Hitting the road to highlight world’s first clean emissions Grand Prix

03 November 2008

Azhar Hussain, founder of the world’s first clean emissions Grand Prix, exclusively supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), will hit the road in the US to promote the race, which will change the face of racing history forever.

Taking place on 12 June 2009 on the legendary Isle of Man Mountain circuit, the TTXGP will signal a new era in motorsport when it becomes the world’s first clean emissions Grand Prix.

To spread the word, Azhar Hussain will attend two leading automotive shows in the USA to introduce the TTXGP and promote green technology.

First stop will be the SEMA show in Las Vegas on 5 November where the TTXGP will be exhibited in the Making Green Cool Zone. As a part of the exhibit, one of the bikes being developed to enter the TTXGP, the Brammo Enertia Electric Bike, will be on display. Azhar will also be attending a press conference and presenting at the ‘Green Performance’ Vehicle Technology Briefing Seminar to promote the TTXGP.

Battery Power 2008, an international conference highlighting the latest developments and technologies in the battery industry, being held in Dallas, Texas, will be the next stop. On 11 November Azhar will address the conference and explain how the TTXGP offers a platform for different battery technologies to prove their performance credentials. He will also talk about the challenges in creating an alternative energy Grand prix.

Azhar Hussain said, “The TTXGP will have a global impact, demonstrating far beyond the shores of the UK that clean-emission technologies have come of age and are ready to be fun, fast and exciting.

“With the USA being such an important hub of clean-emission technological innovation we have high-expectations that this promotional tour will be well received and will have a positive impact on the way in which clean-emission technologies are perceived.”

Robin McGill, chief executive of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), said, “The TTXGP will change the face of motor racing forever. Whilst environmental responsibility and renewable energy is clearly on the agenda, we must work hard to win over the general public to the idea that clean emissions is the only way forward for the future.

“Alternative fuels are crucial to the future of motorsport and the TTXGP is leading the way with the future of engineering, and highlighting the importance of developing greener technologies for transport and the environment.

He added: “Ensuring that our American counterparts are on board with these new technologies is crucial as we work to end the world’s love affair with carbon based fuels.”

The rules and regulations for the TTXGP have now been published. They can be found at www.ttxgp.com