Corona, CA based Lucas Oil Gets Business of the Year Award

By: Sharjeel Sohaib

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Nov 17, 2022

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Key Points

  • Lucas Oil, based out of Corona-California, was awarded Business of the Year by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
  • The award was given for the company’s philanthropic contributions to the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, California.
  • Lucas Oil Products, Inc. is an American manufacturer and distributor of automotive oil, additives, and lubricants. It was founded by trucker Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte in 1989.

The Award by AFP Inland Empire

On Nov 15, 2022, the Inland Empire chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals gave Lucas Oil the’ Business of the Year award. It recognizes the philanthropic contributions of Lucas Oil to the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda, California.

“As a family-owned company with close ties to its communities, Forrest and Charlotte Lucas worked hard to shape the culture of our philanthropic efforts. We have always been committed to helping those in need. It is an incredible honor for the Lucas Oil organization to be recognized by the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and the Inland Empire Association of Fundraising Professionals for our philanthropic efforts.

The Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is making a tremendous impact in the lives of so many in this community, and I am grateful for the privilege to support the fundraising efforts for this and many more beautiful organizations across the country.

Katie Lucas, Vice President Strategy and Philanthropy

“Katie Lucas loves people! Her heart is especially touched by people in need, those who are underserved or otherwise disadvantaged, and those who suffer from poverty and illness.”

Josh N. Zahid, Senior Development Officer for the Loma Linda University Children’s Foundation

2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

Lucas Oil also conducts a motocross championship every year, reflecting the company’s interest and bonding with the communities it serves.

According to the motorsports enthusiast website Ultimate Motorcycling, with just one point difference, Eli Tomac won the 2022 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series, Tomac rose to the occasion, going 1-1 in the Fox Raceway II National to win his fourth 450MX National title.

Products

Some of the key products of Lucas Oil include:

  • Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer
  • Upper Cylinder Fuel Lubricant
  • Power Steering Stop-Leak
  • Lucas Transmission Fix

Motor Sports Events

Lucas Oil sponsors motorsports events. It owns or sponsors motorsports race teams, events, and series at all levels, including NASCAR, INDYCAR, NHRA, IHRA, POWRi, ASCS, WAR, and MLRA. The company’s own high-profile racing events include:

  • Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Monster Jam
  • Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series
  • Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League
  • Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
  • Lucas Oil Modified Series
  • Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri

An Oil Business Empire by Forrest Lucas

Forrest Lucas, 70, founded Lucas Oil along with wide Charlotte in 1989. The husband-wife duo’s company sponsored the Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium (home of the 2012 Super Bowl). However, the entrepreneurial journey of Forrest Lucas is unusual per usual standards. He started as a long-haul trucker, founded his oil-products company, and became a race team sponsor.

On the February 27, 2012, issue of Fortune magazine, Forrest opened up about his rags-to-riches journey. However, his journey was determined by hard work, ingenuity, and a desire to innovate and transform the business into a sustainable entity.

Profiling Lucas Oil

At Startempire Wire, it has been our practice to profile the region’s key businesses, especially those with a story to tell. Our Lucas Oil profile is in the works, and we’ll share it soon.

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