Rep. Prescott welcomes return to Indiana-made ethanol fuel for INDYCAR
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2026) – Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) is applauding today's announcement that INDYCAR will introduce an updated 100% Renewable Race Fuel formulation supplied by Shell that includes ethanol feedstock sourced from Indiana beginning with the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
Nearly one year ago, Prescott called on INDYCAR to source its ethanol from the United States, urging the racing series to support American farmers and domestic ethanol producers.
"Racing is a part of Indiana's heritage, so it makes sense that the fuel powering these incredible race cars should support Hoosier farmers and workers," Prescott said. "I'm proud to see INDYCAR make this change, bringing the purchase of ethanol back home. This decision will support Indiana's corn farmers, strengthen our ethanol industry and benefit our state's economy."
Shell's updated 100% Renewable Race Fuel will incorporate renewable ethanol feedstock sourced from Indiana, home to both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The fuel will continue to meet the performance and durability requirements of INDYCAR competition.
Indiana is one of the nation's leading corn and ethanol-producing states. Nearly half of Indiana-grown corn is used to produce ethanol, supporting farmers, ethanol plants and communities across the state.
INDYCAR and Shell introduced 100% Renewable Race Fuel in 2023, making the NTT INDYCAR SERIES the first major U.S.-based motorsports series to run on renewable race fuel. The updated formulation will be used beginning with the 2027 season.
Visit indycar.com to learn more.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties,
and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties.
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