Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) officials announced a 5-year agreement naming VP Racing Fuels as Official Fuel of PBIR, beginning in 2009. As part of the agreement, VP will be PBIR's exclusive supplier of race fuels including VP110, C12, C16, MS103 and M1 Methanol in bulk. The track also expects to add pail and drum inventory of VP's most popular specialty fuels such as Q16, U4.2, C14 and M5 Methanol. In servicing the track, the VP Southeast distribution center based in Ft. Lauderdale will staff the track full time, providing on-site technical support to racers with fuel-related questions.

"We're excited to partner with VP Fuels," said Ron Dixon, President and COO of PBIR. "VP Fuels is dedicated to racers and supplying fuels to the top racing series. After our complete facility renovation, it was only natural that we partner with the top-notch fuel company." 

"Palm Beach International Raceway is one of the premier tracks in the country," said Mark Klein, VP-Southeast. "Virtually all the NHRA top teams-Pro Stock, Top Fuel, Pro Mod, etc.-were testing at PBIR during the off season and the track's new surface got rave reviews. The road course is also generating lots of buzz. The SCCA and Ferrari events held in January and February will be repeated next year and the track is on the cusp of booking several other very high profile events. We're truly excited about working with the PBIR staff and look forward to providing quality VP fuels there for many years to come."

Palm Beach International Raceway includes a ¼-mile NHRA-sanctioned all-concrete drag strip, a 7/10 mile WKA-sanctioned karting track and a 2-mile road course that features some of the fastest and most challenging corners and straightaways offered by any track in North America. Drawing from the entire country, PBIR's drag strip hosts events for professionals and ameateurs alike. Currently IRL-sanctioned and pending FIA-certification, PBIR's road course hosts racing series such as the IndyCar Series tests, and Indy Lights tests, as well as various acclaimed driving schools and the Palm Beach Driving Club. PBIR's karting track hosts various club race series and auto crossing events in addition to the Annual 24-hours of America and WKA Florida Karting.

VP Racing is the Official Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, IHRA, American Drag Racing League (ADRL) and American LeMans, as well as sponsor of NMRA (National Mustang Racing Association); NMCA (National Muscle Car Association); and Atlantic Championship, among many other series.

In addition to fuels, VP's product line includes performance chemicals, specialty lubricants and traction compounds-each designed to produce the most power and best performance in their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from VP's website - vpracingfuels.com.