Noob race fuel question-Road Atlanta

[steve211]

So I'm heading to RA with my first track only bike. It's an ex-MOTO SP series SV1000 dyno tuned with Sunoco 260GTX 98 oct. I understand RA sells VP C9 96 oct.
Anyone know if the VP C9 would be an okay substitute if I can't locate the 260gtx?

Thanks! Steven

 

[D-Zum]

Contact Huey at Marietta Motorsports with this question. He sells VP fuels so he knows their products. He also does our SE trackside support.
So he can bring the fuel you need if necessary. Good guy too.

 

[steve211]

Thanks I'll send him a message! Not going to be able to have the PC3 dyno tuned for pump gas before RA and I don't want to risk any problems.

 

[dsmitty37]

Interesting because I was there for WERA GNF in October and the pumps still say Sunoco and had 3-4 octane levels

 

[pajixxer]

Interesting because I was there for WERA GNF in October and the pumps still say Sunoco and had 3-4 octane levels

Gnf was at barber.

 

[dsmitty37]

Gnf was at barber.

HaHA my bad I was at work on a 16 hr day and was fading at that point when I posted. HaHa

 

[steve211]

Interesting because I was there for WERA GNF in October and the pumps still say Sunoco and had 3-4 octane levels

I called the track and the girl (Chelsey?) told me it was VP fuel so I was just going on that. She did say there were 3 octane levels with the C9 being the only unleaded.

 

[D-Zum]

http://www.roadatlanta.com/road-atl...-road-atlanta-announce-multi-year-partnership

I'd still suggest calling Huey. He may know what product is more suited to your bike.

I have a Graves Yamaha Supersport motor in my R6. If I was going to Road Atlanta, I'd have Huey bring me a couple 5 gallon cans of VP's VPR fuel. It's probably the closest thing to Sunoco 260 (100 Octane) my bike's motor was built to run.

 

[steve211]

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http://www.roadatlanta.com/road-atl...-road-atlanta-announce-multi-year-partnership

I'd still suggest calling Huey. He may know what product is more suited to your bike.

I have a Graves Yamaha Supersport motor in my R6. If I was going to Road Atlanta, I'd have Huey bring me a couple 5 gallon cans of VP's VPR fuel. It's probably the closest thing to Sunoco 260 (100 Octane) my bike's motor was built to run.

Thank you!

 

[D-Zum]

You're welcome.

I bought a 15 gallon barrel of VPR from Arnie Hastings...it was about $180 if I recall correctly.

I'd recommend the 5 gallon pails. They're easier to deal with at the track unless you buy a ciphon pump.
Then use that to fill your gas cans before you leave home.

http://www.amazon.com/IIT-17544-Sip...F8&qid=1458073665&sr=8-1&keywords=cyphon+pump

 

[steve211]

Thanks again! I probably will go with the 5 gal jugs for ease of use...plus I'm 155lbs soaking wet. Ha
Hoping to have it retuned for pump gas before the next event. Engine is totally stock, but I know it was tuned with 260gtx because that was the required fuel for MOTO SP.

 

[D-Zum]

I was a little concerned about cost for fuel as well when I got my R6 and it needed 100 Octane..and actually in the grand scheme of things, the extra fuel costs are not that big of a deal. I spent about $40/day on race gas last year. Which isn't REALLY all that much more than premium pump gas was last year. I'd have spent about $25/day on pump gas at last year's prices.

And a point to consider, race gas has no ethanol. So in your higher performance motor, it may actually be a better way to go for long term.