Pennzoil® To Donate $222,222 To Paralyzed Veterans With Joey Logano Win At Kobalt 400
Logano Races to Bring the No. 22 Pennzoil Platinum Ford Fusion to Victory Lane for Charity
HOUSTON, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As Joey Logano heads into the Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, he'll be racing for more than the checkered flag. Pennzoil® is upping the ante for Joey Logano to bring the No. 22 Pennzoil Platinum Ford Fusion to victory lane on March 8th by pledging to donate $222,222 to Paralyzed Veterans of America if he wins.
Pennzoil made a charitable donation to Paralyzed Veterans of America in honor of Logano's first-ever career win at the 57th running of the Daytona 500. The donation of $22,222 was a play on the number '22' as Logano won at the Daytona 500 on 2/22 in the No. 22.
When Logano was surprised with news of the donation on live TV, he announced that he would match the $22,222 donation with an additional $22,222 to Paralyzed Veterans of America from the Joey Logano Foundation. Paralyzed Veterans of America is an organization with a mission to positively change the lives of our nation's veterans with disabilities.
"It was such an incredible moment winning the Daytona 500 – it was a dream come true that wouldn't have been possible without my amazing pit crew and supportive sponsors," said Logano. "Pennzoil made the win that much more special with their generous donation to support all the veterans that sacrificed so much to help protect our freedoms."
Now when Logano hits the track this Sunday, March 8th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, he'll be racing to get Pennzoil to add another '2' to the donation figure and donate an additional $222,222 to Paralyzed Veterans.
"Today's win on the track is also a win off the track that wouldn't have been possible without our great relationship with Team Penske and talented drivers like Joey," says Colin Abraham, President, Shell Lubricants Americas. "We're so proud to be a part of the winning tradition with Team Penske where we are also able to go above and beyond to support a great cause that helps so many deserving individuals."
"For years, Pennzoil has been dedicated to Paralyzed Veterans of America's mission, and they've provided tremendous support for our veterans and their families," said Al Kovach, Jr., national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. They've truly stepped it up for our veterans with this commitment of $22,222 in honor of Joey Logano's Daytona 500 win and their pledge of $222,222 in the event that Logano wins the Kobalt 400 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We will all be cheering on the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion because we know Logano will be driving for veterans!"
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About Pennzoil®
At Pennzoil®, we're car people. We love cars and the role they play in our lives. That's why we tirelessly strive to produce the most technologically advanced, highest performing motor oils on the market. Our Pennzoil Platinum®, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™, and Pennzoil Platinum® High Mileage Full Synthetic motor oils with PurePlus™ Technology start with pure natural gas, leading to better performance. PurePlus Technology™ is the patented, revolutionary process, which converts natural gas into high quality full synthetic base oil, with fewer impurities than traditional base oils made from crude oil. It's Motor Oil Reimagined™.
Pennzoil® is the most trusted motor oil brand in America.* The full line of Pennzoil® quality products includes Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ Full Synthetic motor oil, Pennzoil Platinum® High Mileage Full Synthetic motor oil, Pennzoil Gold™ motor oil, Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oil, Pennzoil® motor oil, and Pennzoil Marine® engine oil. For more information about the full line of Pennzoil® lubricating products, motor oils and filters, please visit www.pennzoil.com. Not just oil. Pennzoil®.
*Based on a survey of licensed drivers conducted by a leading research firm January 2005 – December 2013.
About Shell Lubricants
The term 'Shell Lubricants' collectively refers to the companies of Royal Dutch Shell plc that are engaged in the lubricants business. Shell Lubricants companies lead the lubricants industry, supplying more than 12% of global lubricants volume.a The companies manufacture and blend products for use in consumer, heavy industrial and commercial transport applications. The Shell Lubricants portfolio of top-quality brands includes Pennzoil®, Quaker State®, FormulaShell®, Shell TELLUS®, Shell RIMULA®, Shell ROTELLA® T, Shell SPIRAX® and Jiffy Lube®.
aKline & Company, "Global Lubricants Industry 2012: Market Analysis and Assessment."
About Penske Racing
Penske Racing is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced 364 major race wins, 423 pole positions and 24 National Championships, including the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title. The team has also earned a record 15 Indianapolis 500 victories in its storied history. For more information about Penske Racing, please visit www.penskeracing.com.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. For nearly 70 years, we have ensured that veterans have received the benefits earned through their service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funded research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a partner for life, Paralyzed Veterans also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation, and advocates for veterans and all people with disabilities. With more than 70 offices and 34 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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