LEXINGTON, KY--The 2005 season of the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series is ready to take off with some exciting new announcements from the series headquarters and sponsors. Spencer Wilson, President of the NARA has announced that Lucas Oil Products will be stepping up their commitment to the series in 2005. The series will now be known as the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series as it begins its second season of sanctioning dirt late model racing special events at selected tracks across the country.
"With the commitment and support of Lucas Oil Products we are announcing that the 2005 NARA Series Champion will receive $30,000 in point fund monies at the end of the season," said Wilson. Besides the champion's share of the point fund, the top 12 in the final Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series who meet the requirements will receive point fund monies with 12th place in the final standings getting $8,000. Also Wilson has said that there will be a Winner's Circle Program based on performance and a Rookie of the Year Program with details to be announced in the near future. "I want to personally thank Forrest Lucas of Lucas Oil Products and Tom McConnell of Cornerstone Multi-Media Group for their assistance in helping to bring the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series to the forefront in dirt late model racing." said Wilson.
"Our company is pleased and excited to be supporting the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series this season," said Lucas Oil CEO and Founder, Forrest Lucas. "They proved in 2004 that they knew how to put on quality racing programs for the fans, promoters and drivers, even though they ran a limited schedule, they got their feet wet and sanctioned some impressive events last year and we want to stress to the racing community our commitment in helping take the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series to a level the fans, promoters and drivers can be proud of." The Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series in conjunction with ESPN2 has announced that 13 events during the 2005 will be televised on the network. Currently, ESPN2 is seen in 88 million homes nationwide.
Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989. Prior to that, Forrest was a truck driver for over 20 years. He and Charlotte were also the owners of a nationwide long haul trucking fleet. They experienced first hand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their own equipment.
Given their personal experience in the trucking industry, Forrest and Charlotte started Lucas Oil Products with the simple philosophy of producing only the best line of lubricants and additives available anywhere. Since its inception, Lucas has steadfastly adhered to this corporate objective.
Lucas is also one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry. A premium line of oils, greases and problem solving additives has helped to firmly establish Lucas as a prominent figure in this
marketplace.
Lucas has long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorship and racing event promotions, at all levels. Seeing a need for better lubricants in this industry, the Lucas people went to work again, the end result being a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second to none in the racing industry.
For a complete listing and description of Lucas Oil Products, visit the Lucas Oil Products website at www.lucasoil.com. For updated information on the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series you can visit www.naradirtcar.com.
The 2005 season will begin for the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series with the running of the 29th Annual "Winternationals" at the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, FL., the 1/3 mile dirt track will host six straight nights of Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series action beginning on Monday Night, February 6. The first three nights will feature $5000 to win main events, with a $7,000 to win race on Thursday, followed by a $10,000 to win on Friday and on the Saturday finale a $12,000 to win winner's share of the purse will be on the line. The Saturday Night, February 12 event will be taped for broadcast on ESPN2 at a date and time to be announced.
"With the commitment and support of Lucas Oil Products we are announcing that the 2005 NARA Series Champion will receive $30,000 in point fund monies at the end of the season," said Wilson. Besides the champion's share of the point fund, the top 12 in the final Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series who meet the requirements will receive point fund monies with 12th place in the final standings getting $8,000. Also Wilson has said that there will be a Winner's Circle Program based on performance and a Rookie of the Year Program with details to be announced in the near future. "I want to personally thank Forrest Lucas of Lucas Oil Products and Tom McConnell of Cornerstone Multi-Media Group for their assistance in helping to bring the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series to the forefront in dirt late model racing." said Wilson.
"Our company is pleased and excited to be supporting the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series this season," said Lucas Oil CEO and Founder, Forrest Lucas. "They proved in 2004 that they knew how to put on quality racing programs for the fans, promoters and drivers, even though they ran a limited schedule, they got their feet wet and sanctioned some impressive events last year and we want to stress to the racing community our commitment in helping take the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series to a level the fans, promoters and drivers can be proud of." The Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series in conjunction with ESPN2 has announced that 13 events during the 2005 will be televised on the network. Currently, ESPN2 is seen in 88 million homes nationwide.
Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989. Prior to that, Forrest was a truck driver for over 20 years. He and Charlotte were also the owners of a nationwide long haul trucking fleet. They experienced first hand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their own equipment.
Given their personal experience in the trucking industry, Forrest and Charlotte started Lucas Oil Products with the simple philosophy of producing only the best line of lubricants and additives available anywhere. Since its inception, Lucas has steadfastly adhered to this corporate objective.
Lucas is also one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry. A premium line of oils, greases and problem solving additives has helped to firmly establish Lucas as a prominent figure in this
marketplace.
Lucas has long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorship and racing event promotions, at all levels. Seeing a need for better lubricants in this industry, the Lucas people went to work again, the end result being a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second to none in the racing industry.
For a complete listing and description of Lucas Oil Products, visit the Lucas Oil Products website at www.lucasoil.com. For updated information on the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series you can visit www.naradirtcar.com.
The 2005 season will begin for the Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series with the running of the 29th Annual "Winternationals" at the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, FL., the 1/3 mile dirt track will host six straight nights of Lucas Oil NARA DirtCar Series action beginning on Monday Night, February 6. The first three nights will feature $5000 to win main events, with a $7,000 to win race on Thursday, followed by a $10,000 to win on Friday and on the Saturday finale a $12,000 to win winner's share of the purse will be on the line. The Saturday Night, February 12 event will be taped for broadcast on ESPN2 at a date and time to be announced.
