E85Forum.com Fueling the E85 community    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Indy starts using E100          E85Forum.com Forum Index -> open forum on E85 ethanol fuel View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Revision Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 194 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:39 am    Post subject: Indy starts using E100 http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/03/indycar_series_.html#more Quote: Compared to methanol, ethanol has a higher octane rating (113 to 107), a higher flash point (55.4º F to 52º F) and a larger energy content (77,000 BTU per gallon to 64,250 BTU per gallon). Drivers’ reactions have been enthusiastic. Time for some trickle down technology! Whee! Back to top specialgreen Site Admin Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 259 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:08 am    Post subject: If they used E-85, that could provide some extra exposure for E-85 as a fuel. But as racers, I'm sure they want to use the best fuel they can, regardless of the PR value. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         E85Forum.com Forum Index -> open forum on E85 ethanol fuel All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Discussions----------------THIS FORUM IS MOVING TO E85FORUM.NETopen forum on E85 ethanol fuelNuts and Bolts  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group