TAZEWELL, TN TN (August 21, 2009) - The top two drivers in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series thrilled the partisan crowd on Friday Night at Tazewell Speedway as Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN outran Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN in winning the Toyota of Knoxville 75.  Owens passed Bloomquist in traffic on lap 21 and then held off the current series point's leader down the stretch to score his third series win of the season.  Bloomquist finished second as he now holds a 215 point lead over Owens with eight races remaining.  Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN finished third followed by Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA and 14th starting Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.
 
Shanon Buckingham and Bloomquist started on the front row for the 75 lap main event as Bloomquist jumped to the point at the drop of the green flag. An early caution for Shon Flanary would bunch the field up for the first restart of the race as Bloomquist was on the point followed by Owens, who had started third, Buckingham, PRC Fast Qualifier John Blankenship and 4-time track champion, Rick Rogers.
 
The race went green for five laps until a three car accident in turn two halted the action.  Bloomquist would again lead the field on the restart, but two green flags would end with a caution for a slowing Chad Ogle, who was leaking fluid on the race track.  Bloomquist and Owens then sprinted away on the restart with Blankenship holding down third followed by Buckingham and Rogers.
 
The two frontrunning cars of Bloomquist and Owens then entered traffic with 15 laps scored and when Bloomquist got boxed in behind a slower car Owens made the move for the lead coming off of turn number two going by Bloomquist on the top groove to take over the lead on lap 21.
 
Owens was in front for two laps when Steve Casebolt's flat tire slowed his pace and allowed Bloomquist to restart on his tail.  Owens and Bloomquist again showed their strength and a green flag stretch of five laps would already result in the duo entering more traffic as they picked up the back of the pack.
 
By lap 32 there were four cars in front of Owens as he was hanging on for the lead as Bloomquist was putting on a charge again for the lead. Blankenship was still running by himself in third as Buckingham got shuffled back to eighth on lap 34 after fourth from the start of the race.
 
Owens kept Bloomquist at arm's length, holding a three to four car length lead at the halfway mark of the race.  Blankenship was now getting pressure for the first time in the race for his position as O'Neal was up from his eighth starting spot to challenge Blankenship for third.
 
The sixth caution of race for Eric Jacobsen on lap 54 would bunch the field up again and on the restart O'Neal was finally able to pass Blankenship for third after several laps of trying.  With 60 laps complete it was still the high flying show between Owens and Bloomquist as they were still setting a quick pace around the high-banked oval.
 
The seventh and last caution of the race would come out for Blankenship who slowed with a flat tire with eleven laps remaining in the race.  The final restart of the race would have the capacity crowd on their feet as Owens and Bloomquist would battle it out to the finish.
 
Owens shot to a three-car length advantage over Bloomquist with five laps to go. Bloomquist kept trying a lower groove off of turn one to try and slice Owens' lead, but Owens hit his marks in the closing laps as he went on to score the win over his chassis builder.
 
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the third time in 2009 Owens as he always does thanked a multitude of supporters including his car owner, Mike Reece, who hails from Tazewell and was on hand to watch his driver win.  "I glad that we can win here in front of Mike and all the great fans we have, Scott and I had a real good race out there, it seemed like we got into traffic quite a bit which happens a lot here, but we got a timely yellow when we needed it, the lapped cars did a great job of letting us by, it's tough out there on this track with traffic, but our car was just really good on the restarts," said the 37-year old driver as he recorded his 12th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win.
 
The Mike Reece owned winning Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and is sponsored by Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, PRC, Ohlins Shocks, VP Racing Fuels, Red Line Oil, Hoosier Tires, Byrd's Radiator and C&C Trucking.
 
Bloomquist had his third straight second place finish to keep his points lead over Owens which stands at 215 points with eight races remaining on the schedule. Bloomquist in his Miller Brothers Coal/Sweet Mfg/Bloomquist Races Monte Carlo SS still is winless on the Lucas Oil Series tour in 2009.  O'Neal claimed third in the Racing United Marketing/Superior Cleaning/MasterSbilt Race Cars followed by McDowell in the Clint Bowyer Racing/Dollar General/Warrior Impala SS and Ray Cook in the D&R Racing/Hicks and Ingle General Contracting/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS.
 
Completing the top ten were PBM/Erson cams Hard Charger of the Race, Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN, Rick Rogers of Knoxville, TN, Shanon Buckingham of Morristown, TN, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY and Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, August 21st, 2009
Toyota Knoxville 75
Tazewell Speedway - Tazewell, TN
 
PRC Fast Time: John Blankenship/ 11.116 seconds
 
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 6 Advance): Shanon Buckingham, John Blankenship, Vic Hill, Bryan Hendrix, Tommy Kerr, Billy Ogle Jr., Eric Jacobsen, Justin Rattliff, Brian Smith, Jeff Wolfenbarger
 
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 6 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Rick Rogers, Don O'Neal, Chad Ogle, Ray Cook, David Breazeale, Steve Casebolt, Marty Calloway, Shon Flanary
 
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 6 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Dale McDowell, Brad Neat, Steve Smith, Brent Dixon, Freddy Smith, Michael Smith, Michael Walker, Dan Schlieper
 
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 6 Advance): Eric Jacobsen, Freddy Smith, Steve Casebolt, Shon Flanary, Marty Calloway, Justin rattliff, Brian Smith, Michael Walker, Michael Smith, Dan Schlieper, Jeff Wolfenbarger-DNS
 
Toyota Knoxville 75 Feature Finish (75 Laps): Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Don O'Neal, Dale McDowell, Ray Cook, Billy Ogle Jr., Rick Rogers, Shanon Buckingham, Brad Neat, Earl Pearson Jr., David Breazeale, Steve Casebolt, Eric Jacobsen, Bryan Hendrix, John Blankenship, Shon Flanary, Brent Dixon, Tommy Kerr, Steve Smith, Freddy Smith, Vic Hill, Chad Ogle, Michael Walker, Dan Schlieper
 
Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name
1.  (3) #20  Jimmy Owens
2.  (2) #0 Scott Bloomquist
3.  (8) #71 Don O'Neal
4.  (9) #17M Dale McDowell
5.  (14) #53 Ray Cook
6.  (16) #201 Billy Ogle Jr.
7.  (5) #44x Rick Rogers
8.  (1) #50 Shanon Buckingham
9.  (12) #41N Brad Neat
10.  (6) #44 Earl Pearson Jr.
11.  (17) #54 David Breazeale
12.  (21) #c9 Steve Casebolt
13.  (19) #5 Eric Jacobsen
14.  (10) #5H Bryan Hendrix
15.  (4) #23 John Blankenship
16.  (22) #98 Shon Flanary
17.  (18) #1D Brent Dixon
18.  (13) #4t Tommy Kerr
19.  (15) #3 Steve Smith
20.  (20) #00 Freddy Smith
21.  (7) #1v Vic Hill
22.  (11) #10 Chad Ogle
23.  (24) #64 Michael Walker
24.  (23) #s9 Dan Schlieper
 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 29
Lap Leaders: Laps 1-20 (Scott Bloomquist); Laps 21-100 (Jimmy Owens)
Caution Flags: Lap 1 ( Tommy Kerr and Shon Flanary); Lap 6 (Michael Walker and Shon Flanary); Lap 8 (Chad Ogle); Lap 22 (Steve Casebolt); Lap 38 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 54 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 64 (John Blankenship)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dan Schlieper, Michael Walker
Emergency Provisional: none
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Billy Ogle Jr.
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Dale McDowell
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Don O'Neal
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: David Breazeale
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Time of the Race:  54 minutes 07 seconds
 
2009 Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 5885
2.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  5670
3.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  5510
4.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  5435
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  5345
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  5100
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4910
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  4735
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  4465
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4345
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  4155
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3880
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  3440
14. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2860
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4345
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3880
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2860
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1685


 

TAZEWELL, TN (August 8, 2009) - Friday night, August 21st, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to air the Toyota Knoxville 75 from Tazewell Speedway live on the internet.  The broadcast will get underway at 8:00pm eastern, 7:00pm central on www.RaceCastLive.com.
 
For the first time in 2009, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to invade the high banks of "The Taz."  In the 2008, Toyota Knoxville 75, Joe Armes scored his first career LOLMDS victory en route to a $10,000 payday.
 
Friday night's race concludes a three night swing through the "Volunteer State" for the series.  Last night, Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY scored the $20,000 victory in the Scorcher 100 "A Salute to America's Coal Miners!" at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN.  McCreadie was followed to the line by series points leader Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Chris Madden, and Ray Cook.
 
Matt Noonan will call all the action on Friday night's broadcast, set to begin at 8:00pm eastern, 7:00pm central time.  As always, the live audio broadcasts are free on www.RaceCastLive.com.  Race Cast Live... racing on your demand!
 
For more information on Tazewell Speedway, please visit their website at www.tazewellspeedway.com. 
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and its internet broadcasts, please visit the series web site at www.LucasDirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

2009 Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 5655
2.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  5420
3.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  5330
4.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  5225
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  5125
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4895
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4740
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  4550
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  4300
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4180
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  4030
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3705
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  3310
16. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2735
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4180
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3705
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2735
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1685

 

 
BULLS GAP, TN (August 20, 2009) - Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY inherited the top spot when race leader Don O'Neal broke a j-bar on his car on lap 78 as he went on to win the Sixth Annual Scorcher 100 "A Salute to America's Coal Miners" on Thursday Night at Volunteer Speedway. He took his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the season, worth $20,000.  Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN finished second to maintain his series points lead.  Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN finished third to move into second place in points.  He was followed by Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC who placed fourth with Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC taking home fifth.
 
Steve Casebolt and McCreadie started on the front row of the 100 lap event as McCreadie grabbed the lead at the start with O'Neal coming from fourth to second on the opening circuit.  McCreadie and O'Neal were setting a blistering pace around the high banks as they entered traffic by the eighth circuit. O'Neal closed right in on the doorstep of McCreadie's mount on lap eleven and then a lap later the two came across the scoring line side-by-side.  O'Neal made the pass for the lead a lap later taking over the point for the first time officially in the race.
 
With 15 laps in the books, it was O'Neal in front followed by McCreadie, Jimmy Owens, Casebolt and Joe Armes.  The race was going along smoothly until Tommy Kerr slowed coming off of turn number four bringing out the first caution of the event.  On the restart O'Neal quickly distanced himself from McCreadie bolting to a three-car length lead over McCreadie.
 
On lap 24, 4-time series champion Earl Pearson, Jr. slowed and dropped out of the race while running in seventh with a broken rear end.  The race stayed green as Pearson exited the track off of turn number two.  O'Neal was maintaining a solid lead as McCreadie was comfortably in second as the two re-entered heavy traffic with 30 laps scored.
 
At the 38 lap mark the top four were all together now on the track as they were dicing through traffic as O'Neal, McCreadie, Owens and Bloomquist just as the race was starting to get very interesting in the race for the lead the third caution flew for Eric Jacobsen with 45 complete.
 
On the restart a three car wreck between the fifth place running Casebolt, Ray Cook and Kerr slowed the field momentarily.  On the restart O'Neal was still strong out front leading McCreadie, Bloomquist, Owens and Mike Marlar, who was now fifth after starting 18th.
 
By the 60th circuit O'Neal started to enter traffic once more as the event entered a long stretch of green flag racing.  The top five remained evenly spaced out and with 25 laps to go O'Neal still was looking like the car to beat. A fateful lap 78, O'Neal broke his j-bar in turn number two as he slowed and took his car to the infield ending a tremendous as his night on the sidelines with a DNF.
 
McCreadie then inherited the lead after O'Neal's departure and with 22 laps to go in the race all he had to do was hold off Bloomquist and Owens, which is no easy task. While two cautions in the final 22 circuits kept Bloomquist and Owens close for a while, McCreadie would pull after the final caution on lap 84 and go on for his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series of the year as he became the 20th different winner in 32 races this year.
 
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane, McCreadie was thankful for the opportunity to race again following his injuries at the Chili Bowl back in January.  "Man I can't thank the fans enough for their support when I was hurt, it's been a frustrating road to get here, but I feel we have turned the corner, this track is tough not only on the body but the car was well, but the track was in great shape tonight, thanks to my crew they did a great job with the car, I feel bad for Don O'Neal and MasterSbilt they had a great car tonight and he was just running off with this thing until he broke, I want to thank Rocket Chassis, Pro Power Engines and everybody else for their help, thanks for everyone coming out tonight," said the 35 -year- old racer who also has sponsorship from Sweeteners Plus, Integra Racing Shocks, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tires and Coffey-McCreadie Enterprises Inc.
 
Bloomquist finished second to stretch his lead to 235 points in his Miller Brothers Coal/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.  Owens was third in his Mike Reece/Reece Monument Company/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion as he took over second place in the points ahead of Pearson.
 
Madden in his Century Plastics/Xtreme Customs and Cycles/Bloomquist Race Cars entry came home fourth followed by Cook, who recovered from a lap 45th altercation earned the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race by coming home fifth in the D&R Racing/Hicks and Ingle Company General Contractors/MasterSbilt Race Cars entry.
 
Completing the top ten were Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN; Austin Dillon of Lewisville, NC; Vic Hill of Morristown, TN; Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA; and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Thursday Night, August 19th, 2009
6th Annual Scorcher 100 - "A Salute to America's Coal Miners"
Volunteer Speedway - Bulls Gap, TN
 
PRC Fast Time: Billy Ogle Jr. / 12.500 seconds
 
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Scott Bloomquist, Tommy Kerr, Dale McDowell, Shon Flanary, Ray Cook, David Breazeale, Jeff Maupin, Freddy Smith, Todd Morrow, Michael Walker, Jason McBride
 
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Joe Armes, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Davenport, Rick Rogers, Brad Neat, Justin Rattliff, Kerry Jones, Mark Vineyard, Michael Smith, Brent Dixon, Skip Arp
 
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Tim McCreadie, Billy Ogle, Chris Madden, Austin Dillon, Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Shanon Buckingham, Chad Ogle, Randy Weaver, John Blankenship, Harold Browning
 
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Dennis Erb Jr., Mark Douglas, Vic Hill, Ryan Gifford, Bryan Hendrix, Jeff Cooke, Jensen Ford, Daniel Baggerly
 
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Brad Neat, Shon Flanary, Ray Cook, David Breazeale, Mark Vineyard, Kerry Jones, Justin Rattliff, Freddy Smith, Jeff Maupin, Todd Morrow, Michael Walker, Jason McBride, Michael Smith, Brent Dixon, Skip Arp-DNS
 
Wiles Drive Shafts Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Vic Hill, Shanon Buckingham, Ryan Gifford, John Blankenship, Mark Douglas, Chad Ogle, Randy Weaver, Daniel Baggerly, Bryan Hendrix, Jensen Ford, Jeff Cooke-DNS, Harold Browning-DNS
 
"Dash for Coal" Finish: Vic Hill, Scott Bloomquist, Tim McCreadie, Don O'Neal, Joe Armes, Steve Casebolt
 
6th Annual Scorcher 100 "A Salute to America's Coal Miners" Feature Finish (100 Laps): Tim McCreadie, Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Chris Madden, Ray Cook, Mike Marlar, Austin Dillon, Vic Hill, Eric Jacobsen, Dale McDowell, Shon Flanary, Tommy Kerr, John Blankenship, Jonathan Davenport, Dennis Erb Jr., Don O'Neal, Steve Casebolt, Brad Neat, Rick Rogers, Billy Ogle Jr., Joe Armes, Dan Schlieper, David Breazeale, Earl Pearson Jr.
 
Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name
1.  (2) #39 Tim McCreadie
2.  (5) #0 Scott Bloomquist
3.  (8) #20 Jimmy Owens
4.  (10) #44m Chris Madden
5.  (21) #53 Ray Cook
6.  (18) #157 Mike Marlar
7.  (14) #3 Austin Dillon
8.  (22) #1v Vic Hill
9.  (7) #5 Eric Jacobsen
10.  (13) #17m Dale McDowell
11.  (19) #98 Shon Flanary
12.  (9) #4t Tommy Kerr
13.  (23) #23 John Blankenship
14.  (11) #49 Jonathan Davenport
15.  (16) #28E Dennis Erb Jr.
16.  (4) #71 Don O'Neal
17.  (1) #c9 Steve Casebolt
18.  (17) #41N Brad Neat
19.  (15) #44x Rick Rogers
20.  (6) #201 Billy Ogle Jr.
21.  (3) #77 Joe Armes
22.  (20) #s9 Dan Schlieper
23.  (24) #54 David Breazeale
24.  (12) #44 Earl Pearson Jr.
 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 45
Lap Leaders: Laps 1-12 (Tim McCreadie); Laps 13-78 (Don O'Neal); Laps 79-100 (Tim McCreadie)
Caution Flags: Lap 20 (Tommy Kerr); Lap 38 (Joe Armes); Lap 45 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 46 (Ray Cook, Steve Casebolt, Tommy Kerr); Lap 78 (Don O'Neal); Lap 78 Restart (Debris); Lap 84 (Dennis Erb Jr.)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: John Blankenship and David Breazeale
Emergency Provisional: none
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Ray Cook
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Mike Marlar
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: John Blankenship
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Pro Power Racing Engines
Time of the Race:  47 minutes 25 seconds
 
2009 Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 5655
2.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  5420
3.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  5330
4.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  5225
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  5125
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4895
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4740
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  4550
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  4300
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4180
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  4030
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3705
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  3310
16. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2735
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4180
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3705
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2735
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1685

 

Bulls Gap, TN (August 20, 2009) - Thursday night, August 20th, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to air the Scorcher 100 from Volunteer Speedway live on the internet.  The broadcast will get underway at 8:00pm eastern, 7:00pm central on www.RaceCastLive.com.

For the second time in 2009, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to invade the high banks of Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN.  The last time the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visited Volunteer Speedway, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA bested field of 40 entries, winning the 60-lap A-Main over Jimmy Owens, Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, and Earl Pearson Jr.  Thursday night's event at Volunteer Speedway begins a two-race swing through the state of Tennessee for the LOLMDS, concluding with the Toyota Knoxville 75 at the "The Taz" Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN on Friday evening.

Matt Noonan will be joined by Barry Braun to call all the action, beginning at 7:00pm eastern, 6:00pm central.  As always, the live audio broadcasts are free on www.RaceCastLive.com.  Race Cast Live...   racing on your demand!
 

For more information on Volunteer Speedway, please visit their website at www.volunteerspeedway.com

For more information on the Series' internet broadcasts or the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.LucasDirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
  
B-MAIN LINE-UPS:
 
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance):
 
Shon Flanary           -        Brad Neat
Ray Cook                -        Justin Rattliff
David Breazeale       -        Kerry Jones
Jeff Maupin             -        Mark Vineyard
Freddy Smith           -        Michael Smith
Todd Morrow           -        Brent Dixon
Michael Walker         -        Skip Arp
Jason McBride
 
Wiles Drive Shafts Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance):
 
Mike Marlar             -        Mark Douglas
Dan Schlieper           -        Vic Hill
Shanon Buckingham  -        Ryan Gifford
Chad Ogle               -        Bryan Hendrix
Randy Weaver         -        Jeff Cooke
John Blankenship      -        Jensen Ford
Harold Browning       -        Daniel Baggerly
 
6th Annual Scorcher 100 "A Salute to America's Coal Miners" Feature Line-Up (After Heats):
 
Steve Casebolt         -        Tim McCreadie
Joe Armes               -        Don O'Neal
Scott Bloomquist       -        Billy Ogle Jr.
Eric Jacobsen           -        Jimmy Owens
Tommy Kerr            -        Chris Madden
Jonathan Davenport  -        Earl Pearson Jr.
Dale McDowell          -        Austin Dillon
Rick Rogers             -        Dennis Erb Jr.

 

BULLS GAP, TN (August 19, 2009) - A pair of Rocket Chassis drivers Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN and Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY earned the front row starting spots for the Sixth Annual "Scorcher 100" at Volunteer Speedway with their heat race wins on Wednesday Night for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event which will pay $20,000 to win.
 
The other two heat race winners Joe Armes of Petros, TN and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN will make up the second row of the 100-lap event to be contested on Thursday Night.
 
Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN was the fastest qualifier among the 45 entrants in the PRC Time Trials as he earned an extra $500 courtesy of ATC Roofing.
 
Activities will get underway on Thursday with a driver's autograph session from 6:15-7:00 PM, followed by two 12-lap B-Mains with the top three going to the Scorcher 100. There will be a special "Dash for Coal" for the heat race winners with a top prize of $2,000 to the winner and then the stage will be set for the Sixth Annual Scorcher 100 - "A Salute to America's Coal Miners."
 
For more information, go to www.volunteerspeedway.com and www.lucasdirt.com.
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Wednesday Night, August 19th, 2009
6th Annual Scorcher 100 - "A Salute to America's Coal Miners"
Volunteer Speedway - Bulls Gap, TN
Entrants: 45
 
PRC Fast Time: Billy Ogle Jr. / 12.500 seconds
 
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Scott Bloomquist, Tommy Kerr, Dale McDowell, Shon Flanary, Ray Cook, David Breazeale, Jeff Maupin, Freddy Smith, Todd Morrow, Michael Walker, Jason McBride
 
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Joe Armes, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Davenport, Rick Rogers, Brad Neat, Justin Rattliff, Kerry Jones, Mark Vineyard, Michael Smith, Brent Dixon, Skip Arp
 
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Tim McCreadie, Billy Ogle, Chris Madden, Austin Dillon, Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Shanon Buckingham, Chad Ogle, Randy Weaver, John Blankenship, Harold Browning
 
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Dennis Erb Jr., Mark Douglas, Vic Hill, Ryan Gifford, Bryan Hendrix, Jeff Cooke, Jensen Ford, Daniel Baggerly
 
B-MAIN LINE-UPS:
 
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance):
 
Shon Flanary           -        Brad Neat
Ray Cook                -        Justin Rattliff
David Breazeale       -        Kerry Jones
Jeff Maupin             -        Mark Vineyard
Freddy Smith           -        Michael Smith
Todd Morrow           -        Brent Dixon
Michael Walker         -        Skip Arp
Jason McBride
 
Wiles Drive Shafts Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance):
 
Mike Marlar             -        Mark Douglas
Dan Schlieper           -        Vic Hill
Shanon Buckingham  -        Ryan Gifford
Chad Ogle               -        Bryan Hendrix
Randy Weaver         -        Jeff Cooke
John Blankenship      -        Jensen Ford
Harold Browning       -        Daniel Baggerly
 
6th Annual Scorcher 100 "A Salute to America's Coal Miners" Feature Line-Up (After Heats):
 
Steve Casebolt         -        Tim McCreadie
Joe Armes               -        Don O'Neal
Scott Bloomquist       -        Billy Ogle Jr.
Eric Jacobsen           -        Jimmy Owens
Tommy Kerr            -        Chris Madden
Jonathan Davenport  -        Earl Pearson Jr.
Dale McDowell          -        Austin Dillon
Rick Rogers             -        Dennis Erb Jr.
 

CORONA, CA (August 17, 2009) - A very busy week of racing in Tennessee awaits the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers with visits to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN and Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN.
 
It all starts off on Tuesday Night, August 18th with an open practice session. Racing action gets underway for the Sixth Annual Scorcher 100 - "A Salute to America's Coal Miners!" on Wednesday Night, August 19th at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN with PRC Time Trials and Heat Races. Thursday Night, August 20th will begin with B-Mains and the 100-lap "Scorcher 100" paying $20,000 to win.  It will be the first time the event has been sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
 
On Thursday Night following the B-Mains will be the six-lap "Dash for Coal" for Wednesday Night's six heat race winners.  The "Dash for Coal" pays $2,000 to win, while second place receives $1,000 with the event paying $200 to start.
 
On Friday Night, August 21st the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will come to Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN for the "Toyota of Knoxville 75".  The single-day show will consist of PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 75-lap $10,000 to win main event.  The event was originally scheduled for July 5th, but was rained out.  Rain checks from July 5th will be honored for this race. 
 
East Tennessee resident Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN continues in search for his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship with two events close to his home-base this week, he looks to boost his 225-pont lead over 4-time series champion Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.  Bloomquist and Pearson are tied for the all-time lead in wins in series history with 16 each.  Bloomquist, who has 481 career victories, has yet to win an LOLMDS event in 2009, but his consistent finishes have him atop the points.
 
The big winner at Batesville (AR) Motor Speedway this past weekend, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN who took home the big trophy and $40,000 for winning the 17th Annual COMP Cams "Topless 100" currently resides in third place in the championship points standings, just five points behind Pearson.  Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA, the LOLMDS winner at Bulls Gap back in July is fourth in points followed by Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
 
The remainder of the top ten heading to "The Gap" and "The Taz" are Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.
 
Blankenship leads the "Quarter Master" Rookie of the Year point's standings over David Breazeale of Four Corners, MS and Michael Walker of Franklin, TN.
 
With 31 races in the book for the 2009 season the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has ten remaining events on its schedule. Each race from now on will be vital in determining the 2009 series championship, which is worth $75,000 this year.  There have been 19 different winners this year, with 14 drivers maintaining perfect attendance and the drivers' roster this year includes 482 racers who have entered competition with the series at least once this year.
 
The tire rule for both Volunteer and Tazewell Speedway will be the same with the Hoosier - 1300 or any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.  Also the American Racer - SD44 or any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40.
 
With a large crowd expected for both Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events this week, fans are urged to get to the tracks as soon as possible as the crowds will be enhanced by the activities at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway with the Cup race on Saturday Night.
 
For more information on the Sixth Annual "Scorcher 100" at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN on Wednesday and Thursday Night, visit www.volunteerspeedway.com or call (423) 235-5020.
 
For more information on the "Toyota of Knoxville 75" on Friday Night at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN; go online at www.tazewellspeedway.net or call (423) 626-2222.
 
Due to the mid-week events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series there will be no Lucas Oil Motorsports hour this Tuesday Night, but it will return next Tuesday Night, August 25th.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Previous Scorcher 100 Winners
 
2004 - Randle Chupp
2005 - Rick Eckert
2006 - Scott Bloomquist
2007 - Chris Madden
2008 - Jimmy Owens and Shane Clanton

2009 Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 5425
2.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  5205
3.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  5200
4.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  5045
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  4975
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4690
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4595
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  4410
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  4115
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4015
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  3905
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3580
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  3205
16. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2645
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  4015
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3580
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2645
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1685
 

CORONA, CA (August 4, 2009) - The superstars of the dirt late model racing world will converge on Florence Speedway in Union, KY this upcoming weekend for the Sunoco Race Fuels 27th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil.  The event will be sanctioned for the second consecutive year by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
 
On Thursday, August 6th, there will be an open practice session followed on Friday Night, August 7th with PRC Time Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  The weekend will conclude on Saturday Night, August 8th with Heat Races, B-Mains and the 100-lap $50,000 to win/$2500 to start feature race.  The cameras of SPEED Channel will be on hand for the second year in a row to tape the event, which will be shown on a date and time to be announced in the future.
 
Among other activities going on this weekend at Florence Speedway, will be the Ninth Annual National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame ceremonies. The ceremonies will get underway at 6:00 PM on Saturday.  This year's inductees include; Gene Chupp, Stick Elliott, Tootle Estes, Bruce Gould, Don Hester, Carlton Lamm, Kris Patterson, Mark Richards, and Ken Schrader.
 
The first North/South 100 was contested back in 1983 with Hall of Famer, Pat Patrick, of Saylor Park, OH winning the very first event, which became a staple on the Florence Speedway schedule.  The race has been run every year since (except for a 2001 rain out) and the King Family started paying $50,000 to win back in 2003. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitor Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI took home the first $50,000 payday back in '03.
 
Now listed as one of the crown jewel events in dirt track racing, the Sunoco Race Fuels 27th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil, continues to grow in prestige every year. It continues, not only because the best in dirt late model racing will be present, but they have to go up against arguably the best weekly Saturday Night racers in the country who call Florence Speedway home.
 
Brandon Green of Walton, KY is the current Late Model points leader at Florence followed by Jerry Rice of Verona, KY; Audie McWilliams of Walton, KY; David Spille of Harrison, OH; and Josh Williams of West Harrison, IN.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads into this weekend's racing action at Florence Speedway with National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN leading the championship point's standings by 165 over 4-time and defending series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.  At one point, in June, Bloomquist held a 360-point lead over the other contenders but since then has seen his lead cut to the margin it currently stands at.  Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN is third in points followed by Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
 
The top ten in LOLMDS points is rounded out by: Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.
 
Blankenship leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" chase over David Breazeale of Four Corners, MS and Michael Walker of Franklin, TN.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has held 29 events in 2009 with 19 different drivers entering victory lane at least once.  The series will have 42 races in 18 states this year with $75,000 going to the champion.
 
For more information on this week's Sunoco Race Fuels 27th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil, go to the tracks website address at www.florencespeedway.com.
 
The tire rule at Florence Speedway for this weekend will be as follows: Hoosier 1300, LM20, 1350, 1600 and LM40 and American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56.  Also a special note for this weekend's events at Florence, mufflers are required on all cars.
 
For the latest info on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Previous North-South 100 Winners
 
1983 - Pat Patrick
1984 - Pat Patrick
1985 - John Mason
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Jeff Purvis
1988 - Scott Bloomquist
1989 - Jeff Purvis
1990 - Mike Head
1991 - Rodney Combs
1992 - Jack Boggs
1993 - John Gill
1994 - Jack Boggs
1995 - John Gill
1996 - Donnie Moran
1997 - Rick Aukland
1998 - Donnie Moran
1999 - Bob Pierce
2000 - Scott Bloomquist
2001 - Rained Out
2002 - Chub Frank
2003 - Dan Schlieper
2004 - Steve Shaver
2005 - Bart Hartman
2006 - Steve Shaver
2007 - Jimmy Owens
2008 - Darren Miller
 

2009 Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 4915
2.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  4750
3.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  4695
4.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  4675
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  4490
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4370
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4300
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  4060
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  3825
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3680
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  3570
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3360
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  3005
15. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2420
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3680
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3360
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2420
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1590
 

CORONA, CA (August 4, 2009) - The Tuesday Night, August 4^th edition of the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour with host James Essex will be previewing this weekend's 27^th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. The annual event is held at Florence Speedway in Union, KY this Friday and Saturday Night.  The live one-hour internet broadcast can be heard on www.racecastlive.com beginning at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central.

On the show will be the latest Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series winner Dunnville, KY's Brad Neat.  He scored his second LOLMDS win of 2009 and is currently eighth in the championship point's standings heading to the $50,000 to win/$2500 to start crown jewel event at Florence this week.  Brad will be on the show to talk about the biggest win of his racing career this past Saturday Night at Hagerstown (MD) Speedway. His win comes as he captured the $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Series victory in a two-race old Gen-X MasterSbilt Race Car Chassis.

Also on the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour this Tuesday Night will be current Florence (KY) Speedway Late Model point's leader Brandon Green of Walton, KY.  He has one win at the half-mile track so far in 2009. He drives the Traficant Racing/Dargie Race Engines/Rocket Ford Fusion.  He will be on the show to talk about his return to Late Model racing this year and his chances in the North/South 100 this upcoming weekend.

One of the young up and coming drivers in Dirt Late Model Racing will be on the program to talk about his rise to success this year. That driver is Jason Jameson of Lawrenceburg, IN.  He will be on the show for the first time to talk about his breakthrough year in his John Weber owned/Bert Transmissions/Rocket Chassis #12.  Jason has three wins at Florence this year and was sixth in a stout lineup for the Ralph Latham Memorial race held back on May 30^th.

To wind up the Tuesday Night edition of the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour will be Matt Noonan who is set to become the eyes and ears of the racing fans. He will be hosting the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on www.racecastlive.com for the remainder of the year, while Dustin Jarrett will be on hiatus with his wife who is expecting their first child in September.  Matt will be on the show to talk about his experiences of co-announcing in the past at Florence Speedway with Brad Greer and the opportunity to call the action for the series on the internet.

Previous Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour programs can be heard On-demand at www.RaceCastLive.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

2009 Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 4915
2.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  4750
3.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  4695
4.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  4675
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  4490
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4370
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4300
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  4060
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  3825
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3680
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  3570
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3360
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  3005
15. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2420
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3680
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3360
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2420
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1590
 

HAGERSTOWN,MD (August 1, 2009) - Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY captured the biggest win of his racing career on Saturday Night at Hagerstown Speedway. The 29-year-old took his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of 2009 by narrowly edging out Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL at the finish line.  Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN finished third followed by Steve Francis of Ashland, KY and Jason Covert of York Haven, PA.
 
Neat and Pearson made up the front row for the 50 lap main event. At the drop of the green, Neat took the lead ahead of Pearson, Owens, Francis, and Covert.  Neat built a hefty lead over Pearson as the two drivers entered traffic by lap 15.  The top five running order remained the same; Owens was hounding Pearson for second by lap 18, and a circuit later he passed Pearson for second as the top three raced their way through lapped cars.
 
Just as the race was developing into a close contest between the top three of Neat, Owens, and Pearson; the first caution came out for Jack Pencil with 23 laps complete.  Pencil suffered heavy damage to his race car, when he slammed into the outside guardrail in turn number three. 
 
On the restart, Neat still held the point with Owens and Pearson lined up side-by-side behind him. Another yellow came out; this time for points leader Scott Bloomquist who ended up sideways coming off of turn four as he received contact with at least two other cars.  Bloomquist went pit-side for repairs and rejoined the field on the tail end for the restart.
 
Neat pulled out to a quick three car length advantage over Owens. Owens found his line, and regained his momentum, closing right on the rear decklid of Neat's machine. With 20 laps to go, Owens was still pressuring Neat for the lead with Pearson lurking in the wings. Francis and Covert were trying to close the gap on the race leaders.  With ten laps to go, Neat re-entered lapped traffic as the top three ran nose to tail.
 
Owens then had heat from Pearson with six laps to go. Neat began pulling away from the duo as they battle for position. Pearson made the pass on Owens for second on lap 47. He then set his sights on the leader, Neat.  Pearson closed to within a car length as the two took the white flag.
 
On the final lap, Pearson tried the inside line off of turn number four, but Neat held his line and went on to pick up the biggest paycheck of his career by one car length over Pearson to earn the $10,000 first place prize.  Neat's previous career win was a $7,500 victory at Duck River Speedway earlier this year.
 
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second time this season; Neat was grateful for the victory which came in a MasterSbilt Race Car Chassis that was just on its second race.  "First off I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity to race and thanks to Red Buck Cigars, they just came on board as a sponsor and my crew, they work their butts of every day. Those guys (Pearson and Owens) they are just a great group of guys, and to beat them is special, they are two of the best in the business, thanks to MasterSbilt Race Cars this is just my second race with this car, we just picked it up last week thanks to Tader and Keith Masters and all my sponsors, Russ Bradford is here from Sunoco Race Fuels, thanks to him and to the fans for coming out tonight," said the driver who graduated from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY with a business degree.
 
Neat's number 41 is also sponsored by T&T Energy, NWN Distributing, Tarter and Roberts Insurance, B&B Motorsports, Tri-County Wood, Tarter Gate, Hoosier Tires, Begley Properties and is powered by a Cornett Racing Engines.
 
Finishing second was Pearson in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Larry Wallace Racing Engines/MasterSbilt Race Cars entry as he closed to within 165 points of championship points leader, Scott Bloomquist who finished 16th.
 
Third went to Owens in the Mike Reece/Reece Monuments/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion. Francis took home fourth in the Reliable Painting/Cornett Racing Engines/Rocket GTO. Covert took fifth in the Barry Klinedinst Racing/Red Wing Shoes/Rocket Monte Carlo SS.
 
Completing the top ten were Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE; Ronnie DeHaven,  Jr. of Winchester, VA; Rick Eckert of York, PA; Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV; and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, August 1st, 2009
Hagerstown Speedway - Hagerstown, MD
 
PRC Fast Time: Earl Pearson Jr. / 18.249 seconds
                        
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Brad Neat, Jason Covert, Jack Pencil, Steve Casebolt, John Blankenship, Nick Dickson, Jamie Lathroum, Les Hare, Roy Deese Jr., Devin Friese, Michael Walker, Dan Schlieper
 
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Austin Hubbard, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., DJ Myers, Dale McDowell, Josh Richards, Mike Lupfer, J.T. Spence, Brian Booze, Bob Dunn, Freddy Smith, Al Cheney
 
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Don O'Neal, Ray Cook, Jim Yoder, Kirk Ryan Jr., Vic Coffey, Tommy Armel, David Breazeale, Al Shawver Jr., Eric Jacobsen, Walker Arthur, Booper Bare
 
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Rick Eckert, Scott Bloomquist, Tyler Armstrong, Gary Stuhler, Jeremy Miller, Daniel Stone, Frank Plessinger, Marvin Winters, Larry Baer, Doug Legum, Bryan Wright-DNS
 
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): John Blankenship, Josh Richards, Dale McDowell, Nick Dickson, J.T. Spence, Les Hare, Jamie Lathroum, Mike Lupfer, Devin Friese, Roy Deese Jr., Bob Dunn, Michael Walker, Freddy Smith, Brian Booze, Al Cheney, Dan Schlieper-DNS
 
Wiles Drive Shafts Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Gary Stuhler, Krik Ryan, Vic Coffey, Jeremy Miller, Dan Stone, Marvin Winters, Frank Plessinger, Al Shawver Jr., Tommy Armel, Walker Arthur, Eric Jacobsen, David Breazeale, Doug Legum, Larry Baer, Booper Bare-DNS, Bryan Wright-DNS
 
 
Feature Finish (50 Laps): Brad Neat, Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Owens, Steve Francis, Jason Covert, Austin Hubbard, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Rick Eckert, Josh Richards, Steve Casebolt, Don O'Neal, Ray Cook, DJ Myers, John Blankenship, Dale McDowell, Scott Bloomquist, Jim Yoder, Eric Jacobsen, David Breazeale, Gary Stuhler, Roy Deese Jr., Jack Pencil, Tyler Armstrong, Dan Schlieper, Kirk Ryan Jr., Vic Coffey
 
Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name
1.  (1) #41N Brad Neat
2.  (2) #44 Earl Pearson Jr.
3.  (3) #20 Jimmy Owens
4.  (4) #19 Steve Francis
5.  (5) #43A Jason Covert
6.  (7) #11A Austin Hubbard
7.  (11) #1D Ronnie DeHaven Jr.
8.  (8) #24 Rick Eckert
9.  (19) #25 Josh Richards
10.  (13) #c9 Steve Casebolt
11.  (6) #71 Don O'Neal
12.  (10) #53 Ray Cook
13.  (15) #70J DJ Myers
14.  (17) #23 John Blankenship
15.  (21) #17M Dale McDowell
16.  (12) #0 Scott Bloomquist
17.  (14) #27 Jim Yoder
18.  (21) #5 Eric Jacobsen
19.  (26) #54 David Breazeale
20.  (18) #7 Gary Stuhler
21.  (25) #05 Roy Deese Jr.
22.  (9) #14 Jack Pencil
23.  (16) #84 Tyler Armstrong
24.  (24) #s9 Dan Schlieper
25.  (20) #5K Krik Ryan Jr.
26.  (22) #32c Vic Coffey
 
Race Statistics
 
Entries:  47
Caution Flags: Lap 23 (Jack Pencil); Lap 23 [restart] (Scott Bloomquist, Jim Yoder)
Lap Leaders: Brad Neat (Laps 1-50)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Eric Jacobsen, Dan Schlieper
Emergency Provisional: David Breazeale
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Josh Richards
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Brad Neat
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: John Blankenship
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Time of the Race:  30 minutes 59 seconds
 
2009 Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 4915
2.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  4750
3.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  4695
4.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  4675
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  4490
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4370
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4300
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  4060
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  3825
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3680
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  3570
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3360
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  3005
15. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2420
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3680
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3360
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2420
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1590


 

WINCHESTER, VA (JULY 31, 2009) - Due to heavy rain showers at the speedway and throughout the region, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Winchester Speedway for Friday July 31, 2009 has been cancelled.

Officials of Winchester Speedway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series made the decision to cancel the event after a heavy band of showers drenched the grounds of the speedway. The event will be rescheduled for the 2010 racing season.

Up next for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be a $10,000 to win event at Hagerstown (MD) Speedway on Saturday Night, August 1st. The stars and cars of the LOLMDS will be on hand at Hagerstown for a full show including PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 50 lap, $10,000 main event. For more information on Hagerstown Speedway, visit www.hagerstownspeedway.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

 
2009 Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 4765
2.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  4520
3.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  4510
4.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  4475
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  4315
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4200
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4120
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  3810
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  3685
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3520
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  3445
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3225
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  2925
16. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2260
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3520
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3225
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2260
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1590

 

Vernon, NY (July 30, 2009) - Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC roared into the race lead on the 19th lap and then he went on for convincing victory in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series first ever visit to Utica-Rome Speedway on Thursday Night.  Cook took home $10,000 for himself and car owners Danny Dishman and Ronald Ivey for his 2nd Lucas Oil Series win of 2009.  Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA had his best career series finish by coming home in second followed by John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Dan Stone of Thompson, PA.
 
Dale McDowell and Earl Pearson Jr. started on the front row of the 50 lapper. Pearson quickly grabbed the lead on the start of the race as he led the opening circuit.  McDowell, Jimmy Owens, Cook, and Blankenship were the top five in the running order early on.
 
Owens then moved past McDowell for second on lap five as the first caution of the race came out for Steve Cummings who slowed in turn four.  On the restart, Pearson was out in front followed by Owens, Cook, Jacobsen and McDowell.  On the restart Pearson held his position in front as Owens was challenged by Cook for second when the second caution flew for Mike Knight on lap 13.
 
On the restart Cook, who started fifth on the grid, moved past Owens without a challenge. Blankenship also got a good restart as he moved into third place as Owens started to slip back in the running order. Current series points leader, Scott Bloomquist, moved into the top five for the first time with 17 laps scored. 
 
Cook then made a pass on Pearson, taking the lead with 19 in the books, as the battle for second went on between Pearson, Jacobsen and Blankenship. The trio battled three-wide for second.  The third caution came out for Steve Casebolt's flat tire with 22 scored.  Two laps later, Freddy Smith's mount slowed on the frontstretch bringing out the caution once more.
 
On the restart, Cook remained strong out in front as the tussle for second continued. Jacobsen climbed to second ahead of Blankenship and Pearson. The fifth and final caution came out for a slowing Austin Hubbard. Hubbard was running in sixth place, but a broken rear end in his race car ended his night as he went pit-side.
 
On the final restart of the race, Cook led the Delaware double-file restart to the line for the green. Cook quickly opened up the lead over Jacobsen, stretching it to as much as ten car lengths with 15 laps remaining in the race.  Blankenship, Bloomquist, and Dan Stone held their spots accordingly with equal distance between themselves.
 
With ten laps to go, Cook still remained the car to beat, riding the rim of the race track.  Cook's high wire act continued on for the remainder of the race. He went on to take his third career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win with his victory. If the event would have been one lap more, he would not have managed the victory. Cook's oil pump belt broke after taking the checkered flag.
 
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Cook ended a streak of frustrating finishes as he moved back into sixth place in the Lucas Oil Championship Point's Standings.  "We are certainly glad to be back in victory lane, I want to thank the Lord for a good, safe race. I don't think we could've made it another lap, we leaked oil all the way to and from the scale, so we will have a busy day tomorrow to go through to make sure it's ok. We found out we had a broken oil pump belt and the red light was on," said the 37-year-old racer in front of an appreciative crowd gathered on the frontstretch.
 
"I want to thank my car owners Danny Dishman and Ronald Ivey, we just decided it was time to turn around our season, it had been so good up until a month ago, but we changed some things on the car and it was real fast tonight. I just about slipped over the bank in turn two a couple of times, I want to thank the promoters here for a really racy track, they worked on it during the break, I thought it might throw all of us a curve ball for the feature, I went softer on the tires and it paid off.  The MasterSbilt Chassis, American Racer Tires and Race Engine Design motor all performed well tonight and thanks to all the fans for coming out tonight, hopefully the series will be back here next year, we had fun tonight."
 
Cook's number 53 machine is also sponsored by Hicks and Ingle Company General Contracting, A+ Moving and Storage Company, Performance Rod and Custom, VP Racing Fuels, PPM Racing Products, Real Racing Wheels, K&N Filters, GW Performance and Integra Racing Shocks.
 
Jacobsen was extremely happy with second as he concluded the most successful night of his Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series career.  He also set fast time for the first time at a Lucas Oil Series race.  "The changes we've made on the car have really turned around our season, to finish second with these guys is tremendous, the Bloomquist car was really hooked up tonight, the other changes we've made going with a Custom Race Engine and American Racer Tires has really paid off and we were so close to getting that first win, I think he (Cook) broke after taking the checkered so one more lap we might have had it, but congratulations to him he ran a great race and deserved the win," said Jacobsen who also receives sponsorship from VP Race Fuels.
 
Taking third was Blankenship in the Coal America's Energy/Custom Race Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS with Bloomquist maintaining his points lead by coming home fourth in his Miller Brothers Coal/Sweet Mfg/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS and Stone ran a solid race in finishing fifth in his NEP Wireless/Cornett Racing Engines/Rocket Chassis Impala SS.
 
Completing the top ten were Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA and Brad Neat of Dunnville KY.
 
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Thursday Night, July 30th, 2009
Utica Rome Speedway - Vernon, NY
 
PRC Fast Time: Eric Jacobsen / 19.110 seconds
                        
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 6 Advance): Dale McDowell, Don O'Neal, Eric Jacobsen, Freddy Smith, Jimmy Bernheisel, Austin Hubbard, David Zona, James Cornell, Aaron Jacobs
 
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 6 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Ray Cook, Scott Bloomquist, Vic Coffey, Mike Knight, David Breazeale, Steve Casebolt, Steve Cummings, Jon Rohacevich
 
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 6 Advance): Jimmy Owens, John Blankenship, Josh Richards, Daniel Stone, Dan Schlieper, Brad Neat, Rich Gardner, Dale Caswell
 
Feature Finish (50 Laps): Ray Cook, Eric Jacobsen, John Blankenship, Scott Bloomquist, Daniel Stone, Don O'Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Brad Neat, Rich Gardner, Jimmy Bernheisel, Josh Richards, David Breazeale, James Cornell, David Zona, Freddy Smith, Aaron Jacobs, Austin Hubbard, Dan Schlieper, Steve Casebolt, Jon Rohacevich, Mike Knight, Dale Caswell, Steve Cummings
 
 
Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name
1.  (5) #53 Ray Cook
2.  (7) #5 Eric Jacobsen
3.  (6) #23 John Blankenship
4.  (8) #0  Scott Bloomquist
5.  (12) #21D Daniel Stone
6.  (4) #71 Don O'Neal
7.  (2) #44 Earl Pearson Jr.
8.  (3) #20 Jimmy Owens
9.  (1) #17M Dale McDowell
10.  (18) #41N Brad Neat
11.  (21) #1 Rich Gardner
12.  (13) #119 Jim Bernheisel
13.  (9) #25 Josh Richards
14.  (14) #54 David Breazeale
15.  (22) #13B James Cornell
16.  (19) #99z David Zona
17.  (10) #00 Freddy Smith
18.  (25) #16 Aaron Jacobs
19.  (16) #11A Austin Hubbard
20.  (15) #s9 Dan Schlieper
21.  (17) #c9 Steve Casebolt
22.  (23) #24J Jon Rohacevich
23.  (11) #9K Mike Knight
24.  (24) #R19 Dale Caswell
25.  (20) #7 Steve Cummings
 
Race Statistics
 
Entries:  26
Caution Flags: Lap 5 (Steve Cummings); Lap 13 (Mike Knight); Lap 22 (Steve Casebolt); Lap 24 (Freddy Smith); Lap 31 (Austin Hubbard)
Lap Leaders: Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 1-18); Ray Cook (Laps 19-50)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: none
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Brad Neat (Started 18; Finshed 10; Advanced 8 positions)
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Ray Cook
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: John Blankenship
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: John Blankenship
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Race Engine Design
Time of the Race:  34 minutes 44 seconds
 
2009 Championship Points Standings
 
1.  Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 4765
2.  Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)  4520
3.  Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)  4510
4.  Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN)  4475
5.  Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)  4315
6.  Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC)  4200
7.  Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4120
8.  Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)  3810
9.  Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA)  3685
10.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3520
11.  Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)  3445
12.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS)  3225
13.  Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)  2925
16. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN)  2260
 
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
 
1.  John Blankenship (Williamson, WV)  3520
2.  David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3225
3.  Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2260
4.  Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI)  1590