“Everyone at Red Line Oil is deeply saddened by the loss of NHRA Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta,” said Tim Kerrigan, President of Red Line Synthetic Oil Corporation. “We have developed a very close, personal relationship with Scott, his family, and the entire team at Kalitta Motorsports. So, to lose a such a fantastic person like Scott is a tragedy and will affect us all for a very long time.”

“Scott drove Red Line-sponsored cars for many years and always represented our company with the utmost respect, professionalism, and sportsmanship,” Kerrigan continued. “Moreover, Scott was a great guy, a fun yet serious competitor who never took his significant racing career for granted. We will miss his wry smile and champion’s attitude. “

“We hope that technical advances with the cars and safety improvements from the tracks come from this horrible incident. The decision by Kalitta Motorsports to continue racing is respected and encouraged by everyone at Red Line. We feel that Scott would want the team to carry on.”

“Our deepest condolences go out to his family, teammates, and fans.”

Japan has produced some of the finest driver and tuner cars of recent years, which have taken Britain by storm. The success of the Japanese car scene is not surprising, when Skylines, Evos, Imprezas, Supras and RX-7s are rocketing up the dragstrip quicker than the world's fastest production cars. It's easy to see how the Jap scene has emerged from the underground car culture to mainstream appeal, and 1/4 mile performance is the ultimate badge of honour.

The JapShow events at Santa Pod are the embodiment of the popularity of these cars, with Europe's best competing in the HKS Drag Series, Run What Ya Brung open to everyone else, Drifting, Car Club Displays and much more.

Ariel announce the latest version of the Atom – the Ariel Atom 500, powered by a small V8 engine.  With over 500bhp in a 500kilo package the Atom 500 will boast one of the highest power to weight ratios ever for a production car, ever.  At over 1000bhp per tonne the Atom 500 will be the ultimate statement in performance and is destined to be made in a limited edition... Red Line Oil dealer SWR Motorsport are the UK agent for Sadev gearboxes and will help test the unit with our famous Heavy Shockproof gearoil. 

Held in association with Banzai magazine, the Japanese Tuning Show took place at Silverstone on Sunday 1st June.

We are delighted to have recognition from Pfitzner of Australia who now recommend Red Line for their PPG gearbox... we are starting to see more of these here in Europe and a quick read of their thoughts will show you why. Get yours from Red Line stockists ZEN Performance... Subaru specialists and all round nice guys.

Red Line Oil in Australia have been an oil analysis trial with 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil over the past 6 months.  Last year we supported one of two 4WD writers for National magazines with Red Line oil for doing the entire length of Africa on one change of Red Line oil in the 4WD. Well he finished the trip with 48,843 kms on the oil - and the oil is still in great condition. The vehicles are currently at Frogs Island 4x4 near Abington, Oxfordshire and are now getting prepared for the second leg of their journey. 

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