It was 1889. The world’s first billion-barrel oil field was discovered in Bradford, Pennsylvania USA, and South Penn was born. One of John D. Rockefeller’s original companies under Standard Oil, South Penn developed Bradford field and by 1908, around the time Henry Ford’s Model T hit the road, began producing their flagship line of motor oils. It wasn’t until the early 1960s that South Penn reformed and a new company, based on the popularity of “Penn’s oil”, emerged. Pennzoil began trading shares on the stock market on July 8, 1963.

The company’s passion for engines made Pennzoil a household name; that same passion led to an illustrious relationship with race car driving. In the early 1930s, Pennzoil sponsored Indianapolis driver Russell Snowberger who finished every Indy race he ever entered in the Top 10. Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s, Pennzoil-lubricated machines dominated top fuel, funny car, drag race and pro-stock categories. The Official Motor Oil of the Indianapolis 500 since 1996 and the Official Motor Oil of the Pep Boys Indy Racing League, Pennzoil is also the sponsor of RCR’s Kevin Harvick, winner of the recent Daytona 500.

From humble beginnings, Pennzoil has grown to become one of America’s most trusted brands. Whether it’s multi-grade or full synthetic, high performance racing or high mileage vehicle, if you love your engine, preserve and protect it with America’s #1 selling motor oil. Remember, it’s not just oil. It’s Pennzoil.