What:         The fourth annual Electrathon Alabama will be held at Barber Motorsports Park Monday, April 6. Students will drive electric-powered vehicles for one hour on a closed course. High school students will race in the first competition, while a second race will showcase college and professional teams. In all, 17 schools from Alabama and Georgia will be represented. There will also be a plug-in electric car show featuring the Chevrolet Volt, Ford Fusion, Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S. Event sponsors include Alabama Power, SKY (Skilled Knowledgeable Youth), Zoom Motorsports and Barber Motorsports Park.

When:       Monday, April 6. Vehicle inspections begin at 8 a.m. and racing starts at 10 a.m.

Where:      Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35094.

                          Contact:    Contact Allison Westlake at 205-257-4155. For more information on Electrathon America,

                                              visit www.electrathonamerica.org.