ExxonMobil and Acura Form ALMS Partnership

Expanding the broad presence its flagship
Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil has in high-performance motorsports, ExxonMobil
today announced a global technical cooperative agreement with Honda Performance Development (HPD), a subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and the Honda technical operations center, for the development and design of Acura’s high-performance racing engines.
As part of the agreement, ExxonMobil’s Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil will be used in all three Acura LMP2 race car engines for the 2007 and
2008 seasons of the American Le Mans Series. ExxonMobil also provides technical support for the team, which made its American Le Mans Series debut on March 17, 2007, at the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race in Central Florida.
“Mobil 1 technology has long been recognized within the racing community for its ability to deliver exceptional performance and long-lasting protection for engines that operate under the most demanding of conditions,” said Nancy Carlson, strategic global alliances manager, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties.
“We look forward to working side by side with the Acura and HPD team members and helping them
drive to the Winner’s Circle with a successful debut in the ultra-competitive American Le Mans Series.”
“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Acura
with our entry of three factory supported teams into the American Le Mans Series, we anticipate that our experience in advanced engine design, and the technical expertise and motorsports experience of Mobil 1 will help create an
exciting season for the fans, our sponsors and our teams,” said Robert Clarke, president, Honda Performance Development
In addition to the team’s debut at the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the Acura LMP2 teams will compete in the remaining 11 races during the 2007 American Le Mans Series season, as well as the 2008 season.