Through its long-term sponsorship of motor sports, Texaco/Havoline Racing tests its products in the most demanding of laboratories -- high-speed automobiles performing on the tracks and roads of the international racing circuit. This commitment ensures the excellence of Texaco/Havoline's products and builds customer loyalty among the millions of racing fans in the United States and around the world.

This season marks Texaco/Havoline's 17th consecutive year as sponsor of the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) NEXTEL Cup Series. 2003 NASCAR Raybestos Rookie of the Year Jamie McMurray of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabaates will once again pilot the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge. McMurray won his first NASCAR Winston Cup Series race in only his second start in October 2002, setting a new NASCAR modern-era record by becoming the quickest driver to win a Winston Cup race.

During his 2003 rookie season, McMurray posted five top-five and 13 top-10 finishes. McMurray also earned one pole award and finished 13th in the overall point standings.

McMurray becomes the third Texaco/Havoline driver to win Rookie of the Year honors, joining Davey Allison (1987) and Kenny Irwin (1998).

The 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season marks the second year of partnership between Texaco/Havoline Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.

Thirty-two years ago, Texaco/Havoline broke into auto racing with its sponsorship of two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi on the Formula One circuit.