Pennzoil Named Official Motor Oil of Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Series
Pennzoil-sponsored drivers James Deane, Vaughn Gittin Jr., Ben Hobson & Federico Sceriffo remain central to the brand's program heading into the 2026 season...
Formula DRIFT announced a multi-year agreement with Pennzoil, naming it the Official Motor Oil of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Series. The commitment represents a significant development in the relationship between the storied brand and the world’s leading professional drifting series, company officials stated in a press release.
Pennzoil To Showcase Performance in Extreme Conditions
Pennzoil will showcase its technology across the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Series, supporting performance and engine longevity.
“Drifting pushes engines to extremes, which is exactly why it’s such a compelling environment for Pennzoil,” said Angela Edgar, vice president of lubricants marketing at Pennzoil. “As the Official Motor Oil of the PRO Championship Series, we’re able to showcase how our technology helps protect engines over time in conditions where consistency and durability matter just as much as power. It’s a real-world expression of our focus on engine longevity, both on the track and beyond it.”
Pennzoil Driver Roster, On-Site Events & Formula DRIFT Broadcast Exposure in 2026
Pennzoil-sponsored drivers include five-time and defending Formula DRIFT PRO Champion James Deane (Ireland), two-time PRO Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. (USA), 2023 PROSPEC Champion Ben Hobson (USA), and Federico Sceriffo (Italy). All four drivers continue to play a central role in the brand’s Formula DRIFT presence, noted the release.
Pennzoil will also receive prominent on-track branding and global exposure through Formula DRIFT’s free-to-view livestream, which broadcasts all practice, qualifying and competition heats throughout the season.
“We’re looking forward to elevating our relationship with Pennzoil this year,” said Bryan Olfert, sales director for Formula DRIFT. “The brand has been involved in the series for many years, supporting multiple PRO Champions. Between synergies with teams and partners like O’Reilly Auto Parts, we’re excited to help share their history of excellence with our fans at the track and at home.”
Pennzoil will also activate on-site at Atlanta and both Long Beach Formula DRIFT PRO Championship rounds in 2026, bringing high-performance vehicles, premium products, branded giveaways and driver autograph sessions to fans, the company said. The 2026 Formula DRIFT season opened April 10-11 on The Streets of Long Beach.
