Sunday, June 01, 2014

News Release: Total Oil Malaysia Annouced Strategic Partnership with Wing Hin Motorsports

Partnership Launch officiated by (From L to Right) Mr. Antonio Miranda, Managing Director, Kenny Lee, Race Driver, Mr. Simon Loh, Dir. Sales & Racing and William Ho, Race Driver    

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – May 30, 2014 – Total Oil Malaysia, a leading worldwide producer of  cutting-edge innovation lubricants is excited to officially announced the partnership with Wing Hin Motorsports on 29 May 2014. Total, known for being an active Motorsports player, will be the exclusive provider of cutting-edge lubricants to Wing Hin Motorsports’ racing team in their upcoming races. In the fast-paced world of motorsports, both key players in their respective 
industries aim to set a whole new benchmark under the terms of this strategic partnership. 

Total’s role in the motorsports scene as a global lubricant sponsor for Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team in
Formula One™ ; Citroën in World Rally Championships, and DAKAR Rally, has established its strong
presence in these world leading competitions. On the other hand, Wing Hin Motorsports who has
garnered its status as one of the leading racing teams in Malaysia is well represented by their strong
professional race board leaders, Kenny Lee and William Ho, who collectively have been bringing
home multiple victories.


It is without doubt that Total Oil Malaysia and Wing Hin Motorsports are set to dominate the local
racing scene by pulling on their expertise and captitalising on the latest technologies and know-how
in their industries. The coming together of this partnership will help to build a stronger presence and
credibility for both companies commercially and in the racing market.

“We are proud to be partnering with Wing Hin Motorsports as it has been our intention to
participate and encourage the development of motorsports racing in the country. The combination
of the right synergy will give us the opportunity of enhancing our brand awareness and commercial
development,” said Antonio Miranda, Managing Director of Total Oil Malaysia. “Total is willing to
extend its top-quality products and services to our exclusive racing team, Wing Hin Motorsports, in
each participating racing event. We are proud to support the development of such an accomplished
team.”
 

This collaboration allows Wing Hin Motorsports’ racing team to focus on their continuous
development of engine performance and positioning in motorsports.

“We are very happy to be given an opportunity to collaborate with Total Oil Malaysia and hope that
this new partnership will allow us to achieve greater success and enhance our positioning in
motorsports, ” said Simon Loh, Director of Sales and Racing Division of Wing Hin Motorsports. “We
have always given much support to motor racing by participating in selected racing events organised
here in Malaysia. Furthermore we are proud to be having such an accomplished team with us and
we believe that both Kenny and William do us proud in the upcoming races.”

“It is an honor to be given the opportunity to race on behalf of Wing Hin Motorsports in the
upcoming racing series. And this amount of trust from the team to bring the race to a whole new
level is something I greatly appreciate,” said Kenny Lee. “It certainly keeps me on my toes and I am
looking forward to the successful growth of the team.”

“I am honored to be a part of the Wing Hin Motorsports’ racing team and to be given the
opportunity to compete in the upcoming racing series. I am always striving to be the best I can with
the aim to be in a position to race against the best race drivers out there,” said William Ho. “I know
there much to learn and contribute to the industry and I will give my all to compete for the winning
title in each upcoming racing event.”

Wing Hin Motorsports’ racing team will be participating in a total of six races this year in Sepang,
spreading across major racing events such as the Malaysian Super Series 2014, Malaysia Merdeka
Endurance Race (The Sepang 12-Hour) 2014 and Time Attack 2014. The upcoming Malaysian Super
Series 2014 Round 3 takes place at Sepang from 18th
 – 22nd
 June 2014.

About Total Oil Malaysia
Total Oil Malaysia is one of the major lubricants providers in Malaysia. It is a result of the merger of
Total Lubricant Malaysia and Elf Lubricant Malaysia that has been around for more than 40 years.
The company has a comprehensive product portfolio with more than 300 SKUs of lubricants such as
Passenger Car Motor Oil, Motorcycle Oil, Diesel Engine Oil, Transmission Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Greases
and Industrial Oil. Total Oil Malaysia operates through a hybrid distribution model with direct service
to more than 1000 workshops and over 100 flagship workshops whilst other channels are managed
by its appointed distributors.

About Total
TOTAL is one of the largest integrated oil and gas companies in the world, with activities in more
than 130 countries. The Group is also a first rank player in chemicals. Its 97,000 employees put their
expertise to work in every part of the industry – exploration and production of oil and natural gas,
refining and marketing, new energies, trading, and chemicals. TOTAL is working to help satisfy the
global demand for energy, both today and tomorrow. www.total.com

About Wing Hin Motorsports
Wing Hin Motorsports was established in the year 2001 as one of the subsidiary companies under
Wing Hin Group; start off as a supplier for genuine automotive accessories and parts, for Toyota.
Currently, the group also runs Lexus 3S as well as Volkswagen 4S and 3S centres among other
businesses. Further to that, Wing Hin Motorsports is also the authorised distributor of Toyota Racing
Development (TRD) in Malaysia and is committed to supporting the motorsports arena to
continuously grow and set higher levels of performance.

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