The forthcoming electric production vehicle series has been officially sanctioned by the FIA – the governing body for world motorsport – ahead of its inaugural 2018 season.
The series will be contested by as much as 20 identical, race-prepared Tesla design S P100Ds, customized to create 784bhp (585kW) as well as capable of 0-62mph in 2.1 seconds thanks to a vastly minimized kerbweight.
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Electric GT Holdings Inc. – the business behind the all-electric series – has likewise verified the sporting guidelines for every race weekend, appealing two method sessions, a three-heat qualifying style as well as two 60km races – one to be held during the day as well as one at dusk.
Drivers as well as teams will make points utilizing the exact same system deployed in formula 1, with 25 points offered for a race win, down to one point for 10th place.
However, bonus offer points will likewise be awarded for pole position, fastest race lap, as well as success in what has been dubbed a ‘Drift Off’ competition.
Consisting of ‘drifting challenges’, this final stage will be contested by each weekend’s two winning drivers, plus the two a lot of prominent motorists as voted by fans on social media.
Mark Gemmell, electric GT Holdings Inc. CEO, said: “This is such an interesting day for us as we verify that the electric production vehicle series has been officially sanctioned by the FIA. We respect the FIA as well as we are honoured to have their support ahead of our inaugural season.
“We are likewise delighted to officially publish the sporting guidelines for the electric production vehicle Series. We have put a great deal of time into refining the guidelines to enable for competitive as well as thrilling racing.
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“With a three-heat qualifying system as well as two EPCS races, plus our eKarting as well as eSports rounds, fans will have a great deal of racing action to get ecstatic about.”
While the inaugural season is set to take location this year, race dates have not yet been confirmed. The EPCS’s web site currently listings France, Italy, Germany as well as the UK among eight venues, with a ninth yet to be revealed.
Organisers are appealing “a weekend-long celebration of innovation as well as innovation” at each event, with races set to be streamed on the internet by means of Twitch, Facebook online or YouTube.
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