{"product_id":"vp-racing-m1-fuel-methanol-fuel-for-racing","title":"VP Racing M1 Fuel: Methanol Fuel for Racing","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eVP M1 is a racing methanol fuel with a 99.95% minimum purity, the highest purity available in any racing methanol product sold in the United States. It is formulated for competition engines in methanol-legal racing classes, packaged in lined drums to prevent contamination, and delivers a MON greater than 120 with 49.93% oxygen content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM1 runs cooler and reduces corrosion compared to standard methanol blends. For teams running a full season in Top Alcohol, Sprint Car, or Midget programs, fuel consistency is a requirement, not a preference. A fuel that changes composition between drums forces retuning, introduces detonation risk, and shortens engine life. M1 does not change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVP packages M1 in lined drums specifically to prevent rust, corrosion, and metal deposits from entering the fuel. Unlined drums introduce particles and moisture that accelerate injector wear, clog filters, and contaminate carburetors. The lined drum is an engineering decision that protects the fuel from the container itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproved racing applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNHRA Pro Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNHRA Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprint Car racing (dirt and pavement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidget racing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutlaw racing classes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine racing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLand speed record and hill climb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"editor-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and Clear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99.95% minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(R+M)\/2 Octane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxygen Content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49.93%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.7950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRVP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.6 psi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoichiometric A\/F Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 5-gallon pails and 54-gallon drums. Hazmat shipping surcharge applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is VP M1 race fuel?\u003c\/strong\u003e VP M1 is a 99.95% minimum purity racing methanol, the highest purity available in any racing methanol product sold in the United States. It has a MON greater than 120, 49.93% oxygen content, and is packaged in lined drums to prevent contamination. Approved for NHRA, sprint car, midget, and other methanol-legal classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does purity matter in racing methanol?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most methanol sold for racing meets a general fuel-grade specification, not a racing-specific one. Water content, contaminants, and chemical variability cause tuning drift, deposit buildup, and corrosion in high-output engines. At 99.95% minimum purity, M1 eliminates those variables batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does VP M1 use lined drums?\u003c\/strong\u003e VP packages M1 in lined drums to prevent rust, corrosion, and metal particles from entering the fuel. Unlined drums introduce contamination that accelerates injector wear, clogs fuel filters, and damages carburetors. The lined drum is a fuel quality decision, not a cosmetic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between VP M1 and VP M5?\u003c\/strong\u003e M1 is 99.95% pure methanol with no additives, making it legal for classes that mandate pure methanol. M5 is an enhanced methanol blend with combustion additives that produce more power and a wider tuning range, suited for classes where additives are permitted. If your rulebook requires pure methanol, use M1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes VP M1 require hazmat shipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. M1 is a flammable liquid subject to hazmat regulations. A surcharge will be added at checkout and reflected in your shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VP Racing Fuels, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon Pail","offer_id":68485106073851,"sku":"1802","price":67.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5893\/files\/VPRacingFuels5GallonM1_82b995d6-a541-4759-8eca-e985222a8012.jpg?v=1793979700","url":"https:\/\/www.pandamotorworks.com\/products\/vp-racing-m1-fuel-methanol-fuel-for-racing","provider":"Panda Motorworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}