Race Fuel Strain: The Ultimate Grower’s & Smoker’s Guide
Race Fuel strain guide: Everything you need to know about one of Archive Seed Bank’s most potent OG hybrids. This heavy hitter blends High Octane OG and Face Off OG to deliver unmatched fuel terps and knockout potency. In this grower’s guide, we’ll cover genetics, grow behavior, terpene profile, and the best clone pairings to run beside it. Race Fuel is true Archive lineage: loud, gassy, and deceptively strong. It’s the kind of strain that fills a room before the jar even opens, showing off that classic OG structure with modern density and resin. Below we’ll break down every detail growers and smokers should know.Table of Contents
What is Race Fuel?
Breeder: Archive Seed Bank Genetics: High Octane OG × Face Off OG Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid THC: 30%+ Flowering Time: 8–9 Weeks Flavor: Gasoline, chem funk, pine resin, burnt rubberRace Fuel Terpene Profile
- Limonene – Brings citrus sharpness and lung-expanding inhale.
- Caryophyllene – Responsible for that diesel bite and earthy spice.
- Myrcene – Adds sedation, sweetness, and body relaxation.
- Pinene – Piney top note with crisp exhale finish.
Race Fuel Grow Tips
- Stretch: 1.75× after flip
- Flower Time: 56–63 days
- Yield: Moderate (1.5–1.9 lbs/light)
- Training: Topping and strong trellis recommended
- Feeding: Likes heavy PK and calcium through mid-flower
Race Fuel Appearance & Bag Appeal
Dark forest green buds with orange pistils and a frosty fuel sheen define this cultivar. In cooler temps, hues of deep purple bleed through the sugar leaves. The resin coverage is extreme—sticky, oily, and pungent. Each jar smells like jet exhaust mixed with pine cleaner.Race Fuel Effects
- Initial onset: Heavy eyes, relaxed muscles, full-body calm
- 30 minutes in: Deep sedation with OG bliss and head fog
- 1 hour in: Full couch-lock and appetite spike
Best Clones to Pair With Race Fuel
These clones share terpene synergy, potency, or complementary growth structure to Race Fuel:- 9lb Hammer – Sedative indica with fruity diesel funk.
- Exaltation – Gage Green power hybrid with uplifting gas terps.
- Kombucha – Fermented citrus and tangy haze notes pair well.
- Kosher Kush #2 – Heavy, gassy indica with perfect canopy balance.
- Blue OG #4 – OG power meets sweet blueberry undertone.
- Ice Cream Junky – Sweet dessert terps contrast Race Fuel’s harsh gas.
- Candy Bezels – Modern candy funk, colorful and aromatic.
- After Dark – Grape-gas with heavy resin output.
- Apple Mochi Gelato – Sweet and creamy, balances Race Fuel’s harsh OG punch.
- Hard Candy – Deep indica body with sugary gas finish.

