cjohnson
27th Aug 2008, 12:41 AM
Alan,
1) I think the move to limit CO2 emissions for 2009 is a good step forward. The move by other series (i.e. WTCC) to force competitors onto biofuel is I'm sure well meaning, but of little relevance to the average fan. CO2 emissions, however, directly impacts drivers in Britain (via the road tax duty) and I think you and the BTCC have gone down the right route in this respect.
2) Has it been decided yet at what limits CO2 emissions will be set for BTCC cars in '09?
3) Are there any initiatives afoot within the MSA etc. to encourage the use of public transport to racing circuits? Limiting the environmental impact of the race cars themselves is all well and good, but the environmental impact of 20 BTCC cars doing 60 laps each on a Sunday isn't comparable to that of 15,000 spectators' cars travelling to and from the race circuit (often stuck in car-park jams with engines running for at least an hour waiting to leave...!).
1) I think the move to limit CO2 emissions for 2009 is a good step forward. The move by other series (i.e. WTCC) to force competitors onto biofuel is I'm sure well meaning, but of little relevance to the average fan. CO2 emissions, however, directly impacts drivers in Britain (via the road tax duty) and I think you and the BTCC have gone down the right route in this respect.
2) Has it been decided yet at what limits CO2 emissions will be set for BTCC cars in '09?
3) Are there any initiatives afoot within the MSA etc. to encourage the use of public transport to racing circuits? Limiting the environmental impact of the race cars themselves is all well and good, but the environmental impact of 20 BTCC cars doing 60 laps each on a Sunday isn't comparable to that of 15,000 spectators' cars travelling to and from the race circuit (often stuck in car-park jams with engines running for at least an hour waiting to leave...!).