Alabama Power hosts ‘Track to Your Future’ at Barber Motorsports Park
High school students check out electric Indy cars at the 2015 "Track to Your Future" event at Barber Motorsports Park. (Phil Free)
Students from north-central Alabama will head to Barber Motorsports Park for the sixth annual “Alabama Power: Track to Your Future” education event in advance of this weekend’s Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
The event on Thursday, April 21, will include representatives from Alabama Power’s Electric Transportation group and Pro Mazda’s Road to Indy. Alabama Power experts will discuss electric transportation and how math and science connect to automotive careers.
“Alabama Power: Track to Your Future” also will provide students with a broader understanding of electric vehicles that produce fewer or no emissions and can help reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Alabama Power continues to be a leader in promoting greener electric transportation and educating customers about the growing number of plug-in electric vehicles available in the market.
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Aaron Telitz, Pro Mazda’s Road to Indy driver from Team Pelfrey, will be the special guest at Thursday’s event. He will discuss how education has played a role in his career path.
After the presentations, students will team up to design, build and race pinewood derby cars, with assistance from Alabama Power engineers. They will learn how their designs can make a difference in how the cars perform.
For more information on the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama or to buy tickets, please visit barbermotorsports.com.
To learn more about Alabama Power’s leadership in electric transportation, visit alabamapower.com. Move your cursor over the “Environment” tab and then click “Electric Transportation.”
