We never expected an electric car to catch fire when arguably the greatest drag racer ever, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits took his incredibly powerful electric dragster to the closing of Palm Beach International Raceway to put on an electric drag racing exhibition for all the great fans. In this video we will explore what caused this electric car fire, take a look at the current electric drag racing world records, explore a possible match race between Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing Inc. and fellow

Enjoy this shocking electric drag racing world record attempt as Steve Huff Motorsports sets out to beat “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and all others to the world’s first 200 mph electric dragster pass. This electric race car named “Current Technology” would leave many gas cars in the dust, making over 1,100 horsepower and putting out 800 volts and 2000 amps. Come with us as we follow Motorsports veteran Steve Huff throughout the weekend at Auto Club Dragway as he chases down Garlits’ 189 mph record.