You are fed with a silver spoon. You dont know anything about tradition.

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[Seadog]

Thanks Kody. Very interesting and informative. We all appreciate the insight, Calistoga not withstanding.

I think maybe somebody got their feelings hurt, eh Calistoga?

[dirtnonwingfan]

Originally Posted by calistoga You are fed with a silver spoon. You dont know anything about tradition. Posted via Mobile Device

That is way out of line. Everyone else is glad that Kody has taken the time and effort to come on here and give us some facts. The fact that his facts may not agree with your opinions give you no right at all to resort to personal attacks.

Kody, thanks again for posting facts on this issue.

[KodySwanson]

Frank & Gregg,

Thank you very much for posting, for your kind words, and for helping to keep this thread on the issue at hand: helping provide insight to the ethanol/silver crown situation in 2012.

If anyone has any issues with me personally, please contact me directly, and allow this thread to keep focus on the issues that it was intended to address, and not me.

I am happy to respond to personal messages on my IOW account, emails at swansonkody@gmail.com, or phone calls at 559-284-4503.

Thank you all again for your interest.

[Rpracing1]

So Kody, having done this test, is it your belief that this is a positive move for this racing series?

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by KodySwanson Frank & Gregg, Thank you very much for posting, for your kind words, and for helping to keep this thread on the issue at hand: helping provide insight to the ethanol/silver crown situation in 2012. If anyone has any issues with me personally, please contact me directly, and allow this thread to keep focus on the issues that it was intended to address, and not me. I am happy to respond to personal messages on my IOW account, emails at swansonkody@gmail.com, or phone calls at 559-284-4503. Thank you all again for your interest.

I noticed that the IndyCars exhaust smelled differently when they switched to ethanol. It almost smelled like popcorn. Was there a noticable difference during your test?

[openwheelKT]

Originally Posted by KodySwanson Frank & Gregg, Thank you very much for posting, for your kind words, and for helping to keep this thread on the issue at hand: helping provide insight to the ethanol/silver crown situation in 2012. If anyone has any issues with me personally, please contact me directly, and allow this thread to keep focus on the issues that it was intended to address, and not me. I am happy to respond to personal messages on my IOW account, emails at swansonkody@gmail.com, or phone calls at 559-284-4503. Thank you all again for your interest.

There folks, is someone that doesn't just participate in the sport, but cares about it. The time didn't HAVE to be taken to share the info.

Kody sure has done a lot with that silver spoon. *rolls eyes* Didn't know those held a steering wheel and won races.

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[Jerry Shaw]

Originally Posted by calistoga You are fed with a silver spoon. You dont know anything about tradition. Posted via Mobile Device

Oh, yeah? When you were a child you were so ugly your mother set you in a corner and fed you with a slingshot.

Seriously though, you should at least use your name if you're going to take personal shots at the guy, Daniel.

Jerry

[KodySwanson]

I am sorry that my answers are long-winded, but I want to do my best to be clear and completely answer the questions that were asked.

Originally Posted by Rpracing1 So Kody, having done this test, is it your belief that this is a positive move for this racing series?

Ok- so I have tested this fuel once, and belief can be a strong word. I am still open to new information, so I can only tell you what I think based upon the information that I have so far.

I think that this CAN be a positive move for the series. Ignite Racing fuel has made a commitment to USAC and the Silver Crown series, that if managed correctly (by USAC), can definitely be a gain for the Silver Crown competitors and series.

However, this is my fear: All too often, perception becomes reality. With all of the negative assumptions that have been made about the fuel, and the future of the series, it can easily become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Rumors have started that Ethanol will kill your engine, your bladder and your series, and competitors have become worried about the future of their investments. Some say, I will wait until after the Hoosier 100 to see just what happens. If- enough competitors choose to wait it out, and we don't get the competitor support for the series at the beginning of the season, then I am afraid that will kill the series- regardless of what running the fuel is actually like. I hope that makes sense?

For this to be a positive move, certain things have to happen:

Total benefits must exceed total costs regarding the change to ethanol (For the competitors, since they are the ones that are actually making the change). The fear is that costs have only been assumed (almost on a worst case scenario- new bladders, radiators, etc), and nothing has really been said for the benefits. For the costs- fuel system changes will need to be made. But, from what we have found so far, you will not need to purchase brand-new bladders and develop a new cooling system with a brand-new radiator. (I hope that the results from our experience can help owners accurately estimate their cost to switch fuels.) For the benefits- It was announced at the meeting with Ignite, at the IMIS Show, that competitors will receive their fuel for 2012 racing events free of charge. There is talk of more benefits- higher purses, year-end points fund- but since nothing has been officially announced, that is just talk. I think that if USAC announced something more concrete about the benefits for Silver Crown competitors, it would give owners more confidence in what to expect with the switch to ethanol.

I really think that the single best effort that can be made to make this a positive situation- is for there to be clear and complete communication between USAC, Ignite Fuels, and the competitors. This would go a long way in preventing misconceptions that get started, and keeping efforts directed toward addressing the real issues at hand.

Originally Posted by Seadog I noticed that the IndyCars exhaust smelled differently when they switched to ethanol. It almost smelled like popcorn. Was there a noticable difference during your test?

There absolutely was a difference in the smell of the fuel. When the fuel is raw- either in an open barrel, being poured into the tank, etc- it has a distinct smell, almost like a brewery? (I'm told that's what a brewery smells like).

However, when the car is sitting on pit road, at an idle, it is much more pleasant than methanol. When a car idles on methanol: it stinks, makes your eyes water and makes it hard to breathe. The Ethanol at idle almost has a sweet smell to it, and doesn't make it hard to breathe or your eyes water.


Hopefully that helps!
-Kody

[dirtnonwingfan]

Originally Posted by Seadog I noticed that the IndyCars exhaust smelled differently when they switched to ethanol. It almost smelled like popcorn. Was there a noticable difference during your test?

Gregg, I think that was a special additive designed to increase concession sales.