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NewsSeptember 24, 2011

Electric Car Drag Race and Autocross

An electric car drag race and autocross competition was held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, during the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.

Kristin Eberts
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Sebastien Bourgeois' 1978 Porsche 911 SC, left, pulls ahead of Michel and Denis Bondy's 2001 Subaru Forester during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Sebastien Bourgeois' 1978 Porsche 911 SC, left, pulls ahead of Michel and Denis Bondy's 2001 Subaru Forester during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A look under the hood of an electric car before the start of a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A look under the hood of an electric car before the start of a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com David Hrivak races his Tesla during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com David Hrivak races his Tesla during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Duane Ball drives his Chuck Beck Porsche 904 Carerra GTS through the autocross course during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Duane Ball drives his Chuck Beck Porsche 904 Carerra GTS through the autocross course during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Steve Woodruff races his Prius Limousine "Primo" during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Steve Woodruff races his Prius Limousine "Primo" during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fred Behning, left, in his 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye, and Kevin Smith, right, in this custom-built car, pull up to the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fred Behning, left, in his 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye, and Kevin Smith, right, in this custom-built car, pull up to the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Kevin Smith drives his custom-built car to the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Kevin Smith drives his custom-built car to the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Brian Noto, in his 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Redux, left, and Daniel Lyn, in his 1999 Saturn SL-1, right, compete during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Brian Noto, in his 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Redux, left, and Daniel Lyn, in his 1999 Saturn SL-1, right, compete during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cars weigh in before participating in a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cars weigh in before participating in a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cars line up as they approach the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cars line up as they approach the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A Porsche makes its way to the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com A Porsche makes its way to the starting line during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Spectators watch cars zoom down the track during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Spectators watch cars zoom down the track during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Spectators watch Brian Noto speed down the track in his 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Redux during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Spectators watch Brian Noto speed down the track in his 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Redux during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Sebastien Bourgeois, right, in his 1978 Porsche 911 SC, and David Hrivak, in his Tesla, compete during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Sebastien Bourgeois, right, in his 1978 Porsche 911 SC, and David Hrivak, in his Tesla, compete during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cars weigh in before participating in a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cars weigh in before participating in a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Bill Dennis, left, in his 1993 Geo Metro Convertible, and John Yecker, right, in his 1993 Ford Ranger fly by spectators during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Bill Dennis, left, in his 1993 Geo Metro Convertible, and John Yecker, right, in his 1993 Ford Ranger fly by spectators during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Eric Kriss drives his 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster through the autocross course during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Eric Kriss drives his 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster through the autocross course during a drag race and autocross competition at the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
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An electric car drag race and autocross competition was held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, during the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.

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