A History Of Nitromethane The Greatest Race Fuel On Earth: Part 1 - 1872-1960
About this episode
This episode explores the fascinating history of nitromethane, the world's most powerful racing fuel, from its creation in 1872 to its significance beyond the race track.
Nitromethane is the world’s most powerful racing fuel but it’s history and how it came to be may actually be more fascinating than its chemistry. Nitromethane was first made in a laboratory in Germany back in 1872 and as you’ll find out, it’s history goes far beyond the race track.
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