Sunoco fuel at Indy

gyago 1504 · 09-05-2015, 01:27 PM

I was DQd first round in class with fresh Sunoco fuel. 3rd. time this season failed fuel check with Sunoco..Then had to leave the race because of a death in the family so all in all not a good US nat. for me.

Chris1529 · 09-05-2015, 02:22 PM

Sorry to hear about the family death George.

FLOYD RUSSO JR · 09-05-2015, 02:46 PM

ur not the only 1 fella , I talked 2 randy wilkes an he was HOTTTT also w SUNOCO FUEL !!!!!

Hagen Gary · 09-05-2015, 03:41 PM

Couple years ago at Indy, I bought 5 gal of C-11. Poured it in my empty stocker and didn't pass fuel check. Wasn't excited about it because I thought I needed that morning hit to get in. VP was nothing but apologetic and immediately took what I had left in the jug, poured it in one of their empties and filled mine up to the rim with fresh fuel that passed. That's how its supposed to be done.

MR DERBY CITY · 09-05-2015, 04:20 PM

You guys are a killing me, Sunoco has been INCONSISTENT all year long. It's not a secret. The money you guys spend on your engine programs and you run Sunoco ?? I would not put that stuff in my Weedwhacker. M.J.

Ed Wright · 09-05-2015, 05:02 PM

I hope the money Sunoco paid NHRA to be the "official fuel" was a one year at a time deal. Maybe won't be the case next year.

larrylomascolo · 09-05-2015, 05:29 PM

How and why would NHRA pull the fuel 90% of drag racers use??? and to boot with no problems,and at divisional,s.Who,s gettin greased here????????????????????????

GT1707 · 09-05-2015, 05:23 PM

As one who was involved in this mess, I will speak the facts as I know them. George Yago and Randy Wilkes were DQ'ed for fuel, having bought my fuel from Sunoco within an hour of George's, I thought that I should have my fuel checked before eliminations. I had 2 previous fuel checks in qualifying with fuel that was purchased at the Class Nats 2 weeks previous and passed both times, now I purchased fresh fuel at this race and it FAILED.😡 The NHRA guy, Ken, was sympathic but could do nothing. I tried speaking with Russ Bradford from Sunoco, as he is the guy I was told was in charge, he was absolutely no help as he kept saying that there was no problem with their fuel!👿 I am lucky as I am only out $60.00 for 5 gal of fuel, but George and Randy are out a lot more. I have supported Sunoco as they are the official sponsor of NHRA, but now must reconsider. Their customer service leaves something to be desired.

600ci · 09-06-2015, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

You guys are a killing me, Sunoco has been INCONSISTENT all year long. It's not a secret. The money you guys spend on your engine programs and you run Sunoco ?? I would not put that stuff in my Weedwhacker. M.J.

i like the weed waker line we've been using Rockett Brand 118 for years
never a issue all brands were tested years ago and R/B test'd best overall
its clean,not hard on parts,and that means more perf, and there's a guy
in ocala his name is Garlits he sez the same thing, he's probably worked
with more fuel than anyone. just my 2cent's
CJ #5 3 time NHRA
Record Holder

ERaymer · 09-06-2015, 08:35 PM

I use Rockett Brand 118 racing fuel too and it's hands down the best fuel out their. You never have to worry if your going to pass a fuel check.

09-05-2015, 01:27 PM	#1
gyago 1504 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy I was DQd first round in class with fresh Sunoco fuel. 3rd. time this season failed fuel check with Sunoco..Then had to leave the race because of a death in the family so all in all not a good US nat. for me.

09-05-2015, 02:22 PM	#2
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy Sorry to hear about the family death George. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

09-05-2015, 02:46 PM	#3
FLOYD RUSSO JR Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: GONZALES,LA Posts: 247 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy ur not the only 1 fella , I talked 2 randy wilkes an he was HOTTTT also w SUNOCO FUEL !!!!!

09-05-2015, 03:41 PM	#4
Hagen Gary Live Reporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cajun country Posts: 339 Likes: 51 Liked 34 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy Couple years ago at Indy, I bought 5 gal of C-11. Poured it in my empty stocker and didn't pass fuel check. Wasn't excited about it because I thought I needed that morning hit to get in. VP was nothing but apologetic and immediately took what I had left in the jug, poured it in one of their empties and filled mine up to the rim with fresh fuel that passed. That's how its supposed to be done.

09-05-2015, 05:02 PM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy I hope the money Sunoco paid NHRA to be the "official fuel" was a one year at a time deal. Maybe won't be the case next year. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-05-2015, 04:20 PM	#5
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,637 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,937 Times in 1,518 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy You guys are a killing me, Sunoco has been INCONSISTENT all year long. It's not a secret. The money you guys spend on your engine programs and you run Sunoco ?? I would not put that stuff in my Weedwhacker. M.J.

09-05-2015, 05:29 PM	#7
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 440 Likes: 70 Liked 66 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy How and why would NHRA pull the fuel 90% of drag racers use??? and to boot with no problems,and at divisional,s.Who,s gettin greased here????????????????????????

09-05-2015, 05:23 PM	#8
GT1707 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy As one who was involved in this mess, I will speak the facts as I know them. George Yago and Randy Wilkes were DQ'ed for fuel, having bought my fuel from Sunoco within an hour of George's, I thought that I should have my fuel checked before eliminations. I had 2 previous fuel checks in qualifying with fuel that was purchased at the Class Nats 2 weeks previous and passed both times, now I purchased fresh fuel at this race and it FAILED.😡 The NHRA guy, Ken, was sympathic but could do nothing. I tried speaking with Russ Bradford from Sunoco, as he is the guy I was told was in charge, he was absolutely no help as he kept saying that there was no problem with their fuel!👿 I am lucky as I am only out $60.00 for 5 gal of fuel, but George and Randy are out a lot more. I have supported Sunoco as they are the official sponsor of NHRA, but now must reconsider. Their customer service leaves something to be desired.

09-06-2015, 08:35 PM	#10
ERaymer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy I use Rockett Brand 118 racing fuel too and it's hands down the best fuel out their. You never have to worry if your going to pass a fuel check.