Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s 32nd Annual Oilympics Competition Comes Home to Lexington

Valvoline Inc.'s Top Technicians Compete for the Industry's Most Coveted Service Title

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today held its international “Oilympics” competition in its headquarters of Lexington, Ky. This nod to the world Olympic Games includes 39 regional Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) and Great Canadian Oil Change (GCOC) teams from across the U.S. and Canada competing to determine which will execute a perfect service experience.

“The Oilympics competition is a chance to celebrate our technicians’ skills, precision, and commitment to the service experience we’re known for,” said Linne Fulcher, Valvoline Inc. Chief Operating Officer. “We’re proud to welcome teams from across North America as they compete, learn from one another and raise the bar for what quick, easy, trusted service looks like.”

The tradition started in 1994 and has grown into one of the automotive service industry's most anticipated annual events. With Valvoline Inc. celebrating its 40th anniversary as retail service provider, there's no better moment to recognize the people behind the brand.

This year, more than 100 technicians, composed of teams of three with one captain, will complete SuperPro™, the company’s proprietary multi-step service process, from the first customer greeting through the final wave goodbye. Teams earned their place to compete in Oilympics through local and market-level qualifiers, with the top performers advancing to the international competition where judges score each team on speed, precision, and the complete service experience.

Gold, silver, and bronze are awarded in both U.S. and Canadian teams, with additional recognition for most valuable player and best overall service experience.

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at approximately 2,400 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The Company completes more than 30 million services annually system-wide, from about 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 13,000 team members who are working to drive the full potential of our core business, deliver sustainable network growth, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the car parc. For more information, visit vioc.com.