ExxonMobil and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) have signed a new multi-year agreement for Mobil 1, a world leading synthetic motor oil brand, to serve as the “Official Motor Oil of SCCA.” The agreement includes an expanded racer contingency program with exclusive discounts on Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Racing oils available to the SCCA’s 65,000 members.
The new agreement will enhance ExxonMobil’s support of racers at all levels of SCCA competition while expanding the company’s global motorsports presence and leadership. In recent years, the SCCA has managed a rapidly growing membership base that participates in more than 2,000 events annually. Each year, Mobil 1 premium road and racing motor oils have continued to increase their market share in the series, now reaching a level that is more than double its closest competitor.
“The SCCA is one of the most accessible and exciting ways to experience competitive racing in the U.S.,” said Kai Decker, global motorsports and sponsorship manager at ExxonMobil. “The drivers who race in the SCCA understand and appreciate that every second matters and they are looking for ways to improve the overall performance of their engine and car. Since 2010, Mobil 1 has had the opportunity to work with SCCA drivers and teams to showcase the performance benefits of Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil in a full range of domestic, import and purpose-built race cars. Talking with SCCA drivers and teams each weekend is incredibly valuable to us, not only from a relationship standpoint, but in understanding how Mobil 1 motor oil is performing and helping them on the track. We are committed to bringing the best technology to SCCA competitors and we appreciate their loyalty and support.”
In addition to the benefit of SCCA’s focus on driver education, innovative experiential programs and youth-focused initiatives, the wide-variety of vehicles competing in and supporting the series provides an everyday showcase of the technology of Mobil 1 in various extremes, the company says. This includes the latest turbocharged engines entering SCCA competition for which Mobil 1 motor oil is specially formulated to offer exceptional protection from the extreme heat that turbochargers generate – which can be about twice that of non-turbo engines.
“Since 2010, the Mobil 1 team has shared our club’s values of passion, vision and competitive spirit as well as enthusiasm about cars and motorsport,” said Eric Prill, chief operations officer at SCCA. “From the very beginning, the Mobil 1 team has been at the races, walking the pits and taking the time to get to know our members. This hands-on approach gives our drivers and crews a competitive advantage as ExxonMobil brings them the best technology available. And if drivers weren’t using Mobil 1 motor oil before, we’ve seen them convert because they see real performance and horsepower gains and appreciate the company’s commitment to the SCCA. That’s a true partnership.”
For more information about the Mobil 1 Racing line of products, including distributor availability, visit mobil1racing.com/upgrade.
