Longtime partners aim for victory under the lights as Kyle Busch takes the No. 8 Chevrolet to one of NASCAR’s most challenging tracks
INDIANAPOLIS (September 9, 2025) – Lucas Oil, the leader in high-performance lubricants and a long-time partner of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and ECR Engines (ECR), will brandish its iconic blue livery as the primary sponsor for RCR’s No. 8 Chevrolet, driven by two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 13.
Known as “The Last Great Colosseum,” Bristol’s legendary high banks and concrete surface create one of the most intense and physically demanding races on the NASCAR calendar. The .533-mile oval produces lightning-fast lap times, heavy braking, and near-constant contact – a combination that pushes both drivers and equipment to the limit.
“Bristol is one of the most demanding tracks in the NASCAR schedule – the constant speed, heavy braking and physical intensity push drivers and equipment to their limits,” said Melissa Wonser, Vice President of Marketing for Lucas Oil. “That’s exactly where Lucas Oil’s products make a difference. Our partnership with RCR is built on performance and trust, and we’re proud to showcase that strength with Kyle Busch behind the wheel of the No. 8 Chevrolet under the lights at The Last Great Colosseum.”
For more than a decade, Lucas Oil and ECR Engines have collaborated on proprietary racing formulations designed to maintain optimal viscosity, reduce friction, and protect engine components under extreme stress – exactly the conditions expected in 500 laps at Bristol.
“Season after season, Lucas Oil has given us the technical support needed to run up front and win, and that is what makes this partnership so exceptional and why we are thrilled to have them back as the primary sponsor of the No. 8 Chevrolet,” said Mike Verlander, President of RCR.
Fans can watch Kyle Busch and the No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet take on the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 13. The race will be broadcast live on USA Network at 7:30 p.m. ET.
For more information and all that is going on at RCR, visit rcrracing.com.
About Lucas Oil:
For more than 35 years, Lucas has set the world standard in superior engine oils, additives, appearance and lubricant products – powering lifestyles across the automotive, trucking, marine, outdoor, motorsports, industrial and home product worlds. The hard-charging American brand’s commitment to bring the ultimate in performance solutions impacts every customer and partner equally – from jointly-engineered oil for racing teams like Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Monster Jam®, sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, to additives that deliver unrivaled fuel economy, power and extended engine life to an everyday driver.
Based in Indianapolis, the company’s rapidly expanding global footprint is highlighted by cutting-edge research and development operations, evolving retail channels and high-tech manufacturing. More than 300 premium products make up the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States with a distribution network across 48 different countries and big-name retailers that include Amazon, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA, Walmart, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, Rural King, Tractor Supply and more. For additional information, visit www.LucasOil.com and follow #TeamLucasOil on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok. Lucas Oil was recognized as USA Today’s Most Trusted Brands 2025 and Newsweek’s Most Loved Brands for 2025.
About Richard Childress Racing:
Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).
Contact:
Jackie Kargel
Richard Childress Racing
Cell: (336)655-8278
