NASCAR announced today that it will race with E15 fuel in its three national series, beginning in 2011. Sunoco Green is a 15 percent ethanol blend using American-made ethanol from corn grown by farmers.
“NASCAR is committed to being an environmental leader, and the sport has taken significant steps over the years towards conservation by introducing measurable, best-in-class initiatives in recycling, alternative energy and carbon mitigation,” said NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France.
Team engine builders have been testing the new fuel for several months, and so far, reviews have been very positive. NASCAR will begin using the fuel at Daytona in February. The new fuel with be 15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline.
Because of the 15 percent blend, gas mileage shouldn’t be affected. Sunoco has been NASCAR’s official fuel since 2004.
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