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IMSA Details Expanded Green Initiatives
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The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has announced further expanded initiatives for its IMSA Green Racing program.
In the on-going effort to pursue Green Racing Protocols established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and SAE International, the new initiatives also include the continuing expansion of the sanctioning body's own IMSA Green program.
The plan includes increased involvement in the EPA SmartWay Program, the implementation of solar energy within its paddocks, and progress in the current move to electric and hybrid technologies.
As part of the EPA's SmartWay program, IMSA's new trailers and nine Mack Anthem tractors use technology to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and save money within the transport sector.
IMSA also uses Michelin fuel-efficient truck tires, aerodynamic features on the tractors and trailers, and the tractors' use of the MY engine, which features significant improvements in fuel efficiency, power, and productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“These EPA SmartWay initiatives are an important component of the ever-evolving IMSA Green Racing Program,” IMSA President Scott Atherton said. “It is easy to see the monetary savings SmartWay provides, and by adding in the reduction to our environmental footprint makes this something every team in our paddock should be exploring for their use.”
IMSA has already announced the next generation of its top racing class—Daytona Prototype international (DPi) 2022—will have a hybrid powertrain. The sanctioning body also continues to explore the possible adoption of ETCR (fully electric TCR) and ePrototype platforms in the future.
The racing organization has also been working closely with several companies to explore the use of available technologies to transform energy into opportunities. By implementing these technologies, IMSA Green can continue to develop its sustainability and innovation strategy.
IMSA’s goal is to have electric production vehicles from its manufacturer partners serve as hot lap and pace cars at its events.
For more information and the latest on IMSA, visit imsa.com.
Photo of Karl Simon, EPA, and Scott Atherton, IMSA, courtesy of IMSA
In the on-going effort to pursue Green Racing Protocols established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and SAE International, the new initiatives also include the continuing expansion of the sanctioning body's own IMSA Green program.
The plan includes increased involvement in the EPA SmartWay Program, the implementation of solar energy within its paddocks, and progress in the current move to electric and hybrid technologies.
As part of the EPA's SmartWay program, IMSA's new trailers and nine Mack Anthem tractors use technology to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and save money within the transport sector.
IMSA also uses Michelin fuel-efficient truck tires, aerodynamic features on the tractors and trailers, and the tractors' use of the MY engine, which features significant improvements in fuel efficiency, power, and productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“These EPA SmartWay initiatives are an important component of the ever-evolving IMSA Green Racing Program,” IMSA President Scott Atherton said. “It is easy to see the monetary savings SmartWay provides, and by adding in the reduction to our environmental footprint makes this something every team in our paddock should be exploring for their use.”
IMSA has already announced the next generation of its top racing class—Daytona Prototype international (DPi) 2022—will have a hybrid powertrain. The sanctioning body also continues to explore the possible adoption of ETCR (fully electric TCR) and ePrototype platforms in the future.
The racing organization has also been working closely with several companies to explore the use of available technologies to transform energy into opportunities. By implementing these technologies, IMSA Green can continue to develop its sustainability and innovation strategy.
IMSA’s goal is to have electric production vehicles from its manufacturer partners serve as hot lap and pace cars at its events.
For more information and the latest on IMSA, visit imsa.com.
Photo of Karl Simon, EPA, and Scott Atherton, IMSA, courtesy of IMSA
