Xtrac The move toward alternative fuels in the motorsport and automotive industries is apparent in the Autosport Engineering show, as well as at the MIA Conference. Transmission specialist Xtrac is among the Autosport International 2013 exhibitors applying motorsport expertise to electric and hybrid vehicles, having developed a transmission for the StreetScooter GmbH electric vehicle business. Xtrac has now announced the design of a hybridised automated manual transmission (H-AMT). The prototype-ready â1010â gearbox is aimed at helping premium luxury road car manufacturers meet the 2020 regulations. âXtrac sits in the enviable position of being able to
work with leading race teams as well as high-performance supercar manufacturers,â says Clive Woolmer, general manager of Xtracâs automotive and engineering business, âso we can ensure that the technology transfer potential between the
automotive and motorsport industries is fully exploited. âThe premium luxury car sector is predominantly filled with high-performance mid-engine sportscars, coupĂŠs, roadsters and luxury limousine derivatives. The sector is enjoying strong sales
growth, but the very nature of their high power output means they are currently the worst performing vehicles in terms of fuel consumption and emissions. We believe we now have a viable and cost-effective transmission solution for these vehicles.â
Business Excellence Awards The MIA Business Awards Dinner recognises business excellence at all levels within the motorsport industry. Held on the evening of Thursday 10 January to conclude the first day of Autosport International, and attracting over 500 people worldwide, the MIA Business Awards provide another valuable business networking opportunity among leading companies from the motorsport industry.
Small Business of the Year Ginetta Cars, Ilmor Engineering, Ole Buhl Racing, Swindon Engines Teamwork Honda Yuasa/Team Dynamics, Red Bull Racing, RML Chevrolet, Silverstone Circuit â British Grand Prix Business of the Year Grainger & Worrall, M-Sport, McLaren Group, Williams F1
There are still a few places remaining for the dinner, priced at ÂŁ110+VAT for MIA members and ÂŁ135+VAT for non-members. Guest speaker is acclaimed comedian Alfie Moore â a versatile and distinctively humorous after dinner entertainer. He came slightly later to comedy and brings a
wealth of insights and comedy moments from his years on the beat as a police sergeant, where a keen sense of humour has been the key to his success and survival! For more information please contact Helen Jones on +44 (0)24-7669 2600 or email Helen.Jones@the-mia.com
The shortlists for each award category are listed below: Service to the Industry Haymarket Group, Motor Sports Association, MIRA, Torque Development International New Markets Advanced Fuel Systems, DC Electronics, Ricardo, SPA Design and Composites Export Achievement Goodridge, Hewland Engineering, Interex Motorsport, Radical Sportscars Technology and Innovation DeltaWing, Gill Sensors, Millers Oils, Zytek Group Autosport International 2013 ⢠www.racecar-engineering.com