SwiftFuel to Power World Record Attempt
Richard “Smokey” Young will use an unleaded, high-octane biofuel developed by a Purdue Research Park-based company during his attempt to establish a new 100-kilometer closed course speed record on Sept. 11.
Young will power his No. 3 Western Air Racing Special with SwiftFuel, developed and produced by Swift Enterprises Ltd.
…Young explained why he is using SwiftFuel for his record attempt. “As I researched SwiftFuel, I became more convinced that ‘green’ fuel is the direction general aviation needs to move,” he said. “I am determined to show everyone that renewable fuel is just as good from a performance standpoint as general aviation fuel. ” READ MORE