Burtin Racing Partners with Castrol for Trans Am Watkins Glen
August 14, 2024
Adairsville, GEORGIA - August 14, 2024 – The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will roll into Watkins Glen International for the next round of competition where Burtin Racing is set to debut the No. 17 Top Liner Castrol Chevrolet Camaro. The partnership announcement comes with a fresh livery design for driver Adam Andretti as the traditional Castrol paint scheme will prominently take over the associate branding of the Burtin Racing entry.
“We are excited to announce this partnership for our Trans Am program with our friends at Castrol,” said Claudio Burtin, Team Principal. “We have a strong team that is focused on success and with Adam Andretti leading the way on track, we anticipate some excellent racing next weekend at the Glen and are proud to have Castrol onboard with the team.”
Castrol has a rich history deeply intertwined with the world of sports car road racing. The brand has been a consistent presence on the track for decades, supporting top teams and drivers. Through these high-pressure racing environments, Castrol has developed and refined its lubricant technology, pushing the boundaries of performance and endurance. This commitment to racing excellence translates directly into superior products for everyday drivers, making Castrol a trusted name in automotive care.
Success for Burtin Racing at the famed Watkins Glen circuit is etched in the history books with celebrated wins in 2017 for the 50th anniversary of the Camaro with Andy Lally and 2018 with Tomy Drissi scoring victories each behind the wheel of Burtin Racing Chevrolet Camaros.
The event slated for August 22 -25 will bring the highest performing American sportscars to unleash a showcase of high octane racing and entertainment live on MAVTV on Sunday, August 25 at 1:15pm ET. The feature race will consist of 100-miles or 75-minutes.
Keep up with Burtin Racing online at www.burtinracing.com and the team’s Facebook page and Instagram @burtinracing.
About Castrol:
Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fueling the dreams of pioneers. Our passion for performance, combined with a philosophy of working in partnership, has enabled Castrol to develop lubricants and greases that have been at the heart of numerous technological feats on land, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.
Castrol is part of the BP Group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology.
For more information, please visit: www.castrol.com
About Burtin Racing:
Burtin Racing is based in Adairsville, GA, and is home to Claudio Burtin’s professional motorsport team and automotive street performance facility. The 70k square foot race shop services Trans Am racing programs including the newly debuted Chevrolet Camaro, Mercedes AMG and Porsche GT cars. Burtin Racing has experience working with world-class drivers in both 24-hour endurance racing and sprint racing formats. The team’s primary partner Top Liner has been featured on the Trans Am Chevrolet Camaro since 2023 with driver Adam Andretti, learn more here: www.topliner.com
