The V8 drivers have finally had enough!
Texas Motor Speedway bans electric cars from drag strip over safety concerns
Texas Motor Speedway bans electric cars from drag strip over safety concerns
EVs banned from Texas Motor Speedway
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ecarfan
Well-Known Member
Quote from the article: “
In a statement issued to the site, Texas Motor Speedway VP of Public Relations David Hart said the reason for the exclusion is that, in the event of a crash and possible resulting fire, their emergency vehicles do not carry the specific equipment required to suppress EV fires.
“As I’m sure you’re aware, conventional extinguishers are of no use in fighting lithium-ion battery fires,” Hart said.”
The Texas Motor Speedway stated reason is disingenuous. Apparently their emergency vehicles do not have access to water. Here is what Tesla says, quote: “If the high voltage battery catches fire, is exposed to high heat, or is bent, twisted, cracked, or breached in any way, use large amounts of water to cool the battery. DO NOT extinguish with a small amount of water. Always establish or request an additional water supply.” Source First Responders | Tesla
That information is readily available to anyone who knows how to search the web. Or they could just call Tesla and ask.
The Texas Motor Speedway apparently does not like the way EVs consistently win drag races against vehicles in their class.
In a statement issued to the site, Texas Motor Speedway VP of Public Relations David Hart said the reason for the exclusion is that, in the event of a crash and possible resulting fire, their emergency vehicles do not carry the specific equipment required to suppress EV fires.
“As I’m sure you’re aware, conventional extinguishers are of no use in fighting lithium-ion battery fires,” Hart said.”
The Texas Motor Speedway stated reason is disingenuous. Apparently their emergency vehicles do not have access to water. Here is what Tesla says, quote: “If the high voltage battery catches fire, is exposed to high heat, or is bent, twisted, cracked, or breached in any way, use large amounts of water to cool the battery. DO NOT extinguish with a small amount of water. Always establish or request an additional water supply.” Source First Responders | Tesla
That information is readily available to anyone who knows how to search the web. Or they could just call Tesla and ask.
The Texas Motor Speedway apparently does not like the way EVs consistently win drag races against vehicles in their class.
Maybe the “no drama” (or many wrecks for that matter) doesn’t attract the crowds. No spilt fuel smell, no exhaust smell, no burnt rubber, no spinning out of control. Boring.
Brando
Active Member
This is really sad. I live about 15 miles from TMS and more than once have had my Model S on this very track. Over the last few years our family has enjoyed numrous events at TMS and were even members at the Speedway club. The Friday night drags were always a good time. I was always looking forward to some electric action out there in some form. This stunt makes me feel like they, including TMS management have made a decision to be divorced from the future. To those folks I say goodbye.
ecarfan
Well-Known Member
Okay, so what if it does? Why is that more of an issue than if it was one ICE crashing into another?
gavine
Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast
It's business. The gassers probably threatened to stop coming because they couldn't win so they decided to ban them so they can win their customers back.
Here is a wild idea. Perhaps their insurance has something to do with that. Battery fires ARE harder to put out and profits are thin. So relax Tesla owners, no one is out to get you 
FWIW I got a LOT of sideways looks and wasn't warmly received at my local test and tune night at the drag strip. I had 2 guys go out of their way to give hi fives, but the vast majority of both workers and racers did not seem to appreciate having Teslas smoke Hellcats all night
KrenGrl
Member
yes, that sounds like good enough excuse, yet I wonder if there isn't just a tiny bit of jealously in that decision that the V8ers might get their butt kicked by an electric car.
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