Carl Edwards is no stranger to victory lane, but his Saturday night win in the Great Clips 300 represents a new milestone. Driving the Roush Fenway No.60 Fastenal Ford Mustang, Edwards took the checkered flag with a new recycled motor oil technology under the hood from Valvoline NextGen™ recycled motor oil.
Edwards’ win helps prove that “going green” with NextGen motor oil technology delivers against the most demanding consumer and professional requirements. “It’s amazing to be in Victory Lane with recycled motor oil,” said Edwards. “That’s huge. I think it proves that Valvoline Next Gen technology will work in any conditions. This is a hot, difficult, tough race –with high RPM and high oil temps. It is great to get this win with NextGen technology.”
Made with 50 percent recycled oil, NextGen passenger car motor oil is the result of innovation years in the making. Breakthrough Valvoline chemistry combined with advancement in oil refining creates 100% new oil from recycling. Used oil is now refined with the same processes as crude oil to create new oil. Valvoline then improves the oil with its award-winning additives to make NextGen exceed industry specifications and match the quality, performance and protection of its regular oils. NextGen even offers the same Valvoline Engine Guarantee™ program. Since recycling saves natural resources, that makes NextGen “better than new” oil.
Racing with NextGen technology is a testament to the product quality. “We were surprised,” said Doug Yates, co-owner of Roush Yates Engines and one of the foremost engine experts. “NextGen technology not only stood up to our extensive testing, but in some cases, even outperformed our current (non-recycled) racing oil. There’s no sacrifice in performance with NextGen technology, and it even shows advantages. Our Saturday night results support that assertion.”
Before putting NextGen motor oil technology in the No. 60 Fastenal Mustang on race day, Roush Yates Engines conducted a litany of tests that included laboratory simulations and numerous full-length race simulations. The process validated that the oil provides engine protection against the extreme heat, high RPMs and anti-wear demands of racing without sacrificing protection or horsepower.
The use of NextGen motor oil technology in motorsports represents a major benchmark for Valvoline. “Guys that really care about their engines tell us that they also care about the environment,” said John Stotz, Director of Global Brands at Valvoline. “Having NextGen technology in the crankcase for racing is just one more way for people to be certain of NextGen quality. We wouldn’t ask top racing teams or consumers to accept anything less than 100% Valvoline protection.”
“Valvoline has been a trusted partner for many, many years, so once we were able to see how well NextGen technology performed it was our desire to expand its use,” explained Jack Roush, the legendary co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing. “Roush Fenway is committed to sustainable operations – from our solar energy system to our waste reduction efforts. We recycle 96% of every race car, so the ability to use a high quality recycled motor oil technology that can help us win on the track and help the environment is a no-brainer.”
Edwards’ No. 60 Ford was the first NASCAR Roush Fenway entry to run NextGen technology in competition, but more Roush Fenway and Valvoline teams will integrate NextGen motor oil technology in Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series races throughout 2011 and beyond.
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