Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2008. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

Motor Sports: Fuels

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what recent progress has been made on the Energy Efficient Motor Sport initiative, with particular reference to the development of a fuel-efficient sports car; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Energy Efficient Motor Sport (EEMS) is an initiative of Motorsport Development UK, a partnership between BERR and four regional development agencies set up to sustain and grow the UK's world-leading motorsport sector. EEMS has received £1.8 million Government funding.EEMS is actively involved in a new championship specifically designed to bring efficient sports cars into motorsport. It is working in partnership with EnviroSportscar to develop the regulations for the new series that will see high performance, fuel efficient sports cars competing in a series of circuit, drag and endurance racing challenges. The new championship was officially launched on 21 July 2008 at the London Motor show. In addition, EEMS is working with one of the highest profile sports car championships in the UK—the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)—to introduce regulation that will stimulate the more efficient use of fuels.

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