Kentucky Farmers Promote American Ethanol with NASCAR at Kentucky Speedway

The Kentucky Corn Growers Association worked to promote American Ethanol with NASCAR fans at the Kentucky Speedway, June 28-30. NASCAR has been using 15% ethanol to fuel all the vehicles in its cup series races since February 2011 as part of its NASCAR Green initiative. The American Ethanol partnership between NASCAR, the National Corn Growers Association and Growth Energy works to share the benefits of corn-based ethanol with NASCAR's 75 million fans. Race teams have reported increased horsepower and cooler-running engines with the fuel switch. Drivers Kenny Wallace (99 - RAB Racing) and Austin Dillon (3 - RCR Racing) are sponsored by American Ethanol. Dillon was the winner of Friday's Nationwide Cup race. Wallace, who is also sponsored by Family Farmers, placed 11th.