The eGrandPrix BlogIsle of Man minister to unveil TTX02 in Las Vegas
Isle of Man Minister for Local Government and Environment, the Hon John Shimmin, MHK, will perform the official unveiling of the world’s first production electric racing superbike at the SEMA show in Las Vegas on 3 November. (Press conference 13.00hrs in the Making Green Cool Zone).
TTXGP 2010 Technical Rules - Now Live
Its been a long wait, but finally we can release the rules for TTXGP 2010.
We have tried to keep the freedom for innovation and experimentation but have also adopted some lessons we learnt from 2009.
These technical rules are the same for all the TTXGP championships. Additional supplementary rules for the series and venue will be released in due course. These together form the body of rules for TTXGP 2010.
Our thanks goes to the TTXGP Technical Panel for pulling together in 2009 and helping get these out.
Any supplementary regulations, final instructions or clarifications will be notified to registered teams, as well as being posted on eGrandPrix.com.
The entry process for teams is also coming as we revamp the TTXGP website with a new system.
Lots more to come so stay tuned.
Team TTXGP.
Mavizen TTX02 - 11 days and counting.
11 days and counting. The Mavizen TTX02. Bred on TTXGP 2009, made for TTXGP 2010.
Now one less excuse not to make history. New Day, New Rules, New Game. Be Part of it.
Grand unveiling at SEMA Las Vegas. November 3rd, 1305 PST. www.mavizen.com
World's First Production Supersport Bike born on the Isle of Man TTXGP goes live in Las Vegas
The ripples cast by the Isle of Man TTXGP 2009 continue to spread.
On November/3rd, 2009 at 1305Hrs PST, the world's first supersport bike bred on the Isle of Man TTXGP will be launched in Las Vegas at the SEMA Show.
ACU and TTXGP reach agreement for the TTXGP UK Championship 2010
OK guys, its done.
Working with the ACU, we have now agreed terms and contracts to deliver the world's first zero carbon national championship.
Built around 4 rounds and 2 classes, we are working to develop a programme that will be thrilling, fast and be the platform for the stars of the future for motorsports.
Special thanks to Dave Luscombe and Jim Parker for working with us to make this happen.
Please register at www.egrandprix.com. A new website is on the way with details of rules, venues etc. We are also rolling out a programme to help teams get the skills and technologies they need at a sensible price. Check out www.mavizen.com for details.
TTXGP UK Championship 2010 starts here. Be part of it, and get ready to make history!
TTXGP entry breaks 150mph at Bonneville
Massive congrats to Jeremy and the team at Mission for making it real.
The team took the TTXGP entry and broke the 150mph limit.
They promise to return to the TTXGP on the Isle of Man for 2010. The records are just waiting to be broken.
Jeremy Cleland doing the deal and delivering on the promise.
TTXGP announces clean UK motorsports series for 2010
PRESS RELEASE
TTXGP, promoters of zero carbon, clean emission motorsports, is pleased to announce a new UK motorcycling series – the TTXGP UK Championships 2010. The series follows on from TTXGP’s success in its inaugural event on the Isle of Man TT course in June of this year. The events are scheduled to take place at major UK motor racing circuits.
TTXGP at Nurburgring with World Super Bike 2009
Many thanks to the WSBK for hosting TTXGP and allowing an exhibition lap to take place. It was a great experience to introduce TTXGP at one of the most passionate markets for motorcycles in the world.
On the day we had Team Agni, Team XXL and a new TTXGP team for 2010; Betti Moto from Italy.
Here are some pics from the day!
Agni Bike sets a lap standard at SPA-Francorchamps as it prepares to go into production.
Didier de Radiguès, a former Moto GP rider and TV commentator tested the Agni Bike, that won the TTXGP in June at the Isle of Man TT, on the famous Spa circuit this week. His time was 2:59.08 which was a fantastic achievement as track was not fully race ready, and the lap was about 10 seconds slower then would have been had the track been fully prepped. The
Electric bikes performance was a triumph and proved that going green doesn’t mean moving slow! “I hope my record falls quickly so that I can come and chase it again. The thrill is always in the chase and, of course, the winning.” Didier de Radiguès on riding the Agni bike on the Spa Circuit.
It was not the first time Didier had ridden an electric superbike; he also tested the Prototype bike The Mavizen TTX01 developed by Mavizen at Circuit Zolder in April “When I first rode the TTX01, even though it as early prototype I was surprised at how fast and how complete it felt. I touched the ground on the bends and enjoyed the smoothness of the ride. The Agni bike improved this with sensation of floating around the corners and without a heavy fuel tank, had an incredibly agile feel in the bends. I am looking forward to the TTX02 and its motorsport focused performance.”
Video of the lap will be posted in a week or so.
MIT Technology Review covers TTXGP
A great piece by Adam Fisher in the Sept/Oct 2009 issue of the Technology Review from MIT.
TTXGP- The Nürburgring Sept 4th/5th/6th 2009
First stop is Germany. Courtesy of the World SuperBike round at Nürburgring, we will be delivering an exhibition lap with some of the TTXGP teams from the Isle of Man 2009 and welcoming some new cast members to the show.
See you in Sept!
Team TTXGP
TTXGP 2010: Isle of Man - New Class - PRO2.
We are making some changes for the TTXGP Isle of Man 2010. Whilst we had a great start to 2009, we learnt about what worked and what didn't. Also want to bring in new elements with an eye to the future.
First what isn't changing. We keep the PRO class from 2009. Some safetly related changes to the rules will be made, but essentially the same 1-lap race will be back. Bigger, better, faster. This promises to be a thrilling event and will push the technology forward to new records.
The big change is that the OPEN class will be replaced by a PRO2 class. PRO2 will be a two lap run of the famous Mountain course. Teams will have the option to pit stop or run through on a single charge. Rules for pitstops will be part of the new set coming soon.
So for TTXGP/Isle of Man 2010, we have PRO and PRO2. Many thanks to all the teams that have given us feedback and have promised to return for 2010. Look forward to welcoming new teams to the TTXGP/Isle of Man family.
The race is on.
Premier of TTXGP 2009 DVD held in San Francisco
Tonight TTXGP, held a early viewing at the offices of Mission Motors of the Race footage from the Isle of Man event. Edited as a race show, the programme is the centre piece of a brand new DVD and BluRay in production to be released in Sept.
On the Mission One (photo courtesy of David Herron/examiner.com)
Our thanks to the team at Mission Motors for hosting us at their new digs by the bay.
TTXGP AMA at Mid-Ohio, USA
TTXGP is in the USA. Courtesy of the AMA, TTXGP held an exhibition event at the AMA Vintage Bike event at Mid-Ohio, USA. The largest gathering of its kind in the USA with an estimated 50k attendees.
TTXGP 2009 Promo - New footage..
New promo for TTXGP 2009 is now out.
For details of forthcoming DVD/BluRay/VoD services then check out www.egrandprix.tv
Our thanks to Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam for the brill music from their new album "Coming up for Air.
Meeting the policy makers...
Both the winning Agni Bike and team, along side Kingston University, were present at the Motorsport Industry Associations (MIA) annual summer reception at the House of Lords, this Monday 6thJuly.
With Lord Dryson and Linda Gilroy MP
Both bikes were invited to take part in a brand new exhibition: Gallery of Motorsport Excellence in the courtyard of the Houses of Parliament. It was good to see many MPs, Ministers, Lords and industry guests – despite the mixed weather! The TTXGP entrants we along side F1, Le Mans cars and pioneering engineering companies.
TTXGP teams makes their first appearance at Goodwood festival of speed..
Both the winning teams, from the inaugural TTXGP on the Isle of Man, were invited by the Earl of March to participate in the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Riders, Chris Heath from Electric Motorsport (Open Class) and Rob Barber from Team Agni Motors (BEST BUY PRO Class) were present with their winning bikes and took part in the low emissions hill climb event.
Rob with Lewis Hamilton
ACU announces TTXGP UK Championship 2010
The UK is now set to be the first country in the world to have an officially sanctioned zero carbon/zero emission motorcycle championship.
TTXGP at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.July 3 - 5, 2009
If you are visiting Goodwood this weekend then stop by the TTXGP stand in the zero emission tent.
We'll have both the winning bikes from TTXGP Isle of Man 2009 on display, as well as the some of the engineers on hand to answer your questions.
You can also check out some never before seen footage of the race in glorious HD.
Come along and have a look at the first steps of zero emission motorsports.
TTXGP 2010 starts to take shape
The TTXGP machine races on, gaining momentum and taking form.
The framework for TTXGP 2010 is coming together and building on the success of the Isle of Man TT, we are growing beyond a single event. The FIM announcement is only the first in a series to come.
We'll be announcing regularly over the coming weeks so be sure to subscribe to our website for latest updates.
So looking forward to next year's TTXGP - Isle of Man:
1) Feet forward will remain part of the rules. So to the many many people who have commented on forums and have written to us, please accept that we welcome the innovation and are open to safe, competitive and new platforms for performance motorsports.
2) We will have two classes; PRO1 (same as PRO in 2009) and our new class PRO2. PRO2 will be largely identical to PRO but will be a two lap race with a mandatory pit stop in between for an optional battery swap.
3) We will no longer run an OPEN class, but will have a special award as judged by the TTXGP technical panel as being exceptionally innovative and good value.
We have lots more news and information in the pipeline. Stay tuned.
See you in Mid-Ohio on July 24th-26th or at any one of our events that we are lining up to deliver TTXGP.
Team TTXGP
The FIM creates a new Series for Electric Motorcycles in 2010
Following the success of the TTXGP race held on the Isle of Man on June 12, the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) has decided to create a FIM Series for electric bikes in 2010. This new FIM Series will be run inside the Road Racing Grand Prix Commission, a great and innovative project led by Mr Azhar Hussain a UK Entrepreneur founder of the TTXGP. The FIM Series for electric bikes will provide an international platform for the development of electric bikes and the technology behind them to be tested in an exciting and challenging way. It aims at driving low-carbon technological innovation forward, to demonstrate that clean-emission transport technologies have matured and can be fun, fast and exciting.
FIM President Vito Ippolito
“I am very happy to with this new Series, the future of the sport depends on our capacity as well as that of the manufacturers to innovate quickly. 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 to be ready to compete in 2010”
TTXGP Founder Azhar Hussain
“With the success of the TTXGP on the Isle of Man, we have shown that zero carbon technology is ready to deliver the thrills and passion for both spectators and riders. In partnership with the FIM, we are taking the next step and proud to be pushing new frontiers in motorsports technology both on and off the track. Competition improves the breed, so we hope this new championship will come to be seen as a milestone event in bringing new transportation technology to the world beyond motorcycling. We invite the best and the brightest in the world to join the global championship and be with us at the dawn of the next generation of motorsports”
Your invitation to join the next generation of motorsports as it arrives in America
For the first time in the US, at the Mid-Ohio race track, we will presenting the TTXGP at the AMA Vintage Sports events on July 24-26th. It's our presentation to main street America to show what a zero-carbon motorsport can deliver.
Building on the success of the TTXGP at the Isle of Man TT, we are looking for electric road racing sport bikes that can demonstrate and convince that the change is real. If you have a bike that can deliver a race performance over a 20+ mile range, then we would like to invite you to join us.
With our very own TTXGP GreenZone paddock, you will have the opportunity to present and demo your products to 60,000 spectators. Also included is track time over the two days where your electric bikes can run in exhibition laps on the Mid-Ohio circuit.
To register your interest; go to www.egrandprix.com and start making plans to get here.
Be part of the adventure! Welcome to the journey.- Team TTXGP.
TTXGP on TV
Last chance to see TTXGP within the formal TT programming.
ITV1 in the UK will broadcast TT Highlights on Jun/22 from 00:00. TTXGP is part of the package. So set your recorders and see history being made.
The current international schedule can be downloaded here. Will add more details as times are set.
TTXGP - The eGrandPrix website
It's been a life changing experience being part of TTXGP. As the dust settles we can look back at what we achieved and where we need to improve. The scale of the success has surprised all of us. Our deepest thanks to our sponsors, teams, and the many individuals and organisations that helped pull this together.
An immediate priority is the TTXGP website. Expect a new website in a matter of days with our dedicated video on demand service for clips and exclusive footage from these past weeks. We have lots of stuff to share, but our current infrastructure needs a rebuild. This is now in progress.
Stay tuned and enjoy the ride. It's going to be awesome.
Thanks,
Azhar...
Final Results of TTXGP: Isle of Man June 12th 2009
TTXGP 2009
Total Runners = 16
BEST BUY PRO Class
Pos Team Rider Time Speed
1 AGNI X01 Rob Barber 25:53:50 87.434
2 XXL Racing Team Thomas Schoenfelder 29:04:93 77.841
3 Brammo Mark Buckley 30:02:64 75.350
4 Mission Motors Thomas Montano 30:33:26 74.091
5 Htblauva Paul Dobbs 36.10.63 62.575
6 Brunel X-team Stephen Harper 56:27:89 40.092
OPEN Class
Pos Team Rider Time Speed
1 Electric Motorsport Chris Heath 34:17:30 66.022
2 Barefoot Motors Chris Petty 36:23:06 62.219
3 TORK John Crellin 37:26:01 60.475
DNF (Did Not Finish)
MotoCzysz (Mark Miller), Kingston University (George Spence), ManTTX (James MacBride), Brammo (Roy Richardson)
NS (Non Starters)
Peace E-Rider (Antonio Maseo), Evo Design (Paul Owen), E-Rocket (David Madsen-Mygdal)
John Crellin
John Crellin celebrated a podium finish with Team Tork in the first ever TTXGP.
Later that day, John rode in the Senior race of the TT where he was tragically killed in an incident on the 5th lap of the Mountain Course.
Our sincere and deep condolences to the family and friends of John Crellin.
http://www.manxradio.com/newsread.aspx?id=36527
Team TTXGP.
On June 12th, the TT 50cc record will fall (UPDATE: It's DONE!!)
Today, Team Agni came within 1mph of breaking the Ultra Lightweight lap record for the TT with the rest of the field following close behind.
What's happening here has propelled the technology forward faster and more substantively then any of us ever imagined when we started. We believed in maybe... but the reality has defied even the most hardened sceptics.
The paddock is alive with anticipation and fellowship. The significance of these days has dawned on us all. On this day, the world changed and the combustion engine bikes have started to feel vintage even before they hit the showrooms.
On June 12th, the year zero for TTXGP, we will likely break the lap record for the 50cc TT lap. And each step in the journey will be bigger then the one before. It's all happening right here on the Isle of Man. Be part of it. It will be unforgettable.
For last minute avaliability to watch TTXGP and the Senior race. Check www.ttxgp.com/flights
TTXGP Makes History; RESULTS PRACTICE Session 1.*** EXCLUSIVE AUDIO***
What an incredible day. Absolutly hair raising atmosphere at the start. Incredible feeling as the mood of the crowd turned as each bike made its start.
The audio commentary is avaliable here for download. Enjoy it. Rewind it and play it again. Today is the moment the old began to give way to the new.
Below are the results of the first ever attempt for zero carbon motorcycles on the historic TT mountain course.
1) Rob Barber (AGNI) 26m41.39 84.819 mph (Sulby 102Mph)
2) Dan Kneen (ManTTX) 32m01.81 70.677 mph
3) Chris Petty (Barefoot Motors) 33m35.09 67.405 mph
4) Thomas Montano (Mission) 33m45.98 67.043 mph
5) Thomas Schoenfelder (XXL) 34m07.44 66.341 mph
6) Roy Richardson (Brammo) 35m47.76 63.242 mph
7) Mark Buckley (Brammo) 35m52.11 63.114 mph
8) Chris Heath (ElectroMotorSports) 36m26.47 62.122 mph
9) George Spence (Kingston) 40m44.77 55.559 mph
10) Paul Dobbs (HTBlauva) 41m53.00 54.050 mph
*** Come and watch the biggest concert of the year to launch TTXGP. June 11th 2009, Villa Marina.
Check out www.ttxgp.com/concert for details. A truely one of a kind event. Be part of it. ***
Here is the audio download of the commentary. You can download this to your PC. It is approx 40mins.
As an added bonus, we have included our new TTXGP eGrandPrix theme tune recorded for us by the City of Prague Philharmonic. An extended version will be presented live as a world premier on June 11th, 2009 at the Villa Marina on the Isle of Man.
Their is a short segment in both French and German, but this is almost entirely an english commentary. Enjoy.
Download mp3 from here.
Mission launches race bike at the TTMA Dinner **Pix**
Just got back from a great evening hosted by the TT Marshall Association.
ManTTX and Electric Motorsport were on hand. The main attraction of the night however was the curtain raising of the Mission TTXGP entry. It looks the business...
TTXGP on TV
TTXGP is being broadcast on terristerial TV as part of the regular TT programming. For TT 2009 this is on the ITV network.
Here is a listing of airings for UK Free-to-air..
TTXGP eGrandPrix 2010 is now rolling.
We have been working hard to build on this year in a meaningful way. 2010 needs to be bigger, faster and with an even larger impact.
So we have today started planning for 2010 with some big new changes.
The most significant is that we are now coming with bikes and CARS.
Bikes will continue to push the endurance forward with a new class in addition to the PRO class from 2009. PRO2 will introduce a 2 lap race with hot swappable battery packs for a pit stop. All coming to the Mountain Circuit.
Two classes for CARS are also in development. We have single seater and saloon car classes in mind. All pushing the limits of zero carbon at the greatest road race event in the world.
The journey continues.. more details to come. The date is set for August 2010.For now enjoy TTXGP 2009.
Race Minus 7 days. Indian Ambassador accepts invitation to attend TTXGP..
The Indian ambassador to the UK has agreed to attend TTXGP to support the first all indian effort to deliver at this level of motorsport.
Agni, another joint Indo-British effort has gone out testing at Jurby and has been turning around the sceptics.
TTXGP eGrandPrix America. July 24th - July 26th 2009
The TTXGP eGrandPrix is to launch zero-carbon motorcycle racing into the USA with an exhibition appearance at the annual American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Vintage Motorcycle Days festival at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
TTXGP: complete list of confirmed riders
TTXGP today announces its confirmed list of riders competing in this year’s inaugural zero-carbon eGrandPrix, which takes place on June 12, 2009 on the Isle of Man, as part of TT race week.
Race minus 10 days; Made in India
Check out the TTXGP programme for team and tech info.
Rider announcements are tomorrow.
Race Minus 14 days - First Team arrives on Isle of Man to challange for the TTXGP
Brammo are now on the island. So we wish them warm welcome as they enjoy the pubs of Sulby.
More teams arriving over the coming week.
On other late breaking, news, the flower bed is coming together nicely...
TTXGP Concert June/11th
We are having a bit of a do to launch TTXGP.
And here's a promo vid that we put together.
MotoCzysz TTXGP on the dyno
The E1PC is the MotoCzysz digital motorbike. The idea is that you can grow the capability and capacity of the bike through incremental upgrades just like a PC.
Here it is on a Dyno test.
TTXGP goes DRAG!! Electric Bike at the Isle of Man Ramsey Sprint June 9th
London, May 14, 2009 – LiFeBATT, the supplier of high-performance BATTery packs to a number of teams entering the TTXGP, the world’s first zero-carbon eGrand Prix, and Kingston University, one of the teams entering the TTXGP, have teamed up to enter the Isle of Man’s Relentless Ramsey Sprint drag racing event. The team’s bike, which was developed in under six weeks, has already taken part in the Santa Pod AE (Alternative Energy) drag racing event and emerged as winner within the clean emission race category.
UPDATED!! Challenging Conventions: Circuit Zolder, Belgium **Vids & Pics ***
**** Video updated with new sound to allow the bike to be heard without music (May/12th/2009) ****
On May 7th, 2009 we took the TTX01 to Circuit Zolder in Belgium for a track test with some of the best riders in the world. As always it was our chance to challenge the expectations and showcase the potential of TTXGP as the platform for the next generation of motorsports.
We were lucky enough to have two riders take the TTX01 to the track and we recorded their reactions here. The bike had been damaged before we got to Zolder. This meant the power was down 30% and was carrying a significant number of dead cells.
This is what happened...
For more pictures from the day, you can check out the album
The spirit of a TT Champion comes alive with the TTXGP
We invited teams to a private track for testing and scrutineering evaluation last week
EVO Design delivered the first of their all new TTXGP Monocoque chassis. This was being tested by Paul Owen.
A new day.. a new bike. The Prestige end of TTXGP from Electric Motorsports of California
Oakland California USA, Electric Motorsport Inc. has unveiled its two entries for the June/12th Isle of Man TTXGP. In the open class is a modified production electric motorcycle called the GPR-S. The Electric Motorsport GPR-S were the first Production Electricmotorcycles capable of attaining legal freeway speeds in the USA.
In the Pro Class, the entry is the Electric Motorsport R144. This conversion is based on an R1 race chassis.
The only difference between try and triumph is a little umph! *** Video ***
Kingston's entry takes to the road. With only 25% of power, showing lots of umph!!. You can follow their journey online at TTXGP Bike.
Barefoot breaks cover
Barefoot Motors, LLC is sponsoring an entry in the TTXGP.
Mission Motors TTXGP in the Wild ** PICS **
45 days to go and things are cracking along. TTXGP grows each and every day.
Mission Motors are now testing in San Francisco ("To Infineon and beyond!") . The bike looks great.
Change is coming. Believe. For the sceptics, here are some pics.
First TTXGP entry goes public.
Last night Kingston University launched their entry for the 2009 TTXGP to the world. It's now live and wheels rolling.
As part of a growing commitment to use TTXGP as the best testing facility in the world, Team Kingston's TTXGP entry represent prototype of a road legal product soon to come.
TTXGP Flight is now live
In response to the growing challenges of getting to see the TTXGP, we have now chartered own jet out of Gatwick for a same day return flight.
In addition to the TTXGP, you'll also get to see the Senior's TT race from the grandstand.
It's only one plane and it's only one day. Don't miss what is a milestone in history
www.ttxgp.com/flights for details.
TTXGP Technical Panel. ..Who's who..
From the rarly days it become apparent that we needed to get expertise in from beyond the existing motorsport setup.
The shift in technology was disruptive rather then evolutionary, so we kept hitting decision points without the knowledge avaliable to deal with it.
The IET stepped up and formed a technical panel that have become the backbone of experience and knowledge in helping us put on a safe and competitive event.
This is who they are...
24 entries confirmed to compete in TTXGP:
Finally announced today confirmed entries to the TTXGP..
Below is a copy of the press release that has gone out.
TTXGP Concert June/11th - Tickets on Sale from April/8th
TTXGP: The Promise of A Generation
Date:
Thursday June 11th, 2009
What:
Symphonic pop/rock concert performed by the London Metropolitan Orchestra (LMO) accompanied by a rock band and specially commissioned visuals on two giant screens
Where:
Villa Marina, Isle of Man
Why:
Celebrating the launch of the world’s first clean emission grand prix; TTXGP. The event will be a themed celebration of future technology, TT heritage, and Isle of Man.
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