Don VanValkenburgh is the new US Motorsport Business Development Manager for Shell Racing Solutions, a business group within Shell Global Solutions. He brings more than twenty years' experience of the oil and racing industry to the position.
 
David Giblin, Motorsport & Automotive Commercial Manager, Shell Racing Solutions said: "We are keen to develop our business in the US Motorsport industry rapidly. We have established a comprehensive product portfolio of racing fuels and lubricants, under the Shell Racing Fuel and Q Racing* lubricant brands. I am delighted to have secured Don's services - I know he'll do a great job for us".
 
Don VanValkenburgh is well known to sanctioning bodies, racetrack operators, engine builders and race teams. He said: "I am delighted to join the Shell Racing Solutions team and look forward to expanding our presence in the US market."
 
Companies within the Shell Group support a number of established and highly successful teams in US motorsport, including Richard Childress Racing, Steve Kinser and Tony Pedregon Racing.
 
A Shell Racing Solutions website was recently launched giving details of the product range and network of distributors. The site can be found at www.shell.com/globalsolutions/racing. Information on Q Racing products can be found at www.qpower.com.  
 
* "Q RACING" is a trademark of the Shell group of companies.
 
ENQUIRIES:
For more information, please contact Patrick Peal, Band & Brown Communications
+44 (0) 1603-417722 or email [email protected]
 
To contact Don VanValkenburgh, US Motorsports Business Development Manager, Shell Racing Solutions:
 
Office:    +1-407-380-2159
Mobile:    +1-215-205-6285
Fax:       +1-407-380-2889