ExxonMobil Official: NASCAR named ExxonMobil’s Mobil brand of products as the “Official Lubricants of NASCAR” beginning in 2003. The announcement was made during the 2002 Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. An industry leader in the development of innovative, problem-solving lubricants, including synthetics, the Mobil family of automotive lubricants includes motor oil, transmission fluid, gear lubricants and greases, and will join a list of performance products endorsed by the nation’s number one motorsport — NASCAR. A long-time supporter of NASCAR racing, this marks Mobil 1’s 12th season as a major sponsor of Penske Racing South with veteran driver Rusty Wallace and rookie sensation Ryan Newman.(Business Wire) NOTE: this does not cover gasoline.(11-7-2002)
