[Ron Ortiz]

Fuel check to me is of no use anymore. I have had fuel that has passed from the same jug or in the car for over 6 months with no problem. I have had fuel that is purchased one weekend that passes and not pass the following week. This blows the theory that a fuel can go stale and not pass.

Try mixing VP and Sunoco, no good it will not pass. But if I am at a track that only has one brand of fuel, and I am low on fuel, then I have to drain the existing fuel and the lines so that the new fuel will not be contaminated. Seperatly they are ok, whats with that. How about going to a track that only has say one brand grade available, but it is not what you have in the tank, guess what, start draining it, they won't pass together.

Why can't I use pump gas, it is cheaper and it does not have a higher octane rating? Don't forget that I do not have alot of horsepower or compression and therefore do not need a real high octane. But no, I have to use over priced NHRA approved fuel that is available at the track. Or I could buy it by the drum, wait it might go stale.

Fuel check is for the cheating Pros. Sportsman do not need it. The only time that a special fuel might be needed is when there is a heads up run. Other than that there is nothing but handicapped racing going on, why would you need a fuel advantage, just dial a little different.

The part that really gets to me is that you fill your cup with a sample of this over priced liquid to have it checked and then they throw it in a jug to be used later on probably a pit bike.

Fuel check ranks right up there with varying scale weights.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA NOS