At yesterday’s 7-11 ethanol pump promotion I got to talk with a couple of the people who were at the head of the line that was waiting to fill up.
Corn Growers Help With Promotion
Local Iowa corn growers, Bob Fitzer (l) and Jim Robbins (r) were on hand for the ethanol pump promotion yesterday.
Future IRL Driver
Kids of all kinds love the IRL cars.
This little guy is no exception. He was at the wheel and happy to be there.
Tony Kanaan Likes Ethanol & 7-11
One of several Indy Racing League drivers at today’s ethanol pump promotion in Romeoville, IL was Tony Kanaan, Team 7-11. He had to be there since we were at a 7-11.
7-11 Indy Car Fillup
Getting things moving this morning at the 7-11 pump promotion was Rahal-Letterman driver Jeff Simmons (front) and 7-11 Manager for Gasoline and Environmental Compliance, Scott Johnson.
Waiting In Line At Pump Promotion
Even before the ethanol pump promtion got started here today the line was long to get in.
7-11 Pump Promotion
Today’s ethanol pump promotion has taken place at the 7-11 station in Romeoville, IL. Pictured here is Shahid, one of the owners.
His store partnered up with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council to provide ethanol-blended gasoline to consumers for $2.20/gallon. Before all the action got started I interviewed Shahid about the promotional event. He says ethanol is good for the environment and his customers and is happy to have the event taking place at his station today.
Starting On Chicago Race Weekend
Hello from Chicago, IL (Lisle to be exact). It’s another Indy race weekend and the today has started out picture perfect as far as the weather is concerned. Here’s a couple of the EPIC staff members at an early morning strategy meeting before heading out to this morning’s ethanol pump promotion.
Minnesota Ethanol & Biodiesel Expo
On Thursday a number of organizations got together at Snell Motors in Mankato, MN for the “Ethanol and Biodiesel Expo – Takin’ it to the Streets.” Pictured is Snell Motors head, Todd Snell being interviewed by local media.
PEAK Antifreeze Indy 300 Weekend
In case you didn’t know it, the final race of the Indy Racing League season is this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. I’m on my way there today since there’s a whole weekend of activities planned to help promote ethanol with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council. I’ll be following the activities of Jeff Simmons in particular as he competes in the #17 Team Ethanol Car for Rahal-Letterman Racing.