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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. |
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. |
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==Machines== |
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For 2009 the classes were established to cover different types of energy systems. This was changed for the 2010 season to focus exclusively on electric. |
For 2009 the classes were established to cover different types of energy systems. This was changed for the 2010 season to focus exclusively on electric. |
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*Motor-cycles minimum weight is {{convert|100|kg|lbs|abbr=on}} and up to {{convert|300|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}. Weighed in race ready mode. |
*Motor-cycles minimum weight is {{convert|100|kg|lbs|abbr=on}} and up to {{convert|300|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}. Weighed in race ready mode. |
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==Official Qualification Time== |
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* 50 minutes an average speed of {{convert|45.16|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} for 1 lap of the [[Snaefell Mountain Course|Mountain Course]] without stopping. |
* 50 minutes an average speed of {{convert|45.16|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} for 1 lap of the [[Snaefell Mountain Course|Mountain Course]] without stopping. |
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== TTXGP participants - 2009 Isle of Man TT Races== |
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Revision as of 06:36, 27 April 2011
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
For 2009 the classes were established to cover different types of energy systems. This was changed for the 2010 season to focus exclusively on electric.
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 (220 lb) and up to 300 kg (660 lb). Weighed in race ready mode.
Official Qualification Time
- 50 minutes an average speed of 45.16 mph (72.68 km/h) for 1 lap of the Mountain Course without stopping.
TTXGP participants - 2009 Isle of Man TT Races
| Team | Class | Motorcycle | No | Rider |
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| 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 mi (60.725 km)) Mountain Course. TTXGP for Carbon free emission motor-cycles in PRO classes 3a-3d
| Rank | Rider | Team | Speed | Time |
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| 1 | Rob Barber
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AGNI | 87.434 mph (140.711 km/h) | 25' 53.50 |
| 2 | Thomas Schoenfelder
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XXL | 77.841 mph (125.273 km/h) | 29' 04.93 |
| 3 | Mark Buckley
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Brammo | 75.350 mph (121.264 km/h) | 30' 02.64 |
| 4 | Thomas Montano
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Mission Motors | 74.091 mph (119.238 km/h) | 30' 33.26 |
| 5 | Paul Dobbs
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HTBLAuVA - TGM | 62.575 mph (100.705 km/h) | 36' 10.63 |
| 6 | Stephen Harper
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Brunel X-team | 40.092 mph (64.522 km/h) | 56' 27.89 |
2009 TTXGP OPEN Class final standings.
12 June 2009 1 Lap (37.733 mi (60.725 km)) 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 (106.252 km/h) | 34' 17.30 |
| 2 | Chris Petty
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Barefoot Motors | 62.219 mph (100.132 km/h) | 36' 23.06 |
| 3 | John Crellin
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TORK | 60.475 mph (97.325 km/h) | 37' 26.01 |
TTXGP UK 2010 participants
| Team | Motorcycle | No | Rider |
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| 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.