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Lucas Oil Products Supports A New UK Based Top Fuel Dragster Program
Saturday 14th of January 2012
The American based Lucas Oil Products Inc. has been synonymous with motorsports for over twenty years. The high performance lubricants and versatile additive company has quickly become a global conglomerate expanding sales, operations, and its ever increasing marketing foot print on a world wide level. Supporting Motorsports at every level from grassroots sportsman to professional top- tier international racing programs has been key in every development.
Lucas Oil has signed on to support F & A Racing (Forbes & Andrew Racing) with notable driver Chris Andrews piloting a 315 MPH + capable Top Fuel Dragster. F&A Racing was established in 1998 and went on to make a name in the European Motorsports Community. Chris went on to become one of Europe's hot properties making a name for himself as a 'Rookie' driver and quickly climbing the division ladder. By 2004, Chris had made it into the Top Fuel category.
“The European market is a valuable and prestigious commodity for Lucas Oil and Drag Racing forged our heritage in motorsports,” declared Forrest Lucas, Founder and President of Lucas Oil Products. “Our new partner based in the U.K., F & A Racing will be essential in activating product sales throughout Europe and even extends in to parts of Africa.” In addition, the famous Lucas Oil logo will appear on the Car, Transporter, Pit Area, Drivers Overalls, Crew Wear & other team platforms.
Chris Andrews stated “I am very proud to be able to represent Lucas Oil on the European Stage. We are looking forward to competing in the FIA European Drag Racing Championship through 2012 and beyond. With the backing of such a prolific brand, we will do everything possible to break records and earn a championship.”
About Lucas Oil Products
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fasting‐growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem‐solving additives and car‐care products. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company’s marketing strategy. Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri and the Lucas Oil I‐10 Speedway in Blythe, California. In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Studios, dedicated to high action motorsports. Currently Lucas Oil Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, NBC, SPEED, Versus, Outdoor Channel and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.
