Mobil continues support of Vauxhall’s VX Racing

ExxonMobil has announced its continued support of British Touring Car Champions VX Racing for its 11th consecutive year. The company will supply the multi-championship winning team with its Mobil 1 0W40 engine oil as it embarks on the defence of its 2007 Championship title.

Mobil 1 with SuperSynTM, the world’s leading fully synthetic engine oil, has been designed to provide ultimate cleaning power, wear protection and overall performance - qualities that are a pre requisite for the ever-competitive domestic series.

The Vauxhall Vectra cars of reigning Champion Fabrizio Giovanardi, two-times BTCC Champion Matt Neil and young signing Tom Onslow-Cole will sport Mobil 1 branding under the bonnet, on the air-duct and on the side panels.

Over the years, Mobil’s continued support of Vauxhall’s touring car programme has resulted in unrivalled success; the team has claimed the Manufacturer, Driver and Team titles four years running: the first team in BTCC history to do so.

ExxonMobil’s support of race teams is not only confined to the UK. The company works with many motorsport teams throughout the world. Its objective is two-fold: to win races but more importantly to test its products in some of the world’s most demanding environments in order to develop cutting edge lubes that can be used in everyday road cars.

Commenting on the agreement, Mobil’s Field Marketing Coordinator Paul Lowther said: “Our association with Vauxhall’s motorsport programme has over the years not only produced unparalleled results but, more importantly, provided us with a wealth of invaluable data. We are delighted to continue our involvement with the team and we wish them every success for another record-breaking season.”

Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s VXR Brand Manager said: “Having such a prestigious partner as Mobil as part of the VX Racing family is just another piece in the jigsaw to ensure that we have yet another successful season on track. Both Vauxhall and Mobil have a strong pedigree in motorsport and, fingers crossed, this season we will together add to our trophy cabinet.”