Indian Oil launches STORM-X racing fuel with first delivery to Madras International Circuit
The STORM-X fuel is developed by the Indian Oil Research & Development Centre in Faridabad and produced at the state-of-the-art Paradip Refinery.
Indian Oil has announced the inaugural dispatch of STORM-X, a high-octane gasoline specifically formulated for racing cars. The first delivery was from the Paradip Refinery to the Madras International Circuit in Chennai.
According to a press release, the event, marking the launch of this premium racing fuel, was virtually flagged off by V Satish Kumar, Director (Marketing), in the presence of N Senthil Kumar, Director (Pipelines), and Alok Sharma, Director (R&D).
Indian Oil's newest innovation, STORM-X, is crafted specifically for high-end motor racing events in India and on the international circuit. The fuel was conceived by Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman of IndianOil, highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.
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The STORM-X fuel is developed by the Indian Oil Research & Development Centre in Faridabad and produced at the state-of-the-art Paradip Refinery.
It blends high-octane gasoline streams with advanced sustainable components, including 2G Ethanol from the Panipat Refinery. Certified by Bureau Veritas, Dubai, this fuel meets the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) 2024 specifications, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability.
IndianOil has partnered with the Madras Motor Sports Club to supply STORM-X for the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Indian National Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit during the 2024 season. At the launch ceremony, a total of 55 barrels of STORM-X were dispatched for the 3rd round, signaling a new era in Indian motor racing.
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