Refiner Flint Hills and Texas-based VP Racing Fuels announced a new
relationship yesterday that will result in branded prices for VP Racing in some
upper Midwest markets.

Flint Hills Refining will be sending out the new branded products for octanes
that range from the traditional 87, 89, and 91 unleaded gas as well as a
92-octane and 93-octane E10. There will also be a VP Racing E15 blend.

VP Racing has been adding branded stations across the country, catering in
particular to customers who crave higher purchases of premium fuel, VP branded
automotive additives, and optional racing fuels. The company is an official
fuel or lubricant provider to over 60 race series worldwide.

The company has an international presence and has also concentrated on branding
up fueling sites at marinas for high-performance boats.

--Reporting by Tom Kloza, tkloza@opisnet.com; Editing by Michael Kelly,
michael.kelly3@ihsmarkit.com



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