April 7, 2017: Watkins Glen Green Grand Prix - Page 7 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

Gasoline Fumes · 04-12-2017, 05:23 PM

Did anybody get any photos or videos?

sheepdog 44 · 04-12-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MetroMPG

it's too bad the GGP is always so early in the year. By late winter my modding enthusiasm meter is pegged near its lowest point. An early spring event is too soon for me to be pumped & ready.

There is a stock (unmodified) category for a reason. And it's perfect for those who know how to hypermile.

If anyone is interested, here is the recipe to win the most fuel efficient car award: Step 1, "test drive" a Hyundai Ionic ev. Step 2 "test drive" at the 2018 GGP. Step 3 ???. Step 4, profit!

brucepick · 04-13-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Bruce: thank you for your organizing efforts! (Again.)

My pleasure!

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Originally Posted by MetroMPG

And my annual whine:

I sound like a broken record (do the kids even know what that means anymore?

), but it's too bad the GGP is always so early in the year. By late winter my modding enthusiasm meter is pegged near its lowest point...

Yes - cold weather during the weeks leading up to the GGP is always an issue. This year, even more so. I think there was some Global Cooling in effect.

The season discourages new mods from getting completed, but it lets you get the full effect of last season's combined mods. Of course school teams and GGP competitors with deep pockets aren't limited by the cold - but that didn't stop EcoModders from taking home FIVE awards this year!

It would be great if you could join us next year, Darin. Tell your selected vehicle that it's a "Come as you are" event.