Castrol Unveils "The Engine" Paint Scheme in Crossover Partnership Ahead of 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game

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Jul 15, 2025, 11:01 ET

Unique RFK Racing livery inspired by WNBA All-Star Alyssa Thomas celebrates relentless drive for excellence

WAYNE, N.J., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Castrol, a global leader in lubricant technology and the Official Motor Oil Partner of the NBA and WNBA, today unveiled a one-of-a-kind paint scheme for RFK Racing in a crossover partnership that brings together several high-profile platforms ahead of the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. Inspired by six-time WNBA All-Star Alyssa "The Engine" Thomas, the livery design celebrates the relentless drive for excellence and a collective commitment to performance.

Official image for the Alyssa Thomas-inspired No. 60 Castrol “The Engine” car design.

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"Castrol is uniquely positioned to bridge worlds where leaders across categories can unite under a shared banner of pushing boundaries," said Andreas Osbar, CEO of Castrol Americas. "Progress isn't achieved in isolation, and we're excited to show what happens when being 'trusted by the best' is truly seen and celebrated."

The custom paint scheme, designed in collaboration with Thomas, blends powerful symbolism with bold design. A basketball-patterned base sets the tone, with Thomas featured prominently on the hood. On the side panels, an infinity symbol donning a crown sits alongside two chess pieces representing stability, strength, and strategy – core elements of Thomas' game. Purple chrome No. 60 emblems appear on the sides and roof, while a subtle XV Roman Numeral nods to her legacy as the "Triple-Double Queen." Thomas' signature and nickname – The Engine – are proudly displayed on the hood and trunk lid – an official stamp of her imprint on every detail.

"It's an amazing opportunity to bring my career accomplishments and passion for design to a totally unexpected platform like racing," said Alyssa Thomas. "Teaming up with Castrol was a natural fit because we're both known for our ability to keep pushing, our commitment to perfection, and our ability to innovate. I look forward to seeing my car perform on track this weekend."

For RFK Racing, the livery represents another moment to showcase the team's connection with Castrol while finding new and different ways to elevate its status on and off the track.

"It's great to have a partner like Castrol who is always pushing the boundaries," said RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece. "It's an honor to have Alyssa Thomas' legacy and mindset represented on our No. 60 car. Her 'Engine' mentality is all about pushing limits and delivering under pressure—something that resonates deeply with me as a driver every time I'm on the track."

The latest activation from Castrol furthers its pledge to celebrating players and fans in its role as the Official Motor Oil Partner of the WNBA. Viewers can watch the No. 60 Castrol "The Engine" car on track in back-to-back weekends at the Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 20 and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 27.

To learn more about Castrol's latest innovations including its partnerships with RFK Racing and the WNBA, visit Castrol.com.

About Castrol
Castrol, one of the world's leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fueling the dreams of pioneers. Our passion for performance, combined with a philosophy of working in partnership, has enabled Castrol to develop lubricants and greases that have been at the heart of numerous technological feats on land, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.
Castrol is part of the bp group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology. For more information, please visit: www.castrol.com.

About RFK Racing
RFK Racing, in its 38th season in 2025, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport's most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion, Brad Keselowski, and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988 and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass three hundred wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, English Premier League's Liverpool F.C., and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns. Visit rfkracing.com, and follow the team on all social platforms @rfkracing.