Lubrication Nation—After 45 years, Red Line Oil is still going strong
By Mark LaCroix
Red Line Oil, a leading supplier of high-performance synthetic lubricants and additives, and the title rights sponsor of the Red Line Oil NMCA Drag Racing Series, celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2023, and the company remains true to its founding mentality of zero compromises.
Red Line is trusted by racers across all facets of motorsports and by street enthusiasts across the globe. Its line of offerings stretches across a wide range of products, with many designed specifically for drag racing and street performance.
Founded in 1979 by Peter Filice and Tim Kerrigan, Red Line began in a small garage in Novato, California where they created two-stroke racing oils. Unlike their competitors at the time, Filice and Kerrigan’s product included rust and corrosion protection. Four years into the business, they expanded to fuel additives. Their Diesel Fuel Additive eventually became an OEM-authorized solution to Mercedes-Benz mechanics who were dealing injector problems in certain models. In 1986, Roy Howell, Red Line’s Chief Chemist, was brought on board as the company went on to release innovative products like the coolant additive, WaterWetter®, which was used extensively by NASCAR teams to reduce temperatures and gain an advantage on the track.
The Red Line logo, complete with the checkered flag, is representative of the brand’s racing heritage. Red Line earned its place as a quality product by providing performance and protection at the highest levels. By word of mouth, the brand entered the racing world by offering their innovative lubricants and additives to some of the world’s best drivers and most successful race teams. And since day one, Red Line has supported everything from NASCAR to drifting to the NMCA Drag Racing Series.
Red Line’s product line is vast, but a visit to https://www.redlineoil.com will break down each item with a description and suggestion for application.
Its core remains High-Performance Motor Oils, which are made from the highest-grade base oils and additives available on the market to ensure the best quality and performance.
Since launching in 1979, Red Line has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, working tirelessly to expand its product line. The brand’s Professional-Series, for example, is a line of motor oils designed for professional installers and customers concerned with preserving their vehicle’s factory warranty. What makes this line unique is that its fully OEM/API factory warranty approved and designed to offer advanced wear protection, while combating low speed pre-ignition. That is welcome news to the racers, who compete in the Tremec and Circle D True Street Classes in NMRA/NMCA events.
Red Line manufactures more than 100 different products. In addition to the extensive line of motor oils, it offers gear oils, assembly lubes, fuel additives and popular WaterWetter cooling additive for the automotive, motorcycle, marine and industrial markets.
Whether it’s a Pro Mod, high-rpm all-motor combo, a 1,500 horsepower True Streeter or your daily driver, there’s a Red Line Oil designed to provide extra durability, performance and that will give you the confidence to win.
By Mark LaCroix
Red Line Oil, a leading supplier of high-performance synthetic lubricants and additives, and the title rights sponsor of the Red Line Oil NMCA Drag Racing Series, celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2023, and the company remains true to its founding mentality of zero compromises.
Red Line is trusted by racers across all facets of motorsports and by street enthusiasts across the globe. Its line of offerings stretches across a wide range of products, with many designed specifically for drag racing and street performance.
Founded in 1979 by Peter Filice and Tim Kerrigan, Red Line began in a small garage in Novato, California where they created two-stroke racing oils. Unlike their competitors at the time, Filice and Kerrigan’s product included rust and corrosion protection. Four years into the business, they expanded to fuel additives. Their Diesel Fuel Additive eventually became an OEM-authorized solution to Mercedes-Benz mechanics who were dealing injector problems in certain models. In 1986, Roy Howell, Red Line’s Chief Chemist, was brought on board as the company went on to release innovative products like the coolant additive, WaterWetter®, which was used extensively by NASCAR teams to reduce temperatures and gain an advantage on the track.
The Red Line logo, complete with the checkered flag, is representative of the brand’s racing heritage. Red Line earned its place as a quality product by providing performance and protection at the highest levels. By word of mouth, the brand entered the racing world by offering their innovative lubricants and additives to some of the world’s best drivers and most successful race teams. And since day one, Red Line has supported everything from NASCAR to drifting to the NMCA Drag Racing Series.
Red Line’s product line is vast, but a visit to https://www.redlineoil.com will break down each item with a description and suggestion for application.
Its core remains High-Performance Motor Oils, which are made from the highest-grade base oils and additives available on the market to ensure the best quality and performance.
Since launching in 1979, Red Line has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, working tirelessly to expand its product line. The brand’s Professional-Series, for example, is a line of motor oils designed for professional installers and customers concerned with preserving their vehicle’s factory warranty. What makes this line unique is that its fully OEM/API factory warranty approved and designed to offer advanced wear protection, while combating low speed pre-ignition. That is welcome news to the racers, who compete in the Tremec and Circle D True Street Classes in NMRA/NMCA events.
Red Line manufactures more than 100 different products. In addition to the extensive line of motor oils, it offers gear oils, assembly lubes, fuel additives and popular WaterWetter cooling additive for the automotive, motorcycle, marine and industrial markets.
Whether it’s a Pro Mod, high-rpm all-motor combo, a 1,500 horsepower True Streeter or your daily driver, there’s a Red Line Oil designed to provide extra durability, performance and that will give you the confidence to win.
