NEDRA NEWS - CORVALLIS, OR (January 11, 2024) After a 20 year run, production on the series of Zilla Speed Controllers has shut down. Cafe Electric is looking for a new shop to take over production. Repairs are available for the Hairball but not on the controller until parts are available for production. Contact Cafe Electric for further information.
ML-E Racecars BMS for Jr DragstersNEDRA NEWS - INDIANAPOLIS, IN (December 11, 2023) ML-e Racecars has developed an answer for Jr Dragster Battery Management and charging safety concerns. They partnered with AEMEV to produce a pre-configured, pre-wired, plug and play system that will control the charger to prevent overcharging and balance the cells for improved battery life.
This is a system that is designed around the Half-Scale chassis and bolts right to the existing seat mounts. Each system is tested on a Lonestar battery pack before shipping to ensure true plug and play capability. Check out their website for pricing and contact info.
https://mleracecars.com/ev-jr-drag-parts%2Fsvcs
NEDRA NEWS - INDIANAPOLIS, IN (December 7, 2023) NEDRA is showcasing EV drag racing technology at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show December 7 through the 9 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. NEDRA has attended the show for several years now.
Come visit Al Thomas and crew at our display both in the EV section of the show.
Silver Lightning Breaks Previous 1/8 and 1/4 Mile RecordsNEDRA NEWS - UK (May 28, 2022) True Cousins took Silver Lightning to yet another record in the 1/8 mile at 4.2504 at 173.07 mph and the 1/4 mile of 6.6197 at 206.24 mph! Hans-Henrik Thomsen made the record setting runs at Santa Pod Raceway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q29XIWwHhns
Steve Huff Becomes the First to Break 200 mph in the 1/4 Mile
in an Electric CarNEDRA NEWS - TUCSON, AZ (May 14, 2020) Team Carrell, Huff, & Barger in Current Technology become the FIRST and ONLY electric car to go over 200 mph in the 1/4mile. 201.07 mph with an ET of 7.52.
NEDRA News Main Page
Discovery Channel's Street Outlaws
Dennis Berube's famous S-10, "Smokescreen" was featured in the Street Outlaws, "Electrocutioner" episode where they rebuilt the truck. The show featured NEDRA Vice President, Tommy Henderson who was there to consult on the build. NEDRA President, Keith Howard was also on-board. The show aired February 7, 2022 on the Discovery Channel.
Street Outlaws - Season 1, Episode 5