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Scott Atherton discusses alternative fuels in ALMS for 2009 and beyond

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by Modeler, Jan 26, 2009.

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  1. Modeler

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    The article in full -

    http://greenfuelsforecast.com/ArticleDetails.php?articleID=681


    Some of the juicier bits

    News I assume concerning the Jag program.
    "We've got another major manufacturer, we met with them yesterday. They are scheduled to make their announcements in Sebring. They will not be able to compete until most likely Long Beach (in April). That's a GT program"

    "There's one other example of an alternative fuel and they've asked for confidentiality. It would potentially be a fourth fuel."
    "But there is a major oil company, energy company that is behind this and they have linked with a major manufacturer and have recognized the opportunity with the American Le Mans Series to showcase what this would mean to a consumer. It's something that we are wrestling with right now."

    "We have a major manufacturer that is working on a prototype and it's not Peugeot. This one is completely undercover right now. I hate to sound like we're throwing stuff out there just to bait people but it's not the case. We literally had to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) that's 100 pages long. Our technical people have travelled to their R&D center two or three times now."
    "We are also working closely with the FIA and the ACO because to be candid the rule book doesn't take this kind of technology into consideration."
    This sounds very Area 51 to me. Any ideas on what the fuel might be, or the manufacturer.
     

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