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title: Where to Buy Race Fuel (and How to Store It for Peak Performance)
description: Learn where to buy race fuel, how shipping works, and the best practices for storing it to maintain freshness, consistency, and performance.
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# [Where to Buy Race Fuel (and How to Store It for Peak Performance)](https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/tech-corner/where-to-buy-race-fuel-and-how-to-store-it-for-peak-performance)

 Written by [Grassroots Motorsports](https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/tech-corner/author/grassroots-motorsports) | Sep 21, 2024

**From the editors of**  
<https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/fuel-tips-buying-and-storing-race-fuel/>  
Gas stations can be found on nearly every major intersection. Finding one that sells race fuel, though, can be a little tougher. 

In addition to 54-gallon drums and bulk quantities, race fuels are usually also available in 5-gallon pails. These smaller containers open up the distribution network, eliminating the pumps and infrastructure usually associated with gas stations.

## Where to Find Race Fuel

**Finding Fuel:** Sunoco maintains a Fuel Finder tool that lists We just checked Sunoco Race Fuels’ website for the greater Daytona Beach area–home base for Grassroots Motorsports–and were rewarded with a long list of retail outlets. The closest to us is Daytona International Speedway–not a surprise since Sunoco is the official fuel of NASCAR. Next on the list is our local speed shop. Then it’s a mix of fuel distributors, motorcycle shops, racetracks, traditional gas stations and other businesses that serve the hobby–an alignment shop, for example, popped up in our results.

Want a deeper breakdown of how to locate the best outlets near you? See our guide on [Where to Buy Racing Fuel](https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/sunoco-tech-corner/where-to-buy-racing-fuel-a-practical-guide-for-racers), which covers in-store, trackside, and distributor options.

### **Shipping Options for Race Fuel**

**Shipping Fuel:** Some companies and retailers will also ship those 5-gallon pails directly to your doorstep, although Fred McConnell, Director of Fuels Marketing & Motorsports at Sunoco, reminds us that the freight bill must be considered. If your local outlet doesn’t stock your preferred blend, he offers a less expensive alternative: Contact your regional distributor. With enough of a heads-up, they can likely add your fuel to one of their regular stocking orders. 

### **How to Store Race Fuel Properly**

**Storing Fuel:** Properly storing that fuel, assuming that it’s not used right away, can lengthen its shelf life. The Sunoco Race Fuels website offers some handy storage tips: Keep the containers full, tightly sealed, and away from daylight and major temperature swings. “Perfectly stored, most race fuels will last more than a year,” their website says. “If you are not sure you can use the fuel up within two years, add a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel as soon as you purchase it.”

For more detailed storage recommendations—including how heat, sunlight, and ventilation affect fuel quality, see [Why Storage Matters: Keeping Race Fuel at Peak Quality](https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/sunoco-tech-corner/why-storage-matters-keeping-race-fuel-at-peak-quality).

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