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Proving ethanol works

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In an effort to promote ethanol, the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association is sponsoring the American Ethanol Super Truck series at Madison International Speedway at Oregon, Wisconsin.  Right now, one truck is running on E-98 in the series driven by 17-year-old Michael Raskovic.  This is his first year in the truck after spending three years in late-models.  He likes the way the truck handles compared to the cars and he says there is definitely more torque from the E-98 which really helps on the half-mile paved oval.  Besides Madison, he has run at tracks in Wisconsin Dells, Marshfield and Slinger.  You can follow Michael Raskovic Racing on Facebook.

AUDIO: Mike talks about the truck 4:12 mp3

 

 

Michael’s father, Pete Raskovic has a long history with racing and ethanol; in fact he was in Indy Racing when they switched to all ethanol.  He has been behind Michael’s development as a driver and now serves as Director of Motorsports for the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, he says they are still fine-tuning the truck and sharing what they learn with the other drivers.  The ultimate goal is to have all of the trucks in the series using E-98 next year.

The main purpose of all of this is to prove that ethanol is a viable fuel.  Raskovic says there is no reason that street cars can’t run on E-85 or higher blends.  He contends all of the critics who claim ethanol ruins engines do not have the expertise to make those claims and have never worked in racing.  “I have yet to hear a professor comment on ethanol that was a master technician.”  He believes ethanol must be a part of America’s future; “It’s renewable, it’s sustainable, it’s good for the economy, good for the air and above and beyond all that, it’s a great fuel.”

 

AUDIO: Pete talks about the fuel 12:12 mp3

You can follow the American Ethanol Super Truck series on Facebook and also at Madison International Speeway.com

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