Rick Ware Racing and Costa Oil NASAR partnership takes a front seat this weekend as Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change becomes a co-primary partner with Rick Ware Racing for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. This collaboration will see the Costa Oil name featured prominently on the No. 51 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, driven by Cody Ware, in a significant appearance for both brands.
Costa Oil’s Expanding Presence in Racing
With an impressive footprint of more than 65 locations, Costa Oil is recognized for its no-appointment, quick 10-minute oil change service. The company’s logo and its “America’s Favorite Oil Change” tagline will appear on the quarter panels and decklid of the race car, enhancing visibility among motorsport enthusiasts. This partnership is not new; it reflects a continued and expanding relationship that reaches both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the zMAX CARS Tour, strengthening bonds with Rick Ware Racing across multiple competitive platforms.
Voices Behind the Partnership
Costa Oil CEO Costa Kapothanasis shared his thoughts about the alliance, emphasizing the collaborative spirit:
“Working with the RWR family is more than a sponsorship – it’s a strategic partnership built on shared vision and mutual growth,”
—Costa Kapothanasis, CEO, Costa Oil
He further highlighted the history and future of the relationship:
“Rick Ware has built an organization that understands how to create business value in a competitive environment. We won with RWR and Carson Ware in a Pro Late Model on the CARS Tour, and it’s a relationship that has grown with Carson in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and now with Cody in the NASCAR Cup Series. This synergy is what excites us the most.”
—Costa Kapothanasis, CEO, Costa Oil
As a brand rooted in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the Pocono race is particularly meaningful for Costa Oil, making this weekend’s event feel like a homecoming.
Kapothanasis also underlined the value of the NASCAR Cup Series and the alignment of both organizations:
“The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of American motorsport, and being aligned with RWR gives us access to a business ecosystem that shares our obsession with speed, precision and results,”
—Costa Kapothanasis, CEO, Costa Oil
“We’re not just putting our name on a car – we’re investing in relationships that help drive long-term success.”
—Costa Kapothanasis, CEO, Costa Oil
Rick Ware Welcomes Costa Oil for Their Home Race
Rick Ware, team owner of Rick Ware Racing, welcomed the evolving partnership, focusing on the values both brands share:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Costa Oil to the RWR family for their home race at Pocono,”
—Rick Ware, Team Owner
He also emphasized the growth, convenience, and customer focus Costa Oil brings, aligning perfectly with the competitive spirit of motorsport:
“They’re a fast-growing company that’s changing the game in the quick-lube space by focusing on speed, convenience and customer care – all values we live by in motorsports. This partnership isn’t just about logos on a car – it’s about building something meaningful with a brand that shares our drive to grow, compete and deliver results.”
—Rick Ware, Team Owner
Upcoming Race and Partnership Impact
Fans can watch the NASCAR Cup Series in The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. ET, where the strengthened partnership between Rick Ware Racing and Costa Oil will be on full display. The relationship is expected to continue influencing both the racing and quick-lube industries, with the collaboration set to foster innovation, shared success, and community connection—particularly for Pennsylvania-based supporters looking for their favorite oil change brand taking part in a high-profile, home event.
