E85 fuel

[DAVIDH]

Hi Small Banger.

The car is not sold so i will continue racing it until it is !

My motivation behind confirming the pro's of using E85 fuel for turbo cars is that when I beat them, I can also remind them that real race cars ( V8's ) only need to use premium unleaded !!!!!

Racers, let the sledging begin.

[Coolvet]

Originally Posted by DAVIDH

Hi Guys,
Using E85 is no black art, with proven power increases for turbo cars. Using E85 would be the fuel of choice for me compared to using rocket fuels that are now not legal, if I were competing in a turbo car.
Please note that a person wanting to convert their car to use E85 fuel should apply to CAMS for a component substitution for the use of alternate injectors, fuel regulator, etc to avoid any eligibility issues at the racetrack if someone was to compain !

Regards.

That was good advice, David. I contacted CAMS and they had Bruce Richards and Frank Lowndes discuss the pros and cons. They conculded that it was too big a change and took away from the historic nature of the category...so E85 is not allowed.