Electrathon America Forum

NCK TECH · NCK TECH

I am a Electronic Engineering Technology instructor at a Tech College here in Kansas. Myself and one of my classes is curently designing and building a electronic lap counting system we hope to use here in Kansas. We will be testing it this spring and if all goes well we may offer to build one for other st...

sfinney · sfinney

Mark your calendars! May 4th is the 2013 Lacey Grand Prix. Registration forms will soon be available at www.ci.lacey.wa.us Hope to see you there!

matthew · matthew

hey uys i am trying to get my front axel on my car done and i am using a streiaght pice of one by two square tubing and with a fifteen degreee tilt up and i have a piece of 4 by 6 steel cut in have at an angle with holes drilled for my wheel any tips on how to inprove itit is the best that i can get and i need help to fi...

Kyle Keenan · Kyle Keenan

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/all-green-formula-e-buys-42-racecars-52008.html

stan r · stan r

What does everyone use for battery cables? I know most teams probably use normal 4 or 6 gauge battery cable. I know it works & is relatively cheap. Personally I prefer stereo cable. Presently using 6 gauge. However there is 8 gauge stereo cable that will handle over 40 amps long term & 80 + shor...

electrathon · electrathon

Hello to all Electrathon teams. We want to spread the word about a non-Electrathon event that may help us gear heads get through the months ahead of not having races. It is called the pumpkin chunkin. This is a competition for building the best/most accurate pumpkin launcher. It is hosted by the...

fiallok · fiallok

With the start of another exciting race season at HCC Brandon on 11/3 Saturday 10am, featuring a special FREE sausage lunch in honor of our dear friend Curtis Hooker, it is good to take a moment and see where we have come over the last year. We now have: 1. a Big League Automated Scoring System courtesy of...

Team Cj · Team Cj

The school I teach in is involved in an event similar to the USA Electrathon challenge. Yes, you read it correctly, one event for the entire year. Our cars are a bit smaller than the US counterparts as we are restricted to 432 watts of energy and a budget of $1,500-00 (Aussie dollars) plus the cost of t...

dyoung · dyoung

I teach a High School Tech Design class where the students have built two Electrathon cars. We'd like to be able to accurately weigh them in our lab so that we can measure the effects of various modifications to reduce mass. Can anyone recommend a method or piece of equipment that would give us that capa...

Steve Mac · Steve Mac

I'm looking to start an EA program at my high school and I'm looking for upcoming dates of competitions here in the Northeast and on the east coast. We're located in Massachusetts and are willing to travel if necessary. Thanks for your help everyone

Jim · Jim

Anybody having issues with chain stretch? I am finding some new chain has a propensity to stretch after an hour of use. The drive wheel or motor is not moving at all. I suspect the chain I am purchasing is "cheap".

Jim · Jim

I was surprised to see the number 666 being used on a vehicle the other day. I know it is just a number to some, but there were people out there who were offended they told me so. We, as a group and sport, do not need this kind of advertising whizzing by at the rallies. This is a number that should be struck fro...

Zaine Stapleton · Anonymous

We are going to a non-steering wheel design on our new car (using levers) and am wondering what throttle types are effective (and hopefully inexpensive). I was thinking a lever potentiometer type with a dead pedal button that kills the car on release. I've seen these at some races. I have seen some...

Stevie G · Stevie G

Hello, hey, and howdy, I've been interested in Electrathon for a while, now, due to a career change, I have the perfect opportunity to participate. My name is Steve Griffing, aka: Stevie G, and I just started a career as an Engineering and Technology teacher after working as a Navy Nuc, and Hospital En...

Larry R King · Larry R King

Do we have a schedule for the NW races in 2012? Are there any official changes to the 2011 rule book?

Hieu_T · Hieu_T

Can someone tell me the schedule for the Electrathon America races, because the calendar is cleared and I was wondering if someone would tell me thank you.

Hieu_T · Hieu_T

Hey guys my name is Hieu Tran and I'm a student at Grayson Technical High School. My teacher (you might know him as Stevie G) and I are planing to build an electric race car to race in the Electrathon America.

Kyle Keenan · Kyle Keenan

I'm sure the idea has been thought of before, but what are the chances we could get like a 2.5 to 3 hour enduro here in the northwest? Sure would add an interesting element to Electrathon racing, as batteries and drivers would need to be changed out. Is this something that's even do-able?

electrathon · electrathon

I have been at a lot of races, many/most of which I have been involved in some way either officiating or counting. As the fields get larger counting becomes more and more difficult. One of the hardest parts of counting cars is the actually see the car approaching and identify it. Cars that blur toget...

electrathon · electrathon

http://www.pirlive.com/index.php/component/seyret/video/58/2011-Electrathon-America-at-Portland-International-Raceway-by-PIRLIVE-.html

nealhanz · nealhanz

Hi, My brother (Alan Scholz) and I have been sponsoring Electrothon students from Willamette High in Eugene through our company Bike Friday for a number of years. I have recently relocated to Winthrop WA in the beautiful Methow Valley. I have talked up the Electothon project as a great magnet...

arcflash · arcflash

Is it allowed to have the seat belts wrapped around the bar instead of welding a bolt to the bar? The rule book only says that it must be strong enough to pick up the whole car. I think that it would be just as strong as welding a bolt to the tube. I would like to know if this would pass inspection.

Cam the man · Cam the man

Hey my name is cameron cathcart, trevor cathcarts brother (car 50) and this will be my second year on the electric car team at centennial. i was a pit crew last year and also this year. I am going to start working on the car that has been sitting for almost a year now, the bomb. This car is a first for Centen...

Larry R King · Larry R King

I am planning to race on March 12th but have not received anything for pre-registration. Can I register the day of the race?

electrathon · electrathon

The first race of our season is Saturday (Mt Hood CC). Mark and I went down to Eugene to pick up the baracade trailer from Wilamette. Took a few pics while we were there, they are working fast to complete cars before the race.

Larry R King · Larry R King

Do we have a schedule for the NW races in 2011?

August Frank · Anonymous

Has anyone thought about putting up a page on facebook and/or myspace? may get more people involved that would never see this otherwise.

Orinoco · Orinoco

You seem to have various a classifications based on high school, college, etc, but what are the actual ages of students? Reason I ask is two students in one of teams I help are planning to spend a few months in the US next year, they'll be 19 at the time. If we can secure sponsorship it may be possible to crat...

electrathon · electrathon

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41183

Russellw10 · Russellw10

I tied for third place at pir in the student class. I still haven't recieved my trophy and it's been over a month. I'm wondering where the heck it is. Please tell me if you know what the problem is or if you've received your trophy yet.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Electronic Lap Counting (Preview) I am a Electronic Engineering Technology instructor at a Tech College here in Kansas. Myself and one of my classes is curently designing and building a electronic lap counting system we hope to use here in Kansas. We will be testing it this spring and if all goes well we may offer to build one for other st...	NCK TECH	12	1273	Feb 16, 2013 by Vic556
	2013 City of Lacey Grand Prix (Preview) Mark your calendars! May 4th is the 2013 Lacey Grand Prix. Registration forms will soon be available at www.ci.lacey.wa.us Hope to see you there!	sfinney	0	878	Jan 17, 2013 by sfinney
	i need help with my front axel (Preview) hey uys i am trying to get my front axel on my car done and i am using a streiaght pice of one by two square tubing and with a fifteen degreee tilt up and i have a piece of 4 by 6 steel cut in have at an angle with holes drilled for my wheel any tips on how to inprove itit is the best that i can get and i need help to fi...	matthew	3	934	Jan 17, 2013 by matthew
	Formula E - Electric Formula-1 based series (Preview) http://www.autoevolution.com/news/all-green-formula-e-buys-42-racecars-52008.html	Kyle Keenan	0	1050	Dec 1, 2012 by Kyle Keenan
	electrical cable (Preview) What does everyone use for battery cables? I know most teams probably use normal 4 or 6 gauge battery cable. I know it works & is relatively cheap. Personally I prefer stereo cable. Presently using 6 gauge. However there is 8 gauge stereo cable that will handle over 40 amps long term & 80 + shor...	stan r	10	2207	Nov 27, 2012 by alexbarb
	Non-electrathon Pumpkin Chunkin in the NW (Preview) Hello to all Electrathon teams. We want to spread the word about a non-Electrathon event that may help us gear heads get through the months ahead of not having races. It is called the pumpkin chunkin. This is a competition for building the best/most accurate pumpkin launcher. It is hosted by the...	electrathon	4	986	Nov 17, 2012 by electrathon
	The Start of Another Season in Florida (Preview) With the start of another exciting race season at HCC Brandon on 11/3 Saturday 10am, featuring a special FREE sausage lunch in honor of our dear friend Curtis Hooker, it is good to take a moment and see where we have come over the last year. We now have: 1. a Big League Automated Scoring System courtesy of...	fiallok	1	896	Nov 3, 2012 by electrathon
	Electrathon info required (Preview) The school I teach in is involved in an event similar to the USA Electrathon challenge. Yes, you read it correctly, one event for the entire year. Our cars are a bit smaller than the US counterparts as we are restricted to 432 watts of energy and a budget of $1,500-00 (Aussie dollars) plus the cost of t...	Team Cj	3	866	Nov 1, 2012 by electrathon
	How to accurately weigh cars (Preview) I teach a High School Tech Design class where the students have built two Electrathon cars. We'd like to be able to accurately weigh them in our lab so that we can measure the effects of various modifications to reduce mass. Can anyone recommend a method or piece of equipment that would give us that capa...	dyoung	1	860	Oct 28, 2012 by Kyle Keenan
	Looking for possible 2012\2013 dates (Preview) I'm looking to start an EA program at my high school and I'm looking for upcoming dates of competitions here in the Northeast and on the east coast. We're located in Massachusetts and are willing to travel if necessary. Thanks for your help everyone	Steve Mac	0	792	Sep 2, 2012 by Steve Mac
	Chain Stretch (Preview) Anybody having issues with chain stretch? I am finding some new chain has a propensity to stretch after an hour of use. The drive wheel or motor is not moving at all. I suspect the chain I am purchasing is "cheap".	Jim	5	1192	Jul 26, 2012 by mhodgertt
	Vehicle Numbers (Preview) I was surprised to see the number 666 being used on a vehicle the other day. I know it is just a number to some, but there were people out there who were offended they told me so. We, as a group and sport, do not need this kind of advertising whizzing by at the rallies. This is a number that should be struck fro...	Jim	1	963	Apr 13, 2012 by electrathon
	Throttle suggestions (Preview) We are going to a non-steering wheel design on our new car (using levers) and am wondering what throttle types are effective (and hopefully inexpensive). I was thinking a lever potentiometer type with a dead pedal button that kills the car on release. I've seen these at some races. I have seen some...	Anonymous	14	2219	Feb 17, 2012 by Zaine Stapleton
	Newbie (Preview) Hello, hey, and howdy, I've been interested in Electrathon for a while, now, due to a career change, I have the perfect opportunity to participate. My name is Steve Griffing, aka: Stevie G, and I just started a career as an Engineering and Technology teacher after working as a Navy Nuc, and Hospital En...	Stevie G	12	2144	Feb 15, 2012 by Chris Hipskind
	Schedule & Rules (Preview) Do we have a schedule for the NW races in 2012? Are there any official changes to the 2011 rule book?	Larry R King	0	703	Feb 6, 2012 by Larry R King
	Schedule Races (Preview) Can someone tell me the schedule for the Electrathon America races, because the calendar is cleared and I was wondering if someone would tell me thank you.	Hieu_T	3	1093	Aug 30, 2011 by Hieu_T
	I'm a newbie to this forum (Preview) Hey guys my name is Hieu Tran and I'm a student at Grayson Technical High School. My teacher (you might know him as Stevie G) and I are planing to build an electric race car to race in the Electrathon America.	Hieu_T	2	1043	Aug 26, 2011 by Kirk Swaney
	Thoughts on an "Eundurance Race" (Preview) I'm sure the idea has been thought of before, but what are the chances we could get like a 2.5 to 3 hour enduro here in the northwest? Sure would add an interesting element to Electrathon racing, as batteries and drivers would need to be changed out. Is this something that's even do-able?	Kyle Keenan	5	2336	Jun 4, 2011 by Orinoco
	Car color and lap counting (Preview) I have been at a lot of races, many/most of which I have been involved in some way either officiating or counting. As the fields get larger counting becomes more and more difficult. One of the hardest parts of counting cars is the actually see the car approaching and identify it. Cars that blur toget...	electrathon	0	862	Jun 2, 2011 by electrathon
	Electrathon promotional video (Preview) http://www.pirlive.com/index.php/component/seyret/video/58/2011-Electrathon-America-at-Portland-International-Raceway-by-PIRLIVE-.html	electrathon	0	906	Jun 1, 2011 by electrathon
	Can anyone demo a car at our high school in Washington? (Preview) Hi, My brother (Alan Scholz) and I have been sponsoring Electrothon students from Willamette High in Eugene through our company Bike Friday for a number of years. I have recently relocated to Winthrop WA in the beautiful Methow Valley. I have talked up the Electothon project as a great magnet...	nealhanz	2	1063	May 9, 2011 by electrathon
	Seat belts (Preview) Is it allowed to have the seat belts wrapped around the bar instead of welding a bolt to the bar? The rule book only says that it must be strong enough to pick up the whole car. I think that it would be just as strong as welding a bolt to the tube. I would like to know if this would pass inspection.	arcflash	3	1594	Mar 26, 2011 by arcflash
	Hello everyone. (Preview) Hey my name is cameron cathcart, trevor cathcarts brother (car 50) and this will be my second year on the electric car team at centennial. i was a pit crew last year and also this year. I am going to start working on the car that has been sitting for almost a year now, the bomb. This car is a first for Centen...	Cam the man	2	978	Mar 22, 2011 by electrathon
	Pre-registration (Preview) I am planning to race on March 12th but have not received anything for pre-registration. Can I register the day of the race?	Larry R King	3	1653	Mar 3, 2011 by mhodgertt
	A visit to the competition today (Preview) The first race of our season is Saturday (Mt Hood CC). Mark and I went down to Eugene to pick up the baracade trailer from Wilamette. Took a few pics while we were there, they are working fast to complete cars before the race.	electrathon	2	1399	Feb 26, 2011 by Trevor Cathcart
	2011 schedule? (Preview) Do we have a schedule for the NW races in 2011?	Larry R King	8	2295	Feb 12, 2011 by mhodgertt
	facebook page? (Preview) Has anyone thought about putting up a page on facebook and/or myspace? may get more people involved that would never see this otherwise.	Anonymous	1	1367	Jan 15, 2011 by August Frank
	Driver ages (Preview) You seem to have various a classifications based on high school, college, etc, but what are the actual ages of students? Reason I ask is two students in one of teams I help are planning to spend a few months in the US next year, they'll be 19 at the time. If we can secure sponsorship it may be possible to crat...	Orinoco	11	2383	Jan 10, 2011 by stan r
	Car build thread (Preview) http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41183	electrathon	2	1733	Jan 9, 2011 by meangreen
	Trophies? (Preview) I tied for third place at pir in the student class. I still haven't recieved my trophy and it's been over a month. I'm wondering where the heck it is. Please tell me if you know what the problem is or if you've received your trophy yet.	Russellw10	7	1559	Oct 23, 2010 by Zaine Stapleton
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