Driving Change: The Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen

This episode of Break/Fix discusses the Green Grand Prix, an event focused on promoting energy-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. Guests Robert Gillespie and Jason Kellogg share the history and evolution of the Green Grand Prix, which started 17 years ago. They describe how the event combines education and competition, featuring a road rally and autocross held at Watkins Glen International. The rally, a time-speed-distance event, focuses on maximizing fuel efficiency, while the autocross is for electric and hybrid vehicles. The event aims to engage students in STEM education and familiarizes them with green technologies. The podcast also highlights the importance of smooth driving and consistency for fuel efficiency and discusses potential challenges and strategies for competitors. The hosts emphasize the collaborative effort involving SCCA, educational institutions, and sponsors like Toyota, encouraging listeners to spread awareness and participate. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 The Green Grand Prix: Mission and Goals 01:04 Origins and Evolution of the Green Grand Prix 04:01 Involvement and Contributions of Key Figures 04:48 Student Participation and Educational Impact 08:24 Event Structure and Competitions 11:48 Vehicle Types and Technical Details 20:50 Getting Involved and Future Prospects 22:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 24:02 Outro and Call to Action ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram