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Pennzoil and Quaker State Oil to merge

Pennzoil and Quaker State Oil Companies will merge. 1998 Motorsports programs will not be effected by the merger.(RPM2Nite), see the story at:Pennzoil and Quaker State to Form Premier Automotive Products and Consumer Car Care Company. The merger of Pennzoil and Quaker State will not effect any of the 1998 race programs in either company, in any of the race divisions. Pending government approval of the merger, team and event sponsorships for 1999 and beyond will be determined during the fourth quarter of 1998.(Pennzoil)(thanks Nancy)(4-15-98)