When the wheels come off: Lessons from Sonoma on racing, resilience, and engine oil
Heather Kuldell-Ware
created: Sept. 29, 2025, 11:55 a.m. | updated: Oct. 7, 2025, 7:47 p.m.
That’s the mindset behind Valvoline’s Restore & Protect motor oil.
In drag racing, Valvoline crafts high-viscosity blends that can withstand the intense conditions of a top fuel dragster—an engine so extreme that even 70-weight oil is good for only one ride.
“Restore & Protect features clean, but it’s still good at all the rest,” he said.
Restore, protect, repeat.
Restore & Protect is a reminder, not just a product pitch.
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