Lucas Oil Founder Forrest Lucas Given NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award

David Swarts

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August 30, 2024

Lucas Oil Founder Forrest Lucas Given NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award

Editorial Note: To read more about how Forrest Lucas founded and built up Lucas Oil Products, grab an August 2011 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology or view the PDF copies of that article below.

Lucas Oil Founder Forrest Lucas Honored with NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award

Automotive pioneer and long-time NHRA and motorsports icon recognized for decades of contributions to drag racing and the racing community at large
Forrest Lucas receives the top honor at NHRA U.S. Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS – Lucas Oil, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, is proud to announce that its founder, Forrest Lucas, has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the Annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner during the NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Forrest Lucas, the innovative pioneer behind Lucas Oil Products, is celebrated worldwide for his exceptional contributions to the automotive industry and motorsports. For more than 20 years, Lucas Oil has been one of NHRA’s most prominent supporters, serving as the title sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which features the best and most decorated sportsman competitors in drag racing. Lucas Oil is also the “Official Oil of NHRA” and the event title sponsor of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., and the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. The company’s support to NHRA also includes naming rights for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, home of the World’s Biggest Drag Race™, the NHRA U.S. Nationals.

“I can’t say enough about Forrest Lucas; he truly embodies the spirit of drag racing, sharing the same resilience and passion that runs deep in our sport,” said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. “His connection to the NHRA is historic. From supporting greats like the Arana family, Frank Manzo, Del Worsham and Antron Brown to numerous racing teams, including his son and wife behind the wheel, Forrest and Lucas Oil’s unwavering support and dedication have elevated drag racing and motorsports to new heights. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which has enjoyed a two-decade-long title sponsorship, is just one of many examples of Lucas’ commitment to the sport.”

Forrest, alongside his wife Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil in 1989 with a mission to develop high-performance oil and fuel treatments aimed at reducing mechanical failures and increasing mileage, particularly within the trucking industry. His innovative solutions quickly gained the respect of American truck drivers, who valued his honest and straightforward approach. Over the years, Lucas Oil has expanded to provide a wide range of engine oils, additives and fuel treatments for a variety of machines, solidifying a reputation for reliability and performance.

Lucas Oil has also built an incredible reputation on the track with its robust line of racing-specific products. Hundreds of race teams and drivers, representing nearly all forms of motorsports, rely on Lucas Oil Racing products to perform flawlessly under the most extreme conditions. The confidence placed in Lucas Oil’s racing formulas underscores Forrest’s passion for motorsports and for the NHRA.

“There are few in the racing community who don’t know Forrest, his family or haven’t seen a Lucas Oil banner at a racetrack,” added Cromwell. “His contributions have touched the lives of countless individuals in this sport and we are honored to present him with the NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. I wholeheartedly congratulate Forrest on this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, passion for racing, and unwavering support for the motorsports community exemplify the qualities that the Lifetime Achievement Award seeks to honor.”

Beyond his business acumen, Forrest has been a generous philanthropist and sports marketing giant. His strategic sponsorships span amateur and professional sports, from the iconic Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO, to high-profile partnerships like Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts. Lucas Oil’s presence is also prominent in events like Monster Jam and through sponsorships of the Dallas Cowboys.

ABOUT LUCAS OIL

For more than 35 years, Lucas has set the world standard in superior engine oils, additives, appearance and lubricant products – powering lifestyles across the automotive, trucking, marine, outdoor, motorsports, industrial and home product worlds. The hard-charging American brand’s commitment to bring the ultimate in performance solutions impacts every customer and partner equally – from jointly-engineered oil for racing teams like Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Monster Jam®, sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, to additives that deliver unrivaled fuel economy, power and extended engine life to an everyday driver.

Based in Indianapolis, the company’s rapidly expanding global footprint is highlighted by cutting-edge research and development operations, evolving retail channels and high-tech manufacturing. More than 300 premium products make up the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States with a distribution network across 48 different countries and big-name retailers that include Amazon, Walmart, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, Carquest and more. For more information, visit www.LucasOil.com and follow #TeamLucasOil on Facebook, Twitter, X, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horse Powered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With 110 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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AHRMA: Team Obsolete Racing Ex-Bob McIntyre AJS Special At PittRace

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August 30, 2024

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AHRMA: Team Obsolete Racing Ex-Bob McIntyre AJS Special At PittRace

Wampum, PA – Team Obsolete has announced that the recently found ex-Bob McIntyre AJS Special has received a total rebuild and will be raced by Dave Roper in the AHRMA event September 6-8 at Pittsburgh Race International Complex.

Bob was invincible on this bike in the early 1960’s.

We look forward to displaying the classic racers of yesteryear for all enthusiasts to see. Compared to today’s bikes, the AJS is quite simple and easy to work on. The AJS’s performance potential is an unknown.

As always, Team Obsolete would like to thank their sponsors: Vanson Leathers, Red Line Synthetic Oil, Heidenau Tires, and Buchanan’s Spoke & Rim

Canadian Superbike: Dumas Takes Pole, Young Clinches Crown At Shannonville

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August 30, 2024

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Canadian Superbike: Dumas Takes Pole, Young Clinches Crown At Shannonville

Dumas takes pole, Young clinches Superbike championship in qualifying at Shannonville

Shannonville, ON – The Canada Cup will officially be staying put in 2024, as Ben Young mathematically clinched his fourth career Bridgestone CSBK title on Friday despite rival Alex Dumas taking pole position at Shannonville Motorsport Park.

Young entered the season finale with a 50-point lead and the tie-breaker over Sam Guerin, allowing him to secure the GP Bikes Pro Superbike championship off qualifying points as long as he put himself higher on the grid than Guerin.

He would do just that, but hardly without drama in what was one of the wildest qualifying days in recent memory for the feature class.

While leading Q1, Young stalled on the front straight and was forced to push his Van Dolder’s Home Team BMW into the pits, ending his session as the team scrambled to figure out the issue.

After reportedly discovering a battery problem, the team decided not to risk anything in Q2 as Young hopped aboard his secondary “B bike” for the top-ten BS Battery shootout, which featured a rain setup in the event the weather changed.

That initially allowed Guerin a chance to push the title fight onto Saturday, as he took the early lead in Q2 with a time of 1:44.461 aboard his EFC Group BMW with Dumas chasing in second and Young third.

Dumas would then leapfrog Guerin to jump to the top of the timesheets just prior to the halfway point in Q2, blitzing his way into the 1:43 range just moments before Young squeezed past Guerin and into second.

As if there couldn’t be more drama, Guerin then discovered a brief setup issue when leaving the pit lane with five minutes to go, preventing him from getting a tow off Dumas.

When he finally returned to the track on his own, the Quebec City native could only marginally improve upon his time, settling for third on the grid and seeing his title chances officially come to a close.

Ben Young, shown being interviewed by CSBK TSN pit lane reporter Sarah Said, clinched his fourth Canadian Superbike Championship after his qualifying efforts Friday at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK. — Ben Young, shown being interviewed by CSBK TSN pit lane reporter Sarah Said, clinched his fourth Canadian Superbike Championship after his qualifying efforts Friday at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.

Young would improve his own time for good measure, and while it wasn’t enough to dislodge Dumas for BS Battery Pole Position, it did reward him with an additional three points and thus a third consecutive Canada Cup.

“We always seem to have some sort of problems don’t we,” Young joked, after battling qualifying issues during his 2019 and 2023 title weekends. “It’s been an up and down year, so to get out of it with a fourth championship is awesome. Hopefully we can have some fun this weekend and still put it on the top of the box, but in the meantime we’re definitely going to celebrate a bit tonight!”

The celebrations overshadowed what was a historic day for Dumas and the Economy Lube Ducati team, as he snatched his sixth career BS Battery Pole award but his first since taking over the V4 Panigale earlier this season.

That gives the Italian brand their first Pro Superbike pole position ever in the timed qualifying era, ending a run of five consecutive BMW poles in 2024.

“The bike is amazing, but Scott Miller did a ton of work overnight and we made a huge jump from yesterday to today,” Dumas said. “It feels good to be back on pole. Congrats to Ben on the championship, but hopefully now we can have some good battles this weekend.”

Guerin will complete the front row in third, and while his quest for a first career championship will have to wait, his work isn’t done as the EFC Group BMW rider tries to hang onto second in the standings over Jordan Szoke.

Szoke would qualify fourth for CKM Kawasaki and trails Guerin by 29 points heading into the weekend, though he will have his work cut out for him as he qualified 0.750 seconds behind the current championship runner-up.

Centering the second row will be Shannonville’s regional champion Eli Daccache, who continues to show well for Milwaukee Yamaha as he ran in fourth for the first half of Q2 and ultimately wound up just 0.099 seconds behind Szoke.

Round 6 BS Battery Pole Position Award podium from Shannonville Motorsport Park (from left): Ben Young, Alex Dumas, and Sam Guerin. Photo by Rob O'Brien, courtesy CSBK. — Round 6 BS Battery Pole Position Award podium from Shannonville Motorsport Park (from left): Ben Young, Alex Dumas, and Sam Guerin. Photo by Rob O’Brien, courtesy CSBK.

Taking sixth on the grid and the final spot on the second row was Sebastien Tremblay, who put in an incredible effort aboard his Sport Bike title-winning Turcotte Performance GSX-R750.

It remains to be seen if Tremblay will do double-duty this weekend after already clinching his championship in CTMP, though he certainly looked competitive enough despite piloting a lesser-powered middleweight-spec machine.

Leading off the third row is Paul Macdonell, who has looked very strong on Friday aboard his PMR/Vass Performance BMW. The Alberta native put himself marginally ahead of David MacKay, who will try to continue reeling off top-five finishes for ODH Snow City Cycle Honda.

Completing the third row in a valiant effort is Trevor Daley, who fought through a wrist injury and his lesser-powered OneSpeed Suzuki GSX-R750 to take ninth.

Daley crashed his GSX-R1000 Superbike earlier in FP1 and was forced to resort to his Sport Bike-spec machine, though he managed to turn in an impressive effort even at less than full health.

Rounding out the top ten in Q2 was Tomas Casas, who couldn’t replicate his stronger pace from Q1 and was forced to settle for the start of row four aboard his Yamaha Motors Canada machine.

Now with the championship tucked away for 2024, Young and company will return to the track for race one on Saturday with the freedom to fight as intensely as they like, as Dumas tries to convert pole into a second win of the campaign for the Ducati squad.

Full results can be found on the series’ official website.

Space Still Available For RideSmart’s MotoAmerica-Only Sessions At COTA

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August 30, 2024

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Space Still Available For RideSmart’s MotoAmerica-Only Sessions At COTA

Texas-based RideSmart Motorcycle Schools is offering special MotoAmerica-only sessions during its events September 7 and 8 at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), in Austin, Texas, and space is still available as of Friday, August 30.

In 2023, eligible MotoAmerica racers seeking extra track time ahead of the races at COTA signed up to ride in the RideSmart Motorcycle School at COTA, which was no problem.

But with the Advanced riding group at the event filling up, MotoAmerica racers started signing up to ride in lower-level groups, including Novice, which was a problem.

This year, RideSmart is going out of its way to create extra space at its COTA event by ordering more time from the track and offering it to MotoAmerica racers. In fact, the track will be hot from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with MotoAmerica racers receiving six dedicated 20-minute sessions each day they sign up for.

Interested MotoAmerica racers should go to www.ridesmart.info, create a profile, pick which day or days they want to ride (September 7 or 8 or both), pick “MotoAmerica Licensed Session,” and be ready to provide your AMA or MotoAmerica license number. Participants will also be asked to provide their MotoAmerica race license during registration at the track.

MotoAmerica testing restrictions will still apply to racers participating in this event.

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup: Carpe On Pole At MotorLand Aragon

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August 30, 2024

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Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup: Carpe On Pole At MotorLand Aragon

Session for ARA RookiesCup QP

More, from a press release issued by Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup:

Carpe is the man – Another Rookies Pole in Aragon

When points leader Alvaro Carpe completed Free Practice 2 half a second quicker than anyone else, the 25 other KTM riders in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup knew what they were up against. The 17-year-old who scored the double two weeks ago in Austria worked on his own in Qualifying. He was still 0.238 seconds quicker than 16-year-old Brian Uriarte in P2 with Màximo Quiles, also 16, completing the front row.

That is the same order that they stand in the points table with just 4 races remaining in the season. The second row of the grid features their closest challenger for the Cup, Argentine 16-year-old Valentin Perrone who qualified sixth.

Carpe cool and ready to place one hand on the Cup

“My feeling with the bike was perfect. I made a small front suspension change from FP2 to Qualifying which helped. I’m really happy because I did my time alone, here it is really difficult to do that, without the slipstream in the back straight. It was also windy and that also affected things in the uphill section, it was difficult to manage.”

“I was pushing alone, I know that I have a very good pace and I can do it alone. In FP2 I changed from the long gearing and changed to the shorter sprocket and used that for the Qualifying. I am still thinking which I will use for the race.”

“I feel I have improved quite a lot in the second half of the season,I have been training very hard. I started the year thinking about not taking too many chances, to not crash, not to push the limit too much. But now I have found another way, it worked in Austria and I am going to carry on like that, fastest in FP1, FP2 and Qualifying.”

Uriarte keen to regain the points lead he had before Austria

“Today I struggled a lot in Free Practice on the new asphalt,” admitted the Spaniard. Also, I was making some tests 2 days ago with a Moto3 bike that I felt was very different to this bike. It was a super big step to swap back to the Rookies bike this morning and also with the new asphalt I just had zero feeling. In the first session, I was super lost.”

“FP2 was quite a bit better and in this session, I used Rico as a reference and it helped me a lot. I found a nice pace but I think that there are still places to improve in the race. I have to think about where I can improve, perhaps a small change to the bike but nothing major.”

Quiles feels there is more to come

“The first row is nice,” enthused the Spaniard. I think in Quali I could do a better job because I was pushing but no one seemed to want to push with me. So I pushed, I did my best but the track lacks grip, the tyres slide really early so after the first few laps I felt that I couldn’t push.”

“I am happy though and looking forward to the race. I think the new asphalt causes a lot of wear and the last laps will be difficult, maybe turn and gas it.”

Perrone will push from the start

“P6 is not so bad, on the second row so that’s good. I am happy with the bike, it’s giving me a good feeling but the track is a bit slippery, a bit strange.”

“Tomorrow I will try to make a good start so that I can be second or third in the beginning. I don’t want Carpe to be able to get away. If I can do that then I will try to be calm through the race, be smart and do good things in the finals laps.”

Broadcast

This weekend’s Rookies Cup races can be seen live on www.redbull.tv and on TV stations around the world.

Race 1 is at 16:10 CET on Saturday and Race 2 is on Sunday at 08:45, the show starts 10 minutes before the race.

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Breaks Track Record At MotorLand Aragon (Updated)

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August 30, 2024

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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Breaks Track Record At MotorLand Aragon (Updated)

Marc Marquez was the man to beat during MotoGP World Championship practice Friday at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. After leading Friday morning practice on his Michelin-equipped Gresini Ducati, Marquez came back in the afternoon and lapped the repaved 3.1-mile course in 1:45.801. Not only was that good enough to top the field of 22 riders, it also eclipsed Francesco Bagnaia’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:46.069 from 2022.

Aprilia factory rider Aleix Espargaro finished Friday morning’s practice second from the bottom and then he finished Friday afternoon’s practice second from the top thanks to a 1:46.073.

Espargaro’s teammate Maverick Vinales was third with a 1:46.117.

Jorge Martin turned a fourth-fastest 1:46.406 on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.

Marquez’s teammate and younger brother Alex Marquez was fifth at 1:46.406.

Other riders finishing in the top 10 during Friday afternoon’s session and securing their spot in Qualifying Two were Lenovo Ducati’s two-time and defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia (1:46.591), Martin’s teammate Franco Morbidelli (1:46.705), Castrol LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco (1:46.732), and Trackhouse Racing teammates Raul Fernandez (1:46.840) and Miguel Oliveira (1:46.855).

MotoGP FP2

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marquez lays down a marker at MotorLand, Aprilia on the chase

The #93 makes it a first on Friday since 2021, Aprilia find some impressive form and Honda make it straight through to Q2 for the first time this season

Marc Marquez (93). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Friday, 30 August 2024

It was a stunning end to MotoGP™ Practice at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon, with high-speed action and thrills to close Friday’s action. At the end of the hour-long session, it was Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) who came out on top – setting a stunning new lap record. The #93 had the best start to a weekend since the 2021 Americas GP, topping both sessions. He ended the day ahead of Aprilia Racing duo Aleix Espargaro, who jumped to second, and teammate Maverick Viñales as the Noale factory also had plenty to write home about on Day 1.

Aleix Espargaro (41). Photo courtesy Dorna.

There were plenty of stories which formed throughout the session, all bubbling up to a party of red sectors. Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) suffered from some issues early on, delaying valuable running for the #73. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) crashed at Turn 5, losing the front on entry. Moments after, Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) lost the front at Turn 16, with both riders soon making their way back to the pits.

Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy Dorna.

There was further drama later in the session, with Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) crashing at Turn 16, bringing an early end to the Australian’s Friday with less than one minute to go. And the frenzy on the timesheets had already been underway for some time.

Aprilia led right until the final flying miracle from Marquez, with the #93 getting back on top right at the end. Still, Espargaro takes that P2 and Viñales is right on his heels, the latter the only rider seemingly able to challenge Marquez on the very last lap round. But not quite, as he slotted into third.

Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) took fourth after a busy session for the #89. Martin ends the day 0.578s adrift from the top, however, with Marquez two tenths clear just by himself and the Aprilia slotting into the gap. Alex Marquez recovered to P5 after a delayed start to the session, and he also did some running in tandem with the #93 side of the Gresini box.

Taking sixth it’s Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia, who is the sole Ducati Lenovo Team rider inside the top 10 after Enea Bastianini was unable to put together an uninterrupted lap due to late yellow flags. The #1 ended the session in front of Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing), making 2022 winner Bastianini the GP24 hungry for a boost up the order on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) made it a 2024 milestone day for Honda as work continues on getting back to the front of the pack. The Frenchman took eighth, becoming the first Honda to secure direct entry to Q2 in 2024. The final spots inside the top 10 were Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez and Miguel Oliveira, who made it all four RS-GPs in the top ten on a very positive day for Aprilia.

An action-packed Q1 awaits after a tough afternoon for the Pierer Mobility Group riders: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder and teammate Miller are now forced to battle it in Q1, as well as Red Bull GASGAS Tech3’s Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez. Both Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team riders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi were also outside the top 10, ahead of Bastianini. With just two spots up for grabs in Q2 once the Q1 runners head back out, it could get spicy.

Don’t miss a minute of a super Saturday at MotorLand Aragon, with qualifying just the beginning. Then it’s time for the first ever Tissot Sprint at the venue as the Gran Premio GoPro Aragon brings the world’s most exciting sport back to Teruel with a bang.

FP2: 10:10 (UTC +2)

Q1: 10:50

Q2: 11.15

Tissot Sprint: 15:00

Alonso Lopez (21). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Lopez leads the way with new lap record ahead of timesheets tightening up

Alonso Lopez (Sync SpeedUp) completed a perfect Friday at the Gran Premio GoPro de Aragon with a new lap record in P1 after having already led the way on Friday morning. The #21 set an impressive 1:50.989 benchmark to move two tenths clear of the first on the chase, rookie Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team), with CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team’s Jake Dixon taking the final spot inside the top three within a tenth of the Brazilian.

– Fourth was even closer, with Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp) within just 0.007 of Dixon, and small gaps from there on out: Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) in fifth is only half a tenth further back, ahead of Albert Arenas (QJMotor Gresini Moto2™) at a similar deficit and Marcos Ramirez (OnlyFans American Racing Team)

– Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) had one of his best intermediate class showings so far in P7, ahead of Manuel Gonzalez (QJMOTOR Gresini Moto2™) and Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia) completing the top ten. Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team) was the rider just edged out

– Championship leader Sergio Garcia (MT Helmets – MSI) was all the way down in P26, and fellow contender and teammate Ai Ogura in P17 as he returns from injury

– The FIM MotoGP™ Stewards have given a number of riders three-place grid penalties for being slow online in P1: Arenas, Alex Escrig (KLINT Forward Factory Team), Filip Salač (Elf Marc VDS Racing Team) and Dennis Foggia (Italtrans Racing Team)

David Alonso (80). Photo courtesy Dorna.

Alonso edges out Rueda as Moto3™ returns to MotorLand

David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) took control on Day 1 in Aragon, with the #80 entering the low 1:57 bracket and finishing 0.210s ahead of his rivals – breaking the lap record in the process. However, Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was charging hard behind, having a strong day and setting almost 15 laps across during Practice 1. The #99 was ahead of David Almansa (Kopron Rivacold Snipers Team), who had an equally impressive afternoon, rounding out the top three spots and finishing as the top Honda.

– Dutchman Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) finished Friday in P4 but at a deficit of nearly eight tenths

– from fourth to P10, it’s split by hundredths, with Austria podium finisher David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) heading Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI), rookie Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing), Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), Joel Kelso (BOE Motorsports) and Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse)

– Austria podium finisher Daniel Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) will be one of the first looking to move forward on Saturday, ending Practice 1 in P14

Moto2: Lopez Sets New Lap Record At MotorLand Aragon

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August 30, 2024

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Moto2: Lopez Sets New Lap Record At MotorLand Aragon

Alonso Lopez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Sync SpeedUp Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the repaved 3.1-mile road course in 1:50.989, topping the field of 32 riders and breaking Sam Lowes’ All-Time Lap Record of 1:51.296 from 2020.

Diogo Moreira was second-best with a time of 1:51.212 on his Italtrans Racing Kalex.

Jake Dixon did a third-fastest 1:51.292 on his CFMOTO Inde Aspar Team Kalex.

Lopez’s teammate Fermin Aldeguer was fourth with a lap at 1:51.299.

Aron Canet rounded out the top five with a 1:51.351 on his Fantic Racing Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 11th with a best time of 1:51.680 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

Moto2 FP2

Moto3: Alonso Cracks Lap Record At MotorLand Aragon

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August 30, 2024

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Moto3: Alonso Cracks Lap Record At MotorLand Aragon

David Alonso led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Alonso used his Pirelli-shod Gaviota Aspar Team CFMOTO to lap the repaved 3.1-mile track in 1:57.052, which led the field of 27 riders and broke Jorge Martin’s All-Time Lap Record of 1:57.066 from 2018.

Moto3 FP2

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Quickest In FP1 At MotorLand Aragon

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August 30, 2024

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MotoGP: Marc Marquez Quickest In FP1 At MotorLand Aragon

Marc Marquez was quickest during MotoGP World Championship Free Practice One Friday morning at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding his Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici on Michelin control tires, the six-time MotoGP World Champion lapped the 3.1-mile course in 1:48.289 to lead the field of 22 riders.

Jorge Martin was second-best with a 1:48.772 on his Prima Pramac Racing Ducati.

Rookie Pedro Acosta did a third-fastest 1:48.902 on his Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 machine.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was fourth at 1:48.952.

Fabio Di Giannantonio rounded out the top five with a 1:48.954.

Less than one second covered the top 10 riders in the session.

MotoGP FP1

Moto2: Lopez P1, Roberts P5 In Opening Practice At MotorLand Aragon

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August 30, 2024

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Moto2: Lopez P1, Roberts P5 In Opening Practice At MotorLand Aragon

Alonso Lopez topped Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at MotorLand Aragon, in Spain. Riding a Sync SpeedUp Boscoscuro on spec Pirelli tires, the Spaniard navigated the repaved 3.1-mile road course in 1:51.657 to lead the field of 32 riders.

Tony Arbolino was the best of the rest with a 1:51.954 on his Elf Marc VDS Racing Team Kalex.

Manuel Gonzalez was third thanks to his lap time of 1:52.040 on is QJMOTOR Gresini Kalex.

Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex rider Deniz Oncu was fourth at 1:52.152.

American Joe Roberts rounded out the top five with a time of 1:52.244 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

Moto2 FP1

Lucas Oil Founder Forrest Lucas Given NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award

August 30, 2024

Lucas Oil Products Founder Forrest Lucas (right) with his son, Lucas Oil Products CEO Morgan Lucas (left). Photo courtesy Lucas Oil Products.

Editorial Note: To read more about how Forrest Lucas founded and built up Lucas Oil Products, grab an August 2011 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology or view the PDF copies of that article below.

Lucas Oil Founder Forrest Lucas Honored with NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award

Automotive pioneer and long-time NHRA and motorsports icon recognized for decades of contributions to drag racing and the racing community at large
Forrest Lucas receives the top honor at NHRA U.S. Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS – Lucas Oil, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, is proud to announce that its founder, Forrest Lucas, has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the Annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner during the NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Forrest Lucas, the innovative pioneer behind Lucas Oil Products, is celebrated worldwide for his exceptional contributions to the automotive industry and motorsports. For more than 20 years, Lucas Oil has been one of NHRA’s most prominent supporters, serving as the title sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which features the best and most decorated sportsman competitors in drag racing. Lucas Oil is also the “Official Oil of NHRA” and the event title sponsor of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., and the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. The company’s support to NHRA also includes naming rights for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, home of the World’s Biggest Drag Race™, the NHRA U.S. Nationals.

“I can’t say enough about Forrest Lucas; he truly embodies the spirit of drag racing, sharing the same resilience and passion that runs deep in our sport,” said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. “His connection to the NHRA is historic. From supporting greats like the Arana family, Frank Manzo, Del Worsham and Antron Brown to numerous racing teams, including his son and wife behind the wheel, Forrest and Lucas Oil’s unwavering support and dedication have elevated drag racing and motorsports to new heights. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which has enjoyed a two-decade-long title sponsorship, is just one of many examples of Lucas’ commitment to the sport.”

Forrest, alongside his wife Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil in 1989 with a mission to develop high-performance oil and fuel treatments aimed at reducing mechanical failures and increasing mileage, particularly within the trucking industry. His innovative solutions quickly gained the respect of American truck drivers, who valued his honest and straightforward approach. Over the years, Lucas Oil has expanded to provide a wide range of engine oils, additives and fuel treatments for a variety of machines, solidifying a reputation for reliability and performance.

Lucas Oil has also built an incredible reputation on the track with its robust line of racing-specific products. Hundreds of race teams and drivers, representing nearly all forms of motorsports, rely on Lucas Oil Racing products to perform flawlessly under the most extreme conditions. The confidence placed in Lucas Oil’s racing formulas underscores Forrest’s passion for motorsports and for the NHRA.

“There are few in the racing community who don’t know Forrest, his family or haven’t seen a Lucas Oil banner at a racetrack,” added Cromwell. “His contributions have touched the lives of countless individuals in this sport and we are honored to present him with the NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. I wholeheartedly congratulate Forrest on this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, passion for racing, and unwavering support for the motorsports community exemplify the qualities that the Lifetime Achievement Award seeks to honor.”

Beyond his business acumen, Forrest has been a generous philanthropist and sports marketing giant. His strategic sponsorships span amateur and professional sports, from the iconic Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO, to high-profile partnerships like Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts. Lucas Oil’s presence is also prominent in events like Monster Jam and through sponsorships of the Dallas Cowboys.

ABOUT LUCAS OIL

For more than 35 years, Lucas has set the world standard in superior engine oils, additives, appearance and lubricant products – powering lifestyles across the automotive, trucking, marine, outdoor, motorsports, industrial and home product worlds. The hard-charging American brand’s commitment to bring the ultimate in performance solutions impacts every customer and partner equally – from jointly-engineered oil for racing teams like Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Monster Jam®, sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, to additives that deliver unrivaled fuel economy, power and extended engine life to an everyday driver.

Based in Indianapolis, the company’s rapidly expanding global footprint is highlighted by cutting-edge research and development operations, evolving retail channels and high-tech manufacturing. More than 300 premium products make up the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States with a distribution network across 48 different countries and big-name retailers that include Amazon, Walmart, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, Carquest and more. For more information, visit www.LucasOil.com and follow #TeamLucasOil on Facebook, Twitter, X, Instagram and TikTok.

ABOUT NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horse Powered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With 110 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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AHRMA: Team Obsolete Racing Ex-Bob McIntyre AJS Special At PittRace

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Team Obsolete's ex-Bob McIntyre AJS Special. Photo courtesy Team Obsolete.

Wampum, PA – Team Obsolete has announced that the recently found ex-Bob McIntyre AJS Special has received a total rebuild and will be raced by Dave Roper in the AHRMA event September 6-8 at Pittsburgh Race International Complex.

Bob was invincible on this bike in the early 1960’s.

We look forward to displaying the classic racers of yesteryear for all enthusiasts to see. Compared to today’s bikes, the AJS is quite simple and easy to work on. The AJS’s performance potential is an unknown.

As always, Team Obsolete would like to thank their sponsors: Vanson Leathers, Red Line Synthetic Oil, Heidenau Tires, and Buchanan’s Spoke & Rim

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