The TTxGP - the first clean emissions Grand Prix

The other viable platform is likely to be a carving three wheeler.

One of the teams to have already announced its entry in the event is from Kingston University., Course Director for Motorsport and Motorcycle Engineering at Kingston University is Paul Brandon. “Being involved in this new initiative will allow us to continue exploring the viability of ultra low emission vehicles. Designing a solution for a course as demanding the Isle of Man TT circuit will further increase the impetus to bring cost effective, clean transport technologies to the general public,” said Brandon.

The race series is planned for expansion in future years, based loosely on the F1 model. “Formula One has achieved a lot for motor vehicles and many of the innovations we see on road cars originated there, said Hussain.

Once the regulations are issued, organisers are expecting entries from International corporations as much as they are from the usual student teams from Universities and technology institutions.

The event will be run in three classes, being:

- a Pro Class where the fastest motogp/Formula 1 type machinery will compete

- an Open Class where the vehicle must be built to a budget using off-the-shelf componentry. The ‘Open’ class race is designed to attract innovative cottage teams interested in experimenting with alternative energy sources.

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