United to fuel V8 SuperCars

[PIR4TE]

V8 Supercars has announced United Petroleum, an independently owned Australian company, as the Official Fuel Supplier to the sport.
United Petroleum is also a major producer of ethanol from its sorghum refinery in Dalby, with which V8 Supercars race.
In a multi-million dollar three-year arrangement, United Petroleum will supply the entire sport with a premium high-performance Ethanol 85 Race Fuel and also come on board as a major partner of the sport.
Eddie Hirsch, Owner & Director of United Petroleum said United are delighted to announce this ground- breaking partnership with V8 Supercars, "As Australia's only integrated Ethanol fuels producer & marketer, and largest independent fuel retailer, were very excited to have this opportunity to showcase our range of performance Ethanol-blended products."
Tom O'Brien, United CEO added, "our nation-wide network of United Service Stations will give V8 Supercar race fans the chance to access to the high performance fuels similar to that used by their race heroes."
United Petroleum is one of the fastest growing independent companies in Australia, specialising in the retail and wholesale fuel markets; convenience stores and ethanol manufacture; generating employment for more than 2,000 Australians.
They will supply the Championship and Dunlop Series fields with high-performance 85 per cent ethanol fuel, also promoting sustainable and renewal fuel to the community. At track, the fuel will be distributed by Race Fuels.

 

[c2105026]

The fuel supplier with a $3.99 snickers bar

 

[ari666]

it used to be "watch the race, buy the car" now at least it can be "watch the race, buy the relatively same fuel"

 

[Decicrate]

Lets hope that this will encourage United to pull their finger out and install more E85 pumps!!

 

[Ian Johnston]

Not being rude, but how many people on here use E85 in their cars??

 

[PIR4TE]

Rather how many people have e85 compatible cars? There were 100,000 total VE compatible as at mid last year, 50,000 VF.... I'd guess 0.25%-0.5% are on here so realistically around 500-750 would be my bet.
Is that what you were asking?

 

[AirStrike]

Not being rude, but how many people on here use E85 in their cars??

Changing mine over as soon as the pump goes in at home, due this month.

 

[PIR4TE]

Purely on word of mouth and a floppy flag out front, a month after opening the new pump on Brisbane's north the franchise owner is averaging 1200 litres per day, about 30% of single pump sales of 98 with better margin.
He said volume was rising week upon week and was amazed at the change in clientele, attracting more "exotic sports cars" (I pointed out my SSV wagon but I don't think he meant Commodores though).

 

[AirStrike]

(i pointed out my ssv wagon but i don't think he meant commodores though).

lmao!!!! ......................

 

[one_and_only2004]

The price varies so much lately, bald Hills and Warwick sit on a comfortable 130c/L whereas crestmead United e85 was pushing 147c/L on Sunday - hardly worth it to be honest considering how much less distance you travel with the stuff.