Alternate Fuel

[Canada Phil]

To those interested in such things:
The following link is to an article about the efforts of the Nasamax team to use an alternate fuel at le Mans this year. http://www.theracesite.com/index.cfm?pagetype=2&form_article=5081

Canada Phil

[BigH]

Hi Phil,
Is this what the Champ/Indy cars run on?
I know one shouldn't laugh at such things, but it's a strange sight to see a pit lane fire with this stuff. The first clue is usually when one of the re-fuelling crew seems to initiate an impromptu performance of the River Dance, followed very shortly by his colleagues throwing buckets of water at him. So apart from the burning, there's the drowning and concussion to worry about.
H

[Canada Phil]

HI H, Yes I believe similar though not exactly the same. as an alcohol it would indeed burn with a colourless flame. The initial disadvantage appears to be that the fuel contains less energy per litre so would need to be allowed to run a larger fuel tank to be truly competetive.
Canada Phil

[Andy]

Phil, you introduced me to the ultimate fuel for the Le Mans fan..........
A Grand Marnaier crepe!
I hope we can share thet same experience!!

[Canada Phil]

HI Andy, I certainly hope so. Le Mans without
Grand Marnier crepes would just not be complete. Coffee in Mulsanne this year?
Iwill be with Pm and crew on Maison Blanche
Canada Phil