Canadian Leaded Fuel Exemption

Kevin Love · 04-23-2008, 10:37 AM

The exemption for the use of leaded race fuel in Canada has been extended to January 1,2010.
While this is good news this appears to be the last extension that will be given. The government
wants to deal with this once and for all - either with a lifetime exemption like the aircrafts have
or with the implementation of the ban. It will still take a organized effort with support from NHRA
IHRA and maybe SEMA to press for the lifetime exemption. It sounds like a committee will
be formed to look into the long term resolution this fall. Stay tuned

Kevin Love
SS 5666

55 Chevy · 04-23-2008, 11:01 AM

We should simply implement the same ban on leaded fuel at the exact same time as the U.S. does. That way we will keep our tracks open.

Kevin Love · 04-23-2008, 11:13 AM

They did mention that they are aware that the sanctioning bodies are in the US.
The problem we have is our environmental groups seem to have a loud voice with
the government They are trying to implement things such as California emission
standards for all new Canadian cars so status quo with the US may not be enough.
At some point NHRA may have to look at something long term as NASCAR has
switched to unleaded fuel in the Sprint Cup series.That will at some point make
it a tough arguement why drag racing hasn't switched. This is why we need support
from NHRA etc.

Kevin Love · 04-23-2008, 01:03 PM

Steve

The extension was signed last Thursday

Dinsdale · 04-24-2008, 12:51 AM

so much for the last "confirmed" rumour of it being a 5 year, done deal. As racers, we need to stay on top of this, because 2 seasons will be gone in a flash. Thanks to all who lent their support from both sides of the border.

04-23-2008, 10:37 AM	#1
Kevin Love Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: canada Posts: 113 Likes: 5 Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Canadian Leaded Fuel Exemption The exemption for the use of leaded race fuel in Canada has been extended to January 1,2010. While this is good news this appears to be the last extension that will be given. The government wants to deal with this once and for all - either with a lifetime exemption like the aircrafts have or with the implementation of the ban. It will still take a organized effort with support from NHRA IHRA and maybe SEMA to press for the lifetime exemption. It sounds like a committee will be formed to look into the long term resolution this fall. Stay tuned Kevin Love SS 5666 __________________ Kevin Love 5666 STK/SS

04-23-2008, 11:01 AM	#2
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 229 Likes: 23 Liked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Canadian Leaded Fuel Exemption We should simply implement the same ban on leaded fuel at the exact same time as the U.S. does. That way we will keep our tracks open. Last edited by 55 Chevy; 04-23-2008 at 11:02 AM. Reason: re-wording

04-23-2008, 11:13 AM	#3
Kevin Love Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: canada Posts: 113 Likes: 5 Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Canadian Leaded Fuel Exemption They did mention that they are aware that the sanctioning bodies are in the US. The problem we have is our environmental groups seem to have a loud voice with the government They are trying to implement things such as California emission standards for all new Canadian cars so status quo with the US may not be enough. At some point NHRA may have to look at something long term as NASCAR has switched to unleaded fuel in the Sprint Cup series.That will at some point make it a tough arguement why drag racing hasn't switched. This is why we need support from NHRA etc. __________________ Kevin Love 5666 STK/SS

04-23-2008, 01:03 PM	#4
Kevin Love Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: canada Posts: 113 Likes: 5 Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Canadian Leaded Fuel Exemption Steve The extension was signed last Thursday __________________ Kevin Love 5666 STK/SS

04-24-2008, 12:51 AM	#5
Dinsdale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 313 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	This is positive news, but so much for the last "confirmed" rumour of it being a 5 year, done deal. As racers, we need to stay on top of this, because 2 seasons will be gone in a flash. Thanks to all who lent their support from both sides of the border.