Mazda UK has announced that Total is one of the official sponsors of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 GT race programme.

Linden Thornton, marketing manager for Total Lubricants said: “With the MX-5 GT race car doing so well in last year’s Championship and an attractive sponsorship proposition, it is an exciting time to support Mazda UK both on and off the race track. It is a fun, challenger brand which we are looking forward to working with to leverage business initiatives in the dealer network through the race programme.”

Jeremy Thomson, managing director, Mazda UK added: “I am delighted that Total Lubricants have chosen to support our Mazda MX-5 race programme as it is an important element to building Mazda’s profile as a challenger brand. Last year was a developmental year where we demonstrated the strengths of the MX-5’s nimble handling and performance. We are looking forward to our first year in the British GT Championship and I am confident that Total Lubricants will be able to capitalise on its success.”