2007 Lacey Alternative Fuel Fair?

jgerecht · 03-24-2007, 06:45 PM

Does anyone know if there's going to be another Alternative Fuel Fair in Lacey this year?

I hope so, I've enjoyed seeing Prius owners and even the other alternative vehicles.

Bill Merchant · 03-24-2007, 11:59 PM

Lacey Grand Prix Electric Car Races & Alternative Fuel Fair
Saturday, May 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Huntamer Park in Woodland Square
For Information: Lacey Parks and Recreation, (360) 491-0857

It's the fourth listing down.

jgerecht · 03-25-2007, 01:20 PM

That's all well and good, but I notice that Toyota is not a sponsor and so far no one else has indicated they plan to attend. Last time we had 4-5 Priuses there and the Toyota mechanic brought part of an engine to look at.

We had a very good attendance. In fact, in the two years I've been there, I don't remember ANY Honda owners bringing their cars and no other hybrids brought be owners. We're the only ones who actually bring real, live hybrids to the event.

jgills240 · 03-25-2007, 01:29 PM

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Of course electricity is not an alternative 'fuel'.

DaveinOlyWA · 04-15-2007, 12:05 PM

well i dont know if we are going to have any official display there like in years past, but i will definitely be there in any event.

jgerecht · 04-29-2007, 05:36 PM

I hope some others make it. It would be a shame if there were just two of us. I can't imagine why Toyota of Olympia isn't interested in a serious showing.

Given the price of gas I suspect our two cars will be very popular. I'll see you there Dave!

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chappie · 05-02-2007, 11:50 PM

Where and what time? My wife is in town, but has no plans for the weekend at this point! That may change by Saturday, but for now. looks like an entertaining event!

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I hope some others make it. It would be a shame if there were just two of us. I can't imagine why Toyota of Olympia isn't interested in a serious showing.

Given the price of gas I suspect our two cars will be very popular. I'll see you there Dave!
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Bill Merchant · 05-03-2007, 03:03 AM

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Where and what time? My wife is in town, but has no plans for the weekend at this point! That may change by Saturday, but for now. looks like an entertaining event![/b]

See my post above. I'm going to try to drive up from Portland in the morning, so I may not be there for the start.

DaveinOlyWA · 05-03-2007, 11:12 AM

well its basically an all day thing. 9 to 4ish. actually electric call rally starts about 11 or 12 i believe and the event is over when the last car dies. there are a few classes so actual end time is variable. was just after 4 last year. the "race" is actually an endurance rally. as we all know, whats important is how far you go and not how fast you race between redlights. so the winner is not who finishes first, its how many laps you can go before your car will not go any further.

because of new baby, will be there this year as visitor only but will be very interested in meeting any Priuschatters down there.

Bill Merchant · 05-06-2007, 12:37 AM

It was a fun day! I saw John Gerecht there. I parked my 2007 next to his 2005 and we told lots of people about the "standard" Prius. A guy had a CalCars plug-in mod there which was also very interesting. I wish we had seen more PriusChatters!

It was cool to watch a Grand Prix electric race – no fumes, no noise! The high school kids who built the racers were great. Wilamette High School in Eugene, Oregon, took home the top honors.

05-03-2007, 11:12 AM	#9
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,529 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	well its basically an all day thing. 9 to 4ish. actually electric call rally starts about 11 or 12 i believe and the event is over when the last car dies. there are a few classes so actual end time is variable. was just after 4 last year. the "race" is actually an endurance rally. as we all know, whats important is how far you go and not how fast you race between redlights. so the winner is not who finishes first, its how many laps you can go before your car will not go any further. because of new baby, will be there this year as visitor only but will be very interested in meeting any Priuschatters down there. __________________ My 2006: Last tank 463.1 miles @49.2 pump (49.4 computer) 4.22 cpm winter mpg 50.70 summer mpg 54.59 lifetime: 33,038.3 miles 52.79 mpg pump (54.04 mpg computer) 5.74 cpm My 2007 Zenn Driven 5849 miles, 2.00 cpm/ 105 mpg (at $2.05/gal), 4.04 miles/ Kwh Savings over my Prius $300.79 The Corolla...567.79 The REAL SAVINGS from not driving Corolla 657.39 +Prius= 958.18 (excludes maintenance costs...would be unfair to ICE vehicles) My Plate: DUALPWR (Dual Power)

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03-24-2007, 06:45 PM	#1
jgerecht Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olympia, Washngton, USA Posts: 23 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Does anyone know if there's going to be another Alternative Fuel Fair in Lacey this year? I hope so, I've enjoyed seeing Prius owners and even the other alternative vehicles.

03-24-2007, 11:59 PM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,950 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 51	Lacey Grand Prix Electric Car Races & Alternative Fuel Fair Saturday, May 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Huntamer Park in Woodland Square For Information: Lacey Parks and Recreation, (360) 491-0857 It's the fourth listing down.

03-25-2007, 01:20 PM	#3
jgerecht Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olympia, Washngton, USA Posts: 23 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	That's all well and good, but I notice that Toyota is not a sponsor and so far no one else has indicated they plan to attend. Last time we had 4-5 Priuses there and the Toyota mechanic brought part of an engine to look at. We had a very good attendance. In fact, in the two years I've been there, I don't remember ANY Honda owners bringing their cars and no other hybrids brought be owners. We're the only ones who actually bring real, live hybrids to the event.

04-15-2007, 12:05 PM	#5
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,529 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	well i dont know if we are going to have any official display there like in years past, but i will definitely be there in any event.

05-06-2007, 12:37 AM	#10
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,950 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 51	It was a fun day! I saw John Gerecht there. I parked my 2007 next to his 2005 and we told lots of people about the "standard" Prius. A guy had a CalCars plug-in mod there which was also very interesting. I wish we had seen more PriusChatters! It was cool to watch a Grand Prix electric race – no fumes, no noise! The high school kids who built the racers were great. Wilamette High School in Eugene, Oregon, took home the top honors.