BMF looking for TTXGP glory in Isle of Man TT

Wednesday, 3 June 2009 12:00 AM

The British Motorcyclists Federation will be showing its support for the world's first zero carbon, clean emission grand prix, the TTXGP - The eGrandPrix, next week, by awarding a BMF trophy to the highest place British Rider.

The TTXGP eGrandPrix will be held on Friday 12th June as part of the Isle of Man TT fortnight and will be run over the world famous 39.73 mile Mountain Course.

Since the TTXGP's inception some twelve month's ago, the BMF have supported the race concept and the development of the road legal Marvizen TTX01 electric motorcycle and now see the awarding of a BMF trophy for this historic race as a natural progression.

The BMF's Chris Hodder said: "We all know that racing improves the breed and the TTxGP eGrandPrix will stimulate and provide an exciting test-bed for clean-technologies that could soon enter the mainstream market. We want motorcycling to continue without the associated environmental concerns and without dependency on limited fuel supplies, the TTXGP eGrandPrix gives clean technologies the chance to prove that they are more than pipe dreams."

TTXGP eGrandPrix founder and organiser, London businessman, entrepreneur and keen motorcyclist Azhar Hussain said: "This is a race designed to stretch the cutting edge of technology, married to the excitement and speed of open competition, with the ultimate goal of providing alternative, greener transport."

Eighteen teams from six different countries; the USA, India, Germany, Austria, UK and the Isle of Man, have entered the race to produce a unique and international grid line up.

There are two classes within the TTXGP eGrandPrix race, the Open Class and the Pro Class 3A with the Open Class only eligible to machines that can be sold following the race for £20,000.

The winner of the Open Class will receive the 'TTXGP Snaefell Open Trophy 2009' the Pro Class category champion will be awarded the 'TTXGP Snaefell Pro Trophy 2009' while the highest placed British rider will receive the BMF Trophy and a cheque for £250.

Teams:

Team name Class Rider

Mission Motors PRO 3A Thomas Montano

Kingston University (UK) OPEN George Spence

EVOdesign (UK) PRO 3A Paul Owen

MotoCzysz PRO 3A Mark Miller

KillaCycle Racing /Lightning Motorcycles PRO 3A Alan Connor

eROCKIT PRO 3A David Madsen-Mygdal

Barefoot Motors Racing PRO 3A Chris Petty

Imperial TTxGP (UK) OPEN Chris Palmer

Brammo/BIKE PRO 3A Roy Richardson

Team Agni PRO 3A Robert Barber

HTBLAUVA - TGM PRO 3A Paul Dobbs

ManTTx Racing OPEN Dan Kneen

TORK OPEN John Crellin

XXL PRO 3A Thomas Schoenfelder

EVOdesign (UK) PRO 3A Olie Linsdell

Electric Motorsport OPEN Chris Heath

Electric Motorsport PRO 3A Roger Maher

Peace e-rider OPEN Antonio Maseo

Brunel X-team (UK) PRO 3A Steve Harper

Brammo/BIKE PRO 3A Mark Buckley

TTXGP website: www.ttxgp.com

TTXGP blog: www.egrandprix.com

TTXGP Twitter: twitter.com/ttxgp

TTXGP flights

To see the world's first zero carbon eGrandPrix, the TTXGP is offering an exclusive one-day return flight to watch the race for an all inclusive flight package costs £399. See http://ttxgp.com/flights/ for full details.

Ends

Issued by Jeff Stone: t: 0121 709 1040 m: 07802 763094 e: jeff.stone@bmf.co.uk

Details on this and other BMF activities can also be found on our web site: www.bmf.co.uk

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