The Shift Up Now Foundation is honored to announce that Lucas Oil and West Fork Whiskey have come on board for the second-annual “A Night with the Shift Up Now Foundation” presented by PenFed Credit Union and Tom Wood Porsche, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Tom Wood Aviation Hangar and event space at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers, IN.
Lucas Oil has stepped up as a Gold-level event sponsor, and will be offering a match for the first $5,000 raised from the event. Founded in 1989, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. is an American manufacturer and distributor of automotive oil, additives and lubricants. Recently named a 2025 Culture of Good Community Impact Award Winner, Lucas Oil is known in Indianapolis for both their philanthropic and racing efforts.
Now in its third year of partnership with Shift Up Now, Lucas Oil has been a consistent sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 for more than 20 years. Shift Up Now CEO Pippa Mann first began collaborating with the iconic company more than a decade ago when she was driving in the Indy Lights series (now called Indy NXT).
“We are so proud to continue our support of the Shift Up Now Foundation and be part of an event that’s making a real difference for women in motorsports,” said Katie Lucas, President of Lucas Oil. “This cause is close to our hearts—not just because of our deep roots in racing, but because we believe in creating real opportunities for talented athletes who deserve a shot. Watching what Pippa and the Foundation are building is incredibly inspiring, and we’re honored to play a small part in growing and helping the next generation of female racers chase their dreams.”
West Fork Whiskey, a company that loves both motorsports and its Indianapolis hometown roots, will be the official whiskey partner for A Night with the Shift Up Now Foundation. Founded in 2015 by three Indiana natives - two brothers and a childhood friend - West Fork Whiskey is “hell-bent on creating great whiskey.” Every drop of their crown-jewel product, Old Hamer whiskey, is distilled, aged, blended and bottled in Indiana - a true embodiment of the state's spirit.
West Fork Whiskey will be available throughout the evening at A Night with the Shift Up Now Foundation. VIP guests will also enjoy a West Fork Whiskey welcome cocktail, curated by Cunningham Group, during the VIP reception from 6-7pm.
“We’re proud to support the Shift Up Now Foundation and be part of an event that’s pushing the future of motorsports forward,” said Alex Schmitt Partnership and Community Engagement Coordinator, West Fork Whiskey co. “At West Fork, we believe in backing those who break barriers and that’s exactly what this night is about. As a locally founded company with deep ties
to racing and Indiana, we’re excited to raise a glass with our community and help drive real impact.”
The goal of the second annual “A Night with the Shift Up Now Foundation” event is to raise funding for Shift Up Now Foundation grantees for the 2026 season. Last year, the inaugural event raised more than $80,000. These grants award opportunities to racers believed to have the talent and aptitude to succeed in motorsports, giving them access to more competitive equipment, seat time for testing and practice, and resources to help grow their careers.
Shift Up Now CEO Pippa Mann commented, “As we build on the success of our inaugural event in 2024, I’m thrilled to see support for the 2025 Night with the Shift Up Now Foundation presented by PenFed and Tom Wood Porsche continue to grow. I love that we have these local Indianapolis brands stepping up to help us elevate the event, and take our fundraising to the next level.
I’m delighted that we’re welcoming back Lucas Oil for their third year supporting the Shift Up Now Foundation, and I’m so glad that ‘local whiskey made me do it’ as we welcome West Fork Whiskey for the first time.”
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies and brands that want to support the Shift Up Now Foundation and its mission. Please reach out to foundation@ShiftUpNow.org to learn more.
Guests have two ticket options, starting at $150 or upgrading to VIP for $250 to attend an early-entrance cocktail hour beginning at 6:00pm. Members of The Inside Track by Shift Up Now can log into the dashboard to get a $25 discount. More event details and ticket purchasing can be found by clicking HERE.
