We Knew This Was Coming

[Pete]

RUMOR MILL: HOW IS THIS SUPPOSED TO HELP? | Competition Plus

Not sure how this will stimulate growth within the nitro racing community, but we are told the NHRA’s official fuel supplier will bill teams $1680 per 42 gallon drums. We just wonder how this kind of a price from an official fuel supplier when many of the teams are racing for a reduced purse...

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[TSK]

What is the premise of that story? Does $1680 for a 42 gallon drum of nitro mean there was a price increase?
Or, is the story inferring that the fuel should be given to the teams at a lower price?
What was the price of nitro earlier in the year?

 

[stitcherbob]

NHRA NITRO TEAMS TALK ABOUT THE RISING COST OF NITROMETHANE | Competition Plus

Competing in NHRA’s Mello Yello Series in Top Fuel and nitro Funny Car takes millions of dollars.

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[scratch]

As of 3/20 a 42 gal drum from Don Schumacher Nitro Sales cost us $1200.

 

[M Jones]

What was the cost the the NHRA pros were paying, last I knew they would not let Dons nitro on grounds

 

[Pete]

What is the premise of that story? Does $1680 for a 42 gallon drum of nitro mean there was a price increase?
Or, is the story inferring that the fuel should be given to the teams at a lower price?
What was the price of nitro earlier in the year?

One of the nitro maters will need to answer. I believe its a price increase

 

[M Jones]

NHRA nitro Is around 1800.and some change. Ouch

 

[AC]

Nhra tax

 

[mike]

In Australia I can tell you at one point last year we were paying $1900 AUD, so around $1600 USD.

 

[mgty3whlr]

Don had issues a few years back with NHRA because it wasn't from their distributor.

 

[mgty3whlr]

I'm wondering how this is gonna pan out with China? Angus needs to reopen.