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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2008) -- The Valvoline racing program for the 2008 season will include technical partnerships with a number of top-tier teams and drivers in NASCAR and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).
The iconic motor oil and lubricant brand, which has been involved in auto racing for more than 100 years, will showcase a powerhouse lineup of partners, including Gillette Evernham Motorsports and Roush Fenway Racing in NASCAR and the elite NHRA professional teams of Don Schumacher Racing and David Powers Motorsports.
Headlining the Valvoline team of drivers are NASCAR Cup champion Matt Kenseth of Roush Fenway Racing, reigning and five-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher and four-time NHRA champ Gary Scelzi. Schumacher and Scelzi are part of the seven-driver team for Don Schumacher Racing.
The Valvoline racing program will also include a primary sponsorship in selected Sprint Cup races on the No. 10 Gillette Evernham Dodge Charger, driven by Patrick Carpentier, and a full-season sponsorship on the Don Schumacher-owned Funny Car of Jack Beckman.
Valvoline will continue its long-standing association in the NHRA Sportsman ranks, known as drag racing's grassroots division.
”The racetrack is where Valvoline develops and tests its products and we’re proud to be trusted by these high-profile championship teams,” said Rob Stravitz, vice president for global brands for Valvoline. “We’re committed to helping bring both performance and protection to our engine builders and crew chiefs. And we’re committed to bringing that same kind of product know-how to those who simply follow racing and want the best for their own cars and trucks.”
The high profile Valvoline team of drivers, who will showcase the red and blue Valvoline V are as follows:
Gillette Evernham Motorsports: Nascar: Patrick Carpentier: Cup
Gillette Evernham Motorsports: Nascar: Kasey Kahne: Cup
Gillette Evernham Motorsports: Nascar: Elliott Sadler: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Matt Kenseth: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Greg Biffle: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Carl Edwards: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Jamie McMurray: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: David Ragan: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Erik Darnell: Truck
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Colin Braun: Truck
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Joey Clanton: Truck
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Toney Schumacher: Top Fuel
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Cory McClenathan: Top Fuel
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Jack Beckman: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Gary Scelzi: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Ron Capps: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Jerry Toliver: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Chip Ellis: Pro Bike
David Powers Motorsports: NHRA: Rod Fuller: Top Fuel
David Powers Motorsports: NHRA: Antron Brown: Top Fuel
Vandergriff Motorsports: NHRA: Bob Vandergriff Jr.: Top Fuel
Tuttle Motorsports: NHRA: Alan Bradshaw: Top Fuel
NHRA: Tim Wilkerson: Funny Car
NHRA: Ron Krisher: Pro Stock
NHRA: Jay Payne: Alcohol Funny Car & Pro Mod
NHRA: Shelly Payne: Pro Mod
NHRA: Sherman Adcock Jr.: Super Gas
NHRA: Dan Fletcher: Super Stock
NHRA: Jimmey Ayers: Super Gas
NHRA: Bernie Cunningham: Stock Eliminator
About Valvoline
Valvoline, a business of Ashland Inc., has been serving American motorists
longer than any other motor oil marketer and is a leading innovator and
supplier of quality, high-performing automotive and industrial products in
more than 100 countries. Best known for its lubricants, Valvoline also
markets Eagle One® appearance products, Car Brite® car restoration
products, Zerex® antifreeze, SynPower® performance products, Pyroil®
automotive chemicals and MaxLife® products created for higher-mileage
engines. Valvoline also has a stake in the quick-lube market with its
Valvoline Instant Oil Change® unit.
Valvoline Racing Aligns with Successful, High-Profile Partners
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2008) -- The Valvoline racing program for the 2008 season will include technical partnerships with a number of top-tier teams and drivers in NASCAR and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).
The iconic motor oil and lubricant brand, which has been involved in auto racing for more than 100 years, will showcase a powerhouse lineup of partners, including Gillette Evernham Motorsports and Roush Fenway Racing in NASCAR and the elite NHRA professional teams of Don Schumacher Racing and David Powers Motorsports.
Headlining the Valvoline team of drivers are NASCAR Cup champion Matt Kenseth of Roush Fenway Racing, reigning and five-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher and four-time NHRA champ Gary Scelzi. Schumacher and Scelzi are part of the seven-driver team for Don Schumacher Racing.
The Valvoline racing program will also include a primary sponsorship in selected Sprint Cup races on the No. 10 Gillette Evernham Dodge Charger, driven by Patrick Carpentier, and a full-season sponsorship on the Don Schumacher-owned Funny Car of Jack Beckman.
Valvoline will continue its long-standing association in the NHRA Sportsman ranks, known as drag racing's grassroots division.
”The racetrack is where Valvoline develops and tests its products and we’re proud to be trusted by these high-profile championship teams,” said Rob Stravitz, vice president for global brands for Valvoline. “We’re committed to helping bring both performance and protection to our engine builders and crew chiefs. And we’re committed to bringing that same kind of product know-how to those who simply follow racing and want the best for their own cars and trucks.”
The high profile Valvoline team of drivers, who will showcase the red and blue Valvoline V are as follows:
Gillette Evernham Motorsports: Nascar: Patrick Carpentier: Cup
Gillette Evernham Motorsports: Nascar: Kasey Kahne: Cup
Gillette Evernham Motorsports: Nascar: Elliott Sadler: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Matt Kenseth: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Greg Biffle: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Carl Edwards: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Jamie McMurray: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: David Ragan: Cup
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Erik Darnell: Truck
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Colin Braun: Truck
Roush Fenway Racing: Nascar: Joey Clanton: Truck
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Toney Schumacher: Top Fuel
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Cory McClenathan: Top Fuel
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Jack Beckman: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Gary Scelzi: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Ron Capps: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Jerry Toliver: Funny Car
Don Schumacher Racing: NHRA: Chip Ellis: Pro Bike
David Powers Motorsports: NHRA: Rod Fuller: Top Fuel
David Powers Motorsports: NHRA: Antron Brown: Top Fuel
Vandergriff Motorsports: NHRA: Bob Vandergriff Jr.: Top Fuel
Tuttle Motorsports: NHRA: Alan Bradshaw: Top Fuel
NHRA: Tim Wilkerson: Funny Car
NHRA: Ron Krisher: Pro Stock
NHRA: Jay Payne: Alcohol Funny Car & Pro Mod
NHRA: Shelly Payne: Pro Mod
NHRA: Sherman Adcock Jr.: Super Gas
NHRA: Dan Fletcher: Super Stock
NHRA: Jimmey Ayers: Super Gas
NHRA: Bernie Cunningham: Stock Eliminator
About Valvoline
Valvoline, a business of Ashland Inc., has been serving American motorists
longer than any other motor oil marketer and is a leading innovator and
supplier of quality, high-performing automotive and industrial products in
more than 100 countries. Best known for its lubricants, Valvoline also
markets Eagle One® appearance products, Car Brite® car restoration
products, Zerex® antifreeze, SynPower® performance products, Pyroil®
automotive chemicals and MaxLife® products created for higher-mileage
engines. Valvoline also has a stake in the quick-lube market with its
Valvoline Instant Oil Change® unit.
