One of the world’s foremost Tribologists (the study of Friction, Wear and Lubrication), Lake Speed Jr. holds multiple certifications from the Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers.

Lake Chambers Speed (born January 17, 1948) is an American retired stock car racing driver. He formerly competed in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, scoring one career win in 402 starts.

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Dec 13, 2002 · Great content, one of LSJ's best to date. This forever settles the THICK vs THIN oil debate. THICK beats THIN in every way. Much less wear with no power loss at operating …

Aug 27, 2012 · Lake Speed Jr. of Joe Gibbs Racing reveals how a rule change by NASCAR led to hotter engines, and how innovative lubrication measures helped racers maintain their competitive edge.

Lake Speed Jr. Yes, Lake Speed the former NASCAR driver is my dad, and I'm a Tribologist.

Jan 6, 2025 · We talk about Lake Speed Jr. all the time when we’re talking about oil, and that’s because Lake is the expert when it come to lubrication. He’s called the Motor Oil Geek for a reason, and his …

While working for the Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR team, Lake led a development team that employed the science of tribology (the study of friction, wear and lubrication) to NASCAR engines and drivetrains.

Dec 29, 2025 · Enter the parking lot of Cicio Performance in Alpharetta, GA and you're treated to sights of Audi R8s, Nissan GT-Rs and Lamborghinis. Walk inside the shop and its more of the same, plus, …