Gator Nationals VP Race Fuel

03-10-2016, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Thanks for checking. If it's div points, I would get 5 gal each points race. Big help. Just have to figure where to pick it up, since NHRA won't let them on the property. That sucks.

Ed, I was told you should contact this man with questions on the free fuel program/contingency.

"Call Brad at (210) 241-1192 or email brad@vpracingfuels.com"

Ed Wright · 03-14-2016, 08:30 PM

Thank you!!

03-15-2016, 10:42 AM

Well I guess the higher ups in Cali are upset that there are VP Race Fuel Cans @ the Track. So, to whom it may concern. The cans you see were purchased by racers who came to my store to pick them up. No, I did not set foot on track property to sell or deliver. It's called free enterprise. Have a nice day!

Mike Croley · 03-17-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2037sg

Well I guess the higher ups in Cali are upset that there are VP Race Fuel Cans @ the Track. So, to whom it may concern. The cans you see were purchased by racers who came to my store to pick them up. No, I did not set foot on track property to sell or deliver. It's called free enterprise. Have a nice day!

And there were even more Renegade cans and drums. You have to keep in mind that exclusive race fuel contracts are designed to keep the competition out. That means that the race series/race facility is bound to prevent all other than the designated "official" product from being sold ( or given away) on the property. And that means that all interested parties are on the lookout for any products other than the official brand.
I recall that the former official brand used to look in racer's trailers to be sure no other brand of race fuel was smuggled into the track. A famous Top fuel/Funny Car team was caught with the wrong brand of product in their trailer a few years ago. It's a ridiculous process, but an exclusive contract costs a lot of money, and the official brand is going to make sure they can make every possible dollar back.

Ed Wright · 03-15-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2037sg

Ed, I was told you should contact this man with questions on the free fuel program/contingency.

"Call Brad at (210) 241-1192 or email brad@vpracingfuels.com"

I emailed him. May call if no reply. I will let everybody know what I find out.
Thank you!

Ed Wright · 03-15-2016, 10:16 PM

Got an error message that brad@vpracingfuel.com was not a valid address.
I'll try to call him tomorrow.

Marc Wesler · 03-16-2016, 01:36 PM

Ed,

His Email would be Brad@VPRacingFuels.com

The letter is correct. The top 10 nationally are eligible. I will be walking around at the Gatornationals and will try to see as many people as I can.

Marc Wesler
VP Racing Fuels - Northeast

03-16-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Wesler

Ed,

His Email would be Brad@VPRacingFuels.com

The letter is correct. The top 10 in each division and the top 10 nationally are eligible. I will be walking around at the Gatornationals and will try to see as many people as I can.

Marc Wesler
VP Racing Fuels - Northeast

Hey Marc,

Thank you for clarifying the e-mail address. Hope you are well. I'm about 8 miles from the track if you have any free time and want to come by. Not sure if I can make it out there this year...too busy, which is a good thing.

Jerry LoBiondo
352-264-7750

Ed Wright · 03-17-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Wesler

Ed,

His Email would be Brad@VPRacingFuels.com

The letter is correct. The top 10 in each division and the top 10 nationally are eligible. I will be walking around at the Gatornationals and will try to see as many people as I can.

Marc Wesler
VP Racing Fuels - Northeast

Thanks Marc!

Now, how do we get our fuel, if NHRA won't allow VP on the property?

Several Pro Stock teams were testing here at Tulsa Raceway Park this the last weekend through Tuesday.

I asked one crew chief "You guys have to use Sunoco fuel, right?" He kinda frowned and said "Yep."

I asked "Do you guys have any issues with Fuel Check?"

He frowned, and said "Yeah we do." And kinda shook his head.

Now, I have to buy mine locally, and have to carry it in the trailer. Not crazy about that.

Ed Wright · 03-17-2016, 03:00 PM

I just received a reply from Mark Ticen, from VP. He says national points, not divisional.

03-14-2016, 08:30 PM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Gator Nationals VP Race Fuel Thank you!! __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 03-15-2016 at 08:45 PM.

03-15-2016, 10:42 AM	#3
2037sg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gator Nationals VP Race Fuel Well I guess the higher ups in Cali are upset that there are VP Race Fuel Cans @ the Track. So, to whom it may concern. The cans you see were purchased by racers who came to my store to pick them up. No, I did not set foot on track property to sell or deliver. It's called free enterprise. Have a nice day!

03-15-2016, 10:16 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: Gator Nationals VP Race Fuel Got an error message that brad@vpracingfuel.com was not a valid address. I'll try to call him tomorrow. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-16-2016, 01:36 PM	#7
Marc Wesler Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gator Nationals VP Race Fuel Ed, His Email would be Brad@VPRacingFuels.com The letter is correct. The top 10 nationally are eligible. I will be walking around at the Gatornationals and will try to see as many people as I can. Marc Wesler VP Racing Fuels - Northeast Last edited by Marc Wesler; 03-22-2016 at 09:19 AM.

03-17-2016, 03:00 PM	#10
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Gator Nationals VP Race Fuel I just received a reply from Mark Ticen, from VP. He says national points, not divisional. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA