Lucas Oil, title sponsor of the #8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet Camaro and official motor oil supplier to Richard Childress Racing and ECR Engines, helped NASCAR Cup superstar Kyle “Rowdy” Busch dominate the Pala Casino Race 400 Cup to win at Fontana, Calif. February 26 In his first year with Richard Childress Racing, Busch won in just his second start with the iconic team, earning his 61st Cup win, the most among active drivers and ninth all-time. He also achieved another milestone by achieving at least one Cup win in the last 19 consecutive seasons, eclipsing Richard “The King” Petty, who won races in 18 consecutive seasons from 1960-1977.
Lucas Oil, RCR and ECR Engines announced just prior to the race an enhanced technical and development collaboration between the three organizations for the 2023 race season. Lucas Oil has served as the official engine oil for RCR engines and ECR since 2014, helping drivers reach victory lane 21 times as part of this historic partnership.
“It was a completely different race car feeling than I had here last year,” Kyle Busch told Fox Sports after climbing from the No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet Camaro. “I’ve been around a lot of great people who have given me a lot of opportunities in my career, so it’s great to be able to repay them.”
Since 2014, Lucas Oil’s expert scientists and technicians have been in step with RCR and ECR to perfect the perfect blend of motor oil capable of achieving every possible competitive advantage. Teams test engines in simulators and real-world racing scenarios capturing hundreds of data points to measure and find areas for improvement.
“We couldn’t be more proud of Kyle’s performance and the entire RCR team. This win is a reaffirmation of our commitment to motorsports and our continued partnership with exceptional racing teams like RCR and ECR Engines. It was great to be out on track with the crew and see that beautiful Lucas Oil paint scheme with the number 8 on the side, Lucas Oil on the engine and Rowdy himself in the driver’s seat to dominate the competition.This win is just the beginning; records are about to be broken.” – Brandon Bernstein, Director of Partnership Marketing
Partnering with RCR and ECR Engines, and other motorsports teams, has helped shape the current line of Lucas Racing Only synthetic motor oils and synthetic blends trusted by professional racing teams and from around the world. Each product offered in the Lucas Racing Only line uses a unique combination of chemical components, lubricants and other additives to achieve superior performance and protection in the extreme and demanding conditions that exist in the most competitive racing arenas.
A similar balance of lubricants designed to mitigate friction and improve racing motor oil performance and durability is at work in all Lucas Oil general automotive oils and treatments. By using Lucas Oil, vehicle owners can get the same benefits as NASCAR Cup Series race cars: superior engine protection, better engine performance, extended oil life, high temperature resistance and improved engine wear and cleanliness.
