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Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the Annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner during the NHRA U.S. Nationals …
Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas received the NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award at the NHRA U.S. Nationals. The award was presented at the Annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Forrest Lucas, known for his contributions to the automotive industry and motorsports, has been a key supporter of NHRA for over two decades. As the title sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Lucas Oil has played a vital role in promoting drag racing among sportsman competitors. The company’s commitment to NHRA also includes sponsoring events like the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., and the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. NHRA President Glen Cromwell praised Forrest Lucas for his dedication to drag racing, acknowledging his impact on the sport and the racing community. Lucas Oil, founded by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas in 1989, has expanded to offer a wide range of high-performance automotive products, earning a reputation for reliability and performance. Forrest Lucas’s leadership, passion for racing, and support for motorsports exemplify the qualities honored by the NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. Cromwell highlighted Lucas’s philanthropy and strategic sponsorships, recognizing his impact on both the motorsports industry and sports marketing.