Castrol to aid smooth running of V8 Supercars

Motor oil and lubricants company Castrol has agreed a multi-year deal with the V8 Supercars Australian motor-racing series.

Castrol has secured the title sponsorship to the Townsville 500 V8 Supercars race as part of a wide-ranging commercial tie-up with the property.

Under the agreement, Castrol’s Edge brand becomes the official oil partner of the series – a designation that means Castrol Edge will be receive exposure during every round of the 2014 season.

The Castrol Edge brand will also present V8 Supercars' latest television innovation; an official kilometre counter during each of the live races across the Seven Network.

Additionally, V8 Supercars’ Team Championship will be renamed the Castrol Edge Teams’ Trophy.

The Townsville 500 meeting takes place in North Queensland on July 4-6.