BARENDRECHT, The Netherlands,
December 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Valvoline™, a brand of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), announces its
exclusive lubricants partnership with the GINAF Rally Power Team at
the 2015 Dakar Rally.
The 2015 edition of the Dakar Rally will take participants
across Argentina, Chile and Bolivia in what's considered by many to be the
toughest land race in the world. Over 70 trucks will leave the
starting line, but it's an open question how many will be able to
endure the punishment and reach the finish line. The GINAF
RALLY Power Team has partnered with Valvoline to give its three
GINAF RALLY Power trucks the best chance to compete in this
grueling competition.
The GINAF RALLY Power team is powered by Cummins ISZ13 diesel
engines. Cummins and Valvoline have a close partnership, and
Valvoline Premium Blue™ motor oils have been designed
specifically for Cummins engines. This will be an advantage
for the GINAF Rally Power Team, and teams can use every advantage
in the ultimate test that is the Dakar Rally.
"The extreme conditions of the DAKAR race offer an ideal showcase for the
performance and maximum durability of Valvoline products," says
Alex van Leeuwen, Director of
Marketing for Valvoline Europe. "We're proud to be a part of the
GINAF RALLY Power Team and bring the strength of the
Cummins-Valvoline partnership to the effort."
"Having a global lubricant manufacturer like Valvoline join our
team is fantastic," says Edwin van
Ginkel, Team Manager and Director of GINAF service. "A
company with their lubricants racing experience and close knowledge
of Cummins engines knows what it takes to win in the tough Dakar
Rally conditions. We're proud to work with Valvoline and be a
part of its rich motorsports heritage."
About Valvoline:
Valvoline is a brand of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), serves
heavy-duty industrial and on-highway markets with Premium Blue
engine oils, All-Fleet™ engine oils, NextGen™ engine oils and
Valvoline Car Care products. Additional details about Valvoline's
heavy-duty products can be found at http://www.valvolineeurope.com
.
For more information please visit:
http://www.valvolineeurope.com
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Contact: Valvoline EMEA, Mr Thomas
Tap, The Netherlands, phone
+31(0)10-4975126 / +31(0)611627955, e-mail ttap@ashland.com
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