FuelTech

FuelTech
Company type
Private
IndustryAutomotive electronics • Motorsport technology
FoundedApril 23, 2003; 23 years ago (2003-04-23)
FounderAnderson Frederico Dick
Headquarters
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
,
Brazil
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Anderson Dick (Global CEO)
Leonardo Prianti Fontolan (CEO Brazil)
Luis de Leon (COO)
ProductsEngine-management systems (ECUs), ignition modules, software
Number of employees
~200 (2023)[1]
Websitefueltech.net

FuelTech is a Brazilian manufacturer of high-performance engine-management and motorsport-electronics systems. Headquartered in Porto Alegre, the company ignition modules and software for drag-racing.[2]

It was founded in 2003 by electrical engineer Anderson Frederico Dick.[2] After dominating the Brazilian performance market in the 2000s, the firm expanded abroad, establishing FuelTech USA in Georgia and building a dealer network on six continents.[3] Its PowerFT line (e.g., FT500, FT600) and next-generation VisionFT line (FT700 family) power numerous championship-winning drag cars and, since 2025, the entire Stock Car Pro Series grid.[4]

History

Founding and early years (1999–2006)

FuelTech traces its roots to 1999, when Dick—then an engineering student at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul—built a turbo-fuel controller nicknamed TurboPro.[5] Working from an 8 m² dorm room, he hand-assembled TurboPRO-1F units that managed only fuel injection.[5] FuelTech was registered on 23 April 2003.[2]

By 2007 the firm held an estimated 70% share of South America’s high-performance ECU market and employed about 25 staff.[6]

Expansion to international markets (2007–2014)

Dick began visiting U.S. drag-racing events in 2007.[2] Satellite offices (2009–2011) produced few sales as racers doubted the all-in-one design.[7]

A 2012 meeting with Pro Line Racing led to joint development of the FT500 (launched 2014) and the opening of FuelTech USA in Ball Ground, Georgia.[8]

Product evolution (2015–2020)

  • FT600 (2016) — waterproof 68-pin ECU, higher I/O and processing.[9]
  • FT550 / FT450 — mid-range models completing the PowerFT family.

PowerFT units share the FTManager Windows suite and an on-unit touchscreen that integrates data-logger, dash, boost and traction control.[10] By 2020 FuelTech had dealers in 20+ countries, growth achieved without outside investors.[3]

Recent developments (2021–2025)

  • April 2024 floods submerged the facility; operations resumed after a global relief drive.[11]
  • May 2025 — FT700 Plus becomes the spec VCU for Stock Car Pro Series.[4]

Products and technology

Engine-management line

Generation / family Model(s) Notes
TurboPRO-1F TurboPRO-1F Fuel-only controller (c. 2000 – 2003)[12]
VisionFT FT700 · FT700 Plus Wi-Fi, 12.3-inch display (Plus), new Vision software (2023 – ) [13]

Ignition & spark energy

  • IGN1A Smart Coil (Motorsport-style coil-on-plug)[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ "FuelTech Fact Sheet". FuelTech.net. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Jacobs, Ainsley (15 May 2018). "Master of Disruption: FuelTech's Anderson Dick is Fueling the Future". Drag Illustrated.
  3. ^ a b "Meet Anderson Dick of FuelTech". VoyageATL. 3 October 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Novo carro da Stock Car estreia com central eletrônica FuelTech". Globo Esporte (in Portuguese). 4 May 2025.
  5. ^ a b "FuelTech, 18 anos: curiosidades e bastidores da nossa história!". FuelTech Brasil (in Portuguese). 29 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Mercado de injeção programável no Brasil". AutoData (in Portuguese). 12 June 2008.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "PRI Show recap". Race Pages. 2011.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "FuelTech USA Opens Doors" (Press release). FuelTech. 5 March 2014.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "FT600 Product Sheet".[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ PowerFT Architecture White-paper (Report).[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Empresa gaúcha se recupera de enchente histórica" (in Portuguese). 20 May 2024.
  12. ^ "FuelTech Unveils State-of-the-Art Headquarters – A Milestone in Innovation and Expansion". FuelTech.net. 12 Jan 2024. Retrieved 8 Jun 2025.
  13. ^ "FT700 ECU System". FuelTech.net. Retrieved 8 Jun 2025.
  14. ^ "Ignition Systems, Coils & Wiring". FuelTech.net. Retrieved 8 Jun 2025.

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