Castrol extend SGP sponsorship.

Castrol has agreed a two year extension with Benfield Sports International to be the exclusive lubricant sponsor of the world championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series (SGP).

Castrol extend SGP sponsorship.

Castrol has agreed a two year extension with Benfield Sports International to be the exclusive lubricant sponsor of the world championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix Series (SGP).

The leading lubricant manufacturer has been a sponsor of the SGP Series since BSI bought the rights in January 2000.

Commenting on the deal, Wojciech Mora, General Manager, Castrol said: "The Speedway Grand Prix Series provides us with excellent brand exposure across northern and eastern Europe where we know the sports in particularly popular via the excellent television and national newspaper coverage."

"The Series further enhances our international motorsport sponsorship portfolio and is an outstanding vehicle to use for our trade and customer hospitality programmes given the number of events now staged in major European capital cities."

John Postlethwaite, Chief Executive, Benfield Sports International said: "Castrol is one of the longest running sponsors of the Series and they have always been a strong supporter of the advancements we have made since BSI bought the world championship rights in 2000."

"It's a credit to the Series and the commercial team that a world brand leader of Castrol's stature continues to back the Series."

The two year extension entitles Castrol to signage at all events, the logo appearing on all bike fronts and media backdrops as well as a Castrol oil station in the pits area and branded uniforms for all infield staff.

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