Indy 500's Corn-Fed Cars ; Ethanol Moves Storied Race Ahead of the Curve
The Washington Times › May 24, 2007
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When drivers round the curves on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, they will be propelled by fuel produced not in the Middle East, but Middle America.
The Indianapolis 500 will for the first time feature cars running entirely on ethanol, a clean-burning fuel derived from corn and other crops. For Indy Racing League officials, the adoption of ethanol marks a move to be more environmentally responsible at a time of growing concern about climate change. Ethanol is the only biodegradable fuel available commercially, and it is widely produced in Midwestern states including Indiana, Illinois and Iowa.See the full content of this document
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Indy 500's Corn-Fed Cars ; Ethanol Moves Storied Race Ahead of the Curve
"We thought this was such a tremendous opportunity," said IRL Commercial President Terry Angstadt. "It was so well-aligned with our attributes of innovation and technology."
The I...See the full content of this document
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