Worthington, OH--Pennzoil, a division of Shell Lubricants based in Houston, Texas, and the National Tractor Pullers Association are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual “Pennzoil Cup” which has several aspects that will benefit both NTPA Competitors as well as pulling fans" Pennzoil is very excited to be a partner with the NTPA again for the 2009 pulling season," said David Lerch, Pennzoil Motorsports Marketing Director. "Over the past several years we have witnessed great success with the Pennzoil Cup program and we wanted to come back with the same excitement for the puller and fans this year. Pennzoil looks forward to a great pulling season and wishes all of the pullers good luck during the season."

“The ‘Pennzoil Cup’ in its third year on the NTPA Grand National Pulling Circuit is a tremendous rewards programs to the hard running competitors in our sport,” said David P. Schreier, WPI President/CEO. “It will gain additional interest with the fans as they watch and monitor the progress of the favorite competitors throughout the summer. We appreciate Pennzoil’s on-going and growing commitment to the NTPA, and enjoy our strong relationship.”

The Pennzoil Cup will have its own points race among  three events and their respective divisions:  Budweiser Dairyland NTPA Super Nationals in Tomah, WI on June 26-28; Lion’s Super Pull of the South in Chapel Hill, TN on July 24-25; and the National Tractor Pulling Championships in Bowling Green, OH on August 21-23.  It will be a tough climb to the top in each division, as the winners of the Pennzoil Cup series may be different competitors than those topping the year-end point series categories. This intrigue brings about additional excitement amongst fans and pullers alike.

Up for grabs in this unique program is $60,000.00 earmarked to five, stellar divisions competing at each: Unlimited Modifieds; Super Stock Diesel Tractors; Two Wheel Drive Trucks; Four Wheel Drive Trucks; and Mini Modifieds. Points will be calculated from each event to declare the “Pennzoil Cup” champion in each respective division. Point winners in each division will receive $5,000.00, while runner-up finishers receive $2,500.00, third receives $2,000.00, fourth receives $1,500.00, and fifth place receive $1,000.00 each. Eligibility requirements include display program decals on both sides of a competitor’s pulling machine as well as being a licensed NTPA competitor.

In 2008, Pennzoil’s own Adam Koester took the Pennzoil Cup in his division.  "It was a real treat to be able to win the Pennzoil Cup last season," stated Adam Koester, driver of the Pennzoil Platinum Double Play. "My Dad (Larry Koester, driver of the Pennzoil Footloose) and I really wanted to keep the Pennzoil Cup in the Pennzoil family and we were able to do just that."

Fans attending the “Pennzoil Cup” events can visit the Pennzoil “Feel the Clean” tour, where they can learn more about how Pennzoil products can clean up to 46% of engine sludge and invigorate their drive. Fans will receive a special Pennzoil prize for visiting and experiencing the Feel the Clean tour.

Besides the Pennzoil Cup Series, Pennzoil remains the presenting sponsor on the weekly NTPA Championship Pulling Series on RFD-TV. "The commitment that Pennzoil has shown to the NTPA and our RFD-TV television package has been a tremendous boost to our show," said Gregg Randall, WPI/NTPA GM. "Their support allows us to broaden our production capacity and creativity, which definitely excites the entire crew in regards to season four of the series. We look forward to giving the fans our best shows yet and much thanks in order to do so goes to our friends at Pennzoil." NTPA Championship Pulling can be seen weekly on RFD-TV each Tuesday night at 6:30 PM EST with subsequent re-broadcasts throughout the week and weekends, including RFD-TV HD.

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