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FIA
26th June 2008, 17:29
Other than Petrol and Diesel, what other fels are used in racing. Especially in Touring and Sports car racing.
AndySpeed
26th June 2008, 18:55
Bio ethanol was used by Tech Speed Motorsport in 2005 and 2006, and later in the year ('06) was also used by West Surrey Racing for Team RAC.

John George ran an LPG-powered Peugeot 406 in 2004.

So there's already been quite a bit going on in the pioneering BTCC!
Bob Riebe
26th June 2008, 19:32
Beyond diesel, gasoline, alcohol, and liquified gas, pretty much nothing.

Exotic blends were used decades ago, but except for possible rules bending or vintage racing, none are now known to be used, although exotic gasoline blends are still available commercially so they must be used somewhere. Perhaps in unlimited tractor pulling, or something still fairly unlimited.
LiamM
26th June 2008, 19:33
Theres also a project that was announced a bit ago looking into bio diesel. But not sure where thats at now.

Methanol is used a lot in the US in their oval series'
AndySpeed
26th June 2008, 20:01
Clyde Valley Racing (http://cartridgeworldcarbonzeroracing.co.uk/) aim to run on bio ethanol next year as well.
Marc W
26th June 2008, 22:32
Kartworld have also run on Bioethanol since part way through 2006.
cos
27th June 2008, 16:33
Clyde Valley Racing (http://cartridgeworldcarbonzeroracing.co.uk/) aim to run on bio ethanol next year as well.

And, if funding permits, a 3rd car running on biomethane.
LiamM
28th June 2008, 19:35
And, if funding permits, a 3rd car running on biomethane.

Cow poop
MrJan
29th June 2008, 17:14
Didn't Fiona Leggate run a Bio-Astra?

I know that a lot of cars (certainly in rallying) run some rocket fuel type stuff (about 106 octane compared to the 95/98 that goes in road cars). The fuel is actually outlawed but people still seem to use it. A few years back 6 top cars were DQ'd from a rally because they refused to give fuel samples, it's suspected that they were all running illegal fuel. Of course, as far as I'm aware, this is all speculation.
Marc W
29th June 2008, 22:22
Didn't Fiona Leggate run a Bio-Astra?

Yes, it was mentioned by Andy in the second post on this thread!
Eurotech
30th June 2008, 16:29
The enviro-fuels are not just to be eco friendly, Take SEAT.

The Leon TDi is a marketing excersize and a performance advantage.....
MrJan
1st July 2008, 09:16
Yes, it was mentioned by Andy in the second post on this thread!

Never know which teams people drive for in independants :D
Abo
1st July 2008, 10:37
Nitromethane?
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TCF
5th September 2008, 20:37
And, if funding permits, a 3rd car running on biomethane.

I heard that CVR may run both cars on bio methane, theres loads of info on their website !

http://cartridgeworldcarbonzeroracing.co.uk/