Methanol fuel is very popular in motorsports.  It is common in drag, circle, and boat racing for example.  It is readily available and reasonable in price.  It has favorable properties as a racing fuel such as wide tuning window and good tolerance to high compression or high boost.  However, it is a hazardous organic compound in vapor or liquid states as well as in mixtures with other liquids.  That hazard is misunderstood by many who race with it.

Methanol Safety Information Source

Screen shots are provided from our tech manual, 5000 Horsepower on Methanol, to illustrate some of the safety issues: Continue reading →