Daihatsu's Copen EV
Love motor sport, but not overly keen on having your olfactory sensibilities besmirched by the accompanying aromas of scorched rubber and super-heated exhaust fumes; your aural senses assaulted by the banshee-like wail of internal combustion engines reaching their pre-defined engineering limits? If so, then Daihatsu may have an event which suits your exacting motors port needs down to the ground - the "Daihatsu Exciting EV Race", scheduled to take place at Tsukuba Circuit's Course 1000 in May.
An Electric Version of Daihatsu's Midget
With the EV nomenclature designating that this will be a race event solely for electric vehicles (standard production cars which have been modified to run on electricity, to be precise), the cacophonous orchestra of high-revving race-tuned engines and their attendant noxious odours which normally characterise such gatherings should be absent, making this the perfect event for those of a more delicate disposition who prefer their motor sport both tranquil and sedate.
While it remains to be seen just how "exciting' this form of eerily silent motor sport is, proceedings on race day are set to deviate from those of previous years, with the bulk of the action being focused on a time trial around Tsukuba's Course 1000 as opposed to the everyone-for-themselves fight to the finish style race of previous years. There will also be a gymkhana event, where beginners can try their luck in electrically powered go-karts.
The Atmosphere at the Exciting EV Race is Guaranteed to be Electric
With the "green revolution" progressing apace, it won't be too long before all motor sport becomes as muted an affair as Daihatsu's upcoming shindig, so those wishing to view tomorrow's motor sport today should make sure they are at Tsukuba on the 5th May. The event runs from 7am to 4pm and entrance for spectators is free. Those attending are however advised to bring their own soundtrack; ear defenders will however be surplus to requirements.
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