NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 27th, 2018, Sunoco succeeded in its attempt to prove that its new app is the fastest way for consumers to fill their vehicle's tanks and pay for fuel. The team set an Official New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for most vehicles refueled in one hour - a grand total of 148 vehicles. The record-setting feat took place during a NASCAR-inspired event complete with a NASCAR pit crew fuel man, pace car, spotters, and Lap Counter Board.
"We're thrilled to have set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title to prove that our new Sunoco app is the fastest way to fuel," said Sandy Deiters, Senior Marketing Director at Sunoco LP. "The app is free to use and customers can just tap, pump and go – there's minimal waiting and plenty of additional benefits like digital receipts and location-specific offers. The app makes life easier for the people fueling up their cars, and it also helps our partners like the owner of this station to offer unique specials at their locations too."
At 12:01pm, a string of vehicles began lining up at 12 designated pumps at Sunoco (134-45 Cross Bay Blvd) in Jamaica, Queens, New York, looking to score a free tank of gas and to be a part of Sunoco history. At 12:15, John Gianninoto, No. 9 Team NASCAR pit crew member, and brand ambassadors (spotters) took their places near each of the 12 pumps and prepared for the 60 second countdown beginning at 12:59pm.
At 1:00pm, the official one hour countdown clock was initiated and each spotter prompted the Sunoco app for payment. The official pumper, John Gianninoto, raced to beat the clock as each spotter waived a green flag when a vehicle at their designated pump was ready to be filled. Once the tank was filled, the spotters waived a checkered flag, signaling for John to close the pump and cueing for the next vehicle to drive up. In order to qualify as a fill-up, at least half a tank of gas was pumped for each car. At 2:00pm, an air horn signaled the end of the event.
Afterwards, an official Guinness World Records Adjudicator presented Sunoco and John Gianninoto with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for "Most Vehicles Refueled in One Hour."
To see video of the nail-biting action, please click HERE.
The Sunoco mobile app, currently available for iOS and Android is OFFICIALLY the fastest way for consumers to fuel and pay for fuel. The app enables customers to Tap, Pump and Go with minimal waiting and other additional benefits such as digital receipts and location-specific offers. The app is now available to use at thousands of locations throughout the United States with more coming on every day. Users can search for a location, link participating grocery rewards, favorite locations, and view available offers and promos at nearby stores.
About Sunoco LP
Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) is a master limited partnership that distributes motor fuel to approximately 9,900 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers and distributors located in more than 30 states. SUN's general partner is owned by Energy Transfer Operating, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP.
SOURCE Sunoco LP
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