Photo Caption: Celebrating the Mobil 1 50th Anniversary at ExxonMobil, pictured left-to-right, are Tomek Young, Global Motorsports Technology Manager, Katy Howell, Global Sponsorship Manager, Jei Gort, Global Sponsorships, Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Top Fuel Driver Doug Kalitta, Cliff Salvesen, Global Motorsports Engineer and Bennett Hanson, Director Global Lubricants. (Photo Courtesy: Kalitta Motorsports)
YPSILANTI, Mich. – – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mobil 1
Kalitta and the Mobil 1 team were part of a 50th anniversary commemoration earlier today at the ExxonMobil corporate headquarters in Houston. The Mobil 1 Toyota team started the Top Fuel Dragster’s engine and performed the equivalent of a pre-run warm up for the lunchtime crowd of Mobil 1 executives and employees.
The event featured Kalitta autographs, food trucks and photo opportunities. Mobil 1 personnel enjoyed unprecedented access to the car and the team hauler while learning the ins and outs of the NHRA Top Fuel dragster. Team Kalitta joins other race teams in Formula 1, NASCAR, Moto GP and Formula E among others in celebrating the Mobil 1 50th anniversary with special livery this season.
“We are thrilled to bring this special paint scheme to life for such a historic anniversary of the Mobil 1 brand,” said Katy Howell, Global Sponsorship Manager on behalf of Mobil 1. “This livery exemplifies our collaborations in lubricant innovation in the world of motorsports. Together, we’ve crafted livery designs that not only pay homage to the 50-year legacy of the Mobil 1 brand, but also capture the essence of speed, performance and teamwork.”
“Mobil 1 always has our backs with everything they do on and off the track,” Kalitta said. “We are honored to be a part of their 50th anniversary celebration, but really, we are just fortunate to have Mobil 1 behind us supporting Kalitta Motorsports and Kalitta Air. It’s always great to be in their back yard in Texas, and we’d love to deliver an anniversary victory for them Sunday at Texas Motorplex.”
About Mobil 1: For 50 years, Mobil 1 has been trusted by drivers to keep their engines running longer. Our products combine the latest technology and innovation to exceed the toughest standards of vehicle manufacturers and tuning shops—so consumers can get the most out of their time behind the wheel, both on the road and on the track. Turn every day into an adventure with Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand. Learn more at www.mobil1.us or and follow @Mobil1Racing on Instagram and X. Join us. For the love of driving.
About Kalitta Motorsports:
Kalitta Motorsports is a three-car team competing in the 20-race NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Camping World Drag Racing Series. Founded by team owner Conrad “Connie” Kalitta in 1959, Kalitta Motorsports fields two Top Fuel dragsters driven by 2023 NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta and 2013 NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon as well as a Funny Car driven by 2018 NHRA Funny Car champion J.R. Todd. Located in Ypsilanti, Mich., the team owns five World Championships and more than 100 national event wins through multiple sanctioning bodies. For additional information, please visit www.teamkalitta.com and follow the team on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @TeamKalitta.
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