Earth-friendly Race Car

The first environmentally conscious Formula 3 race car will debut at the Formula Ford Festival on October 17 in the UK. The car, created by researchers at Warwick University and used by the WorldFirst racing team, is almost entirely constructed from recycled materials, including derivatives of carrots and potatoes. Instead of harmful fossil fuels, it runs on bioethanol and vegetable oil. WorldFirst team member Steve Maggs said that the car could either perform poorly or blow away the competition. If it comes in first place, the car could start a trend toward eco-friendly racing, especially since this sport is already feeling the pressure to go green.