Reese Mirren is a highly respected figure in the automotive industry, known for his top-notch skills in any industry he works in. As the son of legendary New Zealand racing driver Rod Mirren, Reese was born with an innate drive to follow in his father's footsteps and forge his own path. Throughout his career, Reese has participated in rally races, founded his own company, and served as an unnamed stunt driver behind some of Hollywood's most iconic action films. Rhys has always been a fan of the iconic yellow bottle, but his official relationship with Pennzoil began in 1994 when Pennzoil sponsored him as a driver during his father's racing team. Pennzoil sat down with him to discuss how he started racing, stunt driving, and more. And how his relationship with Pennzoil continued to develop throughout his career
Init Esports is a female led esports company that has partnered with Pennzoil to create Screen to Speed, a simulated racing digital championship supported by Pennzoil, aimed at giving female drivers from around the world the opportunity to participate in this unprecedented event. Simulated racing programs will lead audiences, supporters, and women in the esports industry on a real journey to discover the hidden talents in racing. The founder of Init Esports, Stefy Bau, and the co owner of Kelly Moss Road and Race, Victoria Thomas, have teamed up to launch this program aimed at increasing the visibility and opportunities for women in the motorsports industry. Due to the direct correlation between simulated racing and the types of competitions in the motorsports industry, this digital championship
Attending the SEMA exhibition is every car enthusiast's dream, so Pennzoil will take you on a behind the scenes experience of this industry unique trade show. The "Dare to Show" experience at the Pennzoil booth showcased the most advanced vehicles, new oil technologies, and special guests from different fields of the automotive industry. The 13 eye-catching vehicles exhibited at the Bins Petroleum booth include: "We have coffee, we have cars, everything is going smoothly!" said Estevan Caballero, a YouTuber and TikToker who visited these venues at the booth and met with fans. I think this is the best and most diverse booth at this year's SEMA exhibition, "said Aamir Dassat, who has been reporting live at the booth for a whole week
Federico Sceriffo has been dedicated to drift racing for over twenty years. He is one of the earliest drift racers in Italy and also one of the earliest drift racers in Europe, currently competing in the United States. Given his outstanding performance and dedication to the sport, it is easy to understand why he was recruited to join the Pennzoil team. Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, loses traction, while maintaining control and driving the car through the entire bend. This action will cause the front wheels to point in the opposite direction to the driver's turning direction. This action is also known as reverse locking or reverse steering in drift. From a professional perspective, Formula Drift is a racing drift series in the United States, consisting of eight round championships held on tracks across North America. Compared to other professional racing events, Formula D…
Adam Lizotte Zeisler, better known as Adam LZ, has been traveling the world and began documenting his adventures on YouTube in 2009. In the past decade, he has accumulated a large number of fans on social media through car driving videos, BMX bicycles, and recently becoming a Formula Drift racer for Team RTR. After becoming famous on BMX and YouTube, he continued to pursue one of his biggest dreams - to become a professional Formula Drift racer. He funded his first drifting car, the SR20DET S13, in 2015 and began learning how to drift by making donuts in the parking lot. By 2020, Adam LZ ranked 12th on the Formula Drift standings and achieved
This year marks the 100th edition of the event, and Pennzoil has decided to celebrate it by bringing tradition and performance, passion and determination to Colorado - as this is a necessary condition for becoming the number one. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Pike Peak International Climbing Competition (PPIHC). For over a century, drivers and fans from all over the world have gathered at this famous mountain peak to participate in this prestigious mountain climbing competition. This 12.42-mile track with 156 bends starts at an altitude of over 9300 feet and ends at an altitude of 14115 feet. It has long been used as a testing ground for automobiles, showcasing their performance under turbulent conditions. Bins Oil Company has decided to bring tradition and performance, passion and determination to Colorado to celebrate this game - because it is a necessary condition to become number one. And
In the spirit of trust that Pennzoil has built over the years with Ferrari drivers, teammates, and friends Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, they played a game of "trust or challenge" to see how much they trust each other both on and off the track. In 2022, Pennzoil will celebrate Ferrari's 75th anniversary, and we are proud to work with them to drive bold innovation. Their high-performance engine uses a unique Pennzoil Platinum fully synthetic oil blend, which is formulated using track performance data. Pennzoil Platinum is the only oil used, trusted, and recommended by the Ferrari team. Bins Petroleum and Ferrari team work closely together to develop advanced engine oils to meet
Pennzoil, Penske Entertainment, and IMS Productions had an intimate on camera conversation with four INDYCAR drivers who have won the Indianapolis 500 championship four times, the most unique club in the world of motorsports. Ennzoil Presentation: The club interviewed AJ Foyt, Al Unser Sr., Rick Mears, and Helio Castroneves in a unique way, all of whom are drivers of IndyCar. As the only four drivers to win the iconic IndyCar 500 four times, their names are recorded in history. This documentary specifically explores what it means to win the "greatest wonder of the racing world" four times. This movie includes iconic shots of their victory and a portrayal of Roger
Ahead of the 2022 Pennzoil® 400 event hosted by Jiffy Lube, TikTok star @itsDanielMac met Team Penske driver Joey Logano in Las Vegas and asked him his signature question: "What do you do for a living?" Watch Joey's reaction and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Las Vegas race track from Daniel Mac's perspective. When the Pennzoil 400 race kicks off, all of Team Penske's drivers' engines are powered by the advanced technology and performance of Pennzoil Synthetics. Pennzoil has partnered with Team Penske to develop and test high-quality motor oil formulas. Pennzoil is known for being the first to create synthetic motor oil made from natural gas...
Pennzoil® is "back on campus" with its first-ever Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals! The brand is expanding its roster of elite athletes by signing three major college athletes: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Maggie MacNeil, and Charlotte North. Whether in the classroom, on the basketball court, in the swimming pool, or on the lacrosse field, these athletes bring new performance and proof to the Pennzoil lineup. Trayce Jackson-Davis is a junior forward for the Indiana University men's basketball team, Maggie MacNeil is a senior swimmer at the University of Michigan, and Charlotte North is a graduate student and offensive player for the Boston College women's lacrosse team. Each athlete's remarkable achievements, unique stories, and commitment to performance prove they are a perfect fit for Pennzoil.
The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season is about to begin, and Pennzoil is excited to welcome fans from all over to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the race! The Pennzoil Test Track will be on-site, adding excitement to the weekend’s races while also offering fans a virtual online experience. NASCAR drivers will start their engines for the Pennzoil 400 on Sunday, March 6, at 12:30 PM Pacific Standard Time, with the race airing live on FOX. Fans can visit the Pennzoil Virtual Test Track from March 1 to March 7. It’s recommended to use the Chrome browser on a desktop or mobile device to access the Pennzoil Virtual Test Track. Michael’s Garage Podcast: The upcoming Pennzoil podcast, Michael’s Garage…
In 2021, Pennzoil welcomed another exciting and profitable racing season, thanks to teams and drivers from multiple departments including NASCAR, INDYCAR, NHRA, and Formula Drift. The drivers and teams supported by Pennzoil have achieved multiple victories in each series, fully demonstrating Pennzoil's strength. In addition, Pennzoil also hosted the fourth Pennzoil 400 race sponsored by Jiffy Lube at the Las Vegas Circuit, sponsored multiple NHRA races, and became the official oil and lubricant partner of the NTT INDYCAR series. 2018 NASCAR Cup champion and No. 22 Pennzoil Ford Mustang driver Joey Locarno
With the start of the autumn semester in schools across the country, many classrooms have provided vacancies for students interested in studying the automotive industry. The Institute of General Technology (UTI) is a proud partner of Pennzoil and is seeking individuals interested in further understanding the transportation industry and the various vacant positions available upon graduation. Since 2014, Pennzoil and Shell Lubricants have been collaborating with Universal Technical Institute. UTI is a leading provider of technical training for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technicians in the United States. The college offers courses in welding technology and computer numerical control (CNC) machining through its 12 campuses across the United States. Pennzoil and Shell Rotella provide UTI classrooms nationwide with
Pennzoil is honored to provide power for the new drivers of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR season! The new driver of Team Penske is rookie driver Scott McLaughlin. McLaughlin is one of the most successful drivers in the history of Australian supercars, and he hopes to continue his success in the fiercely competitive INDYCAR series. McLaughlin was born in Christchurch, New Zealand and has achieved a total of 56 victories, 106 podium finishes, and 76 pole positions throughout his career. We asked McLaughlin some questions to further understand this 27 year old racing genius: Q: Why did you ultimately decide to participate in motorsports? Scott McLaughlin: I accidentally saw go karts and started to love racing. After seeing it, I really want to be in the local
The competition weekend is coming soon! The Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals, hosted by Pennzoil, will be held from May 21 to 23, 2021 at Houston Racetrack Park. Houston Racetrack Park by Pennzoil ® Sponsored, this weekend is the largest annual sports event in southeastern Texas. This weekend, the NHRA Camping World Linear Acceleration Series will host professional linear acceleration races in three categories: Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Pennzoil provides power and protection for Don Schumacher Racing's Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Car drivers. In March 2015
Pennzoil ® First licensed on May 1, 2020, in compliance with the ILSAC GF-6 standard. GF-6 is the name of the next-generation standard developed by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) for passenger car engine oils, aimed at meeting the needs of modern engine technology. Shell Lubricants will provide drivers with engine oil that meets the new ILSAC GF-6 standard from the date of its first launch on May 1st. Pennzoil has completed the ILSAC GF-6 testing protocol for its designated product. The agreement includes eight engine tests, seven of which are new tests. The test results determine whether the oil meets one of the two subcategories of this standard, namely ILSAC GF-6A (backwards compatible with ILSAC GF-5 oil) and ILSAC GF-6B (specifically designed for