Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation

Team P.O.W.E.R.

Team P.O.W.E.R. was established at the beginning of the 2025-26 Electrathon season. After competing under the K-RAIcing banner for the previous three seasons, we expanded our mission beyond competition to focus on growing Electrathon participation throughout Florida. P.O.W.E.R. stands for Providing Opportunities With Electrathon Racing, reflecting our commitment to helping new schools start and develop Electrathon programs. Through outreach, mentorship, and competition, we travel across the state encouraging new teams to get on track with us.

Our Electrathon journey began in 2020 through Electrathon of Tampa Bay while competing as part of the Plant City High School Electric Raiders team. We were first introduced to Electrathon in 2019 and were fortunate to receive loaned chassis that allowed us to begin competing. Because many racing activities were limited during the COVID-19 pandemic, opportunities to compete were scarce; however, our team quickly found success, rising to the top of the standings during our first full season with car #210.

When Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation opened for the 2022-23 school year, car #210 became #555 under the newly formed K-RAIcing team, while cars #83 and #208 continued competing under the Plant City High School Electric Raiders banner. This transition provided students at both schools with opportunities to participate in engineering, fabrication, and competition while continuing to strengthen our Electrathon program.

The following season, we completed construction of a new Robinson-designed chassis, which became the new #210 for the Electric Raiders. During that time, "Danger Dylan" was the primary Plant City High School student who continued racing regularly in the #210. Following his graduation in 2025, we made the decision to bring our efforts together under a single organization. The two teams were unified under the K-RAIcing program, and the infrequently used #208 was retired from competition in favor of developing a new chassis for the growing lithium-powered class. That project remains under construction and represents the next chapter of our program.

The impact Electrathon has had on our students has been remarkable. The program has provided hands-on engineering experience, opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a real-world setting, and the chance to travel throughout Florida while competing against talented teams from across the southeastern United States. Just as importantly, it has fostered teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and a passion for innovation.

As Electrathon continues to evolve, we are excited about the future and look forward to supporting the growth of Electrathon America. Through Team P.O.W.E.R., we hope to help even more students, schools, and communities experience the educational and competitive opportunities that Electrathon racing provides.