Indy Racing turns its back on U.S. Energy
Des Moines, IA – American Future Fund (AFF) today launched “Race,” a radio ad which urges Hoosiers to call the Indy Racing League (IRL) and tell them to continue using American ethanol in its race cars.
The ad can be heard here: www.youtube.com/americanfuturefund.
In a multi-year deal announced on Nov. 18, the IRL named APEX-Brasil as the official ethanol supplier for the IndyCar Series. As a result, the Indy 500, an American institution, could be powered with foreign fuel.
“It’s amazing that amid all the progress we have made toward energy independence, the IRL decides to set us back,” said AFF Communications Director Tim Albrecht. “It’s mind-boggling as to why the league would take this action in an economic downturn. This is a slap in the face to American farmers and workers.”
Currently, there are more than 180 ethanol producers in the United States. The IRL’s decision blocks them from pumping an American-made product into their cars, and opts for foreign competitors to control a monopoly on the market.
American Future Fund has long called for measures that lead the United States to energy independence with its “America First Energy Agenda.” Found HERE, the agenda strongly supports the use of homegrown renewable fuels.
“Our hope is that local citizens will stick up for what’s right, and demand the IRL rescind its deal with Brazil,” continued Albrecht. “This is a matter of energy independence and keeping our jobs here at home. The IRL may turn its back on the people of Indiana and the Midwest, but AFF will steadfastly stand with America’s energy producers.”
