Pennzoil

Since the turn of the century, through every significant milepost in automotive history, Pennzoil has been producing the world’s finest motor oils — and a remarkable history as well.
 

It was 1889. The world’s first billion-barrel oil field was discovered in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, and South Penn was born. One of John D. Rockefeller’s original companies under Standard Oil, South Penn developed Bradford field and by 1908, around the time Henry Ford’s Model T hit the road, began producing their flagship line of motor oils. It wasn’t until the early 1960s that South Penn reformed and a new company, based on the popularity of “Penn’s oil,” emerged. Pennzoil began trading shares on the stock market on July 8, 1963.
 

The company’s passion for engines made Pennzoil a household name; that same passion led to an illustrious relationship with race car driving. In the early 1930s, Pennzoil sponsored Indianapolis driver Russell Snowberger who finished every Indy race he ever entered in the Top 10. Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s, Pennzoil-lubricated machines dominated top fuel, funny car, indy car, drag race and pro-stock categories, including Johnny Rutherford’s historic Indy 500 win in the Pennzoil “Yellow Submarine” Chaparral. The Official Motor Oil of the Indianapolis 500 since 1996 and the Official Motor Oil of the Pep Boys Indy Racing League, Pennzoil is also the sponsor of  NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, winner of the 2007 Daytona 500.
 

From humble beginnings, Pennzoil has grown to become one of America’s most trusted brands.  And today, with the introduction of products like Pennzoil Ultra™, Pennzoil continues to lead the industry. Remember, it’s not just oil. It’s Pennzoil.