The Collection Auto Group to Sponsor Bryan Herta Autosport in 2014

The Collection Auto Group joins Bryan Herta Autosport.

Indianapolis, IN – February 28, 2014 – Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) announced today that The Collection Auto Group (CAG), Ohio's largest dealer of luxury vehicles, will join Castrol as a sponsor of the No. 98 BHA entry in the 2014 IndyCar Series.

As part of the partnership, Castrol will become the primary motor oil of The Collection Auto Group. Engineered to withstand the extreme heat and pressure of today's high-performing engines, Castrol Oils provide the highest level of protection for critical engine parts. The CAG will be offering Castrol products to their customers at their Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Infiniti, Acura, VW, Buick/GMC and Nissan dealerships across Northeastern Ohio.

The announcement was made this morning at the Cleveland Auto Show, where the BHA No. 98 show car will be on display throughout the week. The CAG president Bernie Moreno and BHA team owner Bryan Herta were in attendance to share the news.

"Because The Collection Auto Group is committed to delivering high performance service every day, it makes sense to join forces with two of the most respected leaders in the automotive world," Moreno said. "Our partnership with the 2011 Indy 500 champions, Bryan Herta Autosport, and Castrol will help The CAG win on the track and on the street."

Herta added, "The Collection Auto Group's focus on speed and customer service blends perfectly with the speed and technology of IndyCar. The CAG is a flagship partner under our new Castrol sponsorship, and I'm personally very pleased to welcome them to the team and sport."

The No. 98, Honda-powered BHA Dallara will feature The Collection Auto Group's logo at Mid-Ohio, the Grand Prix of Indianapolis and the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500.

The 2014 IndyCar season opens on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida in just over four weeks. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will take place on Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m. ET. Fans can catch all the action on the live ABC broadcast or on Sirius/XM channel 211.