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DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR LUCAS OIL TEAM GERIATRIC
(Tuesday 31st January 2012)
Lucas Oil Team Geriatric came away from the annual Quaife MSA British Rallycross Championship awards night with reason to cheer after securing two trophies in recognition for its 2011 campaign.
Westhoughton-based racer Tony Lynch picked up his trophy for finishing second in the Suzuki Swift Sport Rallycross standings for a second successive season, while Lucas Oil Team Geriatric was also honoured as the best promoted team.
The double success at the awards, held at the Hilton Hotel in Coventry on Saturday evening, comes as preparations continue for the 2012 season, where Lynch and Lucas Oil Team Geriatric will once again fight for honours in the Swift Sport Rallycross Championship.
Having finished second for the past two seasons, Lynch starts 2012 fully focused on clinching the championship crown in what has rapidly become one of the most competitive classes on the British Rallycross package.
“For two years now we’ve finished second in the standings, so the aim is to go one better and take the title this season,” Tony said. “It won’t be easy as the Swift field just gets stronger and stronger, but we’ve shown what we can do in recent years and I’d like to think we are starting the new season as one of the teams to beat.
“Winning the best promoted team of 2011 is a great achievement for us and a good boost for all of our sponsors going into this season, as we wouldn’t be out competing if it wasn’t for their support. I fully appreciate how important it is to do all we can to represent each of our sponsors and I’m pleased that the work we’ve done on their behalf has been recognised.”
As well as competing on track, Lucas Oil Team Geriatric will also help younger drivers working to come through the rallycross ranks by taking on title sponsorship of the Clubmans Rallycross Stock Hatch Championship this season.
Run by the BTRDA and MDA, who have joined forces to run the Clubmans series, the Lucas Oil Team Geriatric Clubmans Rallycross Stock Hatch Championship is set to be contested over six to eight rounds, with the final schedule set to be confirmed in the near future.
Lynch and Lucas Oil Team Geriatric enjoyed years of success in Stock Hatch prior to moving into the Swift Sport Rallycross Championship in 2010 – taking the National MDA title in both 2005 and 2006, and the MSA Stock Hatch title in both 2007 and 2009.
“Supporting the Stock Hatch series is a chance to give something back to rallycross at grass roots level,” Lynch said. “I enjoyed my time running in the Clubmans Rallycross series and hopefully there are some drivers competing in 2012 who will follow me up into the main British series.
“Stock Hatch is a great formula for people coming into the sport as it is a level that is affordable but also gives great racing. I’ll be keeping an eye out to see if there are any drivers coming through who have the potential to succeed and I’m looking forward to sharing the bill with them later in the year.”
LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS SUPPORTS NEW UK BASED TOP FUEL DRAGSTER PROGRAMME
(Tuesday 17th January 2012)
Lucas Oil Products Inc. has been synonymous with motorsports for over twenty years. The high performance lubricants and versatile additive company has quickly become a global conglomerate expanding sales, operations, and its ever increasing marketing foot print on a world wide level. Supporting Motorsports at every level from grassroots sportsman to professional top- tier international racing programs has been key in every development.
Lucas Oil has signed on to support F & A Racing (Forbes & Andrew Racing) with notable driver Chris Andrews piloting a 315 MPH + capable Top Fuel Dragster. F&A Racing was established in 1998 and went on to make a name in the European Motorsports Community. Chris went on to become one of Europe's hot properties making a name for himself as a 'Rookie' driver and quickly climbing the division ladder. By 2004, Chris had made it into the Top Fuel category.
“The European market is a valuable and prestigious commodity for Lucas Oil and Drag Racing forged our heritage in motorsports,” declared Forrest Lucas, Founder and President of Lucas Oil Products. “Our new partner based in the U.K., F & A Racing will be essential in activating product sales throughout Europe and even extends in to parts of Africa.” In addition, the famous Lucas Oil logo will appear on the Car, Transporter, Pit Area, Drivers Overalls, Crew Wear & other team platforms.
Chris Andrews stated “I am very proud to be able to represent Lucas Oil on the European Stage. We are looking forward to competing in the FIA European Drag Racing Championship through 2012 and beyond. With the backing of such a prolific brand, we will do everything possible to break records and earn a championship.”
Join the fun and win prizes with Lucas Oils Speedway Stars Comp
(Thursday 12th January 2012)
Lucas Oil in conjunction with the Coventry Bees invites you to play our FREE to enter competition and have the chance to win up to £50 of Lucas Oil products, merchandise and a Coventry Bees Speedway jacket!
Once the season gets going you can follow the action with our Speedway Stars league table
Joining in the fun is simple, for all the details go to:
Meet the Coventry Bees riders at Autosport
(Tuesday 10th January 2012)
Speedway fans are in for a treat this Saturday at the Autosport International, Chris Harris and Edward Kennett of the Coventry Bees will be autographing posters on the Lucas Oil stand (6505) -to order tickets for the show visit https://www.theticketfactory.com/ai/online/
