Following its amazing success at Isle of Man, the TTxGP motorcycle green grand prix prepares for its debut in the United States with an open call to American "eMoto" entrepreneurs.
The invitation to join the tour during the AMA vintage sports events from July 24th to 26th at Mid-Ohio racetrack is to show the public how real the change is.
Although KLD Technologies and Geoff Bjorgan have impressed us with their innovative EV two-wheelers, they are the kid too short for the roller coaster this time around. The invitation calls for "electric road racing sport bikes ... that can deliver a race performance over a 20+ mile range."
Think that's exciting? Sit down, prepare yourself and have a spare pair of undies within arm's reach - The International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) has announced the creation of a racing series dedicated to electric bikes to kick-off in 2010. The series is anticipated to fast track e-motorcycle development and to show the cynics green technology isn't just for the slow-lane.
"We are convinced that very shortly the motorcycle world championships will be accessible to non-polluting engines as far as gas and sound emissions are concerned. Now that this important decision is taken, we have to work on rules and calendar," says FIM President Vito Ippolito.
The inaugural TTxGP saw 13 electric motorcycles compete on the Isle of Man. Rob Barber circled the winding 37.7-mile course in 25 minutes and 53 seconds to win the pro class. Chris Heath took first place in the open class with a time of 34:17 and an average speed of 66.02 mph.
We expect great things of TTxGP, so long as they don't take a page out of Formula One's management book.
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