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O’FALLON, MO (May 27, 2008) — In an effort to keep racing cost effective, the Flowmaster American Drag Racing League (ADRL) presented by the National Guard is “seriously considering” the implementation of a specified “spec” fuel starting in its 2009 season, series president Kenny Nowling said. The decision would affect racers in all three ADRL full-bodied car classes—Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous and Extreme 10.5—as well as its unique Pro Extreme Motorcycle class.
“No agreement has yet been reached, but we are currently in serious discussions with VP Racing Fuels, the Official Racing Fuel of the ADRL, to become our spec fuel supplier for all four classes in the future,” Nowling said. “VP has supported racing throughout its history like few others. They’re dedicated to providing good performance and value in the form of top quality products for fair prices, so it just makes sense for us to take the next step with them.”
The ADRL announced VP Racing Fuels as its Official Racing Fuel last December and the company now stations a fuel truck at each ADRL national event, offering a full range of fuel products available at special “event only” pricing that is lower than the prevailing retail cost.
VP Racing Fuels also is a contingency sponsor with the ADRL, providing financial bonuses to racers who win or finish as runner-up with VP fuel in their tanks. To be eligible for the contingency awards, teams must purchase from VP at the event site a minimum of 30 gallons of methanol or 10 gallons of racing gasoline for cars, or two gallons of racing gasoline for motorcycles. The race car or motorcycle also must prominently display a VP Racing Fuels decal on each side of the vehicle.
“We’re very excited about the prospect of VP becoming ADRL’s spec fuel starting in 2009. We also look forward to supporting racers both through our Official Fuel sponsorship and with contingency awards, but we need them to work with us by making their purchases at the track. Racers will stand to benefit not only from the awards, but also from the testing and tuning they’ll accomplish this year in preparation for a spec fuel next year,” said Steve Scheidker, VP’s Director of Marketing. “If racers have any questions about VP fuels, our on-site technicians will always be happy to help them, or they can contact the appropriate VP regional office or e-mail our Tech Support group at [email protected].
ADRL Considers Spec Fuel for 2009
O’FALLON, MO (May 27, 2008) — In an effort to keep racing cost effective, the Flowmaster American Drag Racing League (ADRL) presented by the National Guard is “seriously considering” the implementation of a specified “spec” fuel starting in its 2009 season, series president Kenny Nowling said. The decision would affect racers in all three ADRL full-bodied car classes—Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous and Extreme 10.5—as well as its unique Pro Extreme Motorcycle class.
“No agreement has yet been reached, but we are currently in serious discussions with VP Racing Fuels, the Official Racing Fuel of the ADRL, to become our spec fuel supplier for all four classes in the future,” Nowling said. “VP has supported racing throughout its history like few others. They’re dedicated to providing good performance and value in the form of top quality products for fair prices, so it just makes sense for us to take the next step with them.”
The ADRL announced VP Racing Fuels as its Official Racing Fuel last December and the company now stations a fuel truck at each ADRL national event, offering a full range of fuel products available at special “event only” pricing that is lower than the prevailing retail cost.
VP Racing Fuels also is a contingency sponsor with the ADRL, providing financial bonuses to racers who win or finish as runner-up with VP fuel in their tanks. To be eligible for the contingency awards, teams must purchase from VP at the event site a minimum of 30 gallons of methanol or 10 gallons of racing gasoline for cars, or two gallons of racing gasoline for motorcycles. The race car or motorcycle also must prominently display a VP Racing Fuels decal on each side of the vehicle.
“We’re very excited about the prospect of VP becoming ADRL’s spec fuel starting in 2009. We also look forward to supporting racers both through our Official Fuel sponsorship and with contingency awards, but we need them to work with us by making their purchases at the track. Racers will stand to benefit not only from the awards, but also from the testing and tuning they’ll accomplish this year in preparation for a spec fuel next year,” said Steve Scheidker, VP’s Director of Marketing. “If racers have any questions about VP fuels, our on-site technicians will always be happy to help them, or they can contact the appropriate VP regional office or e-mail our Tech Support group at [email protected].
