Lucas Oil Late Models Ready For Labor Day Tripleheader
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WAYCROSS, GA (September 1, 2015) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are gearing up for a busy Labor Day weekend. The nation’s elite dirt late model teams will tackle three unique venues, with over $165,000 in total prize money up for grabs.
The action will kick off on Friday, September 4th at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH. A complete racing program is on tap for the LOLMDS, which includes: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. Friday night’s event will also include a $3,000-to-win program for the UNOH All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series. In 2014, Scott Bloomquist held off Steve Francis for his first-ever victory at the 1/3-mile oval. Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Owens, and Mason Zeigler completed the top five. For more information, visit: www.atticaracewaypark.com or the call the track office at: (419) 680-5606.
On Saturday, September 5th the LOLMDS will return to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH. The Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble will include: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. The Modifieds will serve as a support division on September 5th. Regional standout, Jackie Boggs of Grayson, KY claimed the Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble in 2014 over Steve Francis, Jared Landers, Eddie Carrier Jr. and Scott Bloomquist. Additional information can be obtained by visiting: www.portsraceway.com or calling (740) 354-3278.
The action heats up on Sunday, September 6th when the LOLMDS takes center stage for the “Hillbilly Hundred” at I-77 Raceway Park in Ripley, WV. The event will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap, $25,000-to-win main event. A pre-race concert with West Virginia natives, The Marshall Lowry Band is also on tap from 3:00pm – 5:30pm. In 2014, Don O’Neal fended off race-long charges from Jimmy Owens (2nd) and Steve Francis (3rd) to claim his first-career “Hillbilly Hundred” victory. Dennis Erb Jr. and Jonathan Davenport rounded out the top five finishers. To purchase tickets or find more information on the 47th Annual “Hillbilly Hundred,” visit: www.racei77.com or call the speedway office at (304) 373-1110.
Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia leads the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship standings over two-time champion, Scott Bloomquist. Three-time champion, Jimmy Owens is third, followed by four-time champion, Earl Pearson Jr. Defending champion, Don O’Neal completes the top five in series standings. Sixth through eleventh are: Dennis Erb Jr., Brandon Sheppard, Eddie Carrier Jr., Steve Francis, Jared Landers, and Chris Brown.
Track Information:
Attica Raceway Park
Phone Number: 419-680-5606
Tracks Promoter: Rex LeJeune
Location: 15127 TR 12, Attica, Ohio 44807
Website: www.atticaracewaypark.com
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Phone Number: 740-354-3278
Tracks Promoter: Donna Rayburn
Location: 25648 State Route 73, West Portsmouth, OH 45663
Website: www.portsraceway.com
I-77 Raceway Park
Phone Number: 304-373-1110
Tracks Promoter: Kenney Newhouse
Location: 63 Cedar Lakes Drive, Ripley, WV 25271
Website: www.racei77.com
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rules:
Attica Raceway Park
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier 1320, LM20
Right Rear – Hoosier 02, LM20, LM30S
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300, 1425 (no white dots)
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 04
I-77 Raceway Park
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300, 1425 (no white dots)
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 04, 06, LM40
Attica Raceway Park & Portsmouth Raceway Park Event Purse: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.
“Hillbilly Hundred” Event Purse: 1. $25,000, 2. $11,500, 3. $7,500, 4. $5,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,750, 7. $2,250, 8. $1,750, 9. $1,500, 10. $1,400, 11. $1,300, 12. $1,250, 13. $1,225, 14. $1,200, 15. $1,175, 16. $1,150, 17. $1,125, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,075, 20. $1,050, 21. $1,025, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000, 25. $1,000, 26. $1,000
Previous Hillbilly Hundred Winners:
1967 – Don Gregory
1968 – Ray Neece
1969 – No Race Held
1970 – Clate Husted
1971 – Danny Dean
1972 – Dorus Wisecarver
1973 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1974 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1975 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1976 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1977 – No Race Held
1978 – Gene McNeely
1979 – Danny Dean
1980 – Rodney Combs
1981 – Freddy Smith
1982 – Charlie Swartz
1983 – Freddy Smith
1984 – Larry Moore
1985 – Jack Boggs
1986 – Jack Boggs
1987 – Jack Boggs
1988 – Donnie Moran
1989 – Donnie Moran
1990 – Buck Simmons
1991 – Rodney Combs
1992 – Rodney Combs
1993 – Davey Johnson
1994 – Bill Frye
1995 – Bart Hartman
1996 – Todd Andrews
1997 – Rod Conley
1998 – Steve Shaver
1999 – Davey Johnson
2000 – Davey Johnson
2001 – Donnie Moran
2002 – Billy Moyer
2003 – Chub Frank
2004 – Mike Marlar
2005 – Clint Smith
2006 – Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 – Eddie Carrier Jr.
2008 – Jimmy Owens
2009 – Ray Cook
2010 – Scott Bloomquist
2011 – No Race Held
2012 – Mike Marlar
2013 – Jimmy Owens
2014 – Don O’Neal
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2015 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
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ABOUT LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nation’s premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. In 2015, the LOLMDS will sanction 50 events in 19 states. The series is owned by the parent company Lucas Oil Products Inc. and receives national exposure through a TV package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. LOLMDS events will be broadcast on four TV Networks including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and the MAVTV American Real Network. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
ABOUT MAVTV AMERICAN REAL NETWORK
MAVTV was founded in 2002 by four former Showtime Network executives and was originally geared towards a male dominated audience. In 2011, Lucas Oil Products, an automotive lubricant manufacturer with a history in television production, purchased MAVTV. Lucas Oil was eager to employ the same growth strategies to transform MAVTV into a premier cable network that it employed to grow the lubricants business. MAVTV aims to become a broader scoped network, geared towards the modern American family. Lucas Oil is investing in programming, an updated on-air look, and increased production quality, all to add more value to the viewer experience. MAVTV is an acronym that stands for Movies, Action and Variety. MAVTV brings you plenty of never-before-seen high definition exclusives, including Comedy, Movies, Action Sports, Adventure and More, all in fantastic HD detail. MAVTV is no ordinary television network. It’s a 24/7, high-definition entertainment extravaganza, featuring everything from blockbuster films, high octane motorsports, MMA fighting, gaming, gut busting comedy, original reality shows and scripted dramas. Learn more about MAVTV American Real go to: www.mavtv.com.
ABOUT LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company’s marketing strategy. Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA. In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and MAVTV. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at: www.lucasoil.com.
LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES OFFICIAL SPONSORS INCLUDE:
ASi Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Bad Boy Mowers – “The Official Mower” 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
K&N Engineering-“The Official Filter” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Kawasaki – “Official Sponsor” 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
ProtectTheHarvest.com-“Official Sponsor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Super Clean- “Official Sponsor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MARKETING PARTNERS INCLUDE:
Allstar Performance, Andy Durham Race Engines, AR Bodies, Barry Wright Race Cars, Black Diamond/Club 29 Chassis, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix, Clements Race Engines, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, C&R Racing Inc., CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Georgia Boot, Grover Race Engines, Hot Rod Processing, Hot Rod Tracker, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, Öhlins Shocks, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, Penske Shocks, PFC Brakes, Pierce Race Cars, Pro Power Racing Engines, QA1, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Race Products, WELD Racing, Wrisco Aluminum, 5150 Race Trailers
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