The New York City ePrix is an annual race of the
single-seater
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electrically powered Formula E
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championship held in
Brooklyn
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New York
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* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
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. The inaugural event, the
2017 New York City ePrix, was a two-race event on July 15–16, 2017.
Allianz E-Village
![Formula E - NYC ePrix 2019 - Allianz E-Village](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/Formula_E_-_NYC_ePrix_2019_-_Allianz_E-Village.jpg)
The Allianz E-Village is an enclosed festival for entertainment booths and simulators for race fans featuring face painting for kids.
The driver autograph session is held here to allow fans to meet the drivers, where cutting edge electric & hybrid vehicles from
Audi
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Th ...
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Jaguar
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and
BMW i
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are displayed,
Gaming
simulators
A simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. Simulations require the use of models; the model represents the key characteristics or behaviors of the selected system or process, whereas the ...
give gamers opportunity to compete against real Formula E drivers in the E-Race zone.
There are
autograph
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sessions where drivers meet the fans before the race.
Tech innovations from sponsors are hosted at booths covering new technology, transportation updates and human resources
Live music featuring The Hudson Project, Breanna Barbara, Ryan Lawler and more on stage.
Authentic local food and drink samples from vendors in the Taste Zone make the Recharge stations a respite to get electronics going again.
There is a place for Kids in a dedicated Zone with face painting, giant games, entertainers and more.
Manufacturers who make electric cars showcase their products here.
Circuit
![New York City Layout 2018](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/New_York_City_Layout_2018.png)
The race is on the
Brooklyn Street Circuit
The Brooklyn Street Circuit is a street circuit in the Red Hook neighborhood of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, adjacent to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal along Brooklyn's western coast. It was created for the New York City ePrix of the s ...
, an enclosed track that has a bridge crossing the track and 2 grandstands along with the Allianz Village.
Results
Repeat winners (drivers)
References
External links
OfficialWebsite for 2019 Race 11
OfficialWebsite for 2019 Race 12
{{FIA Formula E Championship
Formula E ePrix
Auto races in the United States
Sports competitions in New York City
Recurring sporting events established in 2017
2017 establishments in New York City