The first TTXGP (Time Trials Xtreme Grand Prix) will be held on 12 June, 2009 at the Isle of Man Mountain Course. The Grand Prix will provide an exciting opportunity for innovators in racing and clean emission technologies to compete and prove to the world that being green does not mean being slow. 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.
The Isle of Man Mountain Course
The course is 37.733 miles (60.72 km) and the start-line is on the A2 Glencrutchery Road in Douglas. The racing circuit is based on a number of public roads on the Isle of Man including the primary A2 Douglas to Ramsey Road, A1 Douglas to Peel Road, A3 Castletown to Ramsey Road and the primary A18 Mountain Road. The highest point of the course is on the primary A18 Mountain Road between the Bungalow and Hailwood’s Rise at spot height 422 meters (1,384 feet) above sea level.
It is estimated that there are over 200 corners on the Isle of Man Mountain Course and about 60 corners have names.
Deadline for registering for the TTXGP is March 31, 2009
For more information visit TTXGP
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