VP worked with Amber
Racing Services and
top engine builders to
create Eco96 to answer
this problem. It's an
ethanol free unleaded
fuel designed with lower
Reid Vapor Pressure that
allows higher engine
temps without the issues
of vapor lock. In addition,
the increased octane
rating allows engine
builders to step up their
tuning creating more
power for the racers. It
answered a huge need
created by these new
classes.
SJ: SCORE Trophy Truck engine builders are very particular about the fuel that goes
into their engines. Does VP work with engine builders like Ray Fields, Kevin Kroyer,
and others to create formulations that work with these engines?
Hendel: Yes. VP works hand in hand with the top engine builders, listening to
their needs and concerns in regard to racing fuel and its characteristics. We
have a full-time tech and CSR's available to help assist customers and two full-
time chemists. If there is a change that's needed, we approach it immediately.
For instance, we've seen a trend in Trophy Truck and Class 1 engines pushing
compression higher than it was years ago. So the octane requirements have
increased.
A LOOK AT: VP R ACING FUELS
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