Check back soon for our ‘Business Sustainability Plan’, to reduce the amount of CO2 omissions we produce at our Drag Racing Events.

Recycling at our events:

1320X Australia is working on a plan to reduce our carbon omissions at our drag racing events.  We will be introducing a number of incentives to achieve this.  The first one will be recycling of all recyclable materials.  You can help us by disposing of waste in the appropriate recycle bins.  We will have the recycle symbol on the bins around the track.  Please help make our events green.  The environment is everyone’s responsibility.

Tips for Greener Motoring:

Motor vehicles emit greenhouse gases. In vehicles, the principle greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide but vehicles also produce nitrous oxide and methane), which contribute to climate change.

In Australia in 2002, cars contributed 43 million tonnes of carbon dioxide or equivalent greenhouse gases, which is 8% of total national emissions. Trucks and light commercial vehicles contributed 24 million tonnes. Together these represent 13% of Australia’s total emissions and since 1990 this figure has increased by 28%.

The Australian Greenhouse Office maintains the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory which has more information on the emissions of greenhouse gases in Australia.

Your driving habits, the type of vehicle you drive and the conditions under which you drive will affect your vehicle’s environmental performance. Follow these tips for greener driving.

Minimise fuel wasted in idling

Minimise fuel wasted in idling by stopping the engine whenever your car is stopped or held up for an extended period of time. By having the engine switched off, even for a short period, you will save more fuel than is lost from the burst of fuel involved in restarting the engine. The net increased wear and tear from this practice is negligible.

Minimise aerodynamic drag

Additional parts on the exterior of a vehicle such as roof racks and spoilers, or having the window open, increases air resistance and fuel consumption, in some cases by over 20%.

Look after your vehicle’s tyres

Inflate your vehicle’s tyres to the highest pressure recommended by the tyre manufacturer and make sure your wheels are properly aligned (remember to keep your spare tire inflated as well). Looking after your tyres will not only reduce your fuel consumption it will also extend tyre life and improve handling.

Use air conditioning sparingly

Air conditioners can use extra fuel when operating. However, at speeds of over 80 km/h, the use of air conditioning is better for fuel consumption than an open window.

Travel light

Don’t carry more people or cargo than you have to. The more a vehicle carries the more fuel it uses; an extra 50kg of weight can increase your fuel bill by around 2%.

Service your vehicle regularly

Keeping your vehicle well tuned will minimise its environmental impact.