Mobil 1 Extends Sebring Sponsorship Through 2006.Business Editors/Automotive Writers FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2004 ExxonMobil and Sebring International Raceway Sebring International Raceway is a road course auto racing facility located in Sebring, Florida. The raceway occupies a portion of Hendricks Field, a former military training base and currently an active airport for private and commercial traffic. today announced the extension of Mobil 1's title sponsorship of America's premier sports car race, The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, through 2006. The 52nd Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring will take the green flag at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 20. This opening race of the 2004 American Le Mans Series The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. will feature a starting field of 50 world-class teams competing in four different classes. "ExxonMobil is extremely proud to continue its association of Mobil 1 with one of the country's top sports car facilities and one of the most challenging races in all of motorsports," said Pat DiDomenicis, motorsports manager - Americas, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "As the world's leading synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 is known for providing superior protection and performance for all cars, including sports cars that operate under the extreme driving conditions of The Twelve Hours of Sebring." "Over a span of 52 years, many of the world's finest World's Finest may refer to:
 This is the current !Help improve it to match the quality of an ideal F1 article as shown in the style guidelines. , Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt, to name a few," said Sebring Raceway President Tres Stephenson. "The extension of the Mobil 1 title sponsorship reflects their continued confidence in Sebring and the American Le Mans Series as a world-class marketing opportunity." Gates open for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on Wednesday, March 17, and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday. For further information, visit www.sebringraceway.com or call 1-800-626-7223. Additional information about ExxonMobil racing programs can be found at www.mobil1.com. ExxonMobil and Mobil 1 are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation U.S.-based oil and gas company formed in 1999 through the merger of Exxon Corp. and Mobil Corp. It has investments and operations in petroleum and natural gas, coal, nuclear fuels, chemicals, and ores. or one of its subsidiaries. |
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