Nashville, Kentucky, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Wins Gold at Annual Valvoline Oilympics

Valvoline Inc. recently held its 31st annual Oilympics competition was held this week in Cincinnati, according to a press release.

The competition of Valvoline technicians began in 1994, and challenges teams to execute a perfect service experience. Since its launch, it has grown to an international competition, consisting of technicians from Valvoline Inc.'s over 2,000 company-owned and franchised service centers in North America under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail brands. 

The 40 regional teams represent the top 1% of all Valvoline service center technicians, having competed regionally to secure their spot at the international Oilympics competition.

It was down to the wire this year, with gold, silver, and bronze teams having earned equal quality of service scores. The tiebreaker was speed, with just seconds separating the teams.

Gold medal title winners received a trophy and company award. Honors were also given to silver and bronze medalists, most valuable player, and best overall service experience.

Winning gold as the U.S. team was Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Nashville, Tennessee, representing the company's Real South market:

Bradley Tullar, Service Center Manager
Goddess Lawson
Salem Baata
Laith Hejazi, Area Manager
Matthew Popielarz, Market Manager

The winning Canadian team was Great Canadian Oil Change in Chatham, Ontario, representing the company's Great Frozen North market:

Nathan Marchand, Service Center Manager
Joshua Wright
Cody Baillargeon
Shiraaz Shah, Area Manager
Rafal Kistelski, Market Manager