ISTOBAL has partnered with Andretti Petroleum Group to provide vehicle wash equipment in the USA market. Andretti Petroleum Group will standardize ISTOBAL equipment at company stores, and offer value added opportunities to its dealer network. Within this partnership, several ISTOBAL FLEX5 rollovers are already operating in California and Oregon and with many additional units to come.

The Andretti Petroleum enterprise, founded in 1997, is owned by motorsports icons Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti and Managing Partner M.J. Castelo. The companies include: Peninsula Petroleum, Humboldt Petroleum, and Colvin Oil with presence in California, Oregon, and Washington. The organization excels in Retail Fuels and Convenience, Wholesale Fuels, Car Wash, Lubricants/Commercial, Transport, and Fleet/Card Lock.

Andretti Petroleum Group Chairman Mario Andretti commented, “We are dedicated to bringing the best products and services to our customers. Our new ISTOBAL FLEX5 equipment brings the premier rollover car wash in the world to our customers in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our initial installations have been smooth and seamless, while yielding terrific results-----a real winner!”

Mario Andretti at the ICA show

ISTOBAL USA Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Sisk noted, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the Andretti Petroleum group, who are on the move and second to none.  They are world-class retailers and progressive car wash marketers. We are ecstatic with having racing legend Mario Andretti as an active participant in this alliance.  We look forward to Mario being present at ISTOBAL’s booth, signing autographs and visiting with fans at the next International Car Wash Show in Las Vegas on April 26.”