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ExxonMobil partners with Racing Promotions to blaze the trail for the Indian Racing League (IRL)
To usher in a new era and build up the motorsports ecosystem in India, IRL aims to create visibility for the sport on global racing platforms. ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd. is associating with Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd (RPPL) for the Indian Racing League as the official lubricant partner to revolutionize motorsports in the country – starting November 19 in Hyderabad, the first edition of IRL.
The first edition, powered by Wolf Racing, is the only 4-wheel racing league featuring six city-based franchise teams. Drivers both women and men, including Ex-Formula One & Le Mans drivers, will be racing in this inclusive equal platform. Round 2 and Round 3 will be held at Madras Motor International Circuit (MMRT) in late November and December over weekends, with the grand finale back in Hyderabad on December 10-11.
The partnership with ExxonMobil will add further value to the sector in India, which is already among the top five fan markets for F1 and has witnessed tremendous growth in popularity for motorsports in recent years. With a history in motorsport dating back to 1978, ExxonMobil has a rich legacy of supporting motorsports globally, including Formula One championships. ExxonMobil supplies the current world champion – Oracle Red Bull Racing team, with Mobil 1™ engine oils and provides world-class engineering support throughout the race season. It will be the first time that street racing will take place in India for which extensive safety and security arrangements are being made. With its proximity to the city centre, this track will prove to be a huge crowd-puller for the league.
Vipin Rana, CEO – of ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd, said: “Our partnership with RPPL to power the Indian Racing League – Wolf Racing builds on our focus to support motorsports in India, where a community of racing enthusiasts are building a powerful new circuit. We believe it is our commitment to support this emerging sport in the country and create a compelling platform of world-class reputation and reach. We see motorsports gaining tremendous traction across the country, and we want to offer our proven support to the teams and contribute to building the real next big thing in motorsports – from India for the world.”
