RICHARD PETTY MOTORSPORTS
VALVOLINE

Valvoline, a division of Ashland, Inc., is one of the largest producers of motor oil in the United States and serves heavy-duty on-highway and industrial markets. For over 140 years, Valvoline has produced premier quality motor oils and served the needs of car owners in more than 100 countries worldwide. A leading marketer, distributor, and producer of quality branded automotive and industrial products that provide maximum performance, Valvoline is technology you can trust.

Unlike many of today's NASCAR partners, Valvoline's relationship with racing has developed for more than a century. Valvoline's winning tradition can be traced back to the first automobile race in the United States in 1895 and the development of the first formula for racing motor oil in 1965. A pioneer in motorsports' team sponsorship, Valvoline is now 116 years later partnering with "The King" of racing to represent its iconic motor oil brand. In 2011, the #43 Ford Fusion driven by Aric Almirola will carry Valvoline's traditional red, white, and blue colors in select events throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Valvoline is proud that crew chiefs and consumers alike choose its products to drive their engines. Partnership with "The King" is proof positive that Valvoline belongs in the winner's circle.

Visit http://www.valvoline.com/racing for more information.