Lucas Oil Late Models Tackle Pittsburgh

BATAVIA, OHIO (October 2, 2018) – The nation’s top dirt late model drivers are en route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s monster half-mile oval for the 30th Annual Pittsburgher 100.

The 30th Annual Pittsburgher 100 will kick off on Friday, October 5th, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series takes center stage for Miller Welders Time Trials and Heat Races. The RUSH Late Models and Penn-Ohio Pro Stocks will also compete in their preliminary events on Friday night.

Following the on-track action on Friday night, Re Issue will provide entertainment with a wide array of music from Classic Rock to Americana to Roots – sometimes mild, sometimes with an edge. The hit band is comprised of three very experienced musicians and supported by a formally trained sound engineer. Several local breweries will offer beverages in addition to food and a bonfire. All Pittsburgher 100 ticket holders will be admitted free, with all others being only $5.00.

Saturday’s activities will include a Dirt Racing Outreach Service from 3:30 – 4:15 pm, followed by a Driver Autograph Session from 4:30 – 5:15 pm. The on-track action on Saturday night will include B-Mains and the 100-lap, $20,000-to-win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, along with feature events for the RUSH Late Models and Penn-Ohio Pro Stocks.

The Pittsburgher 100 is accustomed to some of the most high-speed, door-to-door, edge of your seat racing action of the season. In 2017, Don O’Neal led from start to finish to claim his first-career Pittsburgher 100. O’Neal had to fight off charges from his Clint Bowyer Racing teammate, Darrell Lanigan, who ultimately finished second. Josh Richards, Earl Pearson Jr., and Jimmy Owens rounded out the top five.

PPMS is located just off the Noblestown Exit of PA Route 22, minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Weirton, WV, Steubenville, OH, & Robinson Mall. To purchase tickets or find more information, visit: www.ppms.com.

Jonathan Davenport enters the Pittsburgher 100 with a commanding lead over Josh Richards in the Lucas Oil Championship Standings. With his 300-point advantage, Davenport will earn his second national championship simply by entering the final two events of the season. Scott Bloomquist remains third, while Earl Pearson Jr. and Tim McCreadie round out the top five in current championship standings.

Lucas Oil Championship Standings:

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS TRAIL BY
1 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA 8040
2 1R Josh Richards Shinnston, WV 7740 -300
3 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 7595 -445
4 1 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville, FL 7440 -600
5 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY 7315 -725
6 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 7305 -735
7 32 Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL 7220 -820
8 5 Don O’Neal Martinsville, IN 7135 -905
9 14 Darrell Lanigan Union, KY 6675 -1365
10 22 Gregg Satterlee Indiana, PA 6630 -1410
11 25Z Mason Zeigler ® Chalk Hill, PA 6445 -1595
12 28 Dennis Erb Jr. Carpentersville, IL 6425 -1615
13 40B Kyle Bronson ® Brandon, FL 6320 -1720
14 71 Hudson O’Neal Martinsville, IN 5825 -2215

Track Information:
Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway
Phone Number: (412) 279-RACE
Location: 170 Kelso Road Imperial, PA 15126
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 40.426185, Longitude: -80.262736
Directions: I-79 to PA Route 60 North/Airport Exit 16A; PA Route 60 to 22/30 West (at Ikea); US 22 West to Noblestown Exit (turn left)
Website: www.ppms.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 28.5 1425
Right Rear – Hoosier 04, LM40

*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the A-Main, competitors may use 2 new rear tires.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.

Pittsburgher 100 Event Purse: 1. $20,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,100, 8. $2,000, 9. $1,800, 10. $1,750, 11. $1,650, 12. $1,600, 13. $1,550, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,450, 16. $1,400, 17. $1,350, 18. $1,300, 19. $1,250, 20. $1,200, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200

Previous Pittsburgher 100 Winners:
1989 – Scott Bloomquist
1990 – Bob Wearing Jr.
1991 – Donnie Moran
1992 – Davey Johnson
1993 – Scott Bloomquist
1994 – Davey Johnson
1995 – Scott Bloomquist
1996 – Tim Hitt
1997 – Rick Aukland
1998 – Tim Hitt
1999 – Todd Andrews
2000 – Davey Johnson
2001 – Chub Frank
2002 – Rick Aukland
2003 – Matt Urban
2004 – Bart Hartman
2005 – Donnie Moran
2006 – Shane Clanton
2007 – Josh Richards
2008 – Steve Baker
2009 – Bart Hartman
2010 – Davey Johnson
2011 – Keith Barbara
2012 – Gregg Satterlee
2013 – Scott Bloomquist
2014 – Gregg Satterlee
2015 – Scott Bloomquist
2016 – Josh Richards
2017 – Don O’Neal

For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2018 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.

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