TOCNYS Volunteers Help at Watkins Glen International Fire Training

November 8, 2023

Recently a handful of TOCNYS members were invited to bring their cars for a show-and-tell of sorts for a fire training weekend held at Watkins Glen International. They were able to bring each of the three major production models: the Model S, Model X, and Model 3 to give the trainees exposure to all the Teslas they might encounter on the race track.

Here are some remarks on the event from the participating TOCNYS members:

Member #1:

"Thank you for asking me to participate at the TOCNYS Watkins Glen training show and tell. The cold wind in the parking lot did not put a damper on the excitement, enthusiasm, and inquisitiveness of the group of first responders. Wonderful time... One member from Albany asked to go for a quick ride in the parking lot and he enjoyed it immensely. A good time was had by all! It was fun answering their many different questions."

Member #2:

"I did take a couple of the firefighters for a quick acceleration test in the Model 3. Even though it's not a performance model, they were very impressed. One kept saying how it felt like more g-force than he experienced in an aerobatic plane."

Member #3:

"It was a pleasure - the folks were very enthusiastic and asked very good questions."

In addition to thanking the participating TOCNYS members, the Watkins Glen International Fire Chief, in appreciation, offered TOCNYS members 10 free tickets to their Opening Weekend Drive the Glen, which were gladly accepted and used!

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