The British car racing team, Arrow McLaren has announced a multi-year extension with an American lubrication oil brand, Lucas Oil.
With the extension, Lucas Oil will continue to be the official partner of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. The American brand has maintained its partnership with the racing team for the last 20 years. The logo of the company will prolong to feature on all three Arrow McLaren Chevrolets, and also on the driver suits of Pato O’ Ward, Felix Rosenqvist, and Alexander Rossi.
Lucas Oil is an American lubricant oil company that manufactures automobile lubricant oils and additives. The company was founded in July 1989 in California, United States (US). The company was founded by Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte.
Matt Dennington, Executive Director, Partnerships and Accelerator, McLaren Racing said, “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Lucas Oil, a long-standing partner that has been with the team for nearly two decades. Through growth and changes, their support has been integral for our team. We look forward to continuing our journey as we scale up Arrow McLaren’s presence to a three-car entry into the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.”
Sam Schmidt, Team Owner, Arrow McLaren said, “Lucas Oil has been a champion of our team for nearly 20 years and through many team changes. The relationship with Lucas Oil has been incredibly important for the team; they’ve been an Indy 500 partner for us every year since 2004. A partnership of this length is certainly special, and to think back on how it’s evolved over the years is a testament to their support and the quality we place on the partnerships we have as a team.”
Brandon Berstein, Director of Partnership Marketing, Lucas Oil said, “For nearly two decades, the Arrow McLaren team has relied on our products to perform at the very highest levels of INDYCAR racing, and it’s an honor to extend our partnership as they expand their operation with a third entry for the upcoming season. Lucas Oil’s commitment to supplying the very best oils and additives to its race teams is why our relationship with Arrow McLaren has been so successful, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to continue this for the 2023 season and beyond.”