Memorable Moments for American Ethanol in 2016

Joanna Schroeder

There have been many memorable moments for the American Ethanol program this year and its driver Austin Dillon. The 2016 NASCAR racing season was a great one for Dillon finishing 14th in points and securing 13 top-ten CUP finishes during his third full season. Another great moment – Dillon winning the pole position in the Sprint Cup race at the …

American Ethanol, E15, Ethanol, Growth Energy, NASCAR, NCGA

NASCAR Surpasses 10 Million Miles on Green #E15

Joanna Schroeder

NASCAR has announced that during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Phoenix International Raceway this weekend, it will surpass 10 million competition miles fueled by Sunoco Green E15. The miles were accumulated during practices and qualifying and racing laps. This season is the 6th since Sunoco and American Ethanol began a partnership and the green fuel was debuted …

American Ethanol, biofuels, E15, Ethanol, Growth Energy, NASCAR

Growth Energy Talks Ethanol with FFA

Jamie Johansen

FFA students already understand the importance of ethanol to rural communities and national security, says Cory Harris of Growth Energy and American Ethanol.  That’s why they’ve chosen this special group of agriculture students to focus the message of performance. “Our message here at National FFA Convention, […] we really wanted to focus this year on engine performance with Ethanol,” Harris told …

Ag group, American Ethanol, Audio, Ethanol, Growth Energy

American Ethanol Sweepstakes Winners Take on Talladega

Joanna Schroeder

The American Ethanol sweepstakes winners are taking on the infamous Talladega this week in sweet home Alabama. Fans won’t be seeing the likes of NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby (yes, I went there – Talladega Nights, the Ballad of Ricky Bobby) but they are going to see some amazing racing from drivers in speedsters fueled by E15, 15 percent ethanol and …

American Ethanol, E15, Ethanol, Growth Energy, NASCAR, NCGA

Growth Energy, Sheetz Promote #E15 in N. Carolina

Joanna Schroeder

Drive for the Cure 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway took place this week and Sheetz, one of the country’s largest E15 retailers, showcased their car alongside Growth Energy as a means to raise awareness of the ethanol fuel blend. E15, which fueled the Sheetz #62 car, is now available at 61 Sheetz stations across North Carolina. During the promotion, the …

American Ethanol, E15, Ethanol, Growth Energy, Retailers

American #Ethanol Boat Smashes Speed Record

Cindy Zimmerman

American Ethanol boats have been making waves across the country this summer. Competitors from around the country participated in two recent powerboat racing competitions – the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Missouri, and the Mentor Superboat Grand Prix in Ohio – and many of the top performing boats at each event ran on high-ethanol blends, with over 30 performing …

American Ethanol, Boats, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Growth Energy

#Enogen4Energy Committed to #Ethanol & #Farmers

Joanna Schroeder

One theme for the very successful ethanol NASCAR race weekend at Iowa Speedway was #4Enogen4Energy – or seeing in action Syngenta’s commitment to the American ethanol industry and to American farmers. To learn more about Syngenta’s work in the ethanol industry and how it ties to innovative seeds for corn farmers, Chuck Zimmerman spoke with Ponsi Trivisvavet, president of Syngenta …

American Ethanol, Audio, corn, E15, Enogen, Ethanol, NASCAR, Syngenta

#Ethanol Wins The Race Every Time

Joanna Schroeder

During the American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen NASCAR XFINITY Series race that recently took place at the Iowa Speedway, Chuck Zimmerman had a moment to catch his breath and chat with Syngenta newbie Marcos Castro, the marketing manager for Enogen. Castro joined the team about two months ago and said his role is to promote the Enogen brand …

American Ethanol, Audio, corn, E15, Enogen, enzymes, Ethanol, NASCAR, Syngenta

Iowa Home of American Ethanol #Enogen4Energy

Joanna Schroeder

#4Energy4Enogen was a hot, fun summer weekend that took place at the Iowa Speedway during the American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen race weekend. Ethanol supporter, NASCAR fan and vice president of market development for Growth Energy Kelly Manning (#Kelly4President – some of the race fans nominated Kelly for President during the weekend) told Chuck Zimmerman that activities around …

American Ethanol, Audio, E15, Enogen, Ethanol, Growth Energy, NASCAR, Syngenta

.@NASCAR #E15 Race Offers Fans ‘All American Fun’

Joanna Schroeder

Jimmy Small is in his third race season as president of Iowa Speedway. The American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen is in its fourth year while the American Ethanol sponsorship is in its fifth year. Small told Chuck Zimmerman in an interview during #ethanol race weekend that year after year they want to continue to grow their partnership together …

American Ethanol, Audio, E15, Enogen, Ethanol, NASCAR, Racing, Syngenta