MISSISSAUGA, ON , June 2, 2022
/CNW/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a global leader in vehicle
care powering the future of mobility through innovative services
and products, announced today a multi-year sponsorship agreement
between Valvoline Canada and Honda Indy Toronto. The 2022 event is
scheduled to take place July 15-17 at
Exhibition Place, along the shores of Lake Ontario.
This sponsorship confirms Valvoline's ongoing commitment to
growing the brand's presence in Canada and furthering its storied legacy in
motorsports.
"Valvoline's heritage in motorsports — across all types of
racing — is known around the world," said Mark Coxhead, president and general manager of
Valvoline Canada. "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with
Honda Indy Toronto, and we are excited to showcase Valvoline to
customers and consumers alike during the three days of racing this
summer."
Valvoline™ branding will be displayed throughout the race venue,
and attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Valvoline
in Thunder Alley as part of a large-scale, interactive brand
activation. Additional plans for a unique Honda Indy Toronto
experience for select attendees, hosted by Valvoline, are in
development.
NTT INDYCAR Series first started racing on the streets of
downtown Toronto in 1986. Today,
the Honda Indy event has become one of the most attended motorsport
festivals in the country.
About Valvoline
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a global
leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through
innovative services and products for vehicles with electric, hybrid
and internal combustion powertrains. Established in 1866, the
Company introduced the world's first branded motor oil and
developed strong brand recognition and customer satisfaction
ratings over the years across multiple service and product
channels. The Company operates and franchises approximately 1,600
service center locations and is the No. 2 and No. 3 largest chain
in the U.S. and Canada,
respectively, by number of stores. With sales in more than 140
countries and territories, Valvoline's solutions are available for
every engine and drivetrain, including high-mileage and heavy-duty
vehicles, and are offered at more than 80,000 locations worldwide.
Creating the next generation of advanced automotive solutions,
Valvoline has established itself as the world's leading supplier of
battery fluids to electric vehicle manufacturers, offering tailored
products to help extend vehicle range and efficiency. To learn
more, or to find a Valvoline service center near you, visit
valvoline.com.
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About Honda Indy Toronto
Honda Indy Toronto is a world-class motorsports festival which
takes place annually on a 2.89-kilometer, 11-turn temporary circuit
using the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto. The event features many attractions,
food trucks, interactive displays and activities, and supports
local charities. Honda Fan Friday offers general admission courtesy
of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association. Over $820,000 has been raised in ten years for
Make-A-Wish® Canada. As one of
Ontario's largest annual sporting
events with the first race held in 1986 first known as the
Molson Indy, it has become a
prestigious meeting place for some of the world's fastest race car
drivers including past NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions like
Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud and Will Power as well as Canadian racing greats
Scott Goodyear, James Hinchcliffe, Greg
Moore, Alex Tagliani,
Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Robert Wickens, and more. Canadians Dalton Kellett and Devlin DeFrancesco will be in this year's
starting field. Honda Indy Toronto is owned and operated by Green
Savoree Toronto, ULC, whose affiliates also promote three
additional INDYCAR races, Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding
(Feb. 25-27, 2022), The Honda Indy
200 at Mid-Ohio (July 1-3, 2022), and
Grand Prix of Portland
(Sept. 2-4, 2022).
For more information, visit hondaindy.com, 'like' its
Facebook page @HondaIndyToronto or follow the event on
Twitter @HondaIndy and Instagram @HondaIndy using
#indyTO.
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