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TTxGP Clean Emissions Grand Prix Race

By Paul Crowe

TTxGP Clean Emissions GP race

June 2009 will mark the first running of the TTxGP Clean Emissions Grand Prix Race at the famous Isle of Mann TT circuit. The whole point of the race is to show clean and green doesn’t have to mean slow. There have been a lot of alternative energy drivetrains proposed and built but the image many of them have in the minds of the public is, “OK they’re clean but they sure are slow.” What better way to get rid of that image than to have a race?

The planned TTxGP will showcase a diverse range of vehicles capable of reaching Grand Prix race speeds. Racing teams are likely to be backed by international corporations, universities and high tech institutions, all eager to prove their credentials in the brave new world of clean emission transportation.

As part of the TTxGP there will also be an ‘Open’ class race for innovative cottage teams who are interested in experimenting with alternative energy sources. These teams will be required to build their vehicle to a set budget using off-the-shelf power sources only.

Think you’re up to the challenge? With all of the smart builders visiting The Kneeslider I would think this is something a few of you would want to take a shot at. We’ve highlighted lots of electric motorcycles, some hydrogen bikes and hybrids, too, here’s your opportunity to show the world what you can do.

Registration opens soon so head on over to their site and sign up. If you decide to get involved, be sure to let us know.

Thanks for the tip, Andy!

Link: TTxGP website

Posted on June 30, 2008 Filed Under: Alternative Fuels, Alternative thinking, Electric motorcycles, Motor Vehicles, Motorcycle Builders, Motorcycle Design, Motorcycle Racing, New Technology, Science frontiers


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Comments

  1. GAMBLER says

    June 30, 2008 at 11:27 am

    this is worth paying close attention, regardless of success or failure. subscribed.

  2. Mr. Tanshanomi says

    June 30, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Perhaps this means an IOM race that’ll be actually interesting?

  3. ROHORN says

    July 1, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    A set of rules to work with(against?) would be a lot more useful than the flash currently posted on that site.

  4. ROHORN says

    September 8, 2008 at 12:47 am

    The proposed rules are in the TTXGP forum.

    My opinion of them isn’t suitable for public broadcast.

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