NYC DJ Funkmaster Flex has been tapped to host the new reality television series called Castrol Syntec Car Wars, debuting on Sunday night on ESPN.

“We’ve had a great experience with Flex and are looking forward to continuing our relationship with him and supporting our new show ‘Castrol Syntec Car Wars,’” Melanie Losey, Castrol Syntec brand manager said. “Flex’s enthusiasm and love for cars is inspiring and we’re excited to have our highest performing motor oil brand, Castrol Syntec, alongside him.”

The reality series will showcase four car show enthusiasts in a six week race to customize their vehicles.

Castrol Syntec Car Wars will air on ESPN2 for seven consecutive weeks, and after every week, the four contestants will show off their car customization skills and unique rides to win the Castrol Syntec “Best in Show” award and a grand prize of $10,000.

The Castrol Syntec Car Wars finale will be filed in Atlantic City, N.J. at Flex’s Celebrity Car and Bike Show. All seven episodes will also be available online at www.castrol.com/carwars.

“I’m pumped about my new show, ‘Car Wars,’ and I’m thrilled to get the fans involved,” Funkmaster Flex said. “Also, I’m excited to work with Castrol Syntec and we plan to incorporate that same excitement and energy into the show.”