Story By: BOB MERZ / VP RACING FUELS – SAN ANTONIO, TX – VP Racing Fuels, Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has announced that VP Racing is now the Official Fuel for Longhorn Chassis and their driver Brandon Sheppard.
“We’re excited to have our world-renowned race products as the official products of Longhorn Chassis and driver Brandon Sheppard,” said Chris Wall, Senior Director of East Coast Sales for VP Racing. “Partnering with a leading racecar chassis manufacturer and race team that has the heritage of the Labontes is fitting for our brand of race fuels and auto cleaning products.”
Founded by NASCAR Hall of Famers Terry and Bobby Labonte, along with Justin Labonte, Longhorn Chassis has grown to become one of the most highly-regarded and decorated manufacturers of quality Dirt Late Models and Dirt Modifieds Chassis in the world. Within its 34,000-square-foot facility in China Grove, NC, Longhorn employs over 25 staff and contractors building elite equipment driven by many of the best in dirt racing across the country.
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“Longhorn Chassis and the Longhorn Factory Team are proud not only to use and trust VP Racing Products but also to make these products available for our amazing customers,” said Steve Arpin, President of Longhorn Chassis. “VP and Longhorn share a common desire to develop and implement new technologies, giving our customers the most competitive edge on the track. I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with Chris Wall, DJ Irvine, and their entire team on continuing to introduce both new and proven products to the dirt racing world.”
VP Racing will be fueling Longhorn Factory Team driver Brandon Sheppard throughout the 2024-2026 seasons, as well as keeping his livery in top condition.
“I’m excited to launch this partnership with VP Racing and the Longhorn Factory Team,” added Sheppard. “Obviously, they make a great race fuel line, but I’m equally pumped to begin incorporating and bring some awareness to their great line of cleaning and non-fuel products.”