Electraliner Takes On Bonneville | EV Lakester Bonneville Speedweek 2020 | EV Show

In this episode EV West and the Team set out to the Bonneville Salt Flats with their Electraliner land speed race car for Speed Week 2020. This is their first time at Bonneville and the car's first time racing. The team pushes hard to get everything dialed before heading off to the event. Will they make it in time? Will the car pass through the tough tech inspection? Will they break the class record? Watch to find out.

[@rolandmogle3427]

Thank you Michael for what you are doing for the environment and for all the ev conversion people.

[@sheldonaubut]

I've been involved with two motorcycle racing teams that set a flock or records at Bonneville and I know how much effort it takes to field a team there. Prior to my involvement I could have never imagined just how much work there is to build then gather and keep a team together so I truly appreciate all that EV West has done to achieve this record. It is going to be massive fun just watching what they do in the future.

[@EVWest]

This guy knows Bonneville. :)

[@alejandrovieira6451]

Amazing job, everyone! You're a heckuva leader, Michael, to bring all those talents together for success in such a short time!

[@bloqk16]

Very unique to see a Bonneville streamliner start off under its own power . . . no push-start vehicle needed.

[@codymoe4986]

Not much of a streamliner with all 4 wheels hanging out in the breeze...

[@bloqk16]

@@codymoe4986 My bad. It shows what late-night YT viewing can do when I gloss-over the details of the description's post. I'm from the old-school of lakersters, where they were considerably bulkier in design than what this Electraliner is; as a neighbor of mine had a lakester he prepped and drove at Bonneville back in the 1960's So, the sleekness of this Electrailiner, even with its exposed wheels, is a streamliner when compared to the old-school lakesters.

[@codymoe4986]

@@bloqk16 No worries...I just have a certain image that pops into my head when I hear streamliner, think Poteet and Main, Burkland cars. Turbinator and the like...maybe I am too new school...

[@bloqk16]

@@codymoe4986 Your response is much appreciated. To give you an idea of old-school I am when it comes to Bonneville, do a google search of *Markley #360 tank images* where you'll see pics of the Markley Brothers creation of their class-winning lakester they had for many years. Now, that's what I consider to be the _quintessential lakester_ from my familiar era of Bonneville. The Markley Brothers, Bob (nicknamed "Bones") and Charlie were my next-door-neighbors when I was a kid back in the 1960s; and in one late-Spring/Summer, allowed me hang-out with them and their crew as they were prepping that vehicle for Bonneville. Looking back from the perspective of an adult now, I find it remarkable the amount of patience they had with me being an intrusive kid I was back then. Bob and Charlie were brothers, but physically and temperament wise, one would have never known it; I can't recall a shred of similarities between the two.

[@codymoe4986]

@@bloqk16 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3bJl4GOr9WXrJY This car looks dang familiar, gonna have to go thumbing through the library after the Indycar race. Cool story, have a good rest of the day.

[@brianiswrong]

Congratulations Love the camera angle that showed the front and then swivelled around to show the chute opening.👍

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[@cameronaries4165]

@Damon Anders glad I could help xD

[@ericcox6764]

Congratulations on your record! I was there at mile 3 and won't soon forget seeing history being made. I hope to see you guys again next year! Blessings to you and team! Eric

[@ScubaSam242]

Congratulations to you all, y’all are an amazing team and this is an amazing build, looking forward to more videos and you guys definitely improved on the audio hats off you all again much bless from the Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@rosshunter9053]

Big round of applause to everyone involved, if I wasn’t over the other side of the world here in Australia, I’d pat you all on the back. Congrats.

[@peteboss4519]

1st class team! Love the fact that you gave credit to all those who worked or sponsored the run. Looking forward to a faster run next time.

[@Webcrawler45]

Congratulations guys👍. Without a doubt EV West is the worlds best EV Hotrod builder!! So good to see a group of good guys living their dream.

[@thesmokydig]

I knew EV West could pull off something spectacular way to go good job to everyone involvedand the supported this challenge

[@chris6770]

That list at the end shows just how many people have to come together to realise the dream and take the record. A big achievement in itself. Well done everyone 👍

[@gregpugh2601]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing the process really great to see.

[@fordyootbling2189]

Great work gentlemen. Thanks for the video with a good commentary. Congratulations to you all!!!

[@lonpearson2134]

Good job on the car and congrats on the record. Thanks for doing a comprehensive look at your experience.

[@bobspafford3519]

Very nice video! It's amazing what a bunch of motivated guys working together getting two records the FIRST TIME on the salt! Huzzah! Huzzah! To you all. A truly great accomplishment, and in the middle of a World Damndenic as well!! Amazing inspiration about working well together!

[@mhbrown3708]

Congratulations to EV team. Great job in such a short time. Cant wait for your next speed record.

[@BOBLAF88]

So glad your first record was so many possitive happenstances! I work for the Summers Brothers record holding "Golden Rod" shop years ago and love the new electric wave of vehicles 🏍😁

[@Musicislife0183]

Well done guys your hard work has paid off. So inspiring for an auto elec looking at building my own electric car in Australia. Thanks and keep it up.👍👍⚡

[@reggiebald2830]

SO GREAT! THANKS! Loved it all! Stay safe, healthy and strong! Good show; congratulations!

[@TINKERGINEERING]

Super inspiring. It’s cool seeing the future happening. This is gonna be awesome!!!

[@mikejf4377]

Congratulations to you and yours. Awesome job.

[@cobralyoner]

Awesome! I really think this is a super exciting future for motorsports in general. Electric car, solar trailer to charge it, having a lot of fun in nature without hurting anything. amazing (:

[@nzyama]

Congratulations, and well done. Can't wait until next year when you'll be breaking your own records!!!

[@JohnDoe-pe1em]

Great job very impressive.

[@stev0071]

So stoked for you Michael, Awesome Job!!!!

[@PlanetCypher_]

Congratulations well done all involved !

[@worldsnextsupercar4362]

Awesome video and Congratulations ! I was very happy to be a part of the project as Painting, Priming and some body straightening. Thank you Michael for the ZIND CUSTOMS mention. Maybe we take the Armageddon Supercar to Bonneville in the future ....all Electric ....ZIppity ZAP

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Wow, totally well engineered and produced. Congrats on your new record!

[@cpF01]

Wow! Congratulations! That was fun to watch.

[@bparkinson1234]

Great job Micheal.. cant wait to get my VW beetle kit ordered from you... saving up now...

[@olsonspeed]

Good to see someone pushing the envelope in an electric streamliner, the bleeding edge is a tough place to live.

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Yeah Michael, Takin Down More Of Them Electric Car Records, LUV IT!!! Thanks

[@discovernow1015]

Such a beautiful car! Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@SheepShearerMike]

Well done team, good job. Well put together video.

[@PatrikNisser]

BIG congratulations!

[@walkerdocs1]

Fantastic, thanks for fixing the sound.

[@saguarotreker]

That SOUND! The final pass was amazing.

[@martindumais2883]

Congratulations Ev West staff!

[@SusieMike]

Congratulations Mike, Jim, team and sponsors!! You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Keep up the great work.

[@carportchronicles1943]

Congratulations, that is a beautiful piece of engineering.

[@tools6106]

As a guy to that doesn’t want to lose my gas powered 60’s monster. I love what you’ve done with technology, racing into the future! God bless and keep you safe! Paul

[@Treepole]

Man! That is huge! way to go EV West!!! What a Team!! Take it to the Mountains!!!

[@dgretlein]

I’m diggin the wheel combos!

[@brianbender5235]

Great Job EV West!

[@richbuckley6917]

Look into stiffening the upper car chassis fin. It appears to reach a resonance vibration that rudders to left turning. In any event the wave action in the fin breaks laminar airflow and creates drag. Find a way to stiffen the external chassis.

[@mindmirror1838]

This is great, thanks keep up the good work

[@robormiston2841]

Nice work ,love it! I was to drive a streamliner car in the 90's but I quit working for the Corp. before I ever got a chance to make it to the flats. It was only a Kawasaki 1000 with 4 turbos in a drag car chassis but could pull a 7 second quarter mile with ease all day. I think it pulled 6.40 in the quarter mile but that was so long ago. I did 300 inch while base dragster and 120 inch wheelbase funny cars then. With 8.3 Liter Aries Hemis and 10 liter for Exibition racing when there were only 12 guys in the US really to PLAY with. Times have changed. We had 3 crankshaft"s made for the 10 liter motors and ran it 3 times and NHRA banned them and we were stuck with $9000 with of crankshaft's you couldn't use and no one wanted them that knew anything.

[@jmc0070]

congratulations 🥳!!

[@andreguerin2461]

Félicitations, next record the sond wall, whitout making noise braking it. Great team efforts !

[@theotherdave2005]

Phenomenal performance! There are no other words. Except these: GO BABY GO!!! GO LIKE HELL!

[@infinite7501]

Wow crazy... JaMar was started by my Aunt JAnice and Uncle MARvin way back in the day in California. glad to see the company is still going strong!! This was an amazing project!!!

[@EVWest]

Wow! So cool, we learned something new today. The company is in great hands today, and thank your Aunt and Uncle for us!!

[@JacksonGarage]

Nicely done guys.

[@palkaivanov2840]

CONGRATS!

[@nixter1nixter1]

The scene at the shop: trying to make the deadline, stressful, anxious, and tiring. The scene at Bonneville: exciting, addictive, and a total adrenaline rush. I think that you guys have been introduced into driving fast at Bonneville speedway and I predict this will become an annual event for you and other EV enthusiasts. Almost 240 mph on your first outing, that is very impressive indeed! I guarantee you there will be someone showing up next year with a rig capable of doing 260 mph, are you going to sit by quietly and let a competitor lead the way?

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

Wow! Nice work!

[@stevehangen2905]

Awesome video. Good job on the record.

[@loganshotrod4x464]

Damn!! Major congrats! 😎👍

[@darrenkastl7493]

Damn that ecar sounded good at the opening bell!

[@fullyelectric]

Wow very nice .. congratulations EV West! You all rock! Can’t wait to see you guys go over 250+ MPH next .. BTW the next car you are building is that going for 300+? You may need a 2 or 3 speed for 300-400MPH..

[@jamesengland7461]

Very cool! Onward and upward!

[@desparky]

Well done guys. For everyone in the rest of the world, that's 369 km/h

[@marcellefebre2048]

Nope..... 383 kmh

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Nope 229 MPH

[@TomChame]

Well done, very neat, thanks.

[@kenleach2516]

Awesome record, great work

[@garage9283]

supercool guys! I am follows you since a few years already and will contact you soon to discuss a project. Congrats on the world record!

[@RonGrosinger]

An amazing accomplishment. Just the beginning for electric Motorsports.

[@brentftaylor]

Great job. As an official gear head and ICE enthusiasts, you are building the future!

[@CLCIII]

I am a 100% electric advocate. Got started with a Zero FX. Nothing compares to the smoothness and torque of electric. The Future Is Electric! The Future Is Good! The Future Is Here!

[@crowonawirehome]

Looks cool with the glass off

[@ronaldkearn3322]

Very impressive! A Tesla going 230 miles an hour! Major congratulations to the team for their effort Job well done! Good luck in the future.:-)

[@thecraziestcanuck]

Hoo-ah Congratulations on a job well done....👍

[@WmArthur]

the fin on the back looked like it was flexing quite a bit, I'd be nervous about that, looks like it could have the potential of causing a real instability problem, safety first. Awesome job! (just got my 1st electric bike, fat tire, 750 watts, 1 hp, can't believe how much fun it is!) 1st electric car was built in 1836, yes, 1836. There's a working model in a museum, google it. We've been fleeced by the oil monopolies for over a century. I want an electric car! Go man GO!

[@bobspafford3519]

On the fin: Absolutely looked to me like not only possible, but actually feeding instability. A plain plane horiz 1/2 way up and full length might possibly be a complete fix for flex. VERY, VERY NICE WORK GUYS! I absolutely LOVE grass roots (well, leaves too) engineering of your high level. Congratulations to ALL. Huzzah! Huzzah!

[@monte62]

Outstanding gentleman EV rocks

[@danw1955]

Pretty crazy stuff! Not too shabby on speed, but I'm guessing there's a lot more potential there, especially if you can get your hands on some newer formula batteries. I'd be interested to see some info on that huge motor behind the rear axle! A build video would be cool.😉👍

[@Friedbrain11]

What really chaps my rear is if the vehicle manufacturers would put half the effort into electrics we would all have these in our driveways already! Congratulations on the record runs.

[@omarks]

What, 200 mph EV Bonneville vehicles?!

[@getinit56]

Do you know where the worlds largest deposits of lithium are? Afghanistan. Do you know who currently is mining it? China. Batteries are the issue, and every major oil company has bought into, or bought out almost all forms of alternative energy. Graphine capacitors or batteries could be the electric cars final turning point. Imo, but who can tell, this ole world is ran by some evil people.

[@cdon2day]

www.mining-technology.com/features/top-ten-biggest-lithium-mines/#:~:text=The%20biggest%20lithium%20projects%20in%20the%20world%20%E2%80%93,Earl%20Grey%20Lithium%20Project%20%E2%80%93%2094.2Mt.%20More%20items Afghanistan? According to this the USA has the largest so far, then Australia, South America has stuff that is massive amounts as well. Afghanistan isn't even mentioned. The Chinese have interests in projects as purchasers but, according to this link the Greenbushes deposit in Australia is theirs.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

What makes you think they're not?

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@Enlightened ☀️ It's up to our own politics and business interests to change that.

[@robormiston2841]

I own a couple of old 86 and 87 Corvette coupes and think it would be cool to see one of them set up for Bonneville. One is a 4+3 manel trans car and I think it would do well out there and I might even pop in an electric motor in it to see how she goes. Keep up the good work motorheads.

[@Baribrotzer]

It's amusing the way it starts: No noise, no spinning tires, just "Hum-de-de-dum, I'm going for a stroll, see you back in a few minutes" - except that it just keeps going faster and faster and faster.

[@alkennedy1124]

So this electric car is faster and one of the first 200 plus mph race car , nice 👍 nice, thanks BigAl California.

[@rosstisbury1626]

for an oldie man . . .. its darn right creepy watching it pull away silently but well done

[@DigitalDissident]

What do you think of in wheel hub motors?

[@donx03]

You did good!

[@the5wheeledwombat]

living the dream solar electric racing

[@fropple]

Love it! Great work! (But speak to Tavarish about some proper music 😘)

[@jimheckert5383]

Thanks

[@Ryukachoo]

I'm real curious to hear what happened with hickey, was he just no longer interested after the record was set or was there a falling out? And if so over what?

[@mechanic808]

I bet it was because the body was flexing so much you can see he was having a hard time keeping it straight and probably thought it would shatter into pieces,, you can see it on the 1st run, notice on the 2nd run they recorded it from the frt and not the rear..

[@fredygump5578]

@@mechanic808 I bet most of that "flex" we see is an illusion created by the camera..."rolling shutter" is the culprit. But I agree he did get a little squrrely toward the end of the run. Notice how drive #2 stayed away from the blue line, likely finding smoother surface to run on.

[@mechanic808]

@@fredygump5578 ya, I think your right, but i still think that body must have been flexing a lot since it's only fiber glass as they said in the video..

[@wallacedavidg]

@@mechanic808 - That distortion you see is the 'GoPro' effect. 170° wide angle with electronic image stabilization results in what appeared to be warping on the body. The EIS is trying to eliminate jitter and it does this by cropping the video and trying to maintain a stable reference point. The 170° wide angle lens also causes a lot of distortion.

[@erikfriesen1098]

If you've travelled at speed at Bonneville you'll know the track is not really that smooth which causes vehicles to weave side to side a bit. And the track is a bit bumpy. Plus 218 mph will seem incredibly fast to someone who doesn't have a lot of experience on the salt at that speed. The temptation for a nervous driver to call it quits after nabbing 1 record is very understandable. Go watch the Guy Martin motorcycle videos.

[@petersavage4207]

Great great video , and great great job 👍👍. Does the class mean you are open wheel ? And the what’s happening at the rear ( roughly centre line of the axle ) .. looks like lots of bad aero from the area ?

[@blipco5]

5:10 Give me more of two-smoke sound. 😍👍

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Does the concentrated mass of the battery pack aid in getting traction on the salt? Hope to see you break and reset more records.

[@MrOlgrumpy]

You don't need the crap background "muzak" .Mighty impressed with the car,more power to y'all

[@chuckh8800]

So cool to see the first electric car at Bonneville

[@alexjenner1108]

I'm guessing you knew the White Lightning electric car ran 245 mph at Bonneville in 1999. 👍

[@MrTeff999]

Very cool. (Not the music though.)

[@zanderjames6118]

Add an Oscillation Overthruster and drive through the mountain!

[@bradley3549]

A buckaroo reference always earns a like from me.

[@ericbrammer2245]

Ow! that was an older Saab 900 smoking behind you after the 218 run... I used to run those pretty hard (still have a 4-door, no brakes.., but I've got one still; great 'family car', btw...), but not That Hard!!

[@user-vr9su5nd9f]

awesome

[@dustinmeier9753]

Congrats! Checking out Teir4Solar now to see if it will work for charging my Cybertruck. I was thinking if building a trailer, but if they have a reasonable priced trailer already ready, why not?

[@RonGrosinger]

Talk to Doug he is the man in charge of Tier4

[@NCOGNTO]

Congratulations guys - I'll put a link on my channel ! Streamliners are even fastest tho

[@guringai]

So fantastic to be using solar for the car & bikes!

[@joatmon6132]

Saab Turbo.... Those were great cars, sorry to see the alst one on fire, but, it was making a run On The Salt, Yee Haa!!!!

[@RonGrosinger]

But yeah I think Saab went about a 190 miles an hour. That team did really good.

[@vidznstuff1]

Nice! What tires and rims did you use, what speed are they rated to, and where'd you get them?

[@EVWest]

Goodyear special Land Speed Tires. Wheels are from Rocket Racing Wheels (rear) and Holeshot Wheels (front.)

[@need100k]

For some reason I was thinking it would go considerably faster, but I guess this record was for "it's class". So now I'm curious: what's the top speed of a Tesla Model S?

[@magnus5356]

I pretty much missed the runs since you couldn't hear it till it already had passed!

[@raymondwiley5799]

like an A10 warthog1