[Mike Croley]

All of the leading brands of race fuel are specifically designed as race fuels. The various brands differ in their approach to making the fuels, what chemicals and compounds they use, and in what quantities.
It looks as though the problems aren't solved yet. So for anyone wanting to find another brand of fuel to use, simply go to the web site of each manufacture on the NHRA Accepted Fuels list and compare the specs of the fuel you were using to the other brands. There aren't many secrets in the race fuel business. If one manufacturer has a blend that works great for a specific application, you can bet that some of the other companies will have a comparable or better fuel available.
And the advice of not using plastic containers for race fuel is right on the money.
Buying bulk race gas can be an issue if the fuel isn't handled properly. A tank that's vented to the atmosphere is not a good idea. Most stations that have race gas in ground have different vent systems that retain the light ends.