ROCKINGHAM, NC (December 1, 2008) Rockingham Dragway officials today announced a three-year agreement naming VP Racing Fuels as the track's Official Fuel through 2011. The agreement calls for Bobby Taylor Oil Company, VP's distributor for North Carolina, to supply the Rock with VP fuels including VP110, VP Blue, C16 and M1 Methanol in bulk. VP's specialty blends, such as C14, C23, C25 and M5 Methanol, also will be available for special events and via special order.
"We are grateful to VP Racing Fuels and to the Bobby Taylor Oil Company for choosing us as their 'flagship' drag racing facility in the Carolinas," said Steve Earwood, Owner of Rockingham Dragway. VP's products are by far the most requested from our competitors, whether they be bracket racers or touring Pro Stock and Pro Mod professionals. In the drag racing community, VP is fuel of choice. We are pleased to be able to offer VP Racing Fuel products at our two IHRA national events, our ADRL Dragstock and the other 80-plus events we annually host."
"Rockingham Dragway is one of the most successful dragstrips in the industry, in large part due to the efforts of Steve Earwood, a very respected track operator and friend of VP for many years," said Tommy Chapman, VP's Regional Manager-South. "We're pleased to embark on this new relationship with Steve and his staff, which is second to none."
"We're excited about working with the staff a....[more]