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RACING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE NNFCC and Myerscough College In a unique collaboration, Myerscough College and the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) are driving motorsports forwards into a sustainable future using biofuels and renewable technologies. A Formula 3-99 Dallara racing car prepared by students at Myerscough College, complete with NNFCC livery, will be on display at the Autosport International Racing Car Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 11-14th January 2007. The car is part of Myerscough College’s biofuels research program and will be tested running on various blends of bioethanol. Bioethanol is a fuel made from crop plants which releases much less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than fossil fuels such as petrol. A sustainable future for motoring depends on biofuels, which allow motorists to drive without adding to global warming. Having a higher octane rating than petrol, bioethanol can therefore be used in high performance vehicles as well as conventional cars. Autosport International is the biggest motorsports show in the world, with over 90,000 visitors expected over four days. NNFCC staff will attend on 11th January to perform interviews and report on the potential for renewable technologies and materials in the automotive industry. Myerscough College will be active throughout the 4 day show, displaying the F3 car and promoting their motorsports education and research facilities. The links between agriculture and the motor industry have never been stronger, with biofuels and renewable materials derived from crops spearheading innovation in motorsports. In addition, as fuel efficiency and minimising greenhouse gas emissions become increasingly important for us all, innovation in the motorsports industry is becoming more relevant to mainstream car manufacturers and the public. The car of the future is likely to be highly efficient, made of lighter, renewable and recyclable materials, and will run on biofuels, either used alone or blended with petrol or diesel. Myerscough College is the largest land-based college in the UK, with almost 200 students studying motorsports on further and higher education courses. Through their collaboration, NNFCC and Myerscough College are able to fuel innovation and growth in both the motor industry and the renewables sector. The College will run a biofuel-powered vehicle in the British Off-Road Championship in 2007. Released by NNFCC and Myerscough College www.autosport-international.com
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