OREANDA-NEWS. Gazpromneft Lubricants, the JSC Gazprom Neft subsidiary that produces and sells oils, has entered into an agreement with the Inter-Regional Rally Raid Association under which the G-Energy brand of premium motor oils will be the official partner for the Russian Rally Raid Championship and the Russian Cup.

Gazpromneft Lubricants’ involvement in this project is part of a program to develop motorsports in Russia. G-Energy will be the partner for all stages of the competitions in 2014.

Commenting on the arrangement, Alexander Trukhan, CEO of Gazpromneft Lubricants said: “The testing of G-Energy premium motor oils under extreme conditions has been an important element of our motorsports projects right from the outset in 2011. The complexity and variety of rally raid tracks are ideal for testing the qualities of the motor oils. Supporting the Russian teams in this sport, which has only come to our country relatively recently, will allow us to continue to test G-Energy products. The adaptive technology of these products represents a unique advantage in comparison with other brands.”

Rally raids attract large audiences because they are open to both professional drivers and newcomers, and because they are great entertainment. The best Russian and international competitors participate in the Russian Championship and the Russian Cup, and both events attract tens of thousands of spectators each year.

The technical aspects of the partnership with the rally raid organizers allow the company to receive rapid product feedback from the professionals. Supporting the G-Force Motorsport rally team at the 2013 World Cup proved the effectiveness of this partnership. G-Energy Racing motor oils for all types of racing and other high-performance engines were created on the basis of the results of this event. Further collaboration with auto racing professionals will allow the characteristics of these motor oils to be improved still further. The oils are suitable for use in extreme conditions, under intense load, and for extended periods of time.

The next stages of the Russian Championship and the Russian Cup will be held on tracks in the Crimea, Astrakhan, Belarus, and Latvia.