Mobil 1 Joins Forces with Rally Star Ken Block

Mobil 1 Extended Performance will be the official oil of the Monster World Rally Team
  •     Sponsorship continues Mobil 1’s support of motorsports worldwide.
  •     ExxonMobil will provide technology and engineering support to the Monster World Rally Team.
ExxonMobil is teaming up with Gymkhana star and World Rally Championship driver Ken Block, making Mobil 1 Extended Performance the official oil of Ken Block and the Monster World Rally Team. The new partnership continues the long tradition of Mobil 1 support in this arena and expands ExxonMobil’s ongoing commitment to motorsports around the world.

"Ken is a winner throughout all of his ventures, and Mobil 1 is a winner's brand," said Jan Crowe, Americas marketing manager, ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties. "We are excited to be a part of Ken's endeavors both on and off the track and to equip him with the ultimate Mobil 1 product, Mobil 1 Extended Performance. Mobil 1 is associated with world-class race teams across the world, and this partnership is another addition to that proud heritage."

Ken Block has been competing in the sport of rally since 2005 and brings a legacy of prior achievements to the circuit. Block co-founded DC Shoes and is the star and creator of the “Gymkhana” video series. ExxonMobil’s support of Block adds to the roster of successful teams and drivers that Mobil 1 has supported for more than 30 years.

“I’m excited that Mobil 1 has joined the Monster World Rally Team’s roster of sponsors,” said Block. “My team and I put a priority on only working with premium products, and Mobil 1 has a real pedigree in racing. I am thrilled to partner with them and to be using Mobil 1 Extended Performance for the 2011 race season.”

To complement rally racing’s highly competitive and demanding nature, ExxonMobil will be providing lubricant technology and engineering support to the Monster World Rally Team. The team will utilize Mobil 1 Extended Performance motor oils and Mobil 1 gear oils and greases, and Mobil 1 branding will appear on Block’s competition vehicles, including his 490hp Ford Fiesta.

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