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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

In motorsports, some disputes may never be resolved. Which track is the most difficult? Who is the greatest racing driver of all time? Lastly, and most importantly, which racing sport is truly the best? Formula One, NASCAR, or IndyCar. The former is a close range competition, the latter is a dynamic track, and the latter is a physical exertion. For car fans and drivers, there is no other issue that can spark their debate like this one. Therefore, we have gathered top racing professionals from various racing departments to discuss this issue. Watch Joey Locarno (Daytona 500 champion), Sebastian Vettel (four time F1 world champion), and Joseph Newton (2017 IndyCar champion) discuss gravity, top speed, proximity to walls, and their ability to do other things besides turning left. Although this debate may last for a long time

In the fiercely competitive Formula One racing world, milliseconds are a must, and the right engine oil is crucial. That's why Ferrari, one of the most successful teams in Formula One history, trusts Pennzoil ® The reason. Shell proudly announces that since the end of the 2014 season, Shell V-Power racing fuel and Pennzoil ® With Technology racing lubricants, the overall efficiency of Ferrari's powertrain has been improved by 23.3%. This means that with the same amount of fuel, Ferrari drivers can accelerate each lap by more than half a second. Our performance so far this season has relied on the joint efforts of all parts, "said four time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel. This data shows how Shell's expertise can help us gain an advantage on the track. "In 2017, Formula One