At last week’s Ethanol Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway I got to meet Danica Patrick, one of the drivers for Rahal-Letterman Racing. Team Ethanol is a big sponsor of the team and Jeff Simmons drives the ethanol-wrapped car. But I wanted to find out what his teammates think of this new fuel they’re putting in their cars this year.
Propane Award Winner
There were all kinds of winners at the Clean Cities Congress last week. One of them is Ray Cockrell, pictured on the right. Ray received an “Innovative Fleet” award from the Propane Education & Research Council. He works at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC.
Best Clean Cities Congress Ever
To get a perspective on how well the Clean Cities Congress went this year I interviewed AFVI Executive Director, Annalloyd Thomason again before leaving. She’s talking to the crowd on stage at the closing reception in this picture.
Farmer, Racer, Ethanol Supporter
Being a farmer today has its challenges. Being a farmer and a funny car driver simply magnifies those challenges. Mark Thomas is up to the challenge though. He is also one of the biggest proponents of ethanol you’re going to find anywhere.
NG Diesel Trip Is Blogged
I hope you like our event blogging. I’ve been receiving some very nice comments on it, thank you. Here’s a story about an event that’s being blogged in Africa that you might be interested to check out. Keep your eyes on Domestic Fuel too as I have a couple of events coming up that will be covered extensively.
Energy Secretary Press Conference
Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman held a press conference here at Ethanol Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Hornish Wins Ethanol Fast Lap
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council is sponsoring five days of the Ethanol Fast Lap.
Ethanol Lesson For Energy Secretary
Secretary of Energy Bodman (l), got to learn more about ethanol and the Rahal-Letterman Ethanol Car with driver Jeff Simmons prior to getting his turn in a car on the track.
Secretary Gets Energized
Our Energy Secretary found out firsthand what it feels like to crank up the RPM’s in an Indy Car. He took a couple laps with driver Davey Hamilton in a 2-seater.
Interview With Energy Secretary
Well I’m here at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on “Ethanol Day.” The day started out wet but dried up just before the Secretary of Energy, Samuel Bodman arrived. He was able to see the Ethanol Car take a couple laps.