Refuelling at endurance events

[Output Flange]

Random question for a Friday afternoon - for races like the 360MC's 6hr of Snetterton, how is refuelling carried out? Is there a standard pump in the pit lane that everyone uses, or do teams have dump churns to do it?

I can imagine that for cars running 100 litre tanks or bigger, either is a bit of a logistical issue...

[MaxRacewear]

At the 360 it's either Dry Break systems for the wealthy or these for us mere mortals:

http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/tuff-jug-ripper-refuel...

[MaxRacewear]

Forgot to add, at the Historic 6 Hours at Spa there's a fuel station - and yes it does cause chaos! I believe someone lost a win this year due to being caught in the queue

[spyderman8]

The Lotus 6 hour and Britcar 90-minute allows churns in the pit lane. For Britcar and I think Lotus too the driver has to be out of the car.

Edited by spyderman8 on Saturday 12th October 20:44

[MMC Andy]

for Barcelona and Dubai 24hrs, there's 5 garage type pumps (4 unleaded / 1 diesel) which always makes for interesting strategy and argy bargy at the fuel station.

Andy

[houlbt]

Output Flange said:

Random question for a Friday afternoon - for races like the 360MC's 6hr of Snetterton, how is refuelling carried out? Is there a standard pump in the pit lane that everyone uses, or do teams have dump churns to do it?

I can imagine that for cars running 100 litre tanks or bigger, either is a bit of a logistical issue...

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