Adrian Sellers - MotoGP 2030 Concept

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Predicting the future is always a fun thing to do. Especially when it goes wrong, Sinclair C5 anyone?

So, predicting the future of MotoGP racing at a time when cost cutting is the buzz word is an interesting proposition.

If materials do get cheaper and technology continues to advance according to Moore’s Law then could we be faced with an even more technologically enhanced race then we have now?

Adrian Sellers, of Huntington Beach, California, has created his vision of how MotoGP racing will look in the year 2030.

In his vision, the motorcycles are more ‘pods’ then traditional motorcycles we’re used to now. The rider climbs inside the bike with their legs fitting into the wheel surrounds.

“A dynamically stiffened frame provides extraordinary protection and handling, while advanced air management fins computer adjust to help the bike stay planted, brake or turn” says Sellers.

“Advanced ‘tireless’ rims provide both road-holding and the majority of suspension duties, enabling a tighter body package.” He continues.

All this, of course, puts the motorcycle, and the future MotoGP series, very much in the realms of Formula1.

“The YE-1 represents the elevation of MotoGP to a level on par with F1 racing. Developed by manufacturers to combat the increase in young people choosing to play video games over real vehicle ownership, the races are a gladiatorial battle of speed and skill” enthuses Sellers.

“State of the art technology enables a rider / machine interface that allows for speeds and manoeuvrability that were, until now, impossible, creating a racing experience like no other before, and drawing in viewers who in the past would not have paid attention to motorsports” he finishes.

It’s a bold take and only time will tell how accurate it will be. The only issue we can see is if traditional motorsport fans will appreciate the change?