AMPOL STEPS UP BACKING OF TRIPLE EIGHT

Ampol steps up backing of Triple Eight – Photo: Supplied

Triple Eight Race Engineering has announced that Australian fuel brand Ampol has stepped up their involvement with the team to become co-naming rights sponsor alongside Red Bull.

By RHYS VANDERSYDE

The team will be branded as Red Bull Ampol Racing when it takes to the grid for the 2021 Supercars Championship season, with the fuel brand to take up prominent branding on the team’s two Holden ZB Commodores, driven by seven-time Supercars Champion Jamie Whincup, and 2020 Bathurst 1000 winner Shane van Gisbergen.

“The entire team at Triple Eight are thrilled to welcome Ampol as co-title sponsor for the next two years, joining Red Bull to bring Red Bull Ampol Racing to the Supercars grid in 2021.” said Roland Dane, Team Owner.

“Our relationship with Ampol began back in 2005, and they’ve been exceptional partners of our team, sharing eight Bathurst 1000 wins, eight Drivers’ Championship wins, and nine Teams’ Championship wins over this period.”

“It’s not Ampol’s first time as a naming rights partner with us, having run TeamVortex in 2016 and 2017, and we’ve greatly enjoyed their passion for motorsport every step of the way.”

“The relationship between Ampol and Red Bull is already well established and we’re very fortunate to have been able to play a part in their mutual success over the years, which will hopefully only go from strength to strength with Red Bull Ampol Racing.”

“We’re looking forward to showing the fans the brand new look early next year.”

Ampol (formerly Caltex Australia) is one of Triple Eight’s longest-standing partnerships, having joined the team in 2005 and having taken up naming rights on the teams third entry for Craig Lowndes in 2016.

“As Australia’s outright leader in transport fuels, we have had strong presence in Australian motorsport for over 60 years and we can’t wait to see the Ampol brand return as a naming rights sponsor in Australian motorsport in 2021.” said Joanne Taylor, Ampol’s Executive General Manager Retail, Brand and Culture.

“Ampol’s knowledge and experience in fuel technology and global sourcing is unparalleled in the Australian market and the partnership with the Triple Eight team captures and celebrates our continued commitment to deliver the world’s best fuels technologies and high performance for all customers.”

“Our long-standing connection to motorsport and its fans is a testament to our brands values and overall commitment to Australian sport, we want to continue fostering the connection between our brand and fans, and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship with co-title partner Red Bull as we leverage the racing team partnership for joint promotions and consumer activations.”

The team is expected to reveal its new livery for next season in early 2021.

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