American businessman (1942–2025)
Forrest Lucas
Lucas in 2011
Born (1942-02-01 ) February 1, 1942Died August 23, 2025(2025-08-23) (aged 83) Political party Republican Spouse Charlotte Lucas (1982–2025) Children 7
Forrest Lucas (February 1, 1942 – August 23, 2025)[ 1] Lucas Oil .
Early life
Lucas was born in February 1942,[ 2] Ramsey, Indiana , where he grew up, the eldest of four children.[ 3] Elkinsville , where he and his three sisters lived in "rural deprivation".[ 4]
He was educated to a high school level.[ 5]
Career
Lucas bought his first truck when he was 19, and his first semi-trailer at 21.[ 5] Mayflower Transit . He built up a fleet of 13-14 trucks, and started freight brokerage. Following the deregulation of freight in 1980, he was the first to get a full licence to deliver freight in 48 states.[ 6] [ 1]
In 1988, he founded Lucas Oil .[ 5] Forrest Films , a film production company.[ 7] [ 1]
Protect the Harvest
Lucas was a founder of Protect the Harvest , a nonprofit organization which opposes "the radical animal rights movement" and particularly the Humane Society of the United States , which it calls "a wealthy and successful attack group".[ 8]
Personal life and death
His first wife "couldn't stand to save money ... she'd spend it as fast as I made it", and they divorced in 1969.[ 4]
He married Charlotte Lucas in 1982, and they had seven children.[ 9]
Lucas died on August 23, 2025, at the age of 83.[ 10]
References
^ a b c Benbow, Dana Hunsinger. "Forrest Lucas, the unlikely self-made multimillionaire and namesake of Colts stadium, dies" . The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved August 25, 2025 . ^ "Forrest LUCAS - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)" . Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk . January 9, 2002. Retrieved November 11, 2016 .^ "Forrest Lucas" . Protect The Harvest. June 20, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2016 .^ a b Emmis Communications (January 2007). Indianapolis Monthly 107– 111. ISSN 0899-0328 . ^ a b c "The Interview Issue: Forrest Lucas | 2015-09-24 | Indianapolis Business Journal" . IBJ.com . September 26, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2016 .^ Babcock, Stephane (May 2, 2016). "Q&A: Forrest Lucas on Starting and Building Lucas Oil Products - Article" . TruckingInfo.com . Retrieved November 11, 2016 . ^ Hayes, Dade (December 19, 2018). "Lucas Oil Founder And Actor-Driver Ali Afshar Launch Forrest Films" . Deadline. Retrieved September 25, 2019 . ^ Beckel, Michael (May 29, 2014). " . The Huffington Post . Retrieved August 6, 2016 . ^ "Forrest Lucas: Entrepreneur Blends Success, Downhome Style" . Lucasoil.com . November 5, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2016 .^ "Forrest Lucas, self-made entrepreneur and longtime NHRA partner, passes away" . NHRA. August 23, 2025. Retrieved August 24, 2025 .
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