This electrathon racer was built during the 2007-08-competition year.  Although this vehicle looks like our NAPA racer, it’s completely different.  The chassis of this vehicle was constructed from 1” mild steel tubing. The students did all the fiberglass work on this vehicle.  It utilized a solid front end with rack and pinion steering, with a rear swing arm suspended using Cane Creek AD-5 shocks.  The vehicle utilized a Briggs and Stratton ETEK running NAPA batteries at 24 volts.  This electrathon had issues with battery running time.  At the end of the year, this electrathon was dismantled.  During this procedure we noticed two loose battery connections.  Advice to other teams… checks ALL connections for proper torque!

Motor: Briggs and Stratton ETEK
Transmission: Two speed jackshaft
Motor Controller: Curtis 24 volt 1204
Batteries: NAPA  Stowaway
Tires: 205/50-10 Rears, 90/90-10 Front
Rims: 10” aluminum rear, 10” steel front
Front Hubs: NA
Brakes: Pit bike front hydraulic calipers on laser cut custom rotors
Shocks: Cane Creek AD-5
Chassis: 1” mild steel tubing