Dirt
Lucas Oil Products, the California-based
distributor and manufacturer
of motor oils and additives, announced
that Morgan Lucas, Senior
Vice President of Lucas Oil Products and son of
Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, will take over as the
newly appointed president of Lucas Oil.
Lucas is poised to make an immediate impact
as the company continues to grow and move into
different markets.
His career started with his professional racing
debut in 2004 and he later established his own
race team, Morgan Lucas Racing, where he won
multiple event wins in the NHRA’s Top Fuel ranks.
In that role, he gained first-hand experience of
the effects of lubricants in combustion engines.
That proved to be invaluable as he expanded his
commitment and role at Lucas Oil Products.
In his new position as president, Lucas will
report directly to his father, CEO Forrest Lucas.
“I could not be more proud of the professional
Morgan has grown up to be,” Forrest Lucas said.
“He has worked his way to the top of this company
from the ground up and truly showed his potential
to us since day one. He’s earned the respect of
his teammates, and he’s definitely earned mine.”
Teamwork and innovation is a priority at Lucas
Oil, and Morgan Lucas understands that.
“Today, I am honored and humbled to assume
the role of President of Lucas Oil Products,” Morgan
Lucas said. “This incredible opportunity is one
that I do not take lightly and thanks to our amazing
executive management team and all of our hardworking
employees, I know our future is bright.”
“I have watched my father and mother work
tirelessly and make countless sacrifices to take
Lucas Oil from its modest beginnings to grow it
into the thriving enterprise that it is today,” Lucas
continued. “The mission they have instilled
has always been to exemplify hard work and
integrity through the creation of high quality,
problem-solving products with an unwavering
commitment to customer satisfaction. Continuing
their successful approach and being openminded
to new opportunities amidst the everchanging
marketplace, I am confident we will
continue to grow as a company for many years
to come.” DI
PHOTO: NHRA / NATIONAL DRAGSTER
20 | Drag Illustrated | DragIllustrated.com Issue 157