Royal Purple Announces Sponsorship Of Kawasaki 1X Baja Team

October 21, 2009, 5:16pm

Porter, Texas - Royal Purple is proud to announce their sponsorship of Blue C / Wahoo's / Kawasaki 1X Team for the upcoming 2009 SCORE Tecate Baja 1000. This years Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 will be taking place from November 19-November 22, 2009 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.

Blue C / Wahoo's / Kawasaki 1X Team will be managed by Former AMA Speedway Champion and Hall of Fame inductee, Bruce Penhall. Leading the team will be Robby Bell, a three time SCORE Baja 1000 champion, along with ISDE Gold Medalist Destry Abbott, five time Baja 1000 champion Steve Hengeveld and Penhalls sons, Ryan and Connor. All of the riders will be racing on the Kawasaki KX450F motorcycles.

Were excited about the great opportunity of working with one of the top US teams in this prestigious race, states Patrick Burris, Motorsports Coordinator for Royal Purple.

We look forward to helping them have a successful racing season and continuing our relationship in the future.

About SCORE International

SCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and infamous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico. Founded by Mickey Thompson in 1973, SCORE continues today under the direction of Sal Fish. For more information about SCORE log on to www.score-international.com

About Royal Purple

Royal Purple makes synthetic products for numerous automotive and consumer needs. For more information on Royal Purple or its products, contact Royal Purple Inc., One Royal Purple Lane, Porter, TX 77365, 281-354-8600, www.royalpurple.com.