![]() The majority of competitors don't finish, but at least they make it to the start line. The Barkley is almost as tough to enter as it is to complete. It's ridiculous how much you want to be back in it after you fail." How do you enter a race shrouded in mystery? "It just plays on you and eats away at you and that's why people become so obsessed. "It draws you in as some kind of fun run and a bit of a laugh but it is an incredibly serious race," two-time Barkley competitor James Mace told BBC Sport. Competitors are enticed by the idea of completing a race that is almost - but not quite - impossible. The race has gained an iconic and almost mythical status among the ultra-running community as one of the most gruelling and secretive events in the world. Last year, there wasn't a single finisher. Hundreds have tried over the past three decades but only 15 have ever been successful. The new CrossContact tire is all about sustainability, keeping with the Extreme E tradition of fostering environmental consciousness.Inspired by the failed jail break by James Earl Ray, the man convicted for the assassination of civil rights activist Martin Luther King and serving a 99-year sentence, the race might well be the toughest in the world.Ĭompleting the "Barkley" has a difficulty level on a par with the jail break it derives from. ![]() The Continental CrossContact LX, the basis of the tire developed for Extreme E, is a well-balanced all-season touring tire with a specially designed tread to enhance traction and stability on practically any surface.įor season 2, we’re taking things to another level. Scorching heat or blistering cold muddy, sandy or icy – no matter how extreme the conditions, the drivers and their vehicles need a reliable tire that provides grip, traction and excellent performance at every stage of the race. The performance optimized tires are not just built for extreme conditions, but also for the unique requirements of the competing pure electric SUVs. Continental carefully examined the requirements of the race series and built an ultra-high-performance tire which specifically addresses the needs of the competing teams. As an Extreme E Founding Partner, we’re doing our bit to ensure all competitors have the best possible equipment to deal with whatever trials they face. A new race, held under such unique and challenging conditions, required a new kind of tire. As a founding partner of the series, Continental will once again provide custom-built tires to ensure perfect road grip, whether in South America, across the desert in Saudi Arabia, or on the beautiful coast of Sardinia.Įxtreme E is the most extreme racing series the world has ever seen. Extreme E brings high-performance sports utility vehicles to the harshest road conditions imaginable, where only the most fearless drivers, aided by precisely engineered technology, can succeed.Įxtreme E sees 10 teams, made up of one male and one female driver, compete in 10 races in 5 locations across the globe. With the momentum of the Formula E series, where global audiences grew 20% year-on-year to 381m in 2022, there is no better time for this kind of racing event. ![]() Motorsport has never been more exhilarating than when teams of professional drivers compete in extreme conditions for the ultimate prize. The latest season of Extreme E will once again transport you to the planet’s most remote and untamed regions. Think an electric car is only good for city commuting? Think again. 10 teams split into two groups with one male and one female driver will race in 5 locations.
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