Lucas Oil retires blue paint scheme honoring Kyle Busch
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Lucas Oil has confirmed plans to retire its blue paint scheme in the NASCAR Cup Series, with one exception. The branding became associated with Kyle Busch during his early tenure at Richard Childress Racing. Busch earned a victory in the blue No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet on February 26, 2023, at the final race held at the Fontana track. He also utilized the specific color scheme during his last Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway. This change marks the end of a visual branding period for the long-time NASCAR sponsor. The company has not provided further details regarding the single exception to the retirement of the blue livery.
- •Lucas Oil is retiring its blue paint scheme in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- •The color was featured on the No. 8 Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch.
- •Busch drove the car to a win at Fontana in 2023.
- •One exception remains for the future use of the blue livery.
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Lucas Oil Retires Blue NASCAR Paint Scheme In Honor Of Kyle Busch; Changes Austin Hill’s Look
- 6:36 PMMotorsport.com — Lucas Oil to retire blue paint scheme in honor of Kyle Busch, with one exception
"Another longtime NASCAR sponsor is paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch. This time, it is one of Busch’s partners at Richard Childress Racing. Just weeks after Joe Gibbs Racing announced M&M’s will return to sponsor Ty Gibbs at Bristol Motor Speedway, a RCR sponsor will do something quite unique. Lucas Oil, which joined Busch […] The post Lucas Oil Retires Blue NASCAR Paint Scheme In Honor Of Kyle Busch; Changes Austin Hill’s Look appeared first on HEAVY.
"Lucas Oil has been a sponsor in NASCAR for a long time, but the last time they reached Victory Lane in the Cup Series was February 26, 2023. Making just his second start after joining Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch won the final race ever held at Fontana, driving the blue No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet. Busch also drove the blue Lucas Oil car in his final Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway as ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:53 PMLucas Oil Retires Blue NASCAR Paint Scheme In Honor Of Kyle Busch; Changes Austin Hill’s Look
Another longtime NASCAR sponsor is paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch. This time, it is one of Busch’s partners at Richard Childress Racing. Just weeks after Joe Gibbs Racing announced M&M’s will return to sponsor Ty Gibbs at Bristol Motor Speedway, a RCR sponsor will do something quite unique. Lucas Oil, which joined Busch […] The post Lucas Oil Retires Blue NASCAR Paint Scheme In Honor Of Kyle Busch; Changes Austin Hill’s Look appeared first on HEAVY.
- Motorsport.comSep 2, 2026, 6:36 PMLucas Oil to retire blue paint scheme in honor of Kyle Busch, with one exception
Lucas Oil has been a sponsor in NASCAR for a long time, but the last time they reached Victory Lane in the Cup Series was February 26, 2023. Making just his second start after joining Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch won the final race ever held at Fontana, driving the blue No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet. Busch also drove the blue Lucas Oil car in his final Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway as ...Keep reading
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