MARTINEZ, Calif., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- CLP
Motorsports LLC, the Bay Area's premier performance shop, and
Neste, the world's largest producer of renewable diesel, proved
driving across the USA on one tank
of fuel is entirely possible with NEXBTL Renewable Diesel, when
they successfully crossed the finish line of the over 2,500-mile
drive on June 24TH.
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Four-time X Games gold medal winner, three-time U.S. Rallycross
champion and two-time Formula Drift Champion, Tanner Foust, joined this amazing team for the
final leg of this feat and took the helm of the CLP Motorsports
custom-built Superlite SLC car crossing the finish line in
Santa Monica, CA.
"I am extremely pleased with the outcome of the drive across the
USA. The CLP Motorsports team
fought through unimaginable adversity in preparation for this epic
journey," said Pat O'Keefe, CLP
Motorsports President and CEO. "A few pre-trip difficulties caused
us to only get a few hundred miles of road testing on the SLC. The
fact that we were able to cross the country flawlessly in
record-breaking heat with zero issues is a true testament to the
skill level and professionalism of the CLP motorsports crew. Using
100% NEXBTL, an extremely high quality renewable diesel fuel, only
added to our success."
"When it comes to low emissions in racing or driving on the street
good quality fuel is the key. With renewable diesel you will get
more power, and cleaner burning, and it's also more efficient and
renewable. Those things typically don't mix. That's why I think
Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel is a very special product. When I
saw the race car and the concept, I saw the opportunity to balance
the carbon footprint as I am used to burning tires. I was not
sponsored by Neste and honestly this is why I decided to be part of
this amazing project," said Foust of the fuel.
The Superlite SLC traveled a total of 2,507 miles leaving from
Jacksonville, FL, on June 21, at 8:06 am
EST after filling up the 48.6-gallon tank and heading west
on Interstate 10. The route saw the team through eight US states,
16 support crew pit stops, and on to their destination, Dockweiler
Beach in Santa Monica, CA, on
June 24, at 3:57 pm PST.
When they reached the Pacific Ocean, calculations showed the
Superlite SLC racecar used a total of 37.6 gallons of NEXBTL
Renewable Diesel giving the drive an average of 66.7 miles per
gallon. The drivers kept an average speed of 67.6 mph, reaching a
top speed of 91.1 mph. All with zero hypermiling effort.
Owner of CLP Motorsports Patrick O'Keefe, General Manager,
Luke Lonberger, and Lead
Mechanic/Experience Driver Michael von Disterlo traveled three and
a half days, weathered storms and in record high heat.
O'Keefe came up with the Across USA concept after beginning distribution of
NEXBTL in the California market in
2013. After seeing his fleet customers' response to the high
quality fuel, he wanted to actively bring awareness to the consumer
market about this new, alternative fuel with a chemical structure
identical to traditional diesel but made from renewable
resources.
CLP engineered and developed the SLC racecar with a custom
Volkswagen 1.9-liter TDI diesel engine and the necessary
aerodynamics for maximum efficiency at speed, enhanced with a
monocoque chassis and fiberglass body. The result was a car that
maintained all of its power and handling of a racecar, yet, was
still street legal.
Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel is a premium low-carbon fuel made
out of 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials. It is a clean
and powerful renewable diesel, reducing emissions while increasing
the car's performance. NEXBTL renewable diesel meets the petroleum
diesel specification (ASTM D975) for use in all diesel engines.
Golden Gate Petroleum, CLP Motorsports' sister company, became one
of the first US distributors for NEXBTL in early 2013, and has seen
tremendous success with its customer base. Late summer 2015 O'Keefe
is launching NEXGEN Fuel, which is a next generational renewable
fuel brand. Their first fuel headed to market, NEXdiesel, is
powered by NEXBTL and will be made available at retail stations in
Northern California.
For more information on the successful drive from coast to coast,
visit the website at http://www.neste.us/across and
follow the journey
on https://www.facebook.com/clpmotorsports and on Twitter
with #AcrossUSA.
About CLP Motorsports
CLP Motorsports is the premier, full-service performance facility
in Northern California. CLP
specializes in road racing, track attack, autocross, and
high-performance street cars. Learn more about our services and
team of experts at http://www.clpmotorsports.com.
About Neste
Neste is a forerunner in oil refining and renewable solutions,
offering customers cleaner traffic solutions and industrial
products based on cutting-edge research. Our sustainable practices
have received recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability World
Index and the Global 100 list of the world's most sustainable
companies. In 2014, our revenue amounted to EUR 15 billion. Neste shares are listed on NASDAQ
Helsinki. Learn more at http://www.neste.com.
About Golden Gate Petroleum
Golden Gate Petroleum was founded in 1946 and is one of the largest
petroleum and biofuel distributors in the Western United States. Golden Gate first
started distributing alternative fuels in 1996 and became one of
the first US distributors for NEXBTL renewable diesel in 2013. For
more information please go to http://www.ggpetroleum.com.
About NEXGEN
Nexgen Fuel is a new retail fuel brand dedicated to bringing next
generation fuels to the retail public. Nexgen's first fuel will be
Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel and it will be available at various
Northern California retail
locations in late summer 2015. Nexgen Fuel plans to rapidly expand
across the country with both renewable diesel and gasoline
substitute next generation fuels. For more information please go to
www.nexgenfuel.com.
Media Contact: Lori
O'Keefe, CLP Motorsports, (925) 348-6190,
lori@ggpetroleum.com
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