Thanks Wes,
I'll take your advice and show up with an empty tank for gas classes. Too
easy.
You are also correct that I'm not keen to haul a lot of volatile fuel cross
country. Specifically regarding nitro, is it available for sale at the
meet?
(Or is it a matter of finding someone who brought some and making a
deal?)
Thanks,
Jim W.
----- Original Message -----
From: "W S Potter" <wester6935@comcast.net>
To: "J I Waldron" <jwaldron47@earthlink.net>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: Race Gas
> Your gas question seems to be answered by several posters but the fuel
> question got lost somewhere. If you are running in a fuel class you can
> bring your own if you want but I think you'll find that ERC is much more
> convenient ... do you really want to haul something as potentially
explosive
> as gas, methanol or nitro with your race car? Most experienced racers
just
> show up with empty tanks for gas classes so Rick Gold can seal the tank
and
> eliminate any questions at inspection. He shows up with three blends of
> gasoline and will consult with you about your tune up and recommend the
> proper one. all three will pass the test for gas if you set a record. If
> you are running in a fuel class you are free to run methanol and
> nitromethane. The rule book will explain why other fuels are not
> acceptable. A few years back the drag racers were playing with some
REALLY
> exotic stuff and the potential for severe damage was very high. There's
> some fuel discussions in the archives from a couple of years ago with some
> really good explanations about some of the exotic stuff. Among other
> things, the exhaust fumes are quite dangerous. Better to just stay with
the
> tried and tested stuff.
>
> See the ERC web pages at;
> http://www.ercracingfuels.com/
>
> ERC Racing Fuels :: Racing Gasoline Specs
> "Combustion Technology That Wins Races" WELCOME TO ERC ... (ERC) has
> operated for 33 years and is a producer of custom specialty fuels and is a
> national distribution center for Champion Racing ...
>
> Wes
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