Sunoco fuel at Indy - Page 4

Tom Meyer · 09-06-2015, 12:19 PM

Plastic jugs should not cut it for transport, someone should make a fire rated container for that purpose. On the fuel Sunoco fix for there fuel was to add lead, look at there spec sheet there fuel weights 1/2 more per gal than vp but with that being said it slows the burn rate down to the point the it does not all burn up leaving residue. This is not the way to make power. Sunoco stance on there fuel is that they want the rules to change for them, sounds like other things going on in our country. Tom

west coast · 09-06-2015, 12:47 PM

So how many fuels were remove from the approved fuel list in the off season? I know the fuel I used for the last 2 years was removed, C9 unleaded. I didn't know of this until the first Div race of the year at the first Q run that it was no longer on the list, Had to switch fuels bummed some off buddy's to get me through the race. The next problem was getting approve fuel there are only 2 unleaded fuels on the list VP and Sunnoco but both are not stock by dist so the price is jacked up. Also at the national event in Seattle went to the Sunnoco fuel truck to get fuel for the race and the truck didn't even have any they should be required to carry all the fuel that is on the approved list. Have got a barrel recently it better still be on the list next year. I still have fuel from last year some how I have to burn up.

Signman · 09-06-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by west coast

So how many fuels were remove from the approved fuel list in the off season? I know the fuel I used for the last 2 years was removed, C9 unleaded. I didn't know of this until the first Div race of the year at the first Q run that it was no longer on the list, Had to switch fuels bummed some off buddy's to get me through the race. The next problem was getting approve fuel there are only 2 unleaded fuels on the list VP and Sunnoco but both are not stock by dist so the price is jacked up. Also at the national event in Seattle went to the Sunnoco fuel truck to get fuel for the race and the truck didn't even have any they should be required to carry all the fuel that is on the approved list. Have got a barrel recently it better still be on the list next year. I still have fuel from last year some how I have to burn up.

Same thing happened to me with C-9. Spent a few seasons developing a consistent tuneup but out the window that went. Was allowed to finish the race using C-9 but could not have it in the car if in a heads up.

600ci · 09-06-2015, 07:42 PM

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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.

Larry Hill · 09-07-2015, 09:10 AM

I'm a Rocketman. It passes.

Rsmith38 · 09-07-2015, 09:58 AM

I also found out VP C-9 was removed from the approved list at the Epping points meet - was legal last year but when I fuel checked it wasn't in the book? I checked with National tech the next week and found out that C-9 had been dropped because (Nobody was using it?) apparently several others had been using it last year. I don't find any Sunoco unleaded listed that I can use so I am back to VP C-10 I'm guessing that the Official Fuel supplier doesn't care if a competitor's fuel is dropped!
1051 STK

600ci · 09-07-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsmith38

I also found out VP C-9 was removed from the approved list at the Epping points meet - was legal last year but when I fuel checked it wasn't in the book? I checked with National tech the next week and found out that C-9 had been dropped because (Nobody was using it?) apparently several others had been using it last year. I don't find any Sunoco unleaded listed that I can use so I am back to VP C-10 I'm guessing that the Official Fuel supplier doesn't care if a competitor's fuel is dropped!
1051 STK

try rockett brand go to there web site

Casey Miles · 09-07-2015, 06:40 PM

I brought Sunoco fuel and stored it in plastic containers that I purchased before the Gator Nats from a local gas station that has the fuel in the ground. The fuel passed fuel check twice at Indy. I have never had a problem with passing with the purple fuel as of yet. When I was at the PRI show back a few years ago, I asked the Sunoco rep. what was the shelf life. He said that it's good for 2 years.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

DIV3CR · 09-07-2015, 08:10 PM

I don't want to change this post but I always wondered what
does VP stand for.

09-06-2015, 12:19 PM	#31
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy Plastic jugs should not cut it for transport, someone should make a fire rated container for that purpose. On the fuel Sunoco fix for there fuel was to add lead, look at there spec sheet there fuel weights 1/2 more per gal than vp but with that being said it slows the burn rate down to the point the it does not all burn up leaving residue. This is not the way to make power. Sunoco stance on there fuel is that they want the rules to change for them, sounds like other things going on in our country. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

09-06-2015, 12:47 PM	#32
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy So how many fuels were remove from the approved fuel list in the off season? I know the fuel I used for the last 2 years was removed, C9 unleaded. I didn't know of this until the first Div race of the year at the first Q run that it was no longer on the list, Had to switch fuels bummed some off buddy's to get me through the race. The next problem was getting approve fuel there are only 2 unleaded fuels on the list VP and Sunnoco but both are not stock by dist so the price is jacked up. Also at the national event in Seattle went to the Sunnoco fuel truck to get fuel for the race and the truck didn't even have any they should be required to carry all the fuel that is on the approved list. Have got a barrel recently it better still be on the list next year. I still have fuel from last year some how I have to burn up. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

09-06-2015, 08:35 PM	#35
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.

09-07-2015, 09:10 AM	#36
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,654 Likes: 1,945 Liked 10,782 Times in 2,242 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy I'm a Rocketman. It passes. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-07-2015, 09:58 AM	#37
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy I also found out VP C-9 was removed from the approved list at the Epping points meet - was legal last year but when I fuel checked it wasn't in the book? I checked with National tech the next week and found out that C-9 had been dropped because (Nobody was using it?) apparently several others had been using it last year. I don't find any Sunoco unleaded listed that I can use so I am back to VP C-10 I'm guessing that the Official Fuel supplier doesn't care if a competitor's fuel is dropped! 1051 STK

09-07-2015, 06:40 PM	#39
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 706 Likes: 128 Liked 508 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy I brought Sunoco fuel and stored it in plastic containers that I purchased before the Gator Nats from a local gas station that has the fuel in the ground. The fuel passed fuel check twice at Indy. I have never had a problem with passing with the purple fuel as of yet. When I was at the PRI show back a few years ago, I asked the Sunoco rep. what was the shelf life. He said that it's good for 2 years. Casey Miles 248H Stock

09-07-2015, 08:10 PM	#40
DIV3CR Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Sunoco fuel at Indy I don't want to change this post but I always wondered what does VP stand for.