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Ø Tesco 99 Octane – Motorsport Fuel Supplied by Greenergy

What is Tesco 99 Octane? Tesco 99 Octane contains a specially formulated mix of high quality petrol components, carefully blended to achieve 99 Octane (RON). These typically include 5% bioethanol, a renewable but also high-octane product. The fuel also contains an enhanced additive package in order to remove engine deposits and keep engines running smoothly. The Fuel is available to drivers at more than 170 Tesco stores nationally and increasing every week. Why did Greenergy develop the fuel? Andrew Owens, Greenergy’s MD, set out to create a fuel which maximized the power output from the Subaru Impreza N10 that he co-drives. He was aware that some of the specialized motorsport fuels on the market exceeded the legal maximum limits for some types of harmful fuel that provided a safe working environment for his mechanics and crew. His blend maximizes RON (research octane number), MON (motor octane number) and energy content whilst remaining within the legal limit for aromatics (Components of petrol that are carcinogenic). The RON and MON levels in the motorsport control fuel are both very close to the maximum permitted under FIA rules.

Andrew Owens - Greenergy Subaru The swift at BRC Live

How does bioethanol usage cut GHS? Bioethanol is made from crops such as wheat, sugar beet, sugar cane or corn. These crops absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, as they grow via a process called photosynthesis. This offsets some of the carbon dioxide that is emitted when the fuel is used in the car. Why has the BRC introduced a control Fuel? Petrol is a highly volatile and flammable substance and spillage can lead to explosions. In order to minimize risk to competitors, service crew and spectators the fuel will be dispensed through a dedicated re-fueling zone to ensure that it is carried out safely. Also to improve the reputation of the sport by encouraging the use of a more environmentally friendly fuel. What is the control Fuel? 1. TESCO 99 Octane motorsport control fuel conforming to FIA specifications. 2. TESCO 99 Octane, as available at TESCO forecourts. Both grades of fuel are made and supplied by Greenergy. If you would like more information about TESCO 99 Octane, and when it is available in your area please visit the Greenergy Website.

Greenergy has a new range of Tesco 99 Octane motorsport fuels for 2007

	Tesco 99 Octane FIA Plus, meeting FIA specifications, will be used in the British Rally Championship and will be marketed for other events run under International regulations. As last year for the BRC, the fuel gives 102 RON, 89 MON and 2.24% oxygen with 3% bioethanol and 34.5% aromatics. FIA Plus will sell at £2.29 ex VAT both on-event at Refuel Zones and in drums.
	Tesco 99 Octane MSA Plus, formulated to meet the new MSA Blue Book definition of pump fuel, will sell at £1.79 ex VAT both from on-event Refuel Zones and in drums. The 2007 specification gives optimum performance with 100 RON, 89 MON and 2.6% oxygen, as well as the environmental benefits of 5% renewable bioethanol combined with very low levels of harmful carcinogenic chemicals (29.2% aromatics and 0.3% benzene). Experience has shown that the burning characteristics of bioethanol in the fuel gives power and tuning advantages
	Tesco 99 Octane Forecourt fuel, at 99p ex VAT, will be available through on-event Greenergy Refuel Zones. The Forecourt fuel is taken directly off the forecourt as a great value motorsport fuel. It varies slightly in quality depending on seasonality and batch.  Of course, you can also buy it at over 250 Tesco stores across the country