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Reigning PDRA Pro 632 World Champ Amber Franklin Partners with Red Line Oil
By Rob King
As the 2022 season came to a close at the Performance Racing Industry ( PRI ) Trade Show in December , Amber Franklin celebrated her second world championship in the PDRA series . Once in Pro Jr . Dragster and now , the first female to win a championship in the competitive series ’ professional categories .
Not only did she celebrate her championship , but she also took the time to further her racing program in hopes of continuing her winning ways in 2023 through new relationships and partnerships , including a leader in the motorsports lubricant industry , Red Line Oil .
“ Red Line Oil is a family ; we are all enthusiasts for racing . We live and breathe the sport , inside and out . It ’ s who we are ,” said Mark Beatty , brand director , Red Line Oil . “ When we have the ability to work with someone like Amber , it is more than just business . It ’ s a family environment in their program and that is one of the many things that attracted our company to make this partnership a reality going into 2023 .”
Franklin joins a host of new members to Team Red Line for the 2023 season , including wellknown engine builder Pat Musi , who powered Franklin to the Pro 632 world championship .
“ Pat builds some of the strongest and most powerful engines on the market . We have to protect those engines to keep them in championship condition all year long , and this new partnership with Red Line Oil will do just that ,” said Franklin .
Franklin adds Red Line Oil to her championship-caliber program that already includes powerhouses like the aforementioned Musi , M & M Transmission , Hoosier Racing Tire , Menscer Motorsports , and Jerry Bickel Race Cars .
“ Adding Red Line Oil to our team is a huge deal for us ,” Franklin stated . “ Consistency and preventative maintenance are key for running at the front of any class . While we are going into 2023 with the target on our backs , Mark and the entire team at Red Line Oil ease some of that pressure with their great oils , fluids , and entire line of products to keep this ‘ Jungle Rat ’ parked in the winner ’ s circle all season long .” DI
PHOTOGRAPH BY JEFF KLINE
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