The eSkootr Championship™ (eSC) has confirmed the location of the opening round of the world’s first-ever micromobility racing series – the iconic cultural venue, Printworks London, on 13/14 May.
Among the riders selected to compete are multiple World Champion and former Team GB speed skater, Elise Christie, BMX World Championship bronze medalist, Tre Whyte, and Olympic Games Snowboard bronze medalist, Billy Morgan.
Plans for the inaugural round of the brand-new eSkootr Championship were revealed at a launch event held Tuesday at The Shard, where a number of the riders joined eSC’s co-founders in providing a taste of the unique racing experience spectators and TV viewers from around the world can expect in six weeks’ time.
Urban Culture Provides Perfect Backdrop
Located in the heart of London, Printworks London was selected as the venue to reflect eSC’s mission to inspire a new movement for safer, sustainable and more liveable cities.
eSC is a fan-first sport and its race locations will provide the perfect backdrop for a spectator and entertainment experience like never before, with each event embracing the cities’ urban culture and associated lifestyle.
A 600 metre specially designed track will weave its way in and out of Printworks London in front of fans from across the Capital and further afield, who will be among the first to see the 30 eSC riders race at speeds of over 100km/h on the specially designed S1-X eSkootr for the first time.
Khalil Beschir, eSkootr Championship™ Co-founder and COO, said: “The location for our first ever event is Printworks London, and we have conceived a specially designed racetrack that will run both inside and outside of the venue, creating a truly unique viewing experience for fans.”
New Sport, New Heroes
Creating a new sport means new sporting heroes and eSC’s vision is for the world’s most inclusive racing series, both in terms of the riders’ sporting background and gender.
More than 500 athletes applied for the eSC Rider Programme in the 12 months since it was launched. An intensive period of testing and training culminated in the selection of the final 30 riders, announced today, who will compete in 2022. They will now be selected by the 10 teams entered in the championship through a rider draft.
Lucas di Grassi, eSkootr Championship™ Co-founder and Sustainability Ambassador, added: “We’ve been working hard to create a racing series that will excite and engage audiences, but also promote a wider purpose. I am a passionate advocate for greater sustainability in motorsport and global mobility, and I’m proud to say eSC has been carbon neutral since inception.”
“We can’t wait to introduce fans to eSC and our incredible and diverse rider line-up, and take them on our journey.”
Breathtaking Racing In Close Proximity
Former World Champion and Team GB speed skater Elise Christie spoke of how excited she was to be a part of eSC’s launch. “It’s an amazing feeling to say I’m a professional eSkootr rider. When I first heard about the sport and after conversations with eSC, I began to realise what an incredible opportunity it could be to be part of something so special.”
“If testing is anything to go by, the racing will be breathtaking, but it’s also the Championship’s vision for using sport as a platform for more sustainable mobility in cities that I’m proud to be a part of.”
“From competing on skates, I enjoy racing in close proximity to other competitors and think fans will be surprised by how close we get to each other on track in eSC. That, combined with the speed and the lean angle of 55° will make for incredible viewing and I can’t wait to get out and start competing at Printworks in a few weeks’ time.”
Coverage of the world’s first micromobility racing series will be available to view via eSC’s network of broadcast partners in over 100 territories worldwide with a projected reach of over 350 million homes, as well as for free on the eSC fan hub.
As a brand-new sport, social media will play a vital role in building a fan base for eSC and driving anticipation for the upcoming season. Through a new eSC Fan Hub launching next month and the Championship’s Instagram, YouTube and forthcoming TikTok channels, eSC will inform, excite and engage new fans and connect with young audiences in new and interesting ways.
About eSC and Printworks London
eSC is a brand-new category of sport with the championship’s first races taking place in 2022. It will be accessible to all and promote the use of sustainable micromobility transportation in urban areas. Riders will race the specially designed S1-X electric scooter, which has been developed by YCOM, is powered by a Williams Advanced Engineering battery, and can reach speeds of over 100 km/h, on bespoke inner-city circuits.
Printworks London is a music, arts and culture venue located in Canada Water, London. Operated by Broadwick Live, Printworks is housed inside a former printing facility that was once Western Europe’s largest printing factory used by Metro, Evening Standard, The Telegraph and many more.
Tickets are on sale now and the price includes the up-close trackside experience on Saturday 14 May as well as access to the variety of music and lifestyle experiences. Visit official.esc.live for more information.
