Lucas Oil World Land Speed Record Attempt

Geoff Stilwell dons his Lucas Oil fire-suit for the first time as he prepares for a record-breaking run in Utah, later this year.

Bonneville Speedway, Utah – Lucas Oil is to sponsor a world land speed record attempt by UK driver Geoff Stilwell, during Bonneville Speed Week at Utah, in the United States of America. The record attempting feat will take place on the world-famous salt flats between 11-17 August 2018.Lucas Oil is to sponsor a world land speed record attempt by UK driver Geoff Stilwell, during Bonneville Speed Week at Utah, in the United States of America. The record attempting feat will take place on the world-famous salt flats between 11-17 August 2018.

Driving a 1927 Model T Rear-Engine Roadster, he and his BUA Motorsport team are aiming to set the record at over 250 mph. 
The car, which retains the original tin bodywork and has a distinguished racing history, is driven by a nitro-fueled 482 cubic inch engine. The record time will be averaged out over two runs.

Lucas Oil is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of oils, workshop lubricants and problem-solving additives. The Lucas Oil shield is associated with almost every kind of motorsport. It can be seen at events around the world, from grass roots Moto X to track racing motorcycles, cars, dragsters and monster trucks.