Electric dragsters are formally sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association
 

One of the goals of the National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA) is to dispel popular misconceptions surrounding EVs. The mere fact that this group exists (since 1996, thank you) should go far to dispel that image of the “eco-hippie” virtuously squeezing into his little green golf cart to creep down to the sandal store... Newswire >