Bekaert, a worldwide leader in racing and automotive component coatings, provides a solution to the technical challenges posed by new eco-friendly fuels. Its Diamond-Like coatings are now used to help NASCAR clients resolve fuel residue deposit problems. In addition to switching to unleaded fuel in 2007, NASCAR is predicted to follow IndyCar's lead in mandating the use of E85, which Bekaert says will make it even more crucial to use DLC coatings to prevent excessive wear. By coating valves with Bekaert's DLC coatings, the European company says intake valves are protected from the build-up of fuel residue, which results in better wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction. This is essential in the reliable functioning of valves over several races. Bekaert wishes to capitalize on Its success with the previously designed Cavidur and Dylyn Plus patented coatings, which increase durability, reduce friction losses, increase engine output and improve fuel consumption.