4-20-08 Sunday @ Long Beach Grand Prix

Day 3:
Tesla uses a cool light up fill inlet that I will need to copy:
Somehow more pictures of Patron Girls ended up being taken:(I blame blurriness on the tequila)

Oh yeah, I was getting a lot of flak for not sharing the wealth.
So, I introduced my new friends to Mike of SSI-Racing

Mike used his own magic by having the Drift Queen show her skills in 2SSIC:

4-19-08 Saturday @ Long Beach Grand Prix

Here's a cell phone vid of the races.

Unlike Electrics the race cars were very NOISY. Glad they were handing out ear plugs.


Make Mine Electric was there with a plug in Speedster replicar.


I got autographs from Linda Nichols and Chelsea Sexton of Who Killed the Electric Car fame.


Bubba Gump Shrimp sporting an EV Grin.

4-18-08 Friday @ Long Beach Grand Prix

Finally got to see and touch a Tesla:
... and of course the electric vehicle everyone Really came to look at:

Yep, the Electric Glitter Poop on the same expo floor as the Tesla. Who knows, maybe after looking at mine they'll consider using a transaxle from a 70's era bug.
;)
And finally another reason to go to these EVents:

EZ Lube Ladies Love Electric Vehicles

2008 Toyota Grand Prix Long Beach

Having a great time at the 34th annual...

2008 Lifestyle and Alternative Energy Expo

April 18-20, 2008 - The Most Unique Expo of its Kind!

Again in 2008, the Lifestyle and Alternative Energy Expo will be FREE to more than 175,000 active lifestyle Grand Prix ticket holders who don't hesitate to visit the Expo more than once during race weekend. They'll enjoy:

• Over 150 displays featuring the latest in automotive, home, recreation, travel and entertainment products and services. And, new for 2008, it'll be a showcase for GREEN TECHNOLOGY, including hybrid, electric, Hydrogen and bio-diesel cars, energy-saving products for the home and healthy lifestyle products.
• Over 270,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space in the beautiful Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. Display opportunities range from 100 to 10,000 sq. ft.
• Interactive games, simulators, race cars, video arcade, Family Fun Zone, X-treme sports demonstrations and other attractions create an exciting draw to encourage Lifestyle and Alternative Energy Expo attendance over and over again.
• Meeting rooms and special bulk space rates are available to exhibitors seeking to conduct a "show within the show," at the same time providing exposure for their product or service to the Grand Prix audience.
• Hospitality services are available to produce a unique trade show experience for your customers.

Race weekend hours of operation:

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday