WATKINS GLEN, NY -- Brad Penn Premium Pennsylvania Grade Lubricants has signed a two-year agreement with Watkins Glen International to be the sponsor of the Historic Grand Prix race held during the Camping World Watkins Glen Grand Prix weekend, July 6-8. Well-known, two-time, Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk will headline the race, to be called the Penn Grade 1 Historic Grand Prix.

The Penn Grade 1 Historic Grand Prix is scheduled to take the green flag on Saturday, July 7th and will feature 18 authentic vintage F1 cars that competed at The Glen between 1973 and 1982.

“I’m delighted to welcome Brad Penn into our growing family of regional partners,” said Craig Rust President of Watkins Glen International. “Our Indy Car weekend and the new Penn Grade 1 Historic Grand Prix will become a summer time, fan favorite and we look forward to working with Brad Penn in promoting their brand through this wonderful event.”

Brad Penn Lubricants are 100 percent Made in the U.S., in nearby Bradford, PA, (a former Kendall refinery). Brad Penn, Penn Grade 1 and “The Green Oil” are registered trademarks of American Refining Group, Inc. Brad Penn will also be the “official motor oil” of the historic road course.

“This unique opportunity allows us to properly showcase the Brad Penn brand of racing and other motor oils right in our own backyard” said Dick Glady, director of Branded Lubricants Marketing. “Our Bradford, PA, refinery had a long relationship with Watkins Glen International with the brand that was formerly produced at this site. This renewed association brings back many fond memories and allows us to carry on the tradition of promoting our brand in our major marketing area in support of our many distributors and customers.”