E85 near Watkins Glen?

detroitm2 · 03-07-2021, 07:49 PM

Headed to WGI this summer and was curious if there's any gas stations near by that sell E85. I checked around but didn't really see any reliable information on it. Would rather not have to bring in 20 gallons from Michigan if I can avoid it

Anyone know if it's available? Either at the track, or close by? Thanks.

ZM2 · 03-07-2021, 08:16 PM

There’s a station down by Horseheads that had it last time I was up that way, but I’d call.

The hotels are cheaper down that way too, if it’s a busy track weekend. 25min drive to the track in the morning.

detroitm2 · 03-07-2021, 08:24 PM

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There's a station down by Horseheads that had it last time I was up that way, but I'd call.

The hotels are cheaper down that way too, if it's a busy track weekend. 25min drive to the track in the morning.

Nice! Also, does it actually have a blend pump? I'll be targeting somewhere around E50 I think. Would be nice to not have to mix.

ZM2 · 03-07-2021, 09:27 PM

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Nice! Also, does it actually have a blend pump? I'll be targeting somewhere around E50 I think. Would be nice to not have to mix.

I don't remember it being a blend pump and that app lists that feature incorrectly a lot, so I'd give them a call just to make sure they still have E85 and if they have a blend pump.

Worst case, WGI has 100 octane. In fact, everyone used to bitch b/c that's all WGI had for the longest time, but they also have 93 now. If you have time for the 15-20min roundtrip trip, pump gas is cheaper in town, tho.

detroitm2 · 03-08-2021, 12:24 AM

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Nice! Also, does it actually have a blend pump? I'll be targeting somewhere around E50 I think. Would be nice to not have to mix.

I don't remember it being a blend pump and that app lists that feature incorrectly a lot, so I'd give them a call just to make sure they still have E85 and if they have a blend pump.

Worst case, WGI has 100 octane. In fact, everyone used to bitch b/c that's all WGI had for the longest time, but they also have 93 now. If you have time for the 15-20min roundtrip trip, pump gas is cheaper in town, tho.

I always bring enough gas for the day to the track. So less of a concern being close to the track.

I don't like buying fuel at the track mostly due to cost. Would prefer E85 if I can get it, and can always blend my own. I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if they still have it.

Thanks!

GFEA · 03-12-2021, 04:16 PM

https://pearsonfuels.com/e85-gas-stations/

this is what I use to find the stations.

detroitm2 · 03-12-2021, 04:22 PM

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https://pearsonfuels.com/e85-gas-stations/

this is what I use to find the stations.

Looks like it's California only.

GFEA · 03-12-2021, 05:00 PM

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https://pearsonfuels.com/e85-gas-stations/

this is what I use to find the stations.

Looks like it's California only.

Oops sorry about that 😅

ZM2 · 05-25-2021, 08:50 PM

detroitm2

How’d this work out for you? Was it a blender, or premix’s, or did you need to blend your own E85?

detroitm2 · 05-25-2021, 09:06 PM

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detroitm2

How'd this work out for you? Was it a blender, or premix's, or did you need to blend your own E85?

Won't be going until August.

Maynard · 05-26-2021, 07:16 AM

IIRC the track station has 95 or 97, as well as 100. They've also had (very expensive) 93 octane for several years now. I think they are also a depot where you can order Sunoco in cans to be delivered (there's usually a pile of empties behind their tanks). I'm back there late June and I'll try to keep an eye out.

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