Lucas Oil to Back Schippling & KonRodz Racing
T.J. Schippling - February 5, 2008
Schippling Renews with Lucas Oil
 Shakespeare, Ontario-- Lucas Oil Products in Canada will once again join Schippling Motorsports as their primary sponsor. For 2008, T.J. Schippling will be behind the wheel of the Schippling Motorsports dragster.
“The support of Steve Snowden and Lucas Oil Products in Canada injects a lot of confidence in our race team,” said Schippling. “I am very proud to promote and represent Lucas Oil and their superior brand of products.”
Schippling Motorsports is owned by Thom Schippling and was formed in 2001. In the short seven years, the team has enjoyed a lot of success. In 2005 the team won their first championship at Grand Bend Motorplex in the Top Dragster category. T.J. was nominated for Sportsman Driver Of The Year by DragRaceCanada.com.
T.J. Schippling was recently hired to drive of the KonRodz Racing IHRA Alcohol Funny Car. His schedule will permit him to race both cars throughout the season. If there are conflicts, Schippling may rely on Dan Morgan to drive the dragster. Morgan raced the dragster last year to a number four position in points.
Forrest and Charlotte Lucas started Lucas Oil Products with the simple philosophy of producing only the best line of lubricants and additives available anywhere. 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 Oil Products in Canada is set to launch a new website at www.lucasoil.ca.
Lucas Oil Becomes The Official Oil Of KonRodz Racing
Barrie, Ontario-- Lucas Oil Products in Canada has become the official oil of KonRodz Racing. Lucas Oil joins the IHRA Alcohol Funny Car team as an associate sponsor. KonRodz Racing is owned by Spiro Kontos.
“I am very proud that we have formed an alliance with Lucas Oil in Canada,” said Kontos. “There is no better feeling than to know that you are running the best possible product on the market to protect all of your major components.”
KonRodz Racing will begin 2008 with it’s new driver T.J. Schippling. The 29 year-old from Shakespeare, Ontario has had a long relationship with Lucas Oil Products.
As the official oil of KonRodz Racing, Lucas Oil will gain recognition on the 250 mph funny car. The Lucas logo will also be prominent on the teams transporter and all support vehicles. More news surrounding Lucas Oil’s involvement will be available at KonRodzRacing.com.
“Having Lucas Oil as part of our team is a great feeling. They are a leader in the automotive industry,” added Kontos.
Forrest and Charlotte Lucas started Lucas Oil Products with the simple philosophy of producing only the best line of lubricants and additives available anywhere. 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 Oil Products in Canada is set to launch a new website at www.lucasoil.ca.
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