■ During a media event from their booth at the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Red Line Oil announced they would be returning to the SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout as a premier sponsor . During a press conference featuring a star-studded field of Red Line Oil NHRA drivers the company outlined how they plan to utilize the PRO Super Star Shootout to kick off the 2025 racing season .

“ Last year ’ s Pro Superstar Shootout was unlike any other race I had been to . The energy , the excitement , and the overall vibe was something special ,” said Mark Beatty , Brand Director Red Line Oil “ We are honored to be back for 2025 and there is no doubt they will be talking about this race all year , once again .”

Red Line Oil , a leading manufacturer of engine oils and lubricants , joined the inaugural event last year and saw the opportunity to be involved in a unique racing event . The PRO Superstar Shootout under the direction of PRO

Promotions , LLC , continues to focus on stepping outside the box and try new ideas , an ideal fit for an innovative brand like Red Line Oil .

Leaning into the new opportunities will be the first-time appearance by Red Line Oil backed driver Shawn Reed at the 2025 PRO Superstar Shootout . Reed burst onto the NHRA scene full-time in 2024 and turned heads with strong performances all season , including No . 2 qualifier at the Carolina Nationals and a semifinal finish at the Midwest Nationals in St . Louis .

“ I can ’ t wait to get to the PRO Superstar Shootout in February ,” said Reed . “ I watched the event last year and was really excited about everything I saw both as a competitor and a fan of the sport . This is the kind of new event and unique opportunity to highlight brands like Red Line Oil that have been great to me and so many other drivers in Top Fuel and Funny Car . I am looking forward to the opportunity to mix it up in February at Bradenton Motorsports Park .”

■ The Petersen Automotive Museum honored drag racing legend Don “ The Snake ” Prudhomme with the Robert E . Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet on Thursday , November 7 . The award was presented by the museum ’ s Executive Director Terry L . Karges .

Prudhomme began his career as an NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car driver in 1962 , ultimately collecting 49 career wins , placing him fifth in NHRA history . He retired from driving in 1994 to launch Don Prudhomme Racing , earning NHRA Top Fuel championships in 2002 and 2003 with driver Larry Dixon . Prudhomme was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1991 and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2000 . His racing accomplishments are also celebrated in the 2013 movie “ Snake and Mongoose ,” which focuses on the rivalry between Prudhomme and Tom “ The Mongoose ” McEwen .

“ Don Prudhomme is a true legend on and off the track and he was a good friend of Mr . Petersen . “ The Snake ” is beloved by drag racing diehards and non-racing fans alike , and his achievements have left a

lasting legacy in motorsports ,” said Karges . “ We are proud to celebrate Don with this award and honored to have him as part of our museum family .”

Named after the founder of the Petersen Automotive Museum , previous recipients of the award include Dan Gurney , Art Chrisman , Carroll Shelby , George Barris , Andy Granatelli , The Ford Family , Vic Edelbrock , Jack Roush , Ed Iskenderian , “ Speedy ” Bill Smith , So-Cal Speed Shop founder Alex Xydias , Dr . Wolfgang Porsche , William Clay Ford Jr ., Richard Petty , Wally Parks and Roy Brizio .

For more information about the Petersen Automotive Museum , please visit www . Petersen . org .

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