMATION
1) Portland International Raceway
2) Gates opens at 6:00 pm both Friday and Saturday
3) Charging available from available outlets
4) $8 adult admissions, 6 to 12 free with paid adult.
5) All Racers $22.
6) Directions to Portland International Raceway
FRIDAY, JULY 24
At the Wayland Juice Bar, folks will be arriving all day and working on race vehicles and socializing until it is time to hustle to the track (opens at 6pm). Please contact John Wayland if you need directions to the Wayland residence- jw@plasmaboyracing.com
After the race, gather at the Shari's diner adjacent to the track for a late meal and more socializing.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Brunch/EV display/show-and-tell at the Village Inn at 10301 SE Stark Street, on the corner of SE Stark and SE 103rd Drive in NE Portland. Folks start to gather around 8am. Usually continues till almost lunchtime. All EVs are welcome to be on display at this EVent.
After the breakfast, gather at the Wayland Juice Bar, again working on race vehicles and socializing till it is time to hustle to the track (gates open at 6pm).
SUNDAY, JULY 26
Some folks usually get together for another breakfast and more talk at the Village Inn on Sunday morning.
SEE YOU THERE!!!
If you would like to race or bring your EV for display let us know
CONTACT:
Roy LeMeur,
Wayland Invitational Chairman - race track details, racing information, etc. - roylemeur@hotmail.com
Marissa Wayland,
Wayland Invitational EVent Coordinator - times, dates, locations of restaurants, directions to the NWHS (forklift shop) for Tesla charging, EV personality contact info for media requests. - rissa@plasmaboyracing.com
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