Nissan LEAF is headed to Ireland for the next generation of street racing. The classic Cannonball Run is headed overseas, and is running a combination of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel racers riding during it.

In the 70's the Cannonball Run was known as a hazardous, renegade coast- to-coast car race, but today it is a less dangerous fundraiser to "raise money for Barretstown Camp, which caters to children with cancer and other serious illnesses."¹

This year, in Ireland, ESB Ecars is sponsoring the EV LEAF. ESB hopes to show everyone that its electric car is a 'viable alternative' for both long and short distance travel. Everyone here at Bay Ridge Nissan - 6501 5th Ave in Brooklyn, New York also believes this, and thinks you should too.

The EV LEAF will maintain battery power thanks to pre-existing charging stations along the 600-plus mile course. The car will likely use quick-charging and conventional charging stations during the race, and will go nearly 100 miles before needing a re-charge.

The Nissan LEAF is actually the first EV to enter Cannonball Run. And, from everyone here at Bay Ridge Nissan in Brooklyn, New York, we wish ESB God Luck!

Source: ¹http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1065886_the-nissan-leaf-takes-on-the-cannonball-ireland