British Truck Racing Championship Makes Cmmitment to Using Sustainable Fuel

(BARC) The British Truck Racing Championship has announced its commitment to using a more sustainable fuel from the 2023 season onwards. In the first major step on its road to greater sustainability, the championship has partnered with the UK’s leading provider of high-performance Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel, Green Biofuels (GBF); every driver is set to be provided with the fuel at each round.

Offering a simple, and more importantly, clean alternative to diesel, GBF’s advanced Gd+ fuel – which will be used by all competitors in the BTRC – is made from 100% waste-derived cooking oils and fats and supercharged with an engine-enhancing additive. No virgin crops are required for the production of Gd+ and it also has no impact on land use.

Designed as a straightforward diesel replacement, Gd+ is the least carbon-emitting diesel replacement fuel available in the UK, saving 2.82kg or 90% CO2e per litre. Gd+ can be used in existing diesel engines without upgrading machinery. Last year alone, GBF’s customers saved more than 480,000 metric tonnes of CO2e by switching to Gd+.

This new relationship with the BTRC is the latest in a long line of partnerships for GBF which already supplies its clean, advanced HVO fuel to the likes of DPD, Coca Cola, Skansa, and Freightliner, among others.

William Tebbit, GBF CEO, said: “To sustainably power engines producing in excess of 1000 bhp you need the best-performing diesel replacement fuel in the UK, which makes Gd+ a natural choice for the BTRC.

“Our Gd+ provides a clean, direct drop-in alternative fuel for standard diesel engines – no costly upgrades or new machinery required. HVO fuels like Gd+ are already helping to reduce CO2e emissions across a wide range of industries including, construction, haulage and freight, shipping, and agriculture.”

“This is not only a big announcement for the sport but also the industry as a whole too,” added Steve Thomas, Truck Sport UK Director. “As one of the premier motorsport series in the UK it is only right that we stand up and make an impact in the correct way.

“Carving out a sustainable pathway is pivotal for the future of the sport and I’m delighted that we are able to introduce a new cleaner fuel from this season onwards. This is just the first step in our sustainability plans and we’re looking forward to growing this relationship over the coming years.”

The 2023 British Truck Racing Championship commences at Brands Hatch on April 8/9, before embarking on a further six events and 30 races at some of the country’s leading venues. READ MORE

Excerpt from Zemo Partnership: Zemo's RFAS-accredited supplier BWOC has announced that it will be supplying hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for the British Truck Racing Championships (BTRC); one of the biggest motorsport categories in the UK.

BTRC has appointed BWOC and Silvey Fleet as sustainability partners to BTRC 2024. They will be sole suppliers of HVO as a replacement for fossil diesel for the course of the season. The fuel will be supplied to trucks weighing more than five tonnes and producing in excess of 1000 bhp.

The initiative aims to help the BTRC significantly reduce carbon emissions over the course of the 2024 season.

Amy Jones, Managing Director of BWOC said: “We want to help customers decarbonise by offering innovative fuel solutions that can help reduce their CO2 emissions.

"Supplying Renewable Diesel (HVO) to the BTRC will help ensure the organisation meets its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhance the positive impact racing can have on the world.”

As one of the UK’s largest fuel suppliers, BWOC provides nationwide bulk supply of HVO. The company is accredited under Zemo's Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) which gives fuel buyers independent assurance of renewable fuel supply chain traceability.

RFAS now has 33 companies accredited under the scheme. Zemo recently announced that RFAS has gone international with suppliers in Ireland and Spain now fully accredited. (See this news link.) READ MORE

Excerpt from Silvey Fleet: Silvey Fleet and BWOC are delighted to have been appointed as sustainability partners of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) 2024.

The BTRC season kicked off at Brands Hatch over the recent bank holiday weekend for what is one of the biggest motorsport categories in the UK, with machines weighing in at more than five tonnes and producing in excess of 1000bhp. Silvey Fleet and BWOC are the sole suppliers of the Renewable Diesel (HVO) used to fuel these heavyweight behemoths at all race events, both in the UK and France, throughout 2024.

FUELLING THE FUTURE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SOURCES

Improving sustainability is key to securing the future of motor racing, and using new, more sustainable energy sources to fuel vehicles will play a significant role in helping organisers achieve this crucial goal.

Silvey Fleet and BWOC will together be helping the BTRC significantly reduce CO2 emissions over the course of the 2024 season through the use of Renewable Diesel (HVO). Made from 100% renewable and sustainable feedstocks, it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. It is also a safe and easy alternative that can be used in place of conventional diesel without having to make any engine modifications¹.

Stuart Oliver, Promotor/Director of BTRC said; “We are delighted to have Silvey Fleet and BWOC as sustainability partners for our 2024 season. The BTRC, is aligned with Truck Sport UK and the British Automobile Racing Club in its commitment to reducing carbon emissions from racing events. Using Renewable Diesel (HVO) at our events will significantly reduce carbon emissions, helping us work towards achieving this goal.”

Miriam James, Managing Director of Silvey Fleet said; “Partnering with the BTRC is an exciting opportunity for Silvey Fleet, allowing us to demonstrate our commitment to offering customers sustainable solutions, and play our part in shaping the energy transition. It is a prime example of how companies can collaborate and take action to decarbonise and contribute towards a more sustainable future.” READ MORE