Absolutely! Alcohol (well, how the heck do ya spell it?) may burn cooler, but hasn't got near the energy that gasoline does!!!
Methanol has a kick, but you have to spray more of it for the boost. Add a tad of Nitro-Methane to the mix, and you have 4 second 330MPH plus quarter mile machine.
LLS
I understand the dangers of MTBE and I understand the desire by the EPA for oxygenates in gasoline.
In certain geographic areas, like the LA Basin, smog is easily trapped by weather conditions. Maybe it makes sense there.
But to force the rest of us to pay more for worse-performing gasoline because of the mountains surrounding Los Angeles is nuts.