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Why Specific Gravity Matters in Race Fuel (and How It Affects Power and Tuning)

Jan 9, 2026

A FUEL PROPERTY THAT'S OFTEN OVERLOOKED In the world of racing fuel specifications, octane rating dominates the conversation. Racers debate 110 versus 114 octane, discuss the merits of leaded versus ...

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