Comments on: TT Zero Ousts TTXGP for 2010 At The Isle Of Man TT

By: rob

rob — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:14:04 +0000

Matt, TTXGP did not start it all. There’s been an electric series in Italy for many years under the FIA. The IOM hasn’t sold out to the FIM. The ACU will be running the event, as they do with all the others. Anyway, what’s wrong with the FIM?

By: Harry Mallin

Harry Mallin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:23:11 +0000

@Matthew, I don’t know about the TT Zero, but the TTXGP recognizes in its technical rules that other classes of vehicles may someday race, but given the realities today, we’re talking electric. The rules state:
“All classes shall be powered by zero carbon-based fuels and have clean emissions. (For all purposes these particular technical rules are for Electric Class)”

By: Matt Hubbell

Matt Hubbell — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:58:21 +0000

I think that sucks. The TTXGP started it all and is trying to build something new and interesting. They have inspired so many, and things look to be moving along well for the TTXGP. If the IOM is confused this year and sold out to the FIM, I am sure they will change their minds in the near future.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:58:32 +0000

Does “TT Zero clean emissions class” mean they are allowing other forms on non petrol based propulsion, or is it just a mislabeling of an all electric race?

By: Asphalt_Rubber

Asphalt_Rubber — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:34:45 +0000

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By: Ducati Desmo

Ducati Desmo — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:56:37 +0000

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By: Jeff A. Jones

Jeff A. Jones — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:24:53 +0000

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By: Ecosse

Ecosse — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:53:25 +0000

Aside from the spat between IOMTT and the FIM I’d like to nit pick some. By calling the series the “TT Zero clean emissions class” implies the often repeated misconception that electricity is by default zero emission/ zero pollution. Unless all or most of the juice originates from wind and solar this “zero” business is just a bunch of greenie hype.

I guess it’s less PC to say my racing motorcycle is powered by electricity supplied by a nuke plant that will leave radioactive waste for future generations, thousands of years from now, to deal with or that my racer gets its power from dirty coal and oil. But hey if Ewan digs it count me in!

By: Jensen Beeler

Jensen Beeler — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:23:41 +0000

Yes. I’ve had few people tell me so on the record, and a few who have told me similar sentiments off the record. Given how much the climate has changed with today’s announcement and from earlier events, I’m not so certain what they’d be willing to be held to at this point, so I’ve left them out of the discussion.

By: Harry Mallin

Harry Mallin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:49:31 +0000

“the Isle’s desire to distance itself and the historic race from the TTXGP brand, which has been in controversy both publicly with its split from the FIM, and privately with members of the motorcycle community.” So, let me get this right: TTXGP is “in controversy” with members of the motorcycle community? Other than you? Do tell.