Have to buy petrol at excel is that a joke

taylore512 · 28 Nov 2007, 18:03 (Ref:2077447)

we have to buy the petrol for our cars at a companys pump at excel. why is this?

daz2202 · 28 Nov 2007, 18:23 (Ref:2077460)

' have to buy petrol at excel is that a joke '

No, But 2 horses walked into a bar and the landlord said...

why the long faces lads !

Now thats a cracker of a joke

**Adam43** · 28 Nov 2007, 18:25 (Ref:2077464)

because they track the fuel useage on a spreadsheet? (a better joke?)
Or there is some sort of deal?

Is this realted to competing in rallying?

daz2202 · 28 Nov 2007, 18:27 (Ref:2077465)

sorry, but that one tickles me everytime. (easily pleased me)

on a serious note we have to refuel in designated areas for safety reasons i suppose, and to stop all of us running around with gerry cans in an underground car park.

Chessmsport · 28 Nov 2007, 18:32 (Ref:2077470)

Whats petrol at a Rallycross event got to do with road cars ? EDIT was moved to road cars now back in R and R

May be the thread starter could of given a better description in his post.

May be thay mean you have to refuel in a particular place in the paddock which is not unusual these days in other forms of motorsport to have a designated refuelling area. Sure they dont mean using pump fuel because the Supercars wont be.!!

TWIGLET · 28 Nov 2007, 19:34 (Ref:2077505)

The Div 1's and Super National's can take their own fuel but it has to be left in the designated re-fuelling area.
All other classes have to buy the fuel supplied on site.
A fuel order form is included in the final regulations. (Ours arrived today)
And as daz2202 says, its a safety issue.

tom556 · 29 Nov 2007, 17:06 (Ref:2078053)

no joke but someones laughing.
i understand that it is regualr tesco 99 octane that can be bought in any uk forecourt for 1 pound per litre. However at the excel its 2 quid. i aint laughing.

mel tyres · 29 Nov 2007, 17:24 (Ref:2078067)

Just look at all the Race fuel that's about in a meeting, eg the GP at Croft what a BANG, Just think about it

So maybe their taking precautions in case something does happen. And yes £2-00 is too much !!!!

taylore512 · 29 Nov 2007, 21:07 (Ref:2078208)

if i was to take my own fuel could i put it in my tank if i went to the fual area?

bigted · 29 Nov 2007, 21:17 (Ref:2078212)

the fuel at 1.70 ish a litre is Tesco 99 Octane MSA Plus

normal road fuel is Tesco 99 Octane Forecourt fuel at the normal price

i guess the expensive stuff is all that is available on the day

RICKY_BOBBY · 30 Nov 2007, 09:01 (Ref:2078507)

The Way The Regs Read The Classes Involved Have To Buy The Fuel There, And Its Not £1.70 Per Litre Its £1.79 +vat Making It £2.10 Per Litre Which Seems A Bit Steep By Any Standards

silver bullet · 30 Nov 2007, 10:59 (Ref:2078594)

I must say, I am not overly happy about the situation. It's going to be a pain going to the refueling area before every race. Also how are they going to measure what you use. I hope they realise that rallycross cars are not like rally cars and some may only need a couple of litres top up.
I suppose the HSE has the last word so we will have to abide by the rules.

Only the Supercars & Supernat's can use their own fuel, the rest of us have to use the Tesco pump

I suppose thats understandable too. I mean it could be fun searching for your own jerry can among 100 others

Here's a link explaining the pricing structure. It seems the fuel we are using is better quality than the supermarket pumps

Tesco 99 Motorsport Fuels CLICK HERE

Minicross424 · 1 Dec 2007, 17:29 (Ref:2079433)

glad im not entered

fullcircle · 1 Dec 2007, 19:29 (Ref:2079485)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicross424

glad im not entered

Glad you are not going if you adopt that sort of attitude

bdwoody · 1 Dec 2007, 22:53 (Ref:2079559)

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver bullet

I suppose thats understandable too. I mean it could be fun searching for your own jerry can among 100 others

not realy a probelm if you sort yourself out .at motox enduros there would be well over 100 bikes and the cans in the refueling area could always be found ,and we didn't have 4 or 5 guys in a team to help out.

bucko · 2 Dec 2007, 13:35 (Ref:2079899)

would think the main moan is the price which is understandable but you are racing in London and a very prestigious event ,
i would refuel anywhere regardless of what , if i was there

silver bullet · 3 Dec 2007, 00:18 (Ref:2080192)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucko

would think the main moan is the price which is understandable but you are racing in London and a very prestigious event ,
i would refuel anywhere regardless of what , if i was there

Exactly my thoughts. I'm not to happy on a couple of points (price & inconveniance), but what the hell it's going to be such a special event that these are just minor gripes, that are neither here nor there.

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