Fuel ripoff

[Kenny Wigington]

Mike, thats the main reason I have been looking at the Rockett, from Tracy Robbins. His 111 was a lot cheaper. The ones I have talked to, said there was no difference between the 2. I want to get some and try it my self, first, before committing to buying a barrel.

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by cambria

Will we get ripped off by the fuel suppliers at the tracks across the country? At Rockingham for the final they wanted 12.00 a gallon for fuel.This is a ripoff.The pump guy said he was told to raise the price of the Torco that was in the pumps 2.00 per gallon a few days before everyone came for the final but he didn't.If the part about raising it 2.00 just before we all came is true this is just wrong.The price of 12.00 for VP is wrong also.We should be treated fairly at these tracks and not gouged.Making 1.00 on a gallon is more than enough but 5.00 or 6.00 per gallon is robbery.If they try to stick it to us we need to get organized and bring our own fuel until they make the prices fair.We bought our own fuel last year and only purchased it when we had too because the prices were nuts.We need to stand up as a group to this kind of stuff.
IHRA jusat announced VP as the official fuel I hope whomever the distributor is charges a fair price especially now that gas prices are sinking fast.

I can't speak to Rockingham, but NED has the same price for fuel all season. National event or not. They didn't even change the gut buster special....which I was stunned to see at the same low low price of $10 if I recall correctly.

This would be an easy thing for the IHRA to dictate. Keep your fuel prices the same!

In my first season in stock, I made sure to call ahead, didn't want to run afoul of the fuel check if the track didn't have sunnoco blue.

I am looking forward to 09.

Eric
Stk 1883

[Bill Grubbs]

Believe what you want, there is a difference. We run VP because of the difference. Eight years and we have never had a problem with the fuel, or getting contingency checks. We buy in drums, and keep the fuel in drums (15, 30, and 54 gallon drums). If your running heads up in a competitive class, and winning, you are most likely running VP.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Kevin Zaskowski

I run Sunoco purple and USED to run C-11. Difference, $324.50 plus tax for Sunoco, $675.00 plus tax for VP for 55 gal barrell......common sense in todays economy. Say what you want, but I have seen NO difference in performance and they both pay contingency.

Kevin, unless you have a high compression engine, get your jetting right and C11 will be faster. Don't change your tuneup and you won't see anything.

[Bryan Worner]

Originally Posted by Kevin Zaskowski

I run Sunoco purple and USED to run C-11. Difference, $324.50 plus tax for Sunoco, $675.00 plus tax for VP for 55 gal barrell......common sense in todays economy. Say what you want, but I have seen NO difference in performance and they both pay contingency.

I second that Kevin! Byron and I both used to run C11 then C12. Switched to Sunoco Blue a few years ago when dad got us on a deal with them. Now run Sunoco purple and our cars are running as fast, oh, and consistant as ever! I've beaten those in class who claim there is a difference! The only difference I see is in price!

Unless someone puts me on a better deal than we have now, I'm definitely staying with Sunoco!! I'm sure I speak for the other two in my family also!!

As far as contingency payments go......they pay us for everything!!!

[Jim Helsel]

I sell Rockett Brand and have never had a problem with fuel check. It's a hell of alot cheaper than VP and makes more power on the dyno. All of my customers love it and it is very consistent. Hey Bryan...call me, I might have a deal for you...443-207-2961.

[cambria]

My original post was not about performance it was about bending us over the fence because they can by gouging on fuel prices..I just think we are getting screwed.The idea of a track raising a price 2.00 per gallon from an already high price just to nip the sportsmen racers who are traveling in some cases hundreds of miles to get to a track just says to me screw you racer you are dog ****.We can make a difference there is strength in numbers.Call ahead find out what they are going to charge if it is over 8.00 per gallon dont buy it there bring your own.

[Jim Helsel]

Cambria , I can get fuel to you. Give me a call 443-207-2961. I am going up your way after the first of the year.

[casper]

Does anyone know if Rockett is available in the Northwest ? I know from their website that they have a dist. network that covers the whole country , but I would like to buy a drum and pick it up in Boise in the spring .
Mike

[Sean Marconette]

Is there anyone in the Kansas City area that sells a sealed 55 gallon drum of Sunoco Purple.

Thanks

Sean