AVS Announce New Partnerships with Mark Levinson and Mobil 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mark Levinson and Mobil 1
to Sponsor AIM VASSER SULLIVAN Lexus RC F GT3s
in the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Dallas, Texas (January 25, 2019) – AIM VASSER SULLIVAN announces today the addition of two sponsor partnerships with Mark Levinson, the manufacturer of award-winning high-end home audio equipment and car audio systems, as well as Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand.
The Mark Levinson and Mobil 1 logos will be branded on the side of the car of both of the AIM Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3s competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship this season.
“We are excited to announce that Mark Levinson and Mobil 1 have joined the team as sponsors,” said AIM VASSER SULLIVAN co-owner James “Sulli” Sullivan. “Both companies are known worldwide for their excellence and vision. We are proud to have them associated with our team.”
Mark Levinson audio systems are exclusively designed for every Lexus model. For more than 18 years, Mark Levinson has been bringing passionately crafted sound to Lexus vehicles — spending thousands of man-hours collaborating with Lexus engineers to achieve the precise Mark Levinson Sonic Signature for each Lexus model. That means determining the optimal system architecture and placing speakers so that each passenger hears the full concert, a three-dimensional orchestra from the front to the back of the car.
“Music and driving inspire a shared passion – one which our partnership with Lexus has been bringing to life for nearly two decades. It’s reflected in the renowned power, precision and purity of Mark Levinson audio and in the exceptional craftsmanship and performance of Lexus,” said Bill Wyman, Vice President, Marketing, Global Car Audio for HARMAN, parent company of the Mark Levinson brand. “The inherent exhilaration of racing makes it a natural extension of this passion and partnership, and we look forward to another exciting IMSA season with such great partners and fans.”
Mobil 1 advanced full synthetic motor oil is the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, recommended by more car builders than any other motor oil brand. Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil delivers exceptional performance and protection for vehicles of all ages and for all driving conditions, meeting and exceeding the toughest standards of Japanese, European and U.S. car builders.
“The opportunity to partner with Lexus Racing and AIM Vasser Sullivan to provide high-performance racing lubricants in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class is something we have been working toward for some time,” said Kai Decker, global motorsports and sponsorship manager at ExxonMobil. “Through partnerships like these, we are able to prove the performance and durability of Mobil 1 by pushing our motor oil to perform under the most punishing conditions.”
The newly formed AIM Vasser Sullivan race team is set to make its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class debut on Saturday at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
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About MARK LEVINSON LUXURY AUDIO:
Since 1972, Mark Levinson has been dedicated to the uncompromising art of sound, with the guiding principle of musical purity above all else. Mark Levinson is part of the HARMAN portfolio of audio brands admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. HARMAN designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co.
For more information, visit www.marklevinson.com.
About Mobil 1:
The world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1™ features anti-wear technology that provides performance beyond our conventional motor oils. This technology allows Mobil 1 motor oil to meet or exceed the toughest standards of car builders and to provide exceptional protection against engine wear, under normal or even some of the most extreme conditions. Mobil 1 motor oil flows quickly in extreme temperatures to protect critical engine parts and is designed to maximize engine performance and help extend engine life.
For more information, visit www.mobil1.com and follow @Mobil1 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Mobil™ and Mobil 1™ are registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.
About AIM VASSER SULLIVAN:
AIM VASSER SULLIVAN (AVS) is a new professional racing team competing in the GTD class of the IMSA WeatherTech Championship with two Lexus RC F GT3 entries. AVS is owned by AIM partners Andrew Bordin, Ian Willis and Keith Willis, and Vasser-Sullivan Racing partners Jimmy Vasser and James ‘Sulli’ Sullivan. AVS leadership has a combined 100+ years of experience in operations, engineering, marketing and racecraft.
AIM Autosport formed in 1995 and have been winners in every category of open wheel and sports car racing they have competed in. AIM has multiple race wins, plus overall team, driver and manufacturer Championships in both Grand AM and IMSA competition.
Vasser and Sullivan were allied and partners from 2011-2016 with KVSH Racing in the IndyCar Series. In 2017, Vasser and Sullivan established Vasser-Sullivan Racing to compete in the IndyCar series. In 2018, they formed a partnership with Dale Coyne to establish Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan to compete full time in the IndyCar Series Championship. In its first year, the team earned multiple podiums including winning the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, and finishing seventh in the 2018 championship standings.
AIM VASSER SULLIVAN Contact:
Kevin Diamond – Director Communications
Phone: (415) 332-2016
Mobile: (415) 729-6011
kdiamond@aimvassersullivan.com