CRP Announcing Fly and Drive Program and New Model for 2011

As we told you earlier this month, Italian factory team CRP is working on the new version of their electric racing motorcycle. The new model, tagged eCRP1.4 will be the result of combining lessons learned on the track this year and the existing eCRP1.2 motorcycle. Both will be available for teams to rent in the the new season.

The new green-tech TTXGP motorcycle will have some improvements, which will be revealed with a detailed technical sheet in early 2011.

CRP says there are different range configurations available, according to championship. It is possible to change the configuration of the eCRP from one set-up to another.

CRP also have plans to grow the grid by launching a "Fly and Drive" program for any team wishing to take part in the TTXGP series. Teams have the option to fly into the venue, get a race prepped bike and run the race.

“CRP's race management team will complete all the work to help future teams get a credible, proven bike from a winning constructor with world class support from a CRP "tutor" who will be on hand during the weekend to aid learning,” a company statement reads.

Specs of the eCRP1.4 will include:

• Racing data acquisition system, data logger and sensor:
• Sensors front and rear suspension
• RPM
• Brake pressure
• Volt / Amp input and output controller
• Engine temperature
• Temperature controller
• Throttle position
• GPS: speed, acceleration and trajectory
• Batteries box 7.5kW / h optimized for racing use (balance weight)
• New Dashboard-style racing
• DC motors up to date 2011
• CAN bus controller to a datalogger
• WINDFORM 2.0 LX cooling system to improve engine performance