Antron Brown and Red Line Oil: A Partnership Built on Speed and Family
Antron Brown, a guy who has practically defined consistency and class in the NHRA, announced recently that AB Motorsports is partnering with Red Line Oil starting with the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
To the casual observer, this might look like just another logo on the side of a 330-mph rocket. But if you follow the sport and you know the people involved, you know this is about two heavyweights joining forces who view racing through the exact same lens.
Welcome to the Family: The #TeamRedLineOil Vibe
One of the things that has always made Antron Brown a fan favorite, aside from his incredible resume, is his warmth. The guy is a competitor, sure, but he treats the paddock like a community. It turns out thatโs exactly why Red Line Oil wanted him on board. Mark Beatty, the Brand Director over at Red Line Oil, didnโt talk about corporate synergy or return on investment when the news broke.
He talked about family.โWe view #TeamRedLineOil as family drivers, riders, teams from all walks of life and types of racing,โ Beatty said. He mentioned that kicking off 2026 with Antron Brown and the AB Motorsports crew is pretty much the perfect way to start the year.
Itโs a sentiment that clearly goes both ways. Brown isn’t just looking for a sponsor to cut a check; heโs looking for partners who get it. He noted that being part of the Red Line family is a thrill because they share a “racing-first” mindset. When youโre at the track every weekend, grinding through qualifying and elimination rounds, you want to be surrounded by people who love the sport as much as you do.
Why Performance Matters More Than Ever

Letโs talk about the mechanical side for a second. Top Fuel dragsters are engineering marvels, but they are also incredibly fragile if everything isn’t perfectly dialed in. We are talking about engines pushed to the absolute brink of destruction for less than 4 seconds at a time.
Antron Brown put it best when he said, โWhen youโre competing in Top Fuel, you donโt get second chances. Everything has to perform at the highest level, every single run.โThat is the reality of the sport. You canโt pull over to the shoulder if the oil pressure drops. You donโt get a “do-over.”
This is why the partnership with Red Line Oil is a strategic move for AB Motorsports. Red Line has been in the game for decades. They have a reputation for attention to detail and a commitment to racers that fits perfectly with the high standards Brown sets for his own operation.
With this new partnership, the AB Motorsports team is heading into the 2026 season focused on momentum and preparation. They have the talent, and now they have a lubricant partner that matches their intensity.
A Legend Growing His Legacy
It is wild to think about how far Antron Brown has come. He was recently named to the NHRA Top 75 Drivers list as part of the league’s 75th-anniversary celebrations, cementing his status as one of the greats. But he isn’t resting on his laurels.
Since launching AB Motorsports in 2019 and hitting the track in 2022, Brown has balanced the stress of being an owner with the focus required to be a driver. And heโs crushed it, racking up 13 wins in just his first four seasons as an owner. He also made history (again) in 2024 by becoming the first Black owner-driver to win a Top Fuel championship.
But what adds that layer of human warmth to Brown’s story is what heโs doing for the next generation. Heโs still heavily invested in his Accelerate Program, a driver development initiative he launched back in 2023.
Heโs bringing up names like Angelle Sampey, helping them navigate the professional ranks. Itโs rare to see a guy chasing his fifth championship while actively helping others come up behind him, but thatโs just who Brown is.
All Eyes on Gainesville
So, whatโs next? The calendar is turning, and the itch to get back on the track is real. Brown will officially begin his quest for that fifth Top Fuel title when the engines fire up at the NHRA Gatornationals.
It all goes down March 5-8 at the legendary Gainesville Raceway in Florida. Itโs going to be loud, itโs going to be fast, and for AB Motorsports, itโs going to be the start of a fresh chapter with Red Line Oil. If history is any indication, this partnership is going to be one to watch.
