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Lucas Oil Founder Forrest Lucas Dead at 83

Forrest Lucas founded Lucas Oil in 1989, growing it into a global brand supporting motorsports with products in over 30,000 stores and sponsoring major racing events worldwide.

  • Forrest Lucas, the entrepreneur behind Lucas Oil Products, passed away on Saturday at 83, leaving a significant impact on the motorsports industry and business world.
  • In 1989, Lucas and his spouse Charlotte established Lucas Oil after he obtained authorization to operate trucking services across 48 states in 1980, permitting nationwide transport.
  • Lucas Oil grew into a global brand sponsoring major motorsports series like NHRA, NASCAR, and IndyCar, and held naming rights to Lucas Oil Stadium.
  • NHRA President Glen Cromwell highlighted Forrest Lucas's deep connection to drag racing and acknowledged Lucas Oil's role as a key supporter of the sport for more than twenty years.
  • Lucas's death prompts condolences from the motorsports community and reflects on his impact, with many confident his legacy will inspire future generations.
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WRTV broke the news in on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
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