In a shocking move the Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure (DTL) has announced on Jan 28, 2010 that while there will be a clean emissions race at the 2010 TT, that race will not be run by TTXGP (eGrandPrix). Instead it will be named ‘TT Zero’ and will be run by ACU Events Ltd, using the latest FIM regulations. Describing TTXGP Ltd. as the promotor of the 2009 event, it’s announced TTXGP will not be involved and instead the DTL will be the promotor just as they handle promotion of the other TT races.

TT Zero will feature riders who are also competing in the other TT classes. The one-lap race will be open to clean emission motorcycles and will take place on Wednesday, June 9th, at 4.30pm, following the Royal London 360 Superstock and Supersport Races. Regulations and entry forms are expected to be posted on the Isle of Man TT website on Jan 29. The Isle of Man Government has also created a £10,000 prize fund for the first TT Zero Race team to record a 100mph lap. The winning bike in last years race recorded a lap time of 25 minutes 53.5 seconds (87.434mph).

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