Lucas Oil
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Lucas Oil Products is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive oil
, additives
, and lubricants. It was founded by trucker Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte in 1989.
Lucas Oil is not related to LUKOIL
, a Russian-owned petroleum company that owns and operates gasoline stations throughout the Northeast USA. It is also not related to Lucas Industries, a former British
manufacturer of automotive and aerospace components.
The company is a sponsor of several NASCAR
, H1 Unlimited, NHRA
and Indy Racing League events. In 2005, Lucas Oil founded the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
.
On February 28, 2006 that Lucas Oil purchased the naming rights
to the Lucas Oil Stadium
in Indianapolis
, Indiana
for $120 million over 20 years. The facility opened in 2008 and is the home field for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts
. Other events that have or will be held at the stadium include the 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four
and the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Regional Finals
. Future events scheduled for Lucas Oil Stadium include Super Bowl XLVI
(February 5, 2012), the 2015 NCAA Basketball Men's Final Four, and the 2016 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four
.
In 2009, Lucas Oil founded the short course off-road racing
series Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
. In September 2011, the company bought specialty television channel MavTV
to promote their motorsport championships.
Motor oil
Motor oil or engine oil is an oil used for lubrication of various internal combustion engines. The main function is to lubricate moving parts; it also cleans, inhibits corrosion, improves sealing, and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts.Motor oils are derived from...
, additives
Oil additive
Oil additives are chemical compounds that improve the lubricant performance of base oil . By utilizing the same base stock, many different oils can be manufactured, each with its distinctive properties. Additives comprise up to 5% by weight of some oils.Nearly all commercial motor oils contain...
, and lubricants. It was founded by trucker Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte in 1989.
Lucas Oil is not related to LUKOIL
LUKoil
Lukoil/LUKoil ; ) is Russia's second largest oil company and its second largest producer of oil. In 2009, the company produced 97.615 million tons of oil; ....
, a Russian-owned petroleum company that owns and operates gasoline stations throughout the Northeast USA. It is also not related to Lucas Industries, a former British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
manufacturer of automotive and aerospace components.
The company is a sponsor of several NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
, H1 Unlimited, NHRA
National Hot Rod Association
The National Hot Rod Association is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in drag racing and host events all over the United States and Canada...
and Indy Racing League events. In 2005, Lucas Oil founded the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is a racing championship series for dirt late model stock cars, founded in 2005. It is one of two such touring series' on dirt ovals in the United States...
.
On February 28, 2006 that Lucas Oil purchased the naming rights
Naming rights
In the private sector, naming rights are a financial transaction whereby a corporation or other entity purchases the right to name a facility, typically for a defined period of time. For properties like a multi-purpose arena, performing arts venue or an athletic field, the term ranges from three...
to the Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The stadium celebrated its grand opening on August 24, 2008, and its ribbon-cutting ceremony August 16, 2008. It replaced the RCA Dome as the home field of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. The stadium was built to...
in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
for $120 million over 20 years. The facility opened in 2008 and is the home field for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. Other events that have or will be held at the stadium include the 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
and the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Regional Finals
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
. Future events scheduled for Lucas Oil Stadium include Super Bowl XLVI
Super Bowl XLVI
Super Bowl XLVI will be the 46th annual edition of the Super Bowl in American football, and the 42nd annual championship game of the modern-era National Football League . It will be held on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This will be the first Super Bowl to be...
(February 5, 2012), the 2015 NCAA Basketball Men's Final Four, and the 2016 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four
NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Women's Division I Championship is an annual college basketball tournament for women. Held each April, the Women's Championship was inaugurated in the 1981–82 season...
.
In 2009, Lucas Oil founded the short course off-road racing
Off-road racing
Off-road racing is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles compete in races through off-road environments.-North America:...
series Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is a short course off-road racing series in the United States. The series features events on the West Coast of the United States. The title sponsor for the series is Lucas Oil. it replaced the CORR and WSORR series....
. In September 2011, the company bought specialty television channel MavTV
MavTV
Mav TV is a digital cable channel, focused towards men in the 18-54 age group. It features original programming centered around topics that appeals to men, such as sports, comedies, gadgets, gaming, and women.-History:...
to promote their motorsport championships.
See also
- Lucas Oil StadiumLucas Oil StadiumLucas Oil Stadium is a multi-purpose sports stadium in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The stadium celebrated its grand opening on August 24, 2008, and its ribbon-cutting ceremony August 16, 2008. It replaced the RCA Dome as the home field of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. The stadium was built to...
- Lucas Oil Raceway
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt SeriesLucas Oil Late Model Dirt SeriesLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is a racing championship series for dirt late model stock cars, founded in 2005. It is one of two such touring series' on dirt ovals in the United States...
- Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200
- Lucas Oil Indiana Governor's CupMadison RegattaThe Lucas Oil Indiana Governor's Cup or Madison Regatta, is a hydroplane boat race and is the first official race of the Air National Guard H1 Unlimited Series season. Its title sponsor for 2010 is Lucas Oil. The race is typically held around Fourth of July weekend on the Ohio River in Madison,...