Havoline (also known as Texaco/Havoline in NASCAR records) is a brand of Motor Oil currently marketed by Chevron. It was previously owned by Texaco from 1931 through 2001.
Cup Series History:[]
In the Cup Series, Havoline is best known for its sponsorship of the Robert Yates Racing #28 team from 1987 through 2002, and the Chip Ganassi Racing #42 team from 2003 through 2008. While sponsoring the Yates Racing team, Davey Allison, Robby Gordon, Lake Speed, Ernie Irvan, Kenny Wallace, Dale Jarrett, Kenny Irwin, Jr, and Ricky Rudd drove Texaco/Havoline-sponsored Fords. While sponsoring the Ganassi Racing team, Jamie McMurray, Casey Mears, and Juan Pablo Montoya drove the Texaco/Havoline-sponsored Dodges.
Xfinity Series History:[]
Havoline was frequently featured with the Texaco logo in NASCAR competition.
In the Xfinity Series, Havoline sponsored Davey Allison’s own team from 1988 through 1992, primarily with Davey Allison driving, but also with Hut Stricklin, Red Farmer, Jeff Purvis, Bobby Hillin Jr, and Jimmy Spencer also driving. They returned to the Xfinity Series on a part time basis from 2003 through 2006, and full time in 2007, sponsoring the Chip Ganassi Racing #42 team. Jamie McMurray, Casey Mears, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kevin Hamlin and Michael Valiante drove for Ganassi during that time.
Truck Series History:[]
Havoline sponsored Ben Rhodes in the Craftsman Truck Series for 8 races in 2019.
Team History:[]
| Driver | Car Number | Team Owner | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davey Allison | 28 | Robert Yates | 1987-1993 |
| Robby Gordon | 1993 | ||
| Lake Speed | 1993 | ||
| Ernie Irvan | 28, 88 | 1993-1997 | |
| Kenny Wallace | 28 | 1994 | |
| Dale Jarrett | 1995 | ||
| Kenny Irwin, Jr. | 1998-1999 | ||
| Ricky Rudd | 2000-2002 | ||
| Jamie McMurray | 42 | Chip Ganassi | 2003-2005 |
| Casey Mears | 2006 | ||
| Juan Pablo Montoya | 2006-2008 |