For this episode of News from the Frunk, Owning Model S author Nick Howe interviews his friend, Mark Gemmell, the CEO of the newly announced Electric GT World Series. Mark Gemmell is Founder and CEO of Electric GT Holdings. Mark is an entrepreneur and philanthropist software engineer, linked to innovative technologies, communications and the Tesla Motors universe. He dedicates all his efforts to foster sustainable transport.
Electric GT World Series, the first ever 100% zero emissions super car GT championship, has chosen the Tesla Motors Model S version P85+ as base model for the 10 teams that will compete during the first season starting 2017. The Electric GT World Series starts in Europe before progressing initially to America and then Asia. All races are held on world class circuits.
In the European Season dates are being agreed for Barcelona­-Catalunya, Donnigton Park, Mugello, Nurburgring, Assen, Estoril and Madrid Jarama. Future press releases will confirm the final Electric GT calendar as well as the location of the pre­-race presentation.
From today, right up to the presentation of the Electric GT race car and beyond, you can follow progress and news at electricgt.co and related social media accounts.
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