Ethanol Fuels the 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing'

May 29, 2007

Photo of Assistant Secretary Alexander Karsner with Late Show host David Letterman.

Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander Karsner met with biofuel advocates Bobby Rahal (Indy 500 Champion 1986) and Late Show host David Letterman to support "Team Ethanol" at the "World's Greatest Spectacle in Racing," The Indianapolis 500. Consistent with the President's call to address our addiction to oil, the 91st running of the race was the first fueled by 100% ethanol.

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Ethanol and the Indy 500