All Electric Formula E Race Returns To Red Hook Next Month

RED HOOK, BROOKLYN — A professional series of all-electric car races returns to Red Hook's waterfront next month to crown this year's Formula E champion for New York City.

The ABB FIA Formula E Championship comes to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on July 14 and 15 for the second-year in a row where 10 teams and 20 drivers face off to secure this year's title for the city's ePrix, organizers said.

Drivers from around the world will strap into single-seat cars with electric engines that can reach speeds of up to 150 to 160 miles per hour for the race. This year, they'll have to navigate a 14-turn, 1.47-mile track that's longer than the previous year's 1.21-miles, according to organizers.

The two-day championship features several practice races, several competitive races to crown this year's Formula E championship and a nearby festival with games, autograph sessions, live music and more.

Formula E's championship first came to Brooklyn's waterfront last year with British racer Sam Bird taking the title, the Verge reported.

Tickets for this year's race start at $85 for a single day for adults, free for children under 15, and $150 for both days, according to organizers.

Image: Racers compete in this year's Formula E championship in Paris. (Shutterstock)