Months of preparation by Elf Race Fuels Australia were put to the test at the Lexmark Indy 300, where they served the role of control fuel supplier of the racing methanol used by the Champ Cars source: paddocktalk.com Playing their part in the smooth running of the event, the test was passed with flying colours. Elf Race Fuels Australia staff worked with Champ Car teams and series staff in the lead-up to and during the event - rain, hail or shine - to ensure that the nineteen cars in the penultimate round of the Champ Car World Series had high quality racing methanol to fuel their 750hp engines. "I think it has all gone very well," said Phillip Mutton, Elf Race Fuels Australia's Queensland distributor. "We had a few minor teething problems early, which was to be expected on the learning curve, but other than that it has been good." One of the more important check-points for the weekend was Friday morning's first Champ Car practice session. It was the first time Elf Australia's premium quality racing methanol, of which there was over 23,000 litres worth onsite, would be put to the test in a race weekend. "It was a very pleasing feeling to see the cars take to the track for the first time, but also a very nervous feeling, because our fuel is slightly different in blending to what they have used out here previously," Mutton explained. "But I've spoken to Cosworth technicians, and they seem quite happy with the product we have supplied." With the event now under its belt, Elf Race Fuels Australia is keen to continue to play a part in the event in years to come.
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