CITGO JOINS ELITE MOTORSPORTS FAMILY OF PARTNERS

WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (Aug. 15, 2025) – It was announced today that CITGO Petroleum Corporation is the newest partner of Elite Motorsports, LLC.

Mystik Lubricants, produced by CITGO, will be featured across the cars of multi-world champions Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr. as well as Pro Stock standouts Aaron Stanfield, Troy Coughlin Jr. and returning veteran Greg Stanfield beginning at this weekend’s NHRA National event in Brainerd, Minnesota with an official kickoff of the partnership at the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend.

“It’s exciting to bring on a new partner to Elite Motorsports. It shows growth in the sport of drag racing, growth in Pro Stock. We look forward to building this partnership,” said Richard Freeman, owner of Elite Motorsports, LLC. “Our crew is looking forward to utilizing Mystik’s great products. We only use the best in our camp, so it only makes sense to have Mystik in the fold with Elite.”

CITGO is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. Headquartered in Houston, it operates three state-of-the-art refineries on the Gulf Coast and Midwest, a network of pipelines and terminals, and has lubricant blending plants across the country. Its lubricant products are developed in real-world conditions, providing maximum performance in the toughest conditions.

“We are excited about this new partnership with Elite Motorsports,” said Braden McElroy, CITGO General Manager, Lubricants. “Having the Mystik Lubricants logo displayed on multiple drag cars provides great brand visibility. This collaboration represents a strong alliance, similar to the dependable performance of Mystik® JT-6® Greases and CITGO® CITGARD® Heavy Duty Engine Oils in any demanding situation.”

Fritz Sports & Event Enterprises (FSE) will oversee this partnership.

“We are honored to be a part of bringing CITGO and its Mystik brand into the Elite Motorsports family,” said Fritz Sports & Events Chief Executive Officer Doug Fritz. “CITGO is an iconic company with worldwide brand recognition and has a long and rich history in motorsports. CITGO is a perfect fit for the businesses and fans who support motorsports and the NHRA. We are looking forward to seeing CITGO grow within the sport.”

This weekend’s NHRA Nationals, hosted at Brainerd International Raceway, is the penultimate event of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series regular season. The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals marks the regular season finale and signals a start to NHRA Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s six-race playoffs, which officially begin Sept. 12-14 with the NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.

For more information about Mystik, visit www.mystiklubes.com.

About Mystik Lubricants
Mystik Lubricants develops products in real-world conditions that are specially formulated to meet the unique demands of specialized machines. Our products provide fearless protection for engine longevity and are the choice of professional riders and enthusiasts, who demand maximum performance in the toughest conditions.

Mystik Lubricants traces its heritage to 1922. Producing millions of gallons of finished lubricants and greases annually, Mystik supplies products to automotive, heavy-duty, commercial, industrial, powersports and agricultural customers through blending and packaging facilities across the country.

Built on a legacy of premium products, superior technical knowledge and personalized service, the Mystik product line is “Made to Make it Last” and continues to expand on a reputation of trust and confidence that can only be earned through proven performance and commitment.