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.
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