TTXGP
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, Hussain organized electric motorcycle races in North America and Europe that culminated in a world championship race in Albacete Spain.[2] The series expanded to include Australia in 2011 along with races in the United States and Europe.[3]
2009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Motors | PRO | 3a | 1 |  Thomas Montano
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| Kingston University | Open | 3 |  George Spence
| |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2010
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
|
2011
See also
- Lightweight TT
- Ultra-Lightweight TT
- Sidecar TT
- Junior TT
- Senior TT
- Auto-Cycle Union
- Union Européenne de Motocyclisme
- Kit bike
References
- ^ REGULATIONS - 2009 International Tourist Trophy - Isle of Man 30 May - 12 June p37-40 ACU Events Ltd (2009)
- ^ "TTXGP World Champions 2010: MÜNCH RACING". 24. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=and|year=/|date=mismatch (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "2011 TTXGP Race Calendar". Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ 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.