• Refuel 2014 (7/21/2014)

    Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was the destination for many west-coast EV-enthusiasts this past weekend as they gathered for the 6th annual “Refuel” racing event. Throughout the weekend, clean powered motorcycles, go-karts, and cars competed on the track in time trial and elimination races. The fleet of vehicles included both stock and converted EVs from companies including Tesla, Fiat, Chevy, Nissan, Toyota, Mission, and Zero.

    More information on the event can be found at: refuelraces.com

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    A group of Tesla Model S’s along with an electric RAV4 exit the corkscrew

     


    Turn 10 of the world famous 2.238 mile Laguna Seca Raceway

     


    The motorcycle class included over 15 stock and converted motorcycles

     


    Corwin Nichols and Lori Hodges checking out a converted Volkswagen Karmann

     


    Intern Dan helping to fill up a converted BMW M3

     


    The event included over 35 Teslas which charged via the on-site Tesla Superchargers.