Dumfries, Scotland (UK) — Monday 4 May, 2015; Albatec Racing has secured support from British lubricants giant Rock Oil for its 2015 campaigns in the FIA European Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy, and MSA British Rallycross Championship in association with the Shannon Group.
Rock Oil’s World Championship winning performances, leading to blending and manufacturing lubricants for some of the world’s top motorcycle, car and engine manufacturers will complement Albatec’s bid for title glory on both the British and European stage with its pair of 600bhp two litre 16v Peugeot 208 Supercars.
Based in Warrington and with sales offices and distribution outlets throughout the UK, and importers in over 50 countries worldwide; including Australia, Chile, Germany, Malaysia, Sierra Leone & USA, Rock Oil produces in excess of 20,000,000 litres per annum. This technical expertise is backed up by the numerous World and British Championships won by Rock Oils long list of former and current racing pilots. In 2014 alone they worked with over 10 British and European champions.
While Albatec is a relatively new name on the rallycross scene, Rock Oil has been producing world-class lubrication for over 85 years, and though famous for involvement in motor sport, its major activities are in the agricultural, automotive, commercial, industrial, marine, motorcycle and leisure markets. Extensive research and development work ensures that existing ranges are improved and new products are designed to meet emerging standards and approvals. Rock also has a long record of launching innovative products, especially for racing and its top tier racing lubricant Carbon is testament to this technical prowess.
Announced just a week before round three of BritishRX at Pembrey, Rock Oil will adorn all Albatec Racing’s competition vehicles, including the Peugeot 208RX of championship leader Andy Scott who bids for a third successive BRX win in Wales.
Greg Hewitt, Rock Oil:
“We are delighted to be working with Albatec Racing. Rallycross is a dramatic and exciting motorsport and we are excited to be a working partner for 2015 and hopefully beyond.
“Rock Oil has a long-standing support of racing in all its forms and this new partnership shows our commitment to supporting top class motorsport. Our lubricants have long enjoyed favour within the motorsport arena and our partnership with Albatec will help push the Rock brand to an even greater audience.”
Andy Scott, Albatec Racing Team Principal & Driver:
“We at Albatec Racing are very pleased to be working with Rock Oil. Their technical department produce the finest quality lubricants, which fit perfectly with our team’s ethos. We believe they will deliver the highest level of product for us, and their support gives us confidence for the future development of the Albatec 208RX as we look to build on its recent success in Britain.
“We are delighted to welcome them into the new market of rallycross and look forward to a successful working partnership for 2015 and beyond.”
