Florida Fuel Economy Run

[MetroMPG]

Yeah, they are definitely fun and challenging. It's hard to get the non-eco types to realize that sometimes. That's why I devised the "percent improvement over EPA" scoring method. It takes away that "I don't drive an economy car" excuse. (and we had a 2014 Miata finish just behind me at the last one... something like 48% over EPA, not too shabby!)

I seem to recall the Montreal rally was set up similarly - some formula with standard points/penalties and also % over EPA.

[MetroMPG]

PS: if you do pick a date, PM me to make sure I see it and I'll post on EM.

PPS: bummer about the missed parade lap at Watkins!

[Eggman]

Related: there's an annual "Green Grand Prix" with public road rally plus an on-track MPG challenge at Watkins Glen, NY as well. Beautiful area. Runs in April or May each year.

This one?

2018 Toyota Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International

Rules are found here. I'll post them in case they ever disappear.

Rules
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Classes of fuel economy competition for 2018 Doris Bovee Memorial Road Rally

Stock Production:
This category allows anyone with a stock, street legal production vehicle to compete with a 3, 4, 6, or 8 cylinder gasoline/ethanol engine, or a 3, 4, 6, and 8 cylinder diesel engine (awards given in all eight classes). The vehicle can be any make, model, or year with any engine displacement, but it must be unmodified in any way and at least 1000 vehicles, of that model, produced world‐wide. Tires must be the original size and air pressure is limited to 40psi. Higher pressure is permitted if the vehicle manufacturer requires higher pressure.

Stock Hybrid:
This category will be divided into subgroups according to number of engine cylinders.The vehicle can be any make, model, or year with any engine displacement, but it must be unmodified in any way and at least 1000 vehicles, of that model, produced world‐wide. Tires must be the original size and air pressure is lmited to 40psi. Higher pressure is permitted if the vehicle manufacturer requires higher pressure. Prius Challenge entries will be divided according to Gen 1, Gen 2, etc. as in past years.

Stock Plug‐In Hybrids:
This category is for unmodified production plug‐in hybrids. The vehicle can be any make, model, or year with any engine displacement, but it must be unmodified in any way and at least 1000 vehicles, of that model, produced world‐wide. Tire sizes and tire pressures same as above.

Modified production:
This category allows anyone with a street legal production vehicle to compete with a modified 3, 4, 6, or 8 cylinder gasoline/ethanol engine, or a 3, 4, 6, and 8 cylinder diesel engine (awards
given in all eight classes). The vehicle can be any make, model, or year with any engine displacement. Tires must be the original size and air pressure is limited to 50p.s.i. Other than tires, modifications are unrestricted but the vehicle must be street legal, with all safety devices retained and at least 1000 vehicles, of that model produced world‐wide. Hybrid vehicles are included.

Exhibition:
This category allows any street-legal vehicle to participate in the event and its fuel economy will be posted on the website if accurately measurable. Entry fees may be reduced or eliminated to promote participation. Modified Plug‐in hybrid, electric vehicles, and extended range electric vehicles are permitted in this category. Vehicles not able to complete the 100 mile distance must pit prior to complete battery discharge. Vehicles that need to be towed due to battery discharge will be disqualified from the competition; however, distance traveled will be posted on the website. Tire sizes and tire pressures same as above. Efficiency and innovation will be considered by our judges to assign awards.

Rules for the Doris Bovee Memorial Road Rally
Regional Sports Car Club of America Time-Speed-Distance Road Rally rules apply.

Rules for Toyota Green Grand Prix and Prius Challenge
All rules will be strictly enforced by a non‐biased, outside organization. This event will be approximately 100 miles on the short course at WGI.
· The minimum speed limit is 35mph.
· The maximum speed limit is 60 mph.
· Target average speed for each lap is 45mph.
· There will be a 1mpg deduction for every mph under the minimum speed limit. This deduction will be assessed by overall average speed for the entire event, not individual laps.
· Competitors will be black flagged with a stop‐and‐go penalty along with a one mile per gallon
penalty for following closer than two car lengths directly behind another vehicle.
· Competitors will be black flagged with a stop‐and‐go penalty along with a one mile per gallon
penalty for driving unsafely or exceeding the maximum speed limit.
· All vehicles must have a minimum of 3 wheels and be designed to carry at least 2 people.
· All competitors will fuel their vehicles at a fuel station designated by Green Grand Prix officials at the beginning of the event, and then again at the end of the event to measure fuel consumption.
· All vehicles will be fueled by a Green Grand Prix official at the owner’s expense.
· All vehicles will be fueled by the same official, at the same pump, for both refuel processes.
· All vehicles utilizing bladder fuel tanks will use the factory-equipped fuel economy indicator to measure fuel consumption. Green Grand Prix officials will reset the indicator immediately before the car enters the track surface; the same official will read the indicator after the vehicle exits the track. If the vehicle has a bladder tank and is not equipped with a factory-equipped fuel economy indicator, it must participate in the “Exhibition” category.
· Any vehicle that has an abnormally slow fuel fill rate caused by a restriction or lack of air
purge, will be moved to the “Exhibition” category.
· All vehicles must be occupied by a driver and at least one navigator.

Classes of Competition for Autocross
Production hybrid, Modified hybrid, Production plug-in hybrid, Modified plug-in hybrid, Production EV, Modified EV, Exhibition EV, Ecomodder (considered by individual merits)

Rules for Autocross
SCCA National Autocross Rules. Unrestricted tires as long as they are deemed safe. Our Autocross will be run by the Glen Region and Finger Lakes Region SCCA


Contact Us Today!
Green Grand Prix
2888 Shermanhollow rd
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: 315 694-2812

Looks pretty cool. Sounds like an automotive competition I can get into.

[MetroMPG]

That's the one!