Jim Leininger, of Southern California, came to Bonneville for a different reason, which was to help organizers establish an new hybrid class. And, he explains, to test the new Toyota Prius, a gas/electric hybrid.
The technology behind the car varies combination of gas and electric power called for based on requirements, he explains. Earlier in the week the stock model turned in a run of 129.4 mph, which is about one mile per hour for each available horsepower.
"We're working with the club to have this as a new class by next year," he adds. "There will be a lot more of these cars available for people in the future and people are using this type of vehicle for more and more sporting events, such as Auto-cross and things like that. Someone needed to step forward and get things going."


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