Teams from Kentucky and Ontario Take Top Honors in Valvoline Inc.'s 30th Oilympics

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Valvoline announced the winners of its 30th Oilympics competition, held in Lexington, Kentucky. The U.S. team from Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Lexington, Kentucky, and the Canada team from Great Canadian Oil Change in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, took top honors.

The U.S. team included Dean Hadi, Enzo Addondante, PJ Pettyjohn, and Chase Bablitz, while the Canadian team comprised Jay Dobariya, Jay Malaviya, Austin Pompeo, and Marco Aviles.

The Oilympics saw 39 regional teams from the U.S. and Canada compete to perform a perfect quick lube service in the shortest time, with quality of service determining the winners. The competition is a long-standing tradition since 1994, involving over 1,900 service centers in North America.

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• Valvoline successfully hosted its 30th Oilympics, enhancing brand visibility.
• Winning teams from the U.S. and Canada underscore the company's focus on quality service.
• The competition involved top 1% of technicians, reflecting strong technical skills.
• Event reinforces Valvoline's commitment to quick, reliable automotive maintenance.

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• The press release lacks any financial or operational metrics, which could be critical for investors.

U.S. and Canada winning teams perform the quickest perfect service experience

LEXINGTON, Ky., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced the winners of its 30^th Oilympics competition held in Lexington, Kentucky.

First place gold medal winners are:

• U.S. team – Valvoline Instant Oil Change^SM in Lexington, Kentucky, representing the company's Mountain East market:
  • Dean Hadi
  • Enzo Addondante
  • PJ Pettyjohn
  • Chase Bablitz, Area Manager

• Canada team – Great Canadian Oil Change in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, representing the company's Great Frozen North market:
  • Jay Dobariya
  • Jay Malaviya
  • Austin Pompeo
  • Marco Aviles, Area Manager

In addition to taking home the gold medal title, teams won a trophy and company award. Honors were also given to silver and bronze medalists, most valuable player and best overall service experience.

Valvoline Inc.'s Oilympics is a nod to the world Olympic games and included 39 regional Valvoline Inc. service center teams from across the U.S. and Canada that competed to perform a perfect quick lube service experience in the quickest time. Teams competed locally to secure a spot at the international Oilympics competition, representing the top 1% of all Valvoline service center technicians. While speed is a factor just like in the Olympics, quality of the service delivery ultimately determines gold, silver, and bronze spots on the podium.

The tradition began in 1994 and has grown into an international competition to include Valvoline Inc.'s 1,900-plus company-owned and franchised service centers in North America under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Great Canadian Oil Change retail brands.

About Valvoline Inc. 
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is the quick, easy, trusted leader in automotive preventive maintenance. Valvoline Inc. is creating shareholder value by driving the full potential in our core business, accelerating network growth and innovating to meet the needs of customers and the evolving car parc. With more than 1,900 service centers throughout North America, Valvoline Inc. and our franchise partners keep customers moving with our 4.6 out of 5 star* rated service that includes 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes; battery, bulb and wiper replacements; tire rotations; and other manufacturer recommended maintenance services. In fiscal year 2023, Valvoline's network delivered approximately 27 million services to generate $1.4 billion in revenue from $2.8 billion in system-wide store sales, marking 17 years of consecutive system-wide same-store sales growth. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including our more than 10,000 team members and strong, long-standing franchise partners. We are proud to be an 11-time winner of the BEST Award for training excellence and a top-rated franchisor in our category by Entrepreneur and Franchise Times. To learn more, or to find a service center near you, visit vioc.com.

* Based on a survey of more than 900,000 Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ customers annually
™ Trademark, Valvoline Inc., or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries
^SM Service mark, Valvoline Inc., or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries

For Further Information

Investor Inquiries
Elizabeth B. Russell
+1 (859) 357-3155
IR@valvoline.com 

Media Inquiries
Angela Davied
+1 (913) 302-0032
angela.davied@valvoline.com 

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FAQ

What is the Valvoline Oilympics?

The Valvoline Oilympics is an annual competition where teams from Valvoline service centers across the U.S. and Canada compete to perform the quickest and most accurate oil change services.

Who won the 30th Valvoline Oilympics?

The U.S. team from Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Lexington, Kentucky, and the Canada team from Great Canadian Oil Change in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, won the 30th Valvoline Oilympics.

When was the 30th Valvoline Oilympics held?

The 30th Valvoline Oilympics was held on June 13, 2024.

What is the stock symbol for Valvoline?

The stock symbol for Valvoline is VVV.

How many teams competed in the 30th Valvoline Oilympics?

A total of 39 regional teams from the U.S. and Canada competed in the 30th Valvoline Oilympics.

Where was the 30th Valvoline Oilympics held?

The 30th Valvoline Oilympics was held in Lexington, Kentucky.