Popular Science's 'Best of What's New' features series' ethanol utilization source: indycar.com - by Dave Lewandowski Fusion of power and innovation has been a hallmark of the IndyCar Series since its inception. In 2007, the series again will be a technological pioneer with the introduction of 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol in its Honda Indy V-8 engines. Embracing an alternative fuel produced in the United States has struck a chord with consumers and has caught the attention of editors of Popular Science magazine, who have invited the IndyCar Series to showcase its association with ethanol at the 19th annual "Best of What's New" show Nov. 7-9 in New York City. The IndyCar Series utilizing ethanol in its 650-horsepower racing engines certainly fits the theme of the event, "The Future Now," in Vanderbilt Hall of the cavernous Grand Central Station (42nd Street at Park Avenue). "We are honored to be playing such an integral role in Popular Science's 'Best of What's New' show," said Brian Barnhart, president and COO of the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body of the IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series. "The anticipation and momentum building towards ethanol's 100 percent fuel-grade debut in 2007 exemplifies the regard held that the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are innovators in motorsports safety and technology." Ethanol, made from a variety of plants including corn, milo/sorghum, sugar cane and switch grass, has proven to burn cleaner than methanol and gasoline, the majority of current racing fuels. On-track testing of the 3.5-liter Honda Indy V-8 engines fueled by ethanol also has shown increased mileage over methanol.
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