SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 8, 2017) - VP Racing Fuels has announced its spec fuel affiliation with the 24H COTA USA 2017 race, scheduled to take place at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, from November 10-12, 2017. VP Racing Fuels will supply the track and race teams with VP’s M95 race fuel, a brand-new unleaded blend with 98 research octane (RON) that is non-oxygenated, ensuring reliable and consistent quality.
Donato Bonacquisto, Director of Marketing for VP Racing Fuels, expressed pride in the collaboration, stating, “VP has a long tradition of supplying premiere tracks and sanctioning bodies with spec fuel all over the world. We are very proud to work with COTA and the 24H Series by providing world-caliber racers with a race fuel blend that will deliver the power and efficiency needed for the demanding race conditions and overall length of time on track.”
About 24H SERIES
The 24H SERIES powered by Hankook is an FIA-approved international series of 12- and 24-hour endurance race events tailored for amateurs, semi-professionals, and professional drivers. A wide range of vehicles, from touring cars and GTs to purpose-built race cars, are eligible to compete. The series features a structured class system and liberal technical regulations, allowing teams to compete without major modifications to their cars, thereby minimizing costs.
Points are awarded for overall teams’ and drivers’ championships, a separate Ladies’ Cup, as well as for various classes. The events are characterized by affordability, a convivial atmosphere with teams and drivers from around the world, and fair competition on the track, providing an opportunity for all participants to enjoy the thrill of motorsport together.
About Circuit of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is more than just a race track; it's the only purpose-built facility in the United States designed to host premier motorsports championships worldwide, including Formula One, MotoGP, the FIA World Endurance Championship, and the Tudor United SportsCar Championship. Featuring a blend of sweeping, fast sections and tight, technical corners, COTA has challenged the world’s greatest drivers and riders. Now, through its track rental program, COTA is ready to challenge you and your guests. It stands as the premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the United States.
Situated on 1,500 acres in the rolling hills just outside downtown Austin, Texas, COTA has hosted the biggest names in racing, action sports, and music since its establishment in 2012. At its core lies a 3.41-mile racetrack designed to push the limits of the world's most exacting competitors while providing a thrilling spectacle for audiences.
About VP Racing Fuels
VP Racing Fuels is renowned as the World Leader in Race Fuel Technology™, fueling champions in nearly every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP sponsors over 60 racing series and sanctioning bodies, including the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, AMA Supercross, NMRA, NMCA, and others.
As part of its retail branding program, VP Racing Fuels has branded gas stations and convenience stores across the U.S. with each providing distribution for VP’s product lines. These include ethanol-free VP Small Engine Fuels, VP Madditive® performance chemicals, VP Hi-Performance Lubricants, VP PowerWash™, and more. VP has also launched VP Racing FASTLUBE quick lube facilities. Additionally, VP markets VP PowerMaster® hobby fuels for R/C racing.
For more information, visit VPRacingFuels.com.
For further inquiries, contact Donato Bonacquisto at 210-635-7744 or donato@vpracingfuels.com.
