FuelTech


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.
It was founded in 2003 by electrical engineer Anderson Frederico Dick. 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. Its PowerFT line and next-generation VisionFT line power numerous championship-winning drag cars and, since 2025, the entire Stock Car Pro Series grid.

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. Working from an 8 m² dorm room, he hand-assembled TurboPRO-1F units that managed only fuel injection. FuelTech was registered on 23 April 2003.
By 2007 the firm held an estimated 70% share of South America’s high-performance ECU market and employed about 25 staff.

Expansion to international markets (2007–2014)

Dick began visiting U.S. drag-racing events in 2007. Satellite offices produced few sales as racers doubted the all-in-one design.
A 2012 meeting with Pro Line Racing led to joint development of the FT500 and the opening of FuelTech USA in Ball Ground, Georgia.

Product evolution (2015–2020)

  • FT600 — waterproof 68-pin ECU, higher I/O and processing.
  • 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. By 2020 FuelTech had dealers in 20+ countries, growth achieved without outside investors.

Recent developments (2021–2025)

Products and technology

Ignition & spark energy

  • '''IGN1A Smart Coil'''