Roaring Knob Up Next For Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

WAYCROSS, GA (April 21, 2014) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action this weekend with two single day shows. The series will travel to Hagerstown, MD on Friday, April 25th for the running of the 33rd Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic at the historic Hagerstown Speedway. Hagerstown Speedway, known as the “Capitol of Dirt Racing” will host the nation’s best dirt late model drivers, along with an always-stout group of regional drivers for the ninth time in series history. An impressive streak of eight different winners in eight races at Hagerstown is on the line with Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN returning as the defending champion of this event.

The 33rd Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic will include a complete show with Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and $10,000 to win 50-lap feature event. Joining the LOLMDS as support classes at Hagerstown Speedway will be the Late Model Sportsman, Pure Stocks and Rookie Divisions. Pit gates will open at 2 PM with Grandstand gates opening at 5 PM and Hot Laps scheduled at 7 PM. For tickets and more information about the 33rd Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic, visit the track website at www.hagerstownspeedway.com or call the track office at:
(301) 582-0640.

On Saturday night, April 26th, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt series makes its fourth appearance at the Rick Jones-promoted Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN has two series wins at this track with Jimmy Owens of Newport TN winning last year’s event at the 3/8th mile oval. The stars and cars of the LOLMDS will battle some of the toughest regional racers from that area at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex. There will be a complete show with Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $10,000 to win 50-lap feature event. Joining the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Roaring Knob will be the RUSH Late Models and Street Stock divisions.

Pit gates at Roaring Knob will be open all day with Grandstand gates opening at 4 PM. There will be a driver autograph session from 5 PM to 5:45 PM. Hot Laps are scheduled to begin at 6:45 PM. For tickets and more information about the event at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex visit the track website at: www.roaringknob.com or call the track office at (724) 329-0306.

Promoters Ernie Davis and Rick Jones have also added a $1000 bonus for this weekend’s events. The highest finishing driver in the LOLMDS event at Hagerstown Speedway that participates in both LOLMDS events this weekend and has competed at least twice at either Hagerstown Speedway or Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex will earn an additional $1000 cash.

“The series is looking forward to this weekend’s two race swing into the Appalachians. Both tracks will provide some exciting racing action for the great fans in those areas. Ernie Davis and Rick Jones have worked hard to put together a great weekend of racing and a nice bonus for the local racers that compete at those tracks,” stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN will lead the contingent of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stars into this weekend’s events. O’Neal will be sporting the Keyser MFG, Day-Glo Orange spoiler as the current series points leader on Friday night, April 25th at Hagerstown Speedway. O’Neal leads Earl Pearson Jr., Eddie Carrier Jr, Steve Francis and Jimmy Owens in the chase for the LOLMDS National Championship. Rounding out the top ten in series points is Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Brian Shirley, and Jared Landers.

In the chase for the Dunn-Benson Ford Rookie of the Year Title, Randy Weaver leads a tight battle over Jason Hughes and Jason Papich.

For the latest breaking news about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the 2014 tour schedule, TV schedule, drivers, sponsors and all the information about the series, visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
Follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on the social media outlets at: www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and https://twitter.com/lucasdirt.

Track Information
Friday Night, April 25th
Hagerstown Speedway
Track Phone: (301) 582-0640
General Manager: Keya Davis: (301) 582-0640
15112 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Website: www.hagerstownspeedway.com

TIRE RULE for Hagerstown Speedway for April 25th
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300, 1325
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 02, 04, LM20

Track Information
Saturday Night, April 26th
Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex
Track Phone: (724) 329-0306
Promoter: Rick Jones – (410) 857-3821
80 Fearer Rd., Markleysburg PA 15459
Website: www.roaringknob.com

TIRE RULE for Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex for April 26th
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300, 1325
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 02, 04, LM20

Event Purse for Both Events

$10,000 to win- 1. $10000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Official Sponsors Include:

ASi Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Fast Orange- “The Official Hand Cleaner” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
GEICO – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire – “The Official Race Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
iON Cameras – “The Official Camera” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MAVTV “American Real” – “The Official TV Network” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries – “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Ole Smoky Moonshine – “The Official Moonshine” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
ProtectTheHarvest.com-”The Official Protect the Harvest Campaign” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Super Clean- “Official Cleaner-Degreaser” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners Include:

Allstar Performance, AR Bodies, Bad Boy Mowers, Barry Wright Race Cars, Black Diamond/Club 29 Chassis, Bloomquist Race Cars, Brodix, Clements Race Engines, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, C&R Racing Inc., Crawford Supply, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Fast Orange, Fuel Safe Fuel Cells, FK Rod Ends, Georgia Boot, Grover Race Engines, Hawk Performance, Hedman Hedders, Hot Rod Processing, Hot Rod Tracker, Industrial Pressure Washers (IPW), Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Kuntz Race Engines, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, Öhlins Shocks, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing Engines, RaceTec Pistons, Revelution Race Cars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Parts, Simpson Race Products, Total Seal, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers