Upcoming Races
2026 calendar
Rules Committee
Who writes the rulebook
A volunteer committee of technical experts keeps the rules fair, current and safe — and reviews every protest and appeal.
Technical Rules
Dana Whitfield — Chair
Vehicle specs, chassis & powertrain.
Safety
Marcus Bell
Roll protection, restraints & tech.
Battery & Power
Priya Raman
Energy allowance & electrical rules.
Scoring & Appeals
Lia Hammond
Results, MPGe scoring & protests.
Contents
Chapters
Overview & mission
What Electrathon is, the spirit of the rules, and how a season runs.
Membership & entry
Registration, fees, classes and eligibility for teams and drivers.
Vehicle specifications
Dimensions, weight, chassis, wheels, steering and bodywork limits.
Battery & power
Energy allowance, approved chemistries, wiring and sealing rules.
Safety requirements
Roll protection, restraints, braking, fire safety and driver gear.
Tech inspection
The pre-race checklist every car must pass before it can compete.
Race format & scoring
The one-hour endurance format, lap counting and how standings are set.
Flags & conduct
On-track signals, driver conduct, pit rules and sportsmanship.
Penalties & appeals
Infractions, penalties, and the process for protests and appeals.
Regional Directors
Reach your region
West
Midwest
South
East
Upcoming Events
Calendar
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Results
Calendar
Governance
Board & Advisors
The people who steer the organization engineers, educators and industry leaders committed to keeping the sport rigorous, safe and accessible.
CHarles Vela
Engineering Scientist
Coined the term “STEM” in the late 1980s and spent decades backing it with institutions, federal advisory roles, and NSF recognition.
Ketan Renade
Mechanical Engineer
Helped develop EV battery R&D that inspired the original Tesla Roadster, worked at Toyota to plan next-generation electric vehicles.
Ron Swenson
Managing Director, INIST
A 50-year solar and EV pioneer, Stanford engineer, and serial entrepreneur who founded INIST to build an international curriculum around sustainable transportation.
Jason Gaschel
Florida Power and Light
A former automotive technology professor who secured NSF funding for EV education before joining Florida Power & Light to direct the state’s electric vehicle programs.
Isabella Burckhardt
Florida Power and Light
An FPL program manager who built the Electrathon Speedway Series, placing student-built EVs on tracks at Daytona, Sebring, and Homestead-Miami through partnerships with NASCAR and Formula E.
Why People Get Involved
From volunteers and mentors to sponsors and donors, people across the country are helping create meaningful opportunities for students through Electrathon America.
“Supporting Electrathon gives us the opportunity to invest in the future workforce while strengthening our local community.”
“Watching students gain confidence as they solve real engineering challenges has been incredibly rewarding.”
“Donating equipment allowed us to make a lasting impact on programs that otherwise couldn’t afford these opportunities.”
