Track Gas Inquiry

artey34 · 05-09-2019, 01:31 PM

Hey guys. Im going to run at Gingerman Raceway with CGI in June. I havent tracked the car before so I was curious about gas usage. Do you guys buy gas at the track? Should I bring empty jugs and fill them up outside the track? How many jugs would I need to be safe? How much gas will I go through? Its roughly 140 minutes of drive time on a 2.14 mile track. Really not sure what to expect so any tips would be great!

kropscamaro16 · 05-09-2019, 01:32 PM

i just went to fontana over the weeekend and i always need and bring at least 5 gallons . we did 4 20 min sessions on a mile and half race track with banking

artey34 · 05-09-2019, 01:35 PM

This event is 7 20 minute sessions

Osbornsm · 05-09-2019, 01:37 PM

I usually budget a tank to drive to gingerman, a tank at the track, and a tank home.

You'll be getting about 8 mpg at the track if you want to do math.
But most tracks have a gas station semi-nearyby.

Happy driving!!

breakskeet · 05-09-2019, 01:37 PM

Count on about 4-5mpg on the track, so about 80-100 miles to the tank.

93 octane at the track costs $7.00 per gallon at Sebring. Luckily there is a Shell about 3 miles away so I fill up there after every two 30 min sessions.

Bring empty jugs and fill them close to the track if you can transport them safely.

Alpha1BC · 05-09-2019, 01:40 PM

There's a Shell station just down the street. Basically turn right out of the gate to head east and it's just under 6 miles down the road (right next to I-196) You'll probably use about 3/4 of a tank before lunch and about 7/8 of a tank after, so I usually go fill up there at the start of the day, during lunch, then again on the way home. Not worth messing with gas cans IMO.

Depending on which way you head in and out, there's another Shell in Bangor that's on the way if you're coming via I-94 but it's kinda out of the way for a lunch break stop.

You don't want to buy at the track unless you absolutely have to. It's stupid expensive there as it will be at pretty much any track.

artey34 · 05-09-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

There's a Shell station just down the street. Basically turn right out of the gate to head east and it's just under 6 miles down the road (right next to I-196) You'll probably use about 3/4 of a tank before lunch and about 7/8 of a tank after, so I usually go fill up there at the start of the day, during lunch, then again on the way home.

Depending on which way you head in and out, there's another Shell in Bangor that's on the way if you're coming via I-94 but it's kinda out of the way for a lunch break stop.

You don't want to buy at the track unless you absolutely have to. It's stupid expensive there.

Hmm so with this you dont bring any gas with you to the track? That may be the best thing to do so I dont have to haul a jug of it there

Alpha1BC · 05-09-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by artey34

Hmm so with this you dont bring any gas with you to the track? That may be the best thing to do so I dont have to haul a jug of it there

Nope, it's close enough that you can easily make it between sessions if you had to since you've got 40 mins downtime between runs.

artey34 · 05-09-2019, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

Nope, it's close enough that you can easily make it between sessions if you had to since you've got 40 mins downtime between runs.

Great thanks for the info!

Wontspeak · 05-09-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

There's a Shell station just down the street. Basically turn right out of the gate to head east and it's just under 6 miles down the road (right next to I-196) You'll probably use about 3/4 of a tank before lunch and about 7/8 of a tank after, so I usually go fill up there at the start of the day, during lunch, then again on the way home. Not worth messing with gas cans IMO.

Depending on which way you head in and out, there's another Shell in Bangor that's on the way if you're coming via I-94 but it's kinda out of the way for a lunch break stop.

You don't want to buy at the track unless you absolutely have to. It's stupid expensive there as it will be at pretty much any track.

Turn right to head West out of the track, just in case your using a compass *laughs*

Alpha1BC · 05-09-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wontspeak

Turn right to head West out of the track, just in case your using a compass *laughs*

oops, yeah that's what I meant lol

pbsinternet1le · 05-09-2019, 03:41 PM

5-6mpg... so you're going to need some..

carguy55 · 05-09-2019, 06:25 PM

I burn about 1/4 tank per session usually and never by gas at the track if you can avoid it

TrackClub · 05-09-2019, 08:17 PM

Just FYI three 6.5 gallon jugs fit perfectly at the back of the trunk. Depending on nearby stations location i usually bring all 3 or just one (just in case). For the latter scenario i still bring 3 jugs but 2 are empty ( to secure the full jug). This still leaves tons of space in the trunk even for a weekend trip. Cheers!
PS does Shell in the States carry 93 octane?

05-09-2019, 01:31 PM	#1
artey34 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - Hyper Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 441	Track Gas Inquiry Hey guys. Im going to run at Gingerman Raceway with CGI in June. I havent tracked the car before so I was curious about gas usage. Do you guys buy gas at the track? Should I bring empty jugs and fill them up outside the track? How many jugs would I need to be safe? How much gas will I go through? Its roughly 140 minutes of drive time on a 2.14 mile track. Really not sure what to expect so any tips would be great!

05-09-2019, 01:32 PM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,816	i just went to fontana over the weeekend and i always need and bring at least 5 gallons . we did 4 20 min sessions on a mile and half race track with banking __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

05-09-2019, 01:37 PM	#4
Osbornsm Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 616 View My Garage	I usually budget a tank to drive to gingerman, a tank at the track, and a tank home. You'll be getting about 8 mpg at the track if you want to do math. But most tracks have a gas station semi-nearyby. Happy driving!! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE - 2011 370z - 2004 VW R32 - 2000 Civic Si Mods: Rotofab, Nick Williams 103mm TB, MSD IM, Kooks 1 7/8 Results: 470 hp / 447 tq

05-09-2019, 01:40 PM	#6
Alpha1BC Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,001	There's a Shell station just down the street. Basically turn right out of the gate to head east and it's just under 6 miles down the road (right next to I-196) You'll probably use about 3/4 of a tank before lunch and about 7/8 of a tank after, so I usually go fill up there at the start of the day, during lunch, then again on the way home. Not worth messing with gas cans IMO. Depending on which way you head in and out, there's another Shell in Bangor that's on the way if you're coming via I-94 but it's kinda out of the way for a lunch break stop. You don't want to buy at the track unless you absolutely have to. It's stupid expensive there as it will be at pretty much any track. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE.

05-09-2019, 03:41 PM	#12
pbsinternet1le Drives: 2017 1le current /2015 2ss 1le sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitesburg Ga 30185 Posts: 759	5-6mpg... so you're going to need some.. __________________ 2017 1LE Hyper Blue

05-09-2019, 01:35 PM	#3
artey34 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - Hyper Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 441	This event is 7 20 minute sessions

05-09-2019, 01:37 PM	#5
breakskeet Kevin Drives: 2018 Callaway Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rattlesnake, FL Posts: 321	Count on about 4-5mpg on the track, so about 80-100 miles to the tank. 93 octane at the track costs $7.00 per gallon at Sebring. Luckily there is a Shell about 3 miles away so I fill up there after every two 30 min sessions. Bring empty jugs and fill them close to the track if you can transport them safely.

05-09-2019, 06:25 PM	#13
carguy55 Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,487 View My Garage	I burn about 1/4 tank per session usually and never by gas at the track if you can avoid it

05-09-2019, 08:17 PM	#14
TrackClub Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 5,091	Just FYI three 6.5 gallon jugs fit perfectly at the back of the trunk. Depending on nearby stations location i usually bring all 3 or just one (just in case). For the latter scenario i still bring 3 jugs but 2 are empty ( to secure the full jug). This still leaves tons of space in the trunk even for a weekend trip. Cheers! PS does Shell in the States carry 93 octane?

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