VP Racing Fuel

All out race fuel helps a built motor turn extra ponies but it isn’t exactly practical for the occasional weekend warrior. High-octane mixtures aren’t cheap and pump gunk is far from optimal when standardizing a tune, leaving the average track dayer at odds with the entire octane ordeal. Finding middle ground between price per gallon and power gains isn’t easy, especially when rocking a powerplant that doesn’t call for anything more than what sells at the corner service station.

Compression ratio requirements aside, there are universal benefits of ditching pump gas for performance-focused fuel. Race-specific gas has a higher degree of quality consistency, increased octane and the omission of emission detergents required by the man. What goes into mass-produced pump juice varies by supplier, and it’s safe to say these people value sales quantity over quality. Race-based petrol takes an opposite approach, lending to precise power tuning and hard number results in the field.

VP Racing Fuels, a long-standing market leader, has now bridged the gap between everyday octane and professional grade race gold by introducing a budget-friendly pump premium alternative called VPR (“R” is a nod to “riders”). Designed for use in four-stroke motorcycles and powersports applications, a tank full of ethanol-free VPR offers up to two percent power gains throughout the RPM range, improved throttle response and a superior vaporization rate over pump gas. Improved vaporization results in a cleaner and more efficient burn that minimizes internal engine stressors and fuel system corrosion. Consistent quality does away with the guessing game played when attempting to tune a bike choked with a mishmash of locally available gas. The VPR you buy one month will be no different than what’s delivered a year down the road.

Derived for track use, VPR is leaded and oxygenated, so legally it cannot be used in anything other than a competition vehicle. In other words, as tempting as it may be to pour this premium fuel into the tank and assault the freeway, don’t. Save it as your secret weapon for the track and strip.

Safe Handling and Common Sense
-Do not use race fuel to clean parts or your skin. Unlike pump gas, it contains lead (and other harmful toxins).
-Avoid ingestion. Obviously you aren’t going to purposely drink fuel, but initiating a siphon via the old “suck and spit” technique is a bad idea— get a proper siphon hose.
-Only use plastic jugs for a brief period. They can’t be sealed tightly and they also allow sunlight and fluorescent light to penetrate, which deteriorates the lead levels. Some plastic jugs are insulators and don’t allow static charges to dissipate which can lead to a flash fire.
-Keep a quality dry chemical fire extinguisher in the immediate vicinity. A standard extinguisher won’t cut it.
-Designate one person to be responsible for handling race fuel. This way there’s no confusion about proper care.
-Do not stand on carpet when handling or pouring fuel. Always discharge any static electricity before handling, as even the fuel vapor can ignite.