Ethanol and Boat Racing: Promoting E10 for Marine Engines 

The Kentucky Corn Growers Association has joined an effort with the Renewable Fuels Association to sponsor the National Boat Racing Association’s 2011 Ethanol Challenge Series. The National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) is active in dispelling misinformation about ethanol’s fuel performance in watercraft. This partnership will prove that ethanol is effective in high-performance marine engines.

Today, nearly every gallon of gasoline sold in the United States is blended with ethanol, most commonly in the E10 formulation. This blend of fuel has been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in all engine types, including marine equipment, automobiles, and small or non-road engines. These two-stroke engine boats will be taking engine performance to the next level, reaching top speeds operating on E10 fuel purchased from the same retail fuel locations as local consumers.

“American boaters have been utilizing ethanol-blended fuel safely and effectively for years,” said Vernon Barfield, NBRA Spokesperson. “Ethanol-blended fuel provides the high-performance engines in this series with the horsepower and performance they need to win. We are excited to show that our racing boats are able to perform to their best capability using E10 fuel, shaking the myths that ethanol harms marine engines.”

For more information about ethanol use in marine engines, visit www.ChooseEthanol.com/boating. For information about the NBRA, visit www.raceNBRA.com.