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Alcohol as Racecar Fuel

The Whiskey-Fueled SR4

— August 16, 2008 — Autos
Alternative fuel sources like hydrogen, electricity and biofuel will certainly power automobiles of the present and near future. I’ll take this Radical SR4 racecar over those any day, even if it’s not particularly budget-friendly at £26 a liter. It’s fueled with Bruichladdich malt whiskey, the world’s only whiskey that’s distilled four times. The car is allegedly Tim Greaves’ Le Mans finishing racecar and is said to not be modified in any form.

James May of BBC’s Top Gear is at the helm, with wine journalist and broadcaster Oz Clarke riding shotgun. The duo attempted the demonstration for their new series, Oz & James’ Great British Adventure, in which they tour the country in a 1982 Rolls Royce Corniche convertible sipping Great Britain’s top tipples. This footage was taken by a bystander. A rough life indeed.
Trend Themes
1. Whiskey-fueled Cars - With the prevalence of biofuels and alternative energy sources, distilleries may want to consider producing whiskeys that can be used as fuel for motor vehicles, providing a new market and revenue stream.
2. Alcohol-fueled Motorsports - As seen with the Bruichladdich malt whiskey-fueled Radical SR4 racecar, there may be potential in creating alcohol-fueled motorsports events and competitions.
3. Creative Fuel Alternatives - This demonstration shows that there is potential for discovering and using unconventional fuel sources that have yet to be explored, leading to new ideas for innovative and eco-friendly fuel options.
Industry Implications
1. Distilleries - Distilleries have an opportunity to expand their product offerings beyond traditional beverages and explore distilling whiskeys that can be used as an alternative fuel source.
2. Motorsports - The success of the whiskey-fueled Radical SR4 racecar may inspire innovators in the motorsports industry to explore the use of unconventional fuels for future race events and competitions.
3. Fuel and Energy - The use of whiskey as a fuel alternative could potentially disrupt the traditional fuel and energy industry, leading to more eco-friendly and sustainable options.
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