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PASTRANA AND MIRRA TO USE VP RACING FUELS IN QUEST FOR TITLES
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MARCH 8, 2010
VP TO BE OFFICIAL FUEL SUPPLIER FOR SUBARU RALLY TEAM USA
SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 8, 2010) Subaru Rally Team USA today announced the selection of VP Racing Fuels products for its 2010 rally campaign. The partnership includes VP’s designation as the Official Fuel of Subaru Rally Team USA.
Subaru Rally Team USA, managed by Subaru technical partner Vermont SportsCar, is headed by four-time defending Rally America National Champion Travis Pastrana and BMX legend Dave Mirra. The team is scheduled to compete in the six-event 2010 Rally America National Championship, ESPN’s X Games 16 Rally Car Racing event as well as Rally America’s three all-new European-style RallyCross exhibition events this fall.
“VP has been extremely successful in every form of motorsport they have entered and their international blends of rally fuel are second to none,” said Lance Smith, President of Vermont SportsCar. ”The decision to switch to VP Fuels was made after we assessed the power their rally car products make and learning of the technical and developmental support VP could provide our team. We are looking forward to both the technical and performance gains that VP can provide our team as we aim to win a fifth straight Rally America National Championship title.”
Four-time consecutive and defending Rally America National Champion Travis Pastrana and his teammate Dave Mirra, the 2008 Rally America Rookie of the Year, both return to Subaru Rally Team USA and will pilot 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally cars. Vermont SportsCar will be working closely with VP Racing Fuels on the build and development of the next evolution of their Rally America Open Class specification Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car to maximize engine performance and power output.
“Rally racing is probably the most challenging and most exciting form of car racing on the planet,” said Jim Kelly, VP’s Regional Manager for Europe and the Northeast United States. “VP fuels championship-winning teams in all types of racing and while we are in a lot of rally cars in Europe, it will be particularly gratifying to see the Subaru rally cars of Travis [Pastrana] and Dave [Mirra] flying down rally stages with VP in the USA.”
VP is the Official Fuel of American LeMans Series, NHRA, SuperDirtCar, World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model Series among many others, fueling championships in North America and around the globe for more than 35 years. Now recognized by many as the world leader in race fuel technology, VP maintains a catalog of nearly 70 fuel blends and a growing roster of VP-fueled champions across the entire spectrum of motorsports. More information is available online at vpracingfuels.com.
Subaru Rally Team USA heads next to the second round in the Rally America Championship series, the 100 Acre Wood Rally, scheduled on February 26 - 27 in southern Missouri.
Subaru Rally Team USA is proudly supported by Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Tecnica International (STI), Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT), DC Shoes, BFGoodrich Tires, RECARO, Vision X, Alpinestars, Motul, Exedy, VP Fuels and Vermont SportsCar.
For more information on Subaru Rally Team USA, as well as exclusive photo and video galleries visit rally.subaru.com and for the latest news follow the team on Twitter: twitter.com/srtusa.
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VP'S VP100, VP110, C12, M1 METHANOL AND OTHER SPECIALTY FUELS TO BE AVAILABLE ON SITE
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MARCH 6, 2010
VP NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF THE STRIP, THE BULLRING AND THE DIRT TRACK AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 6, 2010) Track officials today announced a three-year agreement naming VP Racing Fuels the Official Fuel of The Strip, The Bullring and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as well as the LVMS road course, beginning in 2010. As part of the agreement, VP will be the exclusive supplier of race fuels at these venues, with all of its most popular blends available on site, including VP100, VP110, C12 and M1 Methanol, along with VP’s specialty fuels.
In addition, VP will be the Official Traction Compound of The Strip, with VP's Lane Choice 6, Lane Choice 7 and Starting Line Resin (SLR) being used for track prep . The agreement also gives VP title sponsorship of the VP Racing Fuels Pro Bracket class as part of the Wicked HP Championship Drag Racing Series.
“We’re excited to bring VP on board as our Official Fuel given its well-deserved reputation for quality products and unsurpassed service,” said Chris Blair, Vice President of Racing Operations for LVMS. “Their race fuel blends are second to none and we’ve achieved outstanding results prepping The Strip with VP’s Lane Choice traction compounds and SLR. Our racers deserve the best products at the best value and VP Racing Fuels delivers on both.”
“VP is very excited to be back with Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a world class facility, as the Official Fuel of The Strip, Bullring and Dirt Track as well as the Official Traction Compound of The Strip,” said Bruce Hendel, Western Regional Manager for VP. “LVMS will be using VP's Lane Choice traction compound which has proven to offer superior results based on world records that were broken last fall at The Strip. Racers will find a full line of VP products available from Heads Up Motorsports, VP’s official trackside vendor.”
“ Heads Up Motorsports and all the local racers are extremely excited to work with and run VP Race Fuels,” said Danny Topol, owner of Heads Up. “ With such a great product and great pricing it’s a win-win for all of Las Vegas!”
The Strip at Las Vegas is a ¼-mile NHRA-sanctioned drag strip that hosts the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals as well as the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, along with the Street Car Super Nationals and Super Chevy Show among many other events. The Bullring hosts NASCAR Super Late Models, USAC Midgets and U.S. Legend Cars among others. The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts the World of Outlaws and USAC Sprint Cars as part of the Super Sprint Classic and also is home to one of the largest Dirt Modified events in the United States—the Duel in the Desert.
VP Racing is the Official Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, American Drag Racing League (ADRL), IHRA, American LeMans, Atlantic Championship, Star Mazda and World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Late Models, among more than 50 VP-sponsored series.
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VP'S NEW MR12 MAKES UP TO 5% MORE POWER THAN MR9, UP TO 11% MORE POWER THAN PREMIUM PUMP GAS!
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MARCH 1, 2010
VP INTRODUCES MR12 - MAXIMUM POWER FOR 4-STROKES
SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 1, 2010) VP Racing Fuels’ search for more power is never-ending, but its MR12 racing fuel represents a quantum leap in its quest. “MR12 is engineered to generate maximum horsepower in 4-stroke applications and it really delivers,” said Bruce Hendel, VP’s Western Regional Manager. “While VP’s MR9 previously made more power than any other motorcycle fuel on the market, dyno tests show MR12 ups the ante by another 5%! Compared to VP’s MRX01, MR12 delivers up to 6% more power and compared to pump gas, up to a whopping 11%!”
“The new technology used in MR12 was built on the technological foundation laid with MR9,” Hendel continued. “Given that MR9 provided the power for multiple champions in all AMA Superbike classes as well as AMA Motocross, customers can be assured of world-class performance with MR12.”
VP has introduced other fuels with comparable performance characteristics in the past, primarily designed to conform with AMA Pro Racing fuel requirements, according to Hendel. “For racers who have no fuel rule restrictions, MR12 represents the best balance between performance and cost.” Although currently not legal in AMA Pro Racing, MR12 passes fuel rules for AMA Pro/Am, CCS, WERA, AFM, NMA, WORCS, SCORE and Best in the Desert as well as club level racing and more.
V P’s R&D group has been prolific over the years, developing nearly 70 fuel blends for applications across all of motorsports. “MR12 is just one example of our commitment to stay ahead of the competition with constant innovation,” Hendel concluded. Technical questions about MR12 can be directed to VP’s Tech Department at 210-241-1192 or MotorcycleTech@vpracingfuels.com. MR12 is available in 5-, 15-, 30- and 54-gallon drums. Since 1975, VP Racing has fueled champions in virtually every racing category and class. VP’s fuels have earned a reputation for superior power and consistency – as illustrated by its sweep of championships in all classes of AMA Supercross, Motocross, Superbike and Supermoto for five consecutive years through 2008. VP is the Official Racing Fuel of GNCC and NHRA Championship Drag Racing as well as fuel of choice for champions in AMA Supercross; AMA Motocross; AMA Dragbike; and ASRA/CCS among more than 50 VP-sponsored series and sanctioning bodies.
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VP FUELS TO BE SOLD ON SITE AT ALL 13 GNCC EVENTS IN 2010, INCLUDING VP'S NEW U4.4, MRX01 AND MORE.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2010
VP NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF CAN-AM GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES
MORGANTOWN, WV (February 23, 2010) – Racer Productions, producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, is excited to announce that VP Racing Fuels is the Official Fuel of GNCC Racing under a three-year agreement beginning with the 2010 season.
“VP has long been a leader in the motorcycling industry and we are happy to introduce them as our new fuel sponsor for the 2010 season,” said Dean Van Leeuwen, GNCC sponsor coordinator. “Many of our racers are already familiar with the increased power and consistency of VP fuels and we’re confident they’ ll appreciate having VP’s products readily available at the track.”
VP will have fuel available on site at all 13 rounds, including its new U4.4, MRX01 and C12, along with other VP specialty blends. VP will kick off its sponsorship this weekend at the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC at the Westgate River Ranch GNCC in Lake Wales, Florida.
"We’re thrilled about partnering with GNCC," said Steve Scheidker, VP's Director of Marketing and Communications. " VP has been a strong supporter of motorcycle and ATV racing for many years, fueling numerous championships across North America and around the world, so it’s a natural fit for VP to be the Official Fuel of GNCC Racing.”
“The nation's premier off-road series, GNCC provides the perfect venue for VP to promote its leading edge fuels, in particular its newest blend for powersports —U4.4,” Scheidker added. “U4.4 offers up to 6% more power than premium pump gas, better throttle response and more resistance to heat, offering the biggest gain vs. cost of any performance part a GNCC competitor can put on a bike or ATV."
Racers with questions about specific VP fuels available at the River Ranch event should contact VP-Southeast in Ft. Lauderdale at 954-565-7670. Technical questions about VP fuels can directed to VP Tech Support at 210-241-1192 or MotorcycleTech@vpracingfuels.com. Additional information about VP Racing Fuels is available online at vpracingfuels.com.
The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off on February 27- March 2 as part of Daytona Bike Week at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Florida, with the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC. ATVs race on Sunday, February 28, and bikes race on Tuesday, March 2.
For more information, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. Weekly Television coverage begins each Sunday on Versus starting April 25. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
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NEW "D" FUEL BLENDS INTRODUCED FOR ALL CLASSES IN DIRT NORTHEAST
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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
VP ANNOUNCES SPEC FUELS FOR DIRT 2010
NEWARK, DE (February 25, 2010) VP Racing Fuels, in conjunction with officials from the World Racing Group, DIRTcar and the Super DIRTcar Series, today announced the introduction of their exclusive “D” brand spec fuels for mandatory use by all Super DIRTCar teams effective April 1, 2010.
“We had great success implementing the C12, VP110 and Motorsport 109 spec fuels in the U.S. and Canada last year,” said Jim Kelly, Regional Manager for VP, “but in an effort to eliminate the use of mixed or non-compliant fuels and to better track sales which will continue to ensure spec fuel purchase and use, in addition to better managing the year-end track and series awards, together we developed this program for the new season.“
Effective April 1, 2010, Super DIRTCar will require the exclusive use of VP’s D12 fuel for the Big Blocks, the exclusive use of D12, D110 or D109 unleaded for the 358’s,and the exclusive use of D98 for Sportman and Pro Stocks. Mixing or blending of these or other products will not be permitted. Pump gas will not be permitted either.
“Mixing fuels, even if mixing VP spec fuels, creates an issue at inspection. Using pump gas can also complicate fuel inspection as the chemical composition and appearance of pump gas varies from county to county, state to state and even between pump gas available in the U.S. vs Canada, “ said Joe Skotnicki, Competition Administrator for World Racing Group and Director of Series and Sanctions for DIRTcar Northeast. “The implementation of specified fuel products makes inspection efficient, easier to track and speeds up the process for the competitor .”
The “D” fuels are the exact same chemical composition of VP’s “C” or “Motorsport” formulas but to enhance pre-race inspection and post-race analysis, VP has added specific dye colors and chemical agents to ensure the exclusive use of the spec fuels. For performance and tuning, D12 and D110 are exactly the same in chemical composition as C12 and VP110. D109 is the same as Motorsport 109 unleaded, with D98 the same as Motorsport 98. These fuels are only produced by VP in Newark, DE.
“D98 was first introduced to Sportsman Modifieds and Pro Stocks at Super DIRT Week in Syracuse last Fall and was a tremendous success in performance and racer satisfaction,” said Bob Dini, Technical Director for DIRTcar Northeast and the Super DIRTCar Series. “We gave everyone in those divisions one fuel to use which put everyone on the same page as far as cost and fuel performance. The engines performed well and many racers thanked us for leveling the playing field. D98 will be mandatory at all tracks for Sportsman and Pro Stocks without exception,” Dini added.
To further enhance the tech inspection process and management of the fuel program, the new “D” fuels will be available only from VP designated trackside vendors, specified VP dealers, or direct from VP’s facility in Newark, Delaware. Proof of purchase from one of these specified outlets, along with display of VP 5x7” decals on all race cars and the 3x4” VP Racing Fuels logo on driver uniforms will be required during 2010 as specified in the Super DIRTCar rulebook.
“We handed out a significant amount of fuel certificates at the banquet last year. The participating tracks’ 1st, 10 th and 12 th place points finishers who qualified for their posted VP awards will be receiving their certificates by mail just in time to acquire the new ‘D’ fuels for the new season,” said Kelly.
Questions about the spec fuel program can be directed to VP’s Jim Kelly at 302.368.1500; VP Tech’s Fred Turza at 302.521.1767; World Racing Group’s Joe Skotnicki at 704-796-4566; or DIRTCar Northeast’s Bob Dini at 845.358.5049.
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