ExxonMobil Joins Honda Performance Development to Support Acura's Inaugural Run in the American Le Mans Series
03 Avril 2007 - 6:33PM
Business Wire
Expanding the broad presence its flagship Mobil 1 synthetic engine
oil has in high-performance motorsports, ExxonMobil today announced
a global technical cooperative agreement with Honda Performance
Development (HPD), a subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
and the Honda technical operations center, for the development and
design of Acura's high-performance racing engines. As part of the
agreement, ExxonMobil's signature Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil will
be used in all three Acura LMP2 race car engines for the 2007 and
2008 seasons of the American Le Mans Series. ExxonMobil also
provides technical support for the team, which made its American Le
Mans Series debut on March 17, 2007, at the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve
Hours of Sebring race in Central Florida. "As the world's leading
synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 technology has long been recognized
within the racing community for its ability to deliver exceptional
performance and long-lasting protection for engines that operate
under the most demanding of conditions," said Nancy Carlson,
strategic global alliances manager, ExxonMobil Lubricants &
Specialties. "We look forward to working side by side with the
Acura and HPD team members and helping them drive to the Winner�s
Circle with a successful debut in the ultra-competitive American Le
Mans Series." "In returning Acura to international sports car
racing, we could not think of a better way to help achieve our goal
of winning than by joining with ExxonMobil and having Mobil 1 by
our side," said Robert Clarke, president, Honda Performance
Development. "As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Acura with
our entry of three factory supported teams into the American Le
Mans Series, we anticipate that our experience in advanced engine
design, and the technical expertise and motorsports experience of
Mobil 1 will help create an exciting season for the fans, our
sponsors and our teams." As part of the agreement, ExxonMobil will
participate in various marketing, advertising and promotional
activities with Acura, HPD and the Acura LMP2 race cars. In
addition to the team's debut at the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of
Sebring, the Acura LMP2 teams will compete in the remaining 11
races during the 2007 American Le Mans Series season, as well as
the 2008 season. In August of 2006, ExxonMobil and Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd., announced that Mobil 1 was selected as the factory and
service fill motor oil for the newly launched 2007 Acura RDX Luxury
SUV. Mobil 1 was chosen for its ability to meet the unique
lubrication demands of the first-ever Acura turbocharged and
intercooled engine. For more information about Mobil 1 products
call 1-800-MOBIL25 or visit www.mobil1.com. Mobil 1, Exxon and
ExxonMobil are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation
(NYSE:XOM) or one of its subsidiaries.
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