Activities we’re covering here in Indianapolis got started with a pump promotion at Gas America on Lafayette Rd. not far from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was an unbelievably successful promotion. We had hundreds of cars lined up for hours to get their chance at $2.25/gallon gas containing 10 percent ethanol. The price was set by the qualifying pole position …
Indy 500 Race Week
It’s race week in Indianapolis and that means working with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council once again since this will be the first Indy 500 with all the cars running on 100% ethanol fuel. There are lots of activities planned to promote ethanol this week. In fact they’ve already started. I’ll be covering as many of them as I …
The Greening of Indy
When the green flag drops this weekend, over 300 million people across the globe will be watching and listening live as the ladies and gentlemen start their engines for the greenest Indy 500 in history. This month, the “Greening of Racing” has really been in the spotlight, with major events at the National Press Club and the Chicago Board of …
Invitation to Ethanol Summit
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) is extending an open invitation to the Ethanol Summit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Thursday, May 24 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. The purpose of the summit is to provide information to the media and the general public about the benefits of ethanol and its use as the official fuel in this …
Race to Go Green Sweepstakes
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council is teaming up with the IndyCar® Series, Sinden Racing Service, and Rahal Letterman Racing for a national sweepstakes. The “Race to Go Green” Sweepstakes offers a chance to win lots of instant prizes and have their name entered in a grand prize drawing. Instant winners will be drawn online and notified throughout the season. …
Ethanol Event at CBOT
Officials from the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) joined with government officials and representatives from the IndyCar Series and the ethanol industry on Monday in a tribute to the “Greening of Racing.” Pictured from left to right are Terry Angstadt, IndyCar Series president; CBOT Executive Vice-President for Marketing and Business Development Chris Malo; USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas …
CBOT Honors IndyCar Ethanol
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) on Monday hosted Team Ethanol Driver Jeff Simmons and his 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol race car in a tribute to the “Greening of Racing” and a salute to the IndyCar® Series. “Ethanol is sharing the track with a great American past time,” said CBOT Chairman Charlie Carey. “For the first time a renewable fuel …
Indy Success Amazes EPIC
The 91st Indy 500 later this month will mark a huge milestone in the history of racing – the first Indy 500 to run on 100 percent fuel grade ethanol. The effort to get ethanol on the track has largely been driven by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC), which was really only started just over two years ago …
CBOT to Celebrate Green Racing
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) will host Team Ethanol Driver Jeff Simmons and his 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol car in a tribute to the “Greening of Racing” and and a salute to the IndyCar® Series on Monday May 14 in Chicago. Simmons will open the event by driving up in an IndyCar vehicle on CBOT Plaza. Other dignitaries will …
Fillin’ Up and Feelin’ Good in KC
The ethanol industry has teamed up with the Indy Racing League and local retailers to help consumers really fill up and feel good by offering ethanol-enhanced fuel at a reduced price prior to most Indy races this season. This edition of Fill Up, Feel Good features the owner of Snappy Stores in Kansas City, Team Ethanol car driver Jeff Simmons …