TESLA BANNED FROM RACING FOR BEING TOO FAST? WHAT'S THE SOLUTION?

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This episode of the EV Resource Podcast features EV racing champion Jon Bickford, who discusses his experiences and the growing challenges of electric vehicles in motorsport. Bickford highlights the Tesla Model 3 Performance's exceptional reliability and low maintenance costs, which enable him to compete successfully across various series. He recounts being banned from multiple events, including the Hot Rod Power Tour and Goodguys, due to EV dominance. The core of the discussion revolves around the resistance EVs face from traditional motorsport circles, often attributed to a fear of change and a 'feelings-based' resistance rather than performance metrics. Bickford argues that EVs are not the death of motorsport but its potential savior, offering lower costs, reduced noise pollution, and accessibility. He points to series like Optima Ultimate Street Car as embracing EVs for their engagement potential, while lamenting the exclusion from others. The conversation concludes with a look towards the future, advocating for dedicated EV racing series and anticipating a new era of performance that will dwarf the muscle car era.