San Antonio, Texas, USA (May 23, 2024) – VP Racing Fuels, Inc., recognized worldwide as the leader in performance fuel products, today announced a new licensing agreement with R&R Takhar Oil Company, resulting in a significant expansion in the Northeast U.S.
“We are thrilled to partner with R&R Takhar Oil Company, a relationship that will allow for further expansion of VP Racing’s Branded Retail program in the Ohio market & surrounding states,” said Nick Benis, Northeast Regional Sales Manager – Branded Retail for VP Racing. “The owners of R&R Takhar Oil, Randy & Paul Takhar, are looking forward to opening VP gas stations, oil change centers, carwashes, and marinas. Together, we are set to achieve great success in 2024 and beyond.”
R&R Takhar is a leading distributor of fuel and various petroleum products across Ohio and neighboring states. Founded in 2004, with 20 years of experience servicing gas stations and over 70 company-owned stations, R&R brings a wealth of experience upon which to build. With over 250 dealers in their existing network, R&R Takhar brings top-tier operational standards to the gas station industry. Partnered companies operating in their system are Midwest Service Station Maintenance, R&R Takhar Transport, and Eagle Stores.
“R&R Takhar is excited to partner with VP Racing Fuels as we embark on our path of expansion and opportunity in the Northeast & further south,” said owner Randy Takhar. “VP Racing is a great fit to add to our brand offerings and allows for R&R Takhar to expand into new previously untapped opportunities.”
VP Racing’s Branded Retail program is one of the fastest-growing retail programs in North America, with over 400 locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. For information on opportunities with VP Racing’s Branded Retail program in the Ohio area, contact Northeast Branded Retail Manager Nick Benis at 610-400-9434 or nick.benis@vpracingfuels.com
For more information about VP and its products for racers, enthusiasts, and general consumers, visit VPRacingFuels.com.
About VP Racing
VP Racing is best known as the World Leader in Fuel Technology®, fueling champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP is the Official Racing Fuel of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, MotoAmerica, World Racing Group, World of Outlaws, Fanatec GT World Challenge America, AMA Supercross, American Flat Track, SCORE, USAC, NMCA/NMRA, and more than 60 sponsored series and sanctioning bodies. VP is also the official performance coolant of IMSA, American Flat Track, and ATVMX.
VP also sells a full line of consumer products, including ethanol-free VP outdoor equipment fuels formulated for two and 4-cycle outdoor power equipment, lubricants, VP Madditive® automotive performance additives, Stay Frosty® performance coolants, car appearance products, and accessories through national home improvement, automotive parts, and online retailers. The company also offers a program to independent operators of convenience stores and gas stations, car wash, quick lube, and marinas to brand as VP Racing and resell the company’s race fuel and a full range of automotive performance and outdoor small engine products. For more information, visit VPRacingFuels.com.
VP Racing Media Contact: Bob Merz, 832.244.6305 or bob.merz@vpracingfuels.com
VP Racing Branded Retail Contact (Northeast): Nick Benis, 610-400-9434 or nick.benis@vpracingfuels.com
R&R Takhar Media Contact: Jovi Takhar, JTakhar@takharoil.com