VP Racing Fuels and LyondellBasell announced today that Andrew Findlay, a two-time winner of the National Championship Reno Air Races, will fly his Twin Turbo Lancair Super Legacy “One Moment” from Norfolk, VA, to Oshkosh, WI, on their UL100E unleaded AVGAS. Andy will also fly the Super Legacy on UL100E in the 400-mile AirVenture Cup Race on Sunday before the EAA AirVenture event. “EAA AirVenture is The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration® for good reason – the Experimental Aviation Association’s annual event attracts aviation enthusiasts, practitioners, and scientists from across the globe,” said Mark Walls, Director of R&D, Fuel Technology and Quality for VP Racing Fuels. “For over 70 years at this event, visitors have witnessed the advent of incredible aviation advancement, so it is fitting for VP Racing and LyondellBasell to update this gathering on the latest in 100 octane unleaded AVGAS development.” VP Racing and LyondellBasell joined forces in 2018 to develop an unleaded aviation gasoline (AVGAS) in response to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) invitation for new fuel offerors to enter the Piston Engine Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) program. In late 2023, this collaboration’s latest fuel passed a critical 350-hour durability test in a turbocharged Continental TSIO-550-K piston engine, making it the first unleaded fuel to pass this test and qualify for full-scale testing in the FAA’s rigorous PAFI program. VP and Lyondell are concurrently pursuing an American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) test fuel specification for the fuel and have completed Phase I of ASTM D7826 materials compatibility testing.... Read the full press release here - https://lnkd.in/gptZA3wT
VP Racing Fuels
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
San Antonio, Texas 13,485 followers
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Since its creation, VP Racing Fuels has dedicated all of its time and resources to becoming the world leader in race fuel technology. We carry a catalog of 70+ fuel blends and supply them to a growing roster of VP-fueled champions across the entire spectrum of motorsports.
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http://www.vpracingfuels.com
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- 51-200 employees
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- Privately Held
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- 1974
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- Racing Fuels, Traction Compound, Performance Chemicals, Specialty Lubricants, RC / Hobby Fuels, Small Engine Fuels, Passenger Car Motor Oils, Performance Lubricants, Fuel Additives, and Automotive Chemicals
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VP Racing Fuels Fuel System Cleaner's potent PEA (Polyether Amine) detergent digs deep to dissolve carbon deposits and varnish. Restore lost power and feel the difference with easier starts and better fuel economy. Stabilizes fuel and helps prevent the damaging effects of ethanol, keeping your engine thriving mile after mile. Restore performance and fuel efficiency by grabbing a bottle at your local auto parts store today. #VPRacing #MoreThanRaceFuel #Additives #FuelSystemCleaner #Treatment #Restore #Power #Cleaner #Maintenance
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VP Racing Fuels 4-Cycle fuel is 94 octane and ethanol-free to help provide quicker, more reliable starts in larger outdoor equipment like lawnmowers. 🍃 Not only are VP small engine fuels better for extending the life of your equipment, but they also last much longer on the shelf for those seasonal tools. Grab VP 4-cycle fuel at your local hardware store today or online at VPRacingFuels.com
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VP Racing Fuels Power Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer provides outstanding surface protection for your vehicle. It beads water, keeps surfaces clean, and is tremendous at repelling dust, dirt, and oil. Whether you’re going out for the weekend and want your car or boat sparkling, or cleaning up the water stains and grime after a long day under the sun, trust VP Power cleaning and detailing products! Check out the full line of cleaners and detailers at VPRacingFuels.com
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Car overheating in traffic? Radiator not cooling quite as well as it once did? Look no further than VP Cool Down coolant system additive. VP Racing Fuels Cool Down features advanced wetting agents to help increase coolant flow for better heat transfer while lubricating vital components and reducing coolant temps by up to 30°F. Safe for all radiators and applications, one 16oz bottle treats cooling systems of 12-20 quarts and lasts for one year or 30,000 miles. Get yours today at your local auto parts store or online at VPRacingFuels.com
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Small engine won't start? Grab a can of Fix-It-Fuel and fix it easy! 🛠️ VP Racing Fuels Fix-It Fuel cleans and rejuvenates the fuel system to help your equipment start more quickly and run smoother. Fix-It Fuel is an 89-octane ethanol-free gas pre-mixed with oil. Although it’s a 50:1 mix, it works in any 2-cycle and 4-cycle small engine application. Plus as a storage fuel, it protects equipment from ethanol-related damage caused by pump gas, allowing quick starts and reliability all season long. Find VP Fix-It-Fuel at your local hardware store today or online at VPRacingFuels.com
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Discover VP Racing Fuels wide selection of premium engine oils, gear oils, and break-in oils. Whether you prefer full-synthetic, semi-synthetic, or traditional blends, VP has the perfect lubricant solutions to meet your needs. Find the right engine oil for your vehicle at https://lnkd.in/grtccQwT
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Awesome to see the new VP Racing Fuels painted helmet on Nic Williams as he raced his FSS/A car this past weekend at Santa Pod Raceway. 🔥 The Williams Bros are the official VP Racing lubricant distributor in the UK. They can be found at the drag strip nearly every weekend supporting racers with VP Engine Oil and Gear Oil as well as the other great VP products they run themselves. 🛢️ Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdyZtz99
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What’s stopping you from winning? The best racers know if you want faster lap times it's not about how fast you accelerate, but how quickly you stop. 🏆 When high heat meets high speed and you need to brake later than everyone else, look no further than VP Racing Fuels 622° Racing Brake Fluid. Stop by your local AutoZone or VPRacingFuels.com and grab a bottle today.
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