San Antonio, TX (January 15, 2025) VP Racing Fuels, Inc., recognized worldwide as the leader in performance fuel products, today announced a new association with famed race pilot Andrew “Andy” Findlay and One Moment Air Racing. VP Racing will be the “Official Fuel Supplier of Andrew Findlay” for his flying as he takes VP’s new AVGAS through additional testing.
“We are excited to have Andy join the VP Team, working with us in developing our UL100E unleaded AVGAS,” said Mark Walls, Director of R&D, Fuel Technology and Quality at VP Racing. “Andy’s championship aviator pedigree and leadership in the experimental aviation industry, combined with his experience and engine knowledge, make him an invaluable addition to our team.”
VP Racing began developing an unleaded aviation gasoline in response to the Federal Aviation Administration’s invitation for new fuel suppliers to enter the Piston Engine Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) program. The latest version of this fuel is the first to pass a critical 150-hour durability test in a turbocharged Continental piston engine, qualifying it for full-scale testing in the FAA’s rigorous PAFI program. Unlike some fuels that have been rushed to market, this fuel does not deteriorate the aircraft’s paint, fuel system, or tanks.
“This new unleaded AVGAS from VP Racing is a genuine breakthrough in aviation fuel technology following years of development,” said Findlay. "Our flight testing to date has shown the engine performance is the same between UL100E and 100LL at power settings within the certified TSIO-550 family. It is groundbreaking to be the first to flight test an unleaded fuel that will comply with ASTM standards, implements the insights gained from the PAFI lessons learned, and shows no perceived difference in the operation of the aircraft. Having relied on VP products for nearly three decades across various motorsports, I’m thrilled to now lead the charge with VP into aviation with its unleaded fuel.”
As part of his work on the team, Findlay will test VP’s UL100E Avgas in his “One Moment” Lancair Super Legacy, powered by a TSIO-550-EXP engine. He is a two-time Reno Air Race Champion, most recently taking first place in Sport Gold at the Las Cruces Air & Space Expo on October 19, 2024. “One Moment” will bear distinctive VP Racing branding.
“We’re excited to see Andy put our new fuel to the ultimate test,” added Walls. “A future as the leader in AVGAS production is in our grasp.”
For more information on the FAA’s initiative for the unleaded GA future, visit the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) website: https://flyeagle.org. For more information about VP Racing and its products for racers, enthusiasts, and general consumers, visit www.VPracingFuels.com.
ABOUT VP RACING
VP Racing is best known as the World Leader in Fuel Technology®, fueling champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP is the Official Racing Fuel of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, MotoAmerica, World Racing Group, World of Outlaws, Fanatec GT World Challenge America, AMA Supercross, American Flat Track, SCORE, USAC, NMCA/NMRA, and more than 60 sponsored series and sanctioning bodies. VP is also the official performance coolant of IMSA, American Flat Track, and ATVMX.
VP also sells a full line of consumer products, including ethanol-free VP outdoor equipment fuels formulated for 2 and 4-cycle outdoor power equipment, lubricants, VP Madditive® automotive performance additives, Stay Frosty® performance coolants, car appearance products, and accessories through national home improvement, automotive parts, and online retailers. The company also offers a program to independent operators of convenience stores and gas stations, car wash, quick lube, and marinas to brand as VP Racing and resell the company’s race fuel and a full range of automotive performance and outdoor small engine products. For more information, visit www.VPRacingFuels.com.
VP Racing Media Contact: Steve Ward, 210-635-7744 or AVGASPR@vpracingfuels.com