Trying to figure how much fuel to take with me out west.
Curious to know on 9 to 10 second cars with 500 inch motors running on gasoline how many passes you AVERAGE on a 5 gallon tank. Looking for cars that also weigh over 3300 LBS.
THANKS!!!

I can get about 10 runs or so before I add more fuel. 3600 lbs car mid 10 ets. 470 ci.

I don't know. I always top the cell off after each run for more weight over the rear tires. I have a 10 gallon cell and can usually drive wherever and back on the one tank.

I normally look at around 8 passes @ about 20litres (5 US gallons)
505ci @ 3800ish
For some this might change dependent on RPM .

Tex

Normal tracks about ten 9.0 1/4 mile runs driving to the staging lanes and back to the pits. Morning warm up will add to that figure. Real long shut down like Indy uses a bit more.
Doug

3. Birdtracker

7 1/4 mile passes out of a 20 litre jerry can. 580ci, 4023lb, mid 9's. The 655ci motor was 5 passes out of a can. Driven to the start and back to the pit.

Use WAY more driving around and warm ups than actually making a pass. I use a gallon or so to make a run from pit to pit. I use more warming it up in the morning.

It not sure I would carry fuel across state lines “out west”. DOT guys frown on that and with all the dangers of carrying fuel on a long distance I’d buy it at the track.

Race fuel at track in Vegas...$25 per gallon. AV gas in Okeechobee FL yesterday...$5.99 per gallon

What length track, 1/8 or 1/4 mile, what tranny, 2 speed or 3 speed?

$25 you must be running the good stuff, I pay less for Q16 here. There are cheaper option for fuel here for sure. The track only supplies VP. But we have Sonoco and Torco readily available as well.

Title says 1/4 mile passes! Dont need to know to the drop so 2 or 3 speed won't really matter much.

Al you are correct. Not being a local or having much spare time, I did buy my fuel at the track last year and it was Q16. Bringing my cars this year and they are set up to run on cheap stuff. I've seen no difference in ET between VP 110 and AV gas. So far 9.64 at 138 with a 1.28 60 ft. Motor is a stock block 520, Stock Trick Flow heads, .640ish lift on cam at 12.4 compression.
I've found out you can haul upto 110 gals of fuel with out special permits. Hell, my boat hold more than that and never heard of trailer boats being pulled over.
Thanks to all those that replied. I'm guessing worse case is about 7 passes and best case is 10.

Good deal..Would be great to meet you but I always seem to be busy at that race and I think this year will be even more so ...But Ill try to find you. Saw you while parking people but just didn't have time to stop and say hello.