Lucas Oil Products recently announced they have formed a partnership with aerobatic pilot Mike Wiskus as a sponsor of his Pitts S-1-11B. Wiskus is a 17,000- hour professional pilot, corporate flight department manager, and member of the United States Advanced Aerobatic Team.
The Lucas Oil Products sponsorship enabled Wiskus to ship his Pitts to Ljungbyhed, Sweden, for the 2004 Advanced World Aerobatic Championships (AWAC) held August 5-13. Wiskus built his Pitts S-1-11B especially for the AWAC over the course of 2 years and 1,200 hours of labor.
Wiskus, 45, resides near Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has been involved in aviation since he was 16 years old, washing airplanes and cleaning hangars in trade for flying lessons. Wiskus has been flying aerobatics for seven years and has won numerous trophies. In 2002 he won the U.S. National Intermediate Championship and qualified for the 2004 U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team at the 2003 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships.
“Lucas Oil Products provides the winning edge for many motorsports competitors, and I’m thrilled to join their high-performance roster. Our partnership allows me to represent the United States on the world stage. Without the support of Lucas Oil, I would have to rent unfamiliar aircraft. Flying my Pitts will give me the competitive edge I need to compete for gold in Sweden,” says Wiskus.
Lucas Oil Products, the world leader of heavy-duty and high-performance oils, greases, and additives, has been a long-time sponsor of the motorsports industry through multiple series, race, and team sponsorships. Based in Corona, California, Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the auto part retailers and American truck stop industries.
No comments:
Post a Comment