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Revision as of 13:39, 31 August 2010
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The Time Trial Xtreme Grand Prix (TTXGP), first conceived by Azhar Hussain in 2008, was a new event for the 2009 Isle of Man TT races. It was a one-lap, 37.733-mile (60.725 km) race for racing motorcycles "powered without the use of carbon based fuels and have zero toxic/noxious emissions."[1] For 2010 the event was replaced by TT Zero, also created for zero-emissions motorcycles.
In 2010, TTXGP, the eGrandPrix developed into an international race series providing a high profile platform for the development of electric motorcycles, enabling the futuristic technology behind them to be tested in an exciting and challenging way. TTXGP aims to drive low carbon technological innovation forward, to demonstrate that clean-emission transport technologies have matured and can be fun, fast and exciting.
Machines
Professional Class
- 3a Prototype electrically propelled motor-cycles. Powered solely by stored electricity (battery/accumulator)
- 3b Fuel cell Class – Powered by a fuel cell device and stored electricity (battery/accumulator) if required.
- 3c Conventional internal combustion engine powered machines fuelled by non carbon based fuel. (i.e. Hydrogen). These machines must comply with all ACU regulations for racing motor-cycles including 105 dBA noise restriction.
- 3d Hybrid propulsion systems.
Open Class
- Electrically propelled machines, powered solely by stored electricity (battery/accumulator).
Weight
- Motor-cycles minimum weight is 100 kg and up to 300 kg. Weighed in race ready mode.
Official Qualification Time
- 50 minutes an average speed of 45.16 mph for 1 lap of the Mountain Course without stopping.
TTXGP participants - 2009 Isle of Man TT Races
| Team | Class | Motorcycle | No | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Motors | PRO | 3a | 1 |  Thomas Montano
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| Kingston University | Open | 3 |  George Spence
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| EVOdesign | PRO | 3a | 4 |  Paul Owen
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| MotoCzysz | PRO | 3a | 5 | Mark Miller
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| KillaCycle Racing /Lightning Motorcycles | PRO | 3a | 6 |  Alan Connor
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| eROCKIT | PRO | 3a | 7 |  David Madsen-Mygdal
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| Barefoot Motors Racing | PRO | 3a | 8 |  Chris Petty
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| Imperial TTxGP | PRO | 3a | 10 | Chris Palmer
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| Brammo/BIKE | PRO | 3a | 11 | Roy Richardson
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| Team Agni | PRO | 3a | 12 | Robert Barber
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| HTBLAUVA - TGM | PRO | 3a | 14 |  Paul Dobbs
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| ManTTx Racing | Open | 16 | Dan Kneen
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| TORK | PRO | 3a | 17 | John Crellin
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| XXL | PRO | 3a | 18 |  Thomas Schoenfelder
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| EVOdesign | PRO | 3a | 19 | Olie Linsdell
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| Electric Motorsport | Open | 21 | Chris Heath
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| Electric Motorsport | PRO | 3a | 22 | Roger Maher
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| Peace e-rider | Open | 23 |  Antonio Maseo
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| Brunel X-team | PRO | 3a | 24 | Steve Harper
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| Brammo/BIKE | PRO | 3a | 26 | Mark Buckley
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2009 TTXGP Best Buy PRO Class final standings.
12 June 2009 1 Lap (37.733 Miles) Mountain Course. TTXGP for Carbon free emission motor-cycles in PRO classes 3a-3d
| Rank | Rider | Team | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rob Barber
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AGNI | 87.434 mph | 25' 53.50 |
| 2 | Thomas Schoenfelder
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XXL | 77.841 mph | 29' 04.93 |
| 3 | Mark Buckley
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Brammo | 75.350 mph | 30' 02.64 |
| 4 | Thomas Montano
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Mission Motors | 74.091 mph | 30' 33.26 |
| 5 | Paul Dobbs
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HTBLAuVA - TGM | 62.575 mph | 36' 10.63 |
| 6 | Stephen Harper
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Brunel X-team | 40.092 mph | 56' 27.89 |
2009 TTXGP OPEN Class final standings.
12 June 2009 1 Lap (37.733 Miles) Mountain Course. TTXGP for Carbon free emission motor-cycles in OPEN class.
| Rank | Rider | Team | Speed | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Heath
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Electric Motorsport | 66.022 mph | 34' 17.30 |
| 2 | Chris Petty
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Barefoot Motors | 62.219 mph | 36' 23.06 |
| 3 | John Crellin
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TORK | 60.475 mph | 37' 26.01 |
TTXGP UK 2010 participants
| Team | Motorcycle | No | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Motorcycles Racing Team 2010 | Mavizen | 61 |  Annie Seel
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| Kingston University | PWI | 62 | Adam Palfreman
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| ManTTx Racing | ManTTx | 63 | James McBride
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| MRB Racing/ The Tuning Works | Suzuki | 64 | Russel Licence
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| TORK INDIA | T002X | 65 | Jim Lovell
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| Kingston University/LiFeBATT/LiFeTech Racing | Cagiva | 66 | Harry Hardi
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| Imperial TTXGP | Suzuki/Lemco | 67 | Daniel JAckson
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| Electric Hussars | Mavizen | 68 | Pete Ward
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| Team Agni | Suzuki/Agni | 69 | Rob Moon
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| Team Agni | Suzuki/Agni | 77 | Jenny Tinmouth
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See also
References
- ^ REGULATIONS - 2009 International Tourist Trophy - Isle of Man 30 May - 12 June p37-40 ACU Events Ltd (2009)
- ^ Manx Independent p2 dated 5th June 2009 Isle of Man Newspapers ISSN 1358-4391
- ^ "Final Results of TTXGP: Isle of Man June 12th 2009". TTXGP.com. June 13, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ "Final Results of TTXGP: Isle of Man June 12th 2009". June 13, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-06.