Atlanta Motorsports Park to become "the only green motorsports park in the world"
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Over the last few years, racing organizations have seemingly become increasingly aware that their activities don’t quite fit into the environmentally friendly category. Proof can be seen by the use of ethanol fuel by the IndyCar Series and the controversial KERS systems employed by various Formula 1 teams at the highest level of racing. Now, it seems that the race tracks themselves are taking note of their eco-credentials, as Atlanta Motorsports Park’s upcoming track design can attest.
This world class facility is being created with the “green” objective of reducing our carbon footprint. This formula includes a sustainable building design, waterless urinals, tank-less water heaters, reclaimed water for the irrigation system, recycling of garbage and oil, the maximum efficiency HVAC available today, thermal resistant windows, supplementary insulation, and the use of high-efficient lighting and florescent bulbs.
The actual design for the track itself is being done by world-renowned firm Tilke Engineers & Architects, which has worked on various F1 tracks around the world. The grand opening is scheduled for July 30th, after which it will be occupied at various times by karts, motorcycles and automobiles. AMP also promises to “invest in alternative energy vehicles, such as those that run on natural gas.” Click past the break for the full press release.
[Source: Atlanta Motorsports Park via Inside Line]
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