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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to Batesville for the Inaugural Bad Boy 98 This Weekend

WAYCROSS, GA (May 16, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be sanctioning a unique event this upcoming weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, AR. The Inaugural "Bad Boy 98" will be a 98-lap feature event paying $10,000 to win and as a trophy, the feature winner will receive a 2012 Chevy Camaro. The second place finisher in the LOLMDS main event will take home $20,000. As an added bonus, Mark Martin Ford, in association with Batesville Motor Speedway, has put together a special promotion for the fans that attend the event. A special drawing before the feature event will match one fan with each driver in the main event and the fan that is matched with the feature winner will win a 2012 Ford Mustang. The victory lane celebration and photo shoot will include the presentation of both cars to the lucky fan and the feature winner.

The activities will get underway with a practice session on Thursday night, May 17th from 7-9:30pm. On Friday night, May 18th the "Bad Boy 98" will begin with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials and Heat Races for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. On Saturday May 19th there will be a special driver autograph session at 6pm, followed by Hot Laps and two B-mains for the LOLMDS. Following the B-mains, the special draw matching the fans with each driver in the feature will take place and the green flag will wave on the Inaugural "Bad Boy 98" feature event, which pays $1,200 to start.

"This weekend's events will be exciting, not only the for the series, but also for the many great fans that attend this weekend. Batesville Speedway has put together a great promotion for this weekend and we're looking forward to going to Batesville, Arkansas and seeing all the great fans and racers in that part of the country. This event is shaping up to be a great week of racing leading into the Dart Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, currently leads the championship points standings heading into the "Bad Boy 98." Owens has yet to reach Lucas Oil Victory Lane in 2012. He again has shown remarkable consistency just as he did a year ago on his way to his first-career LOLMDS title. Owens has recorded 7-second place finishes this year and leads the hottest driver on the tour, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN by 145-points.

O'Neal has won three out of the last four LOLMDS events and currently sits in second place in the points followed by 2-time champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, 4-time champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY.

Also competing at Batesville this weekend will be series regulars Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA, 16-year-old phenom Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL, Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE, Eric Wells of Hazard, KY, and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

Joining the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series this weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway will be several of the top national and regional drivers from that part of the country. The strong field of drivers that normally converge on the track in August for the COMP Cams Topless 100 should make for an exciting event this weekend.

For more information about the "Bad Boy 98" this weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway log onto the track's website at www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net. For info on tickets call (870) 613-1337. The track office number is (870) 251-0011.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.


Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.


Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

  1. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 2410
  2. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 2265
  3. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 2170
  4. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 2160
  5. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 2115
  6. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA0 - 2040
  7. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) - 2005
  8. Jared Landers (Batesville, AR) - 1970
  9. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 1930
  10. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 1880
  11. Eric Wells (Hazard, KY) - 1880
  12. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) - 1875

Current Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings

  1. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 2040
  2. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 1880

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

O'Neal Continues Hot Streak with Seventh Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at La Salle

La Salle, IL (May 12, 2012) - Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN continued his recent hot streak on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour by winning for the third time in his last four races. O'Neal grabbed the lead at the start of the race. He cruised to the $10,000 victory in the Jeff's Engine Masters-sponsored Spring Shootout at La Salle (IL) Speedway. O'Neal has now won seven series events in 2012.

 

Defending series champion and current point's leader Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN battled with Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA to grab the runner-up spot. Steve Francis of Ashland, KY finished fourth followed by Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN.

 

O'Neal completed completed a clean sweep the last night at Hartford Motor Speedway and brought out the broom again at La Salle setting fast time and winning his heat and leading every lap in the main event for his 26th career LOLMDS victory.

 

O'Neal sprinted to the lead at the start of the 50-lap main event and was quickly into traffic by the tenth circuit. Birkhofer ran second for several laps and restarted behind O'Neal after a caution came out on lap 22 for Shawn Toczek. With the field bunched up for the restart O'Neal pulled away from Birkhofer, increasing his lead with each scored lap.

 

Owens started eighth and challenged Birkhofer for second as the two raced side-by-side for several circuits as Owens finally cleared Birkhofer for second. The final caution of the race came out on lap 36 for Jonathan Davenport who stopped in turn two after climbing as high as fifth in the running order.

 

On the restart O'Neal pulled away from the field, stretching his lead out to several car lengths as Owens and Birkhofer continued to battle for second. Nobody had anything for O'Neal as he sped on for another appearance in Lucas Oil Victory Lane.

 

"The car was awesome again all night long; we are just on a roll right now! Jimmy had another good finish, he's so consistent, that's what we have to develop to win this points title. The track was absolutely tremendous tonight and a big thanks for the fans for coming out tonight and supporting us," said the 47-year-old who cut Owens' points lead to 145-points.

 

O'Neal in the Keith and Tader Masters, MasterSbilt House Car Chevrolet is sponsored by Jay Dickens Racing Engines, Optima Batteries, Independence Lumber, Tarpy Trucking, Seubert Calf Ranches, O'Neal Mulch, Superior Cleaning Services, Jones Core, Budda Bert Transmissions, Dragon Race Fuels and Ohlins Shocks.

 

Owens in the Reece Monument Company, Cornett Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford, edged Birkhofer in the J&J Steel, Pro Power Racing Engines, MB Customs Chevrolet for second.

 

Completing the top ten were Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE; Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; and Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL.

 

In preliminary action O'Neal was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier among the 30 entrants. Heat race winners were O'Neal, Babb, Birkhofer and Heckenast. Jared Landers and Shawn Toczek were B-Main winners.

 

Next weekend the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series head to Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR for the "Bad Boy 98". The event will take place from May 18th to 19th and will be the final event before the "DART Show Me 100" at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. The "DART Show Me 100" will take place from May 25th to 26th. For more information on each event, log onto their respective websites at www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net and www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com and be sure to follow the series at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and www.twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, May 12th, 2012

"Spring Shootout 50"
LaSalle Speedway - La Salle, IL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Don O'Neal / 13.764 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Brian Birkhofer / 12.792 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Jason Feger, Austin Hubbard, Jared Landers, Bret Sievert, Dennis Erb, Jr., Kevin Weaver

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Shannon Babb, Eric Wells, Brandon Sheppard, Ryan Unzicker, Mike Spatola, Chris Simpson, Mark Burgtorf

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Brian Birkhofer, Jonathan Davenport, Steve Francis, Earl Pearson, Jr., John Blankenship, Shawn Toczek, Mike Provenzano, Steve Dimmick

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Frank Heckenast, Jr., Jimmy Owens, Tyler Reddick, Terry Casey, Jason Jaggers, Rich Bell, Jerry Lierly-DNS

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jared Landers, Chris Simpson, Dennis Erb, Jr., Mark Burgtorf, Mike Spatola, Bret Sievert, Kevin Weaver

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Shawn Toczek, Rich Bell, John Blankenship, Jason Jaggers, Mike Provenzano, Steve Dimmick, Jerry Lierly-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

8

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3

2

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

4

10

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

5

5

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

6

13

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

7

3

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

8

7

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

9

14

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

10

12

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

11

9

25F

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

12

15

24x

Ryan Unzicker

El Paso, IL

13

11

b5

Brandon Sheppard

Berlin, IL

14

6

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

15

17

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

16

21

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

17

22

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

18

4

99JR

Frank Heckenast, Jr.

Frankfort, IL

19

20

21b

Rich Bell

Sheffield, IL

20

24

B12

Kevin Weaver

Gibson City, IL

21

18

42a

Shawn Toczek

Hebron, IN

22

23

5x

Bret Sievert

Mukwonago, WI

23

16

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

24

19

32x

Chris Simpson

Oxford, IA

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 30

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1 - 50)

Caution Flags: Shawn Toczek (Lap 22); Jonathan Davenport (Lap 36)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: none

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time Provisional: Bret Sievert, Kevin Weaver

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Austin Hubbard (Started 13th; Finished 6th; Advanced 7 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Steve Francis

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Don O'Neal

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Austin Hubbard

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Race Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Nick Hover (Austin Hubbard)

Time of Race: 19 minutes 08 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2410

2

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2265

3

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2170

4

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

2160

5

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

2115

6

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

2040

7

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

2005

8

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

1970

9

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1930

10

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

1880

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1880

12

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1875

 

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

 

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Don O'Neal Takes Lane Automotive 48 at Hartford Motor Speedway

HARTFORD, MI (May 11, 2012) - Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN won his sixth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the season on Friday Night at Hartford Motor Speedway. O'Neal grabbed the lead at the start and was unchallenged almost the entire distance until Tyler Reddick closed in on him with two laps to go. Reddick met misfortune as he cut down a tire while trying to get around a lapped car. O'Neal went on to score the win in the MasterSbilt house-car.

 

O'Neal earned $10,000 for winning the Lane Automotive 48 Presented by Allstar Performance. It was also the first race in the state of Michigan for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. O'Neal marked his 25th career win in LOLMDS competition. The victory vaulted him back into second place in Lucas Oil Championship Points.

 

Eric Wells of Hazard, KY recorded his best career LOLMDS finish by taking home second. Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE finished third, followed by Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, and Jared Landers of Batesville, AR.

 

O'Neal has now won twice in the last three LOLMDS events. His appearance in Lucas Oil Victory Lane at Hartford completed the night's sweep as he set fast time and won his heat race. "The car was perfect all night long," said the 47-year old driver. "I have to thank Tader Masters, Cody Mahoney, and the whole crew. After wrecking at Paducah last week, they worked hard to get the car ready for tonight. "They (the crew) make my job look easy, this is a big race track, they made us second-guess on tires after they watered the track, but we decided to stay with what we were originally thinking and it paid off."

 

"I have to thank all my sponsors, Optima Batteries, Independence Lumber, Tarpy Trucking, Seubert Calf Ranches, Superior Cleaning Services, Jones Core, Budda Bert Transmissions, Dragon Race Fuels, and Ohlins Shocks."

 

O'Neal went almost the entire distance unchallenged until Reddick closed on him in traffic with two laps to go. O'Neal went to the outside of Curt Spalding and slid up in turn two while Reddick tried to go to the bottom and pass Spalding. He made contact with the back of Spalding's car, which cut down the right front tire on Reddick's car. Reddick started 11th on the grid slowed and stopped. This brought out the final caution of the race. The racing behind O'Neal was extraordinary all race long as Wells fought back to get second. Hubbard recorded his best series finish since a second at East Bay in February with his third place run.

 

Completing the top ten were Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

 

In preliminary action, O'Neal was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier among the 37 entrants. Heat races were won by O'Neal, Wells, Landers, and Hubbard. Mike Spatola and Curt Spalding took the B-Mains.

 

Coming up on Saturday Night, May 12th the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action at La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL for the "Spring Shootout" paying $10,000 to win. For more information visit www.lasallespeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com and be sure to follow the series at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and www.twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, May 11th, 2012

Lane Automotive 48 Presented by Allstar Performance
Hartford Motor Speedway - Hartford, MI

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Don O'Neal / 18.982 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Jared Landers / 19.467 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jonathan Davenport, John Blankenship, Scott Bloomquist, JR Hotovy, Mike Spatola, Brian Ruhlman, Steve Ausra, Dennis Erb, Jr., Brady Smith-DNS

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Eric Wells, Tyler Reddick, Jimmy Owens, Jeep VanWormer, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Doug Ausra, Skid Moudy, Chad White

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jared Landers, Earl Pearson, Jr., Alan Vochaska, Phil Ausra, Curt Spalding, Zack Olger, Mark Pifer, Jeremy Ferguson, Josh McGuire-DNS

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Austin Hubbard, Terry Casey, Shannon Babb, Matt Miller, Tim Rivers, Guy Volk, Pat Harding, Chris Nash, Ryan VanderVeen

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Mike Spatola, Jeep VanWormer, Brian Ruhlman, JR Hotovy, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Chad White, Steve Ausra, Doug Ausra, Skid Moudy, Dennis Erb Jr.-DNS, Brady Smith-DNS

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Curt Spalding, Ryan VanderVeen, Guy Volk, Mark Pifer, Pat Harding, Zack Olger, Chris Nash, Tim Rivers, Jeremy Ferguson, Josh McGuire-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 48 Laps

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

3

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

3

4

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

4

6

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

5

2

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

6

7

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

7

15

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

8

5

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

9

13

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

10

9

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

11

19

55

Jeep VanWormer

Pinconning, MI

12

10

34

Alan Vochaska

South Haven, MI

13

17

89

Mike Spatola

Manhatten, IL

14

8

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

15

11

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

16

23

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

17

21

49

Brian Ruhlman

Clarklake, MI

18

14

15A

Phil Ausra

Dowagiac, MI

19

18

111

Curt Spalding

Hartford, MI

20

24

13

JR Hotovy

Hartford, MI

21

20

23v

Ryan VanderVeen

Six Lakes, MI

22

12

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

23

16

3

Matt Miller

Waterville, OH

24

22

v77

Guy Volk

Valparaiso, IN

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 37

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1 - 48)

Caution Flags: Guy Volk (Lap 13); Debris (Lap 34); Tyler Reddick (Lap 46)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dennis Erb Jr.

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time Provisional: JR Hotovy

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: n/a

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Started 15th; Finished 7th; Advanced 8 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Austin Hubbard

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Austin Hubbard

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Don O'Neal

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Austin Hubbard

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Race Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Steven Kenneda (Eric Wells)

Time of Race: 27 minutes 08 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2180

2

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2005

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1975

4

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1965

5

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

1905

6

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

1880

7

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

1825

8

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

1815

9

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1780

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1730

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1690

12

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

1680

 

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

The Optima Batteries Commonwealth 100 Presented by E3 Spark Plugs to Air on SPEED This Sunday May 13th at 6 PM EST

WAYCROSS, GA (May 9, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event from Virginia Motor Speedway, held April 14th, will air on SPEED Channel this Sunday, May 13th at 6PM EST. The Optima Batteries Commonwealth 100 - presented by E3 Spark Plugs was filmed for broadcast in High Definition by Lucas Oil Studios, a division of Lucas Oil Products, Inc. This event will be the first of many events broadcasted on television in 2012 for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

 

Fans will want to tune in to watch this event that produced some of the year's best racing action and drama on the 1/2 mile speed plant that paid $25,000 to the winner. In front of a fantastic spectator crowd, this mega event drew a stellar field of drivers from all over the country to compete at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway. Numerous camera angles, driver interviews, in-car cameras and technical segments, along with the 100-lap feature event, will be included in the SPEED Channel broadcast, this Sunday May 13th. Virginia Motor Speedway has always produced some of the most exciting races and this year's event in front of the TV cameras was no exception.

 

"We encourage as many fans as possible to watch the LOLMDS event on SPEED this Sunday. Lucas Oil Products and all of our Team Lucas partners have made it possible to bring dirt late model racing to TV in a big way in 2012. The quality of the shows taped in HD and the collective efforts of the Lucas Oil Studios have come together to make a great show for TV," stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will have numerous events broadcasted on several networks in 2012, including: CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. The entire 2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV schedule can be found on the series website www.lucasdirt.com under the schedule link.

 

Up next for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be a pair of $10,000 to win showdowns this weekend. On Friday night, May 11th, the series will make its first appearance at Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, MI. Then, on Saturday, May 12th, the series returns to LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL. Both events will feature Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and 50-Lap main events. For more information on Hartford Motor Speedway or LaSalle Speedway, check out the tracks' websites at www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net and www.lasallespeedway.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com. Follow us as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for Hartford and LaSalle This Weekend

WAYCROSS, GA (May 8, 2012) - The stars and cars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be in action this weekend with a first time trip to Hartford (MI) Motor Speedway on Friday Night, May 11th. Then on Saturday Night May 12th the series will travel to the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, IL for the second exciting race of the weekend in the upper Midwest. Each event will pay $10,000 to the winner and $800 to start.

 

The Lane Automotive 48 Presented by Allstar Performance will highlight the Michigan ½ mile at Hartford Motor Speedway this Friday night. Hartford will become the 61st track the series has sanctioned since its inception. John Berglund and everyone at Lane Automotive have been strong supporters of this Hartford Speedway. Lane Automotive is honored to celebrate 48 years of business by sponsoring this event. As special part of their sponsorship, Lane Automotive will host an open house at their beautiful facility on Friday May 11th from 9am till 4pm. Both fans and racers are invited to the open house at their place of business located close to Hartford Motor Speedway just off of I-94 exit 41. For more information about the open house contact John Berglund at (269) 463-4113

 

The LOLMDS will race at LaSalle Speedway for the ninth time in its history, as the Spring Shootout will take place this Saturday night May 12th. The LaSalle Speedway has been owned and operated by the famed Izzo family since 1992. Over the years they have made numerous improvements and renovations to the ¼ mile speed plant making it one of the most exciting bullrings in the country! For more information on these LOLMDS sanctioned events this weekend, you can visit each tracks official website at www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net and www.lasallespeedway.com.

 

"We are very excited to take the LOLMDS to the state of Michigan for the first time this weekend. Hartford Speedway has a rich racing history and support from Lane Automotive who will be in attendance this weekend. It should be an amazing night of racing at Hartford and we look forward to entertaining all of the great race fans from the area on Friday night", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director. "Then on Saturday night, we visit the the fans at LaSalle Speedway, who have always been very welcoming to the LOLMDS and the drivers. The Izzo family does an outstanding job and we look forward to yet another successful event at their venue. These should be fun-filled events for the fans of the LOLMDS this weekend", Ritchie Lewis went on to say. Further, we continue to pray for Mr. Jim Borden and his family.

 

Among the entrants this weekend for the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series will be the defending series champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, 2-time series champ, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA.

 

Also on hand will be series regulars Steve Francis of Ashland, KY, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL, Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR, John Blankenship Williamson, WV, Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE, and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY. Numerous other stars in dirt late model racing will also be on hand as many of the top regional and local racers will be competing as well.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com. Follow us as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

 

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.

 

 

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lane Automotive to Host Special Open House and Luncheon This Friday

WAYCROSS, GA (May 8, 2012) - Lane Automotive is hosting an open house at their facility this Friday May 11th , from 9am till 4pm, in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Hartford Motor Speedway. Race fans and racers alike are welcomed to visit their spacious facility during this special open house event. Lane Automotive will also provide lunch from noon until 2pm, at their facility, for any racers that will be competing in Friday night's events at Hartford Motor Speedway.

 

Founded in 1964 as a part-time venture in George Lane's garage, Lane Automotive has become a speed equipment industry phenomenon and is known the world over as a premier supplier of performance parts and accessories for racers, hot rodders, truck and off-road enthusiasts. Divisions of Lane Automotive include: Motor State Distributing, Allstar Performance, Lane Collectables, and the Lane Automotive Showroom. Today, the company serves customers around the world from their 153,000 square foot warehouse/office complex located in Watervliet, Michigan, at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Michigan 140.

 

Lane Automotive will celebrate 48 years of business by sponsoring the "The Lane Automotive 48 - Presented by Allstar Performance" at the ½ mile Hartford Motor Speedway this Friday night. The 48-lap feature event will pay $10,000 to the winner. John Berglund and everyone at Lane Automotive have been great supporters of this race track over the years and wanted to do something extra for the fans and racers that are planning on attending Friday's event. Both fans and racers are invited to the open house at 8300 Lane Drive in Watervliet, MI located close to Hartford Motor Speedway. For more information about the open house contact John Berglund at (269) 463-4113 or visit their official website at www.laneautomotive.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com. Follow us as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

 

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.

 

 

 

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

Moyer Marches to First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win of the Year at Paducah

PADUCAH, KY (May 5, 2012) - Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR grabbed the lead at the start of the 50-lap Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event and never looked back. He went on to pocket $10,000 for his win on Saturday Night at Paducah International Raceway. It was Moyer's first LOLMDS win of the season and the 14th of his career.

 

Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, the current series point's leader, registered yet another runner-up finish. Owens out dueled Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN after the lap 34 restart. Bloomquist finished third as he moved to second in the points. Steve Francis of Ashland, KY finished fourth, followed by Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.

 

The race got off to a rocky start when Shannon Babb and last night's winner, Don O'Neal, got together triggering a huge pile-up on the initial start that eliminated several drivers.

 

Moyer and Bloomquist ran one-and-two for the first 34 circuits as Bloomquist tried several different lines to get around Moyer in traffic. A caution for Jason Feger's blown right rear tire was the break that Moyer was looking for. Feger was running fifth as his tire let go. Moyer benefitted from a clear racetrack in front of him as he went unchallenged by either Owens or Bloomquist. Moyer became the seventh different winner this season on the LOLMDS tour.

 

Moyer returned to Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the first time since of February of 2011 at East Bay Raceway Park. He was extremely happy with his car's performance tonight. "The car was just awesome all night long. I could drive it anywhere on the track. We had a rough time at Tri-City last night, and the crew had to work hard to get ready for tonight. I have to give the thanks to them," said Moyer.

 

"I knew starting where we did tonight that we would have an advantage here. The car really exited the corners well, but when we got in all that traffic, I saw Scott there once and I knew I had better get going. I got behind Reddick and followed him for several laps, at that point I was afraid that Scott was going to get by me, but the caution came at the right time for us," said the 54-year-old veteran.

 

Moyer was especially thankful to Sunoco Race Fuels for powering his way to victory lane tonight.

 

Owens finished second in the Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford, and extended his points lead to 175-points over Bloomquist.

 

Completing the top ten were Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; and Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA.

 

In preliminary action, Jason Feger set the Red Buck Cigars Fast Time amongst the 42 entrants with a lap of 15.690 seconds. Heat races were taken by Jason Feger, Shannon Babb, Billy Moyer, and Don O'Neal. Dennis Erb Jr. and Brian Birkhofer won their respective B-Mains.

 

Up next for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be a pair of $10,000 to win showdowns next weekend. On Friday Night, May 11th, the series will make its first appearance at Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, MI. Then, on Saturday, May 12th, the series returns to LaSalle Speedway in La Salle, IL. Both events will feature Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and 50-Lap main events. For more information on Hartford Motor Speedway or La Salle Speedway, check out the tracks' websites at www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net and www.lasallespeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, May 5th, 2012

Paducah International Raceway - Paducah, KY

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Jason Feger / 15.690 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Brian Shirley / 15.692 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jason Feger, Klint Byars, Jonathan Davenport, Eric Wells, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Brady Smith, Dillan White, Scott James , Austin Hubbard, Tim Rivers, Wendell Wallace

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Shannon Babb, Steve Francis, Jared Landers, Jeff Walston, Dennis Erb, Jr., John Blankenship, Vic Hill, Kevin Cole, Jason Riggs, Jerry Lierly

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Billy Moyer, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Shirley, Brad Neat, Brian Birkhofer, Jimmy Mars, Tyler Reddick, Randy Sellers, Nick Lyons, Jason McBride, Fred Perry

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, Tim Brown, Earl Pearson, Jr., Eric Jacobsen, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Chris Simpson, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Brandon Sheppard, Shelby Miles

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Dennis Erb, Jr., Eddie Carrier, Jr., Brady Smith, John Blankenship, Scott James , Kevin Cole, Vic Hill, Dillan White, Austin Hubbard, Wendell Wallace, Jason Riggs, Jerry Lierly, Tim Rivers

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Brian Birkhofer, Jimmy Mars, Eric Jacobsen, Tyler Reddick, Randy Sellers, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Nick Lyons, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Jason McBride, Shelby Miles, Chris Simpson, Fred Perry, Brandon Sheppard

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

2

21

Billy Moyer

Batesville, AR

2

8

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3

6

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

4

7

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

5

16

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

6

9

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

7

11

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

8

13

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

9

24

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

10

18

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

11

5

5b

Klint Byars

Calhoun City, MS

12

19

28

Eddie Carrier, Jr.

Salt Rock, WV

13

17

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

14

22

5J

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

15

26

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

16

23

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

17

25

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

18

1

25F

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

19

21

2

Brady Smith

Solon Springs, WI

20

15

56

Jeff Walston

Paducah, KY

21

20

28m

Jimmy Mars

Menomonie, WI

22

3

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

23

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

24

10

3s

Brian Shirley

Chatham, IL

25

12

T-14

Tim Brown

Benton, KY

26

14

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 42

Lap Leaders: Billy Moyer (Laps 1 - 50)

Caution Flags: Brad Neat, Earl Pearson Jr., Brian Shirley, Don O'Neal, Shannon Babb, Tim Brown (Initial Start); Jason Feger (Lap 34)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Tyler Reddick, John Blankenship

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Austin Hubbard

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: John Blankenship (Started 24th; Finished 9th; Advanced 15 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Steve Francis

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Jonathan Davenport

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Race Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Bloomquist Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Steve Norris (Billy Moyer)

Time of Race: 36 minutes 34 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1985

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1780

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1765

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1745

5

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

1705

6

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

1690

7

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

1670

8

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1630

9

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

1600

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1550

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1460

11

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

1460

 

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

O'Neal is Outstanding in Winning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Tri-City

PONTOON BEACH, IL (May 4, 2012) - It took Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN just four laps to gain the lead as he went on to take the $10,000 to win Spring Classic 50. O'Neal knew he had a good race car when he won the first heat race to earn the pole for Friday Night's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Tri-City Speedway.

Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA tried to chase down O'Neal in the closing laps as he settled for his best LOLMDS finish of the year to place second. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN held off point's leader, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN for third. Wendell Wallace of Batesville, AR came home in fifth.

O'Neal came into the race tied for second in Lucas Oil Championship Points and made it to Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the fifth time behind the wheel of the Tader and Keith MasterSbilt house car. "The car was awesome tonight, we didn't qualify like we wanted to, but winning that first heat sure made us feel like we had a great shot at winning here tonight. (Brian) Shirley fired off real good, but our car was so good on the bottom," said O'Neal, who trailed Shirley for the first three laps of the race.

"Our last race in Pennsylvania was not good at all, I think we finished 18th. If we are going to win the championship this year, we can't have finishes like that! This is definitely a step in the right direction. I have to thank Keith, Tader, and the crew. The car was just on a rail tonight," said the 47-year-old. The victory marks the 24th career series win of O'Neal's career.

O'Neal's Jay Dickens Racing Engines powered car is sponsored by Optima Batteries, Independence Lumber, Tarpy Trucking, O'Neal Mulch, Seubert Calf Ranches, Superior Cleaning Services, Jones Core, and Budda Bert Transmission.

O'Neal had very little difficulty maintaining his lead, only once in traffic was Bloomquist able to close ground on him, but after several cautions O'Neal had the dominant car the rest of the race. Reddick was able to wrestle second away from Bloomquist with 15 laps to go.

"We had a really good car tonight, I think if we could have won that first heat we might have been the car to beat tonight. I didn't have anything for Don, but Scott and I had a really good race, we will take this finish, it was our best of the year and head to Paducah," said the driver of the Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet.

Completing the top ten were Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; and Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE.

In preliminary action Tyler Reddick was the Red Buck Cigar Fastest Qualifier among the 48 entrants. Heat races were by Don O'Neal, Brad Neat, Brian Shirley, and Scott Bloomquist. Jimmy Owens and Jared Landers won the B-Mains.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY on Saturday Night, May 5th for a $10,000 to win event. For more information log on to www.paducahracing.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com and make sure to follow us at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and www.twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, May 4th, 2012

Tri-City Speedway - Pontoon Beach, IL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Tyler Reddick / 14.468 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Ronny Lee Hollingsworth / 14.694 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Tyler Reddick, Shannon Babb, Jimmy Mars, Jonathan Davenport, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Jason McBride, Tim Manville, Eric Jacobsen, Jerry Lierly, Randy Korte, Rickey Frankel

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Brad Neat, Billy Moyer, Brandon Sheppard, Austin Hubbard, Jimmy Owens, Brady Smith, Brian Birkhofer, Klint Byars, Bobby Pierce, Chad Simpson, Tim Rivers, Craig Smith

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Brian Shirley, Dennis Erb, Jr., Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Duke Whiseant, Jared Landers, Ryan Unzicker, Mark Burgtorf, Chris Simpson, Justin Reed, Dustin Griffin, Billy Laycock, Billy Faust

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Eric Wells, Wendell Wallace, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Kevin Cole, Chad Zobrist, Earl Pearson, Jr., John Blankenship, Jason Feger, Steve Francis, Jay Johnson, Dillan White

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Brady Smith, Brian Birkhofer, Jonathan Davenport, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Jason McBride, Bobby Pierce, Klint Byars, Chad Simpson, Tim Rivers, Tim Manville, Eric Jacobsen, Jerry Lierly, Randy Korte, Rickey Frankel-DNS, Craig Smith-DNS

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jared Landers, Earl Pearson, Jr., Kevin Cole, Jason Feger, Chad Zobrist, Chris Simpson, John Blankenship, Mark Burgtorf, Steve Francis, Dustin Griffin, Dillan White, Billy Laycock, Ryan Unzicker, Justin Reed, Jay Johnson, Billy Faust

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

5

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

3

4

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

4

17

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

5

12

6m

Wendell Wallace

Batesville, AR

6

3

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

7

13

28m

Jimmy Mars

Menomonie, WI

8

20

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

9

26

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

10

15

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

11

11

b5

Brandon Sheppard

Berlin, IL

12

24

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

13

6

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

14

18

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

15

23

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

16

8

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

17

2

3s

Brian Shirley

Chatham, IL

18

10

18H

Ronny Lee Hollingsworth

Northport, AL

19

19

2

Brady Smith

Solon Springs, WI

20

14

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

21

9

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

22

16

28

Eddie Carrier, Jr.

Salt Rock, WV

23

25

78

Chad Zobrist

Highland, IL

24

22

81c

Kevin Cole

Benton, IL

25

21

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

26

7

21

Billy Moyer

Batesville, AR

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 48

Lap Leaders: Brian Shirley (Laps 1 - 3); Don O'Neal (Laps 4 - 50)

Caution Flags: Shannon Babb (Lap 1); Billy Moyer, Eric Wells, Austin Hubbard (Lap 1); Debris (Lap 22); Dennis Erb Jr. (Lap 24); Earl Pearson Jr., Jared Landers (Lap 28); Brian Shirley (Lap 38), Debris (Lap 41)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jonathan Davenport, Steve Francis

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: John Blankenship
Tri-City Speedway Track Provisional: Chad Zobrist

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: John Blankenship (Started 26th; Finished 9th; Advanced 17 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Don O'Neal

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Austin Hubbard

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Clarence Reddick (Tyler Reddick)

Time of Race: 43 minutes 08 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1755

2

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1620

3

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1560

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1560

5

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

1520

6

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

1495

7

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

1490

8

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1465

9

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

1405

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1365

11

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

1305

12

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1270

 

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Davenport and Hubbard to Contend for Quarter Master Rookie of the Year in 2012

WAYCROSS, GA (May 4, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are pleased to announce that Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA and Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE have announced their intentions to run for the 2012 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year. Quarter Master, the title sponsor of the LOLMDS Rookie of the Year program, will award $10,000 cash and a product award to the driver that wins the Rookie of the Year title. Quarter Master will also award $2,500 cash to the driver that finishes runner-up in the chase for the Rookie of the Year title in 2012. Additional product awards will be handed out to the top rookies at the year-end awards banquet compliments of Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Weld Wheels, Wrisco Aluminum, and Performance Bodies.

 

Jonathan Davenport, 28, is in his first season driving for Clint Bowyer Racing and is teammates with the 2011 LOLMDS Quarter Master Rookie of the Year, Jared Landers. Davenport is running Barry Wright Race Cars in 2012 with a Roush-Yates Racing Engine providing the horsepower. Georgia Boot, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Crawford Supply, Cometic Gasket, Ditzfeld Transfer Inc., and JRi Shocks sponsor the team. Tommy Grecco is the crew chief for the team.

 

Austin Hubbard, 20, will primarily race his family owned race team along with some stints in the Tim Logan Racing entry as well. The teams will utilize a Rocket Chassis and Barry Wright Race Cars with power from Cornett Racing Engines and Russell Baker Racing Engines. Their sponsors will include; Trinity Logistics, Xtreme Graphics, Keyser Port City Racing, Integra Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Morehead Auto and Truck Parts, AMH Bulk Carriers, Salisbury Door and Hardware, and Virginia Motor Speedway. Nick Hoover is the crew chief for the team with consultation from Randall Edwards.

 

"We're really excited about the young talent that we have running for the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year. Both drivers have a lot of talent and definitely put on a show for the fans every time they compete. We want to thank Quarter Master for their continued sponsorship of the Rookie of the Year program and all the companies that support the rookie program each year. The support of these great companies make it possible to attract some of the best young talent in the country each year to compete with us", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

 

Davenport and Hubbard along with all of the other stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be joined by several of the top national and regional drivers this upcoming weekend May 4th and 5th at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL and Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY for a pair of $10,000 to win showdowns.

 

For more information about Jonathan Davenport and Austin Hubbard visit their official websites at www.jonathandavenport.net and www.austinhubbard.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com. Follow us as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year Winners

 

2005 - Scott James

2006 - Steve Casebolt

2007 - Justin Rattliff

2008 - Terry Casey

2009 - John Blankenship

2010 - Chris Wall

2011 - Jared Landers

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

 

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.

 

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Crawford Supply/Traeger Grills Signs on

as Series Sponsor

WAYCROSS, GA (May 3, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to announce that Crawford Supply, an authorized distributor for Traeger Grills has signed on as a series sponsor for the next three years. Crawford Supply is a leading oilfield supply and service oriented company with four locations servicing Kansas and Southern Nebraska. In 1993 Crawford Supply became the authorized Midwest Distributor for Traeger Grills. With three warehouses, Crawford Supply has expanded its pellet grills business with dealers in 16 different states across the United States. Crawford Supply is also a primary sponsor of Clint Bowyer's race team with driver Jared Landers, the 2011 LOLMDS Rookie of the Year.

 

As part of their sponsorship, Crawford Supply/Traeger Grills will sponsor a special driver appreciation luncheon for the top ten drivers in the series point's standings. The Crawford Supply Driver Appreciation Luncheon, presented by Traeger Grills will take place during the Show-Me 100 weekend festivities at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday May 26th. Crawford Supply representatives will prepare the food for the luncheon using the wood pellet Traeger Grills and giving the racers and their crews a firsthand experience of tasting the difference in cooking with a Traeger Wood Pellet Grill.

 

"Everyone at Crawford Supply is very excited to partner with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. It's a great opportunity for us to expose our Traeger Grills brand to the numerous markets the series competes in all across the nation", stated Scott Crawford, CEO of the Traeger Grills division. "Our relationship with Clint Bowyer Racing has been great and everyone on the series staff have been great to work with as well. We look forward to attending more events over the next three years and increasing our Traeger Grills brand by partnering with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series", Scott Crawford went on to say.

 

In addition to the special driver appreciation luncheon, Crawford Supply will sponsor a special cash bonus for racers. The Crawford Supply/Traeger Grills Bonus Money Award will offer racers a $1,000 cash bonus to the driver that earns the most points between the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned events, the Diamond Nationals on July 14th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO and the Silver Dollar Nationals on July 20-21st at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE. A special driver autograph session will also take place during the Siler Dollar Nationals at I-80 Speedway on July 21st sponsored by Crawford Supply and Traeger Grills. For more information about Crawford Supply and Traeger Grills visit their website at www.crawfordsupplyco.com or call 1-866-TRAEGER.

 

"The series is very excited to have Crawford Supply and Traeger Grills come on board. I have personally owned a Traeger Grill for several years now and can speak from experience how great the food tastes when you cook it on a Traeger Grill. Having them on board and sponsoring the bonus money between the Diamond Nationals and the Silver Dollar Nationals will just add to a huge week of racing in the month of July between those two events," stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

 

The series will get back in action this weekend, kicking off a busy month of May. The series' next event will take place at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL on Friday May 4th for a complete one-day show paying $10,000 to win. The series will then travel to Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY on Saturday May 5th for another $10,000 to win sanctioned event. These two events will begin a stretch of five consecutive weekends that the series will compete on.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com. Follow us as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

 

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.

 

Related Links

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tour Schedule

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products

MAVTV

Crawford Supply

Traeger Grills

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MAVTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

***Tire Rule Bulletin***
UPDATE

WAYCROSS, GA (April 24, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has announced an amended tire rule for the month of May. For the following events: May 4th at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL; May 5th at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY; the "Spring Shootout" at LaSalle Speedway in La Salle, IL; the "Bad Boy 98" at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR; and the 20th Annual "DART Show-Me 100" at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO; the following tire rule will be in effect:
American Racer MD56 (No Arts 56)
Hoosier 1600's, LM40, WRS55

The tire rule for the "Allstar 48" at Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, MI will be as follows: American Racer SD44, MD56 (No Arts 56)
Hoosier 1300, LM20, 1600's, LM40, WRS55

"This tire rule helps our promoters and their local drivers by not purchasing tires they can't use week to week. This rule will also help all of the LOLMDS teams as they pack up for a month of travel and not carry so many tires up and down the road," stated Series Director, Ritchie Lewis, "Many of the regional traveling racers that compete with the LOLMDS in May already inventory one or more of these constructed tires. Overall, it's the best rule we have in place at this time that can truly help all teams save some work and costs on their annual tire bills."

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com and follow the series at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and www.twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Kicks off Month of May at Tri-City and Paducah

WAYCROSS, GA (April 27, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will have a rare weekend off this week, but the series will be back in action next weekend. The series will be kicking off the Month of May at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL and Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY.

 

On Friday Night, May 4th, the LOLMDS visits the Kevin and Tammy Gundaker-promoted Tri-City Speedway, which is just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO. The series will be making its eighth appearance at the immaculate 3/8ths mile facility. On Saturday Night, May 5th the series will head to the Bob Sargent-promoted Paducah International Raceway. Mother Nature has decided the outcome for the last two years after the series inaugural race in 2009. Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA won that event. Both events will be complete one day shows with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a $10,000 to win main event. Fans will get a chance to get up close and meet the drivers at each event, during the drivers autograph sessions. At Tri-City, the autograph session will take place from 5:15pm - 5:45pm (CDT); and at PIR from 4:00pm - 5:00pm (CDT).

 

Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN will lead the stars of the series into Tri-City and Paducah holding the series points lead. Despite not winning a main event so far in 2012, Owens has recorded five (5) runner-up finishes in seven series point's events in 2012 thus far. His consistent finishes have enabled him to stay atop the points chase.

 

After Owens positions two through eight in the series championship points standings are separated by only 90-points. Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and 4-time champ, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL are tied for second followed by red-hot, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA.

 

Steve Francis of Ashland, KY is sixth in points followed by Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV. Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY are just outside of the top ten. Twelve drivers have maintained perfect attendance up to this point in the season.

 

So far in 2012 there have been six different winners in the first 11 races. O'Neal is leading the way with four appearances in Lucas Oil Victory Lane this year. Bloomquist, who has won the last two LOLMDS events in Virginia and Pennsylvania, is joined by Francis as a multiple winner this year. Erb, Landers, and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC have also won on the series tour this year. Also, in the first 11 events, the average starting spot by the race winner is fifth. Only twice this year on the ultra-competitive tour has the race winner started on the front row.

 

For more information on the LOLMDS events on May 4th at Tri-City and May 5th at Paducah you can log onto each track's respective websites at www.tricityspeedway.net and www.paducahracing.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.Follow us as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

 

  1. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 1545
  2. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 1370
  3. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) -1370
  4. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 1340
  5. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 1335
  6. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 1325
  7. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 1300
  8. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) - 1280
  9. Jared Landers (Batesville, AR) - 1245
  10. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) - 1180
  11. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 1125
  12. Eric Wells (Hazard, KY) - 1120

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.




 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Dunn-Benson Ford Signs on as Series Pace Car Supplier

WAYCROSS, GA (April 26, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to announce a new partnership with Dunn-Benson Ford as the "Official" supplier of the 2012 LOLMDS Pace Car. The LOLMDS will now have a sporty 2011 Ford Mustang convertible pacing the starting field at series events in 2012. Race fans will get a chance to see the beautiful pace car up close at the series' next event at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon, IL on Friday May 4th.

The Dunn-Benson Ford dealership, located in Dunn, NC, is a family owned dealership, specializing in new and low mileage, high quality used cars. Their sales staff is second to none with a high quality service department to service and repair both cars and trucks. Dunn-Benson Ford has serviced the local communities of Dunn, Benson, Clinton, Wilson, Clayton, Garner, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Raleigh, and Smithfield, NC for over 20 years and has acquired customers from all over the United States.

Dunn-Benson Ford owners Carlton and Kemp Lamm have been long time supporters of the dirt late model industry. The Lamm's have been car owners, sponsors, and great friends to the entire sport and the many people involved in all aspects of the industry. In 2005 and 2006 the Dunn-Benson Ford Team won the series championship with driver Earl Pearson Jr. The Lamm's then sold the entire team to NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte, who went on to win two more LOLMDS championships with Earl in 2007 and 2008.

"We have always supported the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and have a great relationship with everyone with the series and Lucas Oil Products even after we sold our race team. We felt like this was a great opportunity to stay involved in the sport and at the same time keep our company name out there for fans and racers to consider when they decide to purchase another vehicle. We're looking forward to coming to more events this year and seeing all the great people in the sport that we've known for a long time", stated Kemp Lamm, co-owner and General Manager of Dunn-Benson Ford.

The Dunn-Benson Ford dealership is located at 1700 West Cumberland Street in Dunn, NC. To reach the dealership by phone, contact them at 1-800-796-7285 or visit their expanded website at www.dunnbensonford.com to see the latest specials and sales. The company website is very user friendly and provides customers with in depth information on both new and used vehicles on sale along with parts and service information.

"It is an honor to have Dunn-Benson Ford on board with the series, and what better way than to have the Lamm's provide the "Official" series pace car. Both Carlton and Kemp Lamm and the entire staff at the dealership are great people and have supported this sport for a long time. We look forward to seeing them at the races more in 2012 and continuing that relationship", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

The series will have a rare weekend off this weekend and will return to action for a busy month of May next week. The series' next event will take place at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL on Friday May 4th for a complete one-day show paying $10,000 to win. The series will then travel to Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY on Saturday May 5th for another $10,000 to win sanctioned event to kick off the month of May.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com. Follow us as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt .

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

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, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.




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2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

***Tire Rule Bulletin***



WAYCROSS, GA (April 24, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has announced an amended tire rule for the month of May. For the following events: May 4th at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL; May 5th at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY; the "Spring Shootout" at LaSalle Speedway in La Salle, IL; the "Bad Boy 98" at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR; and the 20th Annual "DART Show-Me 100" at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO; the following tire rule will be in effect: American Racer MD56, No Arts 56 and Hoosier 1600, LM40, WRS55.

The tire rule for the "Allstar 48" at Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, MI will be as follows: American Racer SD44, MD56, No Arts 56 and Hoosier 1300, LM20, 1600, LM40, WRS55.

"This tire rule helps our promoters and their local drivers by not purchasing tires they can't use week to week. This rule will also help all of the LOLMDS teams as they pack up for a month of travel and not carry so many tires up and down the road," stated Series Director, Ritchie Lewis, "Many of the regional traveling racers that compete with the LOLMDS in May already inventory one or more of these constructed tires. Overall, it's the best rule we have in place at this time that can truly help all teams save some work and costs on their annual tire bills."

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com and follow the series at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and www.twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Hagerstown Speedway Has Been Canceled



Hagerstown, MD (April 21, 2012) - Tonight's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event at

Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD has been canceled. With heavy rains forecasted later this afternoon and continuing through the night, Hagerstown Speedway and LOLMDS officials have decided to reschedule tonight's events. With a 90% chance of heavy rains forecasted, track officials wanted to notify the loyal traveling fans and racers as early as possible. The series will return to Hagerstown Speedway on July 28th for the Conococheague 50.

"After looking at the radar for the past couple of days and seeing that rain is imminent for later today, the speedway and I have elected to pull the plug," stated Series Director, Ritchie Lewis. "We regret having to pull the plug on tonight's event, knowing that the fans would have seen a great show at Hagerstown."

This event was scheduled to be the second leg of a double header this weekend with Scott Bloomquist winning last night's event at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex. Bloomquist beat Jimmy Owens to the finish line in front of a record crowd, taking home the $10,000 first place prize.

Next up, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to the Midwest for a pair of $10,000 to win sanctioned events. On Friday night May 4th the series will travel to Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL. Then on Saturday May 5th the series makes its way to Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY. This will be the first series event at PIR since 2009. Last year's event at the famed speed plant was canceled due to extreme flooding that devastated the entire Mississippi River region.

For more information about Tri-City Speedway and Paducah International Raceway visit their respective websites at www.tricityspeedway.net and www.paducahracing.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

Be sure to visit the series on our social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

About Lucas Oil Production Studios:Owned by Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Lucas Oil Production Studios produces and edits over 300 hours of original, high quality HD television programming yearly. Located in Corona, CA, the studio employs a full-time staff of professional directors, producers, HD video editors, videographers, engineers and graphic artists. The studio creates original, state-of-the-art, HD television action sports and other unique programming for broadcast on 5 major national networks. For more information please visit www.LucasOil.com.


2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Bloomquist Bests Owens in Front of Record Roaring Knob Crowd

MARKLEYSBURG, PA (April 20, 2012) - It was only a matter of time before 2-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN would begin piling up victories. After winning his first series race of 2012 a week ago in the Commonwealth 100, the 48-year-old Hall of Famer took the win on Friday Night at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex before a record crowd.

 

Bloomquist started fifth and charged to the front as he grabbed the lead from Jason Covert on lap two. Bloomquist then had to hold off repeated challenges from Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN. Owens came home in second. Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA, in his first LOLMDS start of the season, finished third, followed by Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA.

 

Bloomquist was ninth in LOLMDS points just two weeks ago and is now fourth, but attributed his slow start to the season to helping other drivers with their Bloomquist Race Cars. "We had to take time to go over our stuff, we've been working on other people's cars so much that we kind of neglected our own program," said Bloomquist, who entered Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 44th time in his illustrious career.

 

"We decided before Virginia that we needed to start running better, the car has been flawless the last two weeks and the Roush-Yates Engine has been spectacular as well. I have to thank all my sponsors for sticking with us! We are back and it sure feels good," said the driver of the Base Racing Fuels, Lane Automotive, Lucas Oil Products, Sweet Manufacturing, Hawkeye Trucking, Ohlins, Weld Racing and Allstar Performance Ford-powered car.

 

"I saw Jimmy (Owens) there a few times on the outside, so I went to the outside and I was surprised how well the car worked up there. The track was excellent tonight, we could run anywhere and there was passing all night long. Last year it had some rough spots, but this year it was real smooth," said the winner.

 

Owens started behind Bloomquist in seventh and followed him to the front. Owens moved into second on lap four and stayed there the rest of the way. Owens pulled alongside Bloomquist a couple of times in heavy traffic, but untimely caution flags allowed Bloomquist to restart with clear real estate in front of him. Owens maintains the series points lead in the Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford.

 

McDowell came from his sixth starting spot and it looked as if he was going to be to contend with Bloomquist and Owens for the win, but he could never muster enough of a challenge in the final laps. He settled for third in the Big Dog Motorsports, Clements Racing Engines, Warrior Chevrolet.

 

Pearson continues to show marked improvement in the Bobby Labonte Racing Longhorn Chassis as he climbed to second in points with his fourth place run in the Lucas Oil Products, Mountain Khakis Dodge. Reddick, in the Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, Gaerte Racing Engines-powered Team Zero by Bloomquist entry came from 10th to finish fifth.

 

Completing the top ten were Tim Senic of Elkins, WV; Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, PA; and Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL.

 

In preliminary action Josh Richards was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier among the 44 entrants. Heat race winners were Jared Hawkins, Austin Dillon, Jason Covert and Eric Wells. Brian Birkhofer and Don O'Neal won their respective B-Mains.

 

Coming up Saturday Night, April 21st, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD for the Stanley Schetrompf Classic paying $10,000 to win. For more information, visit www.hagerstownspeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com or follow the series at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and www.twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, April 20, 2012

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex - Markleysburg, PA

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Josh Richards / 15.885 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Jason Covert / 16.077 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jared Hawkins, Scott Bloomquist, John Blankenship, Tim Senic, Brian Birkhofer, DJ Myers, Mike Benedum, Josh Richards, Gregg Satterlee, Billy Holbert, David Watts

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Austin Dillon, Jimmy Owens, Jeremy Miller, Chuck Harper, Tim Fuller, Jared Landers, Bob Gordon, Gary Dalton, Ron DeLano, Jr., LC Powers, Devin Friese

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jason Covert, Dale McDowell, Tyler Reddick, Dennis Erb, Jr., Don O'Neal,Jonathan Davenport, Robbie Blair, Danny Mitchell, Scott Rhodes, Jon Hodgkiss, Steve Shaver

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Eric Wells, Earl Pearson, Jr., Steve Francis, Jacob Hawkins, Kenny PettyJohn, Jamie Lathroum, Daniel Stone, Mark Booth, Cody Hardesty, Austin Hubbard, Mason Zeigler

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Brian Birkhofer, Jared Landers, Josh Richards, Bob Gordon, Tim Fuller, Gregg Satterlee, DJ Myers, Devin Friese, David Watts, Ron DeLano, Jr., Billy Holbert, LC Powers, Mike Benedum, Gary Dalton

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance):

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

5

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2

7

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

4

8

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

5

10

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

6

13

s2

Tim Senic

Elkins, WV

7

21

25

Josh Richards

Shinnston, WV

8

9

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

9

11

1m

Jeremy Miller

Littlestown, PA

10

14

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

11

2

43a

Jason Covert

York Haven, PA

12

23

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

13

17

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

14

4

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

15

22

38

Kenny PettyJohn

Millsboro, DE

16

24

1

Tim Fuller

Watertown, NY

17

3

3

Austin Dillon

Lexington, NC

18

18

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

19

1

37

Jared Hawkins

Fairmont, WV

20

19

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

21

15

00h

Chuck Harper

Beverly, WV

22

16

20H

Jacob Hawkins

Fairmont, WV

23

25

88r

Scott Rhodes

Somerset, PA

24

20

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

25

12

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 44

Lap Leaders: Jason Covert (Lap 1): Scott Bloomquist (Laps 2 - 50)

Caution Flags: Steve Francis (Lap 5); Jonathan Davenport (Lap 23); Jared Landers (Lap 45)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisional: Austin Hubbard

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time Provisional: Tim Fuller
Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex Track Provisional: Scott Rhodes

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Josh Richards (Started 21st; Finished 7th; Advanced 14 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Tyler Reddick

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Jimmy Owens

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Austin Hubbard

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Roush-Yates Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Bloomquist Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Shane McDowell (Dale McDowell)

Time of Race: 27 minutes 03 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1545

2

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1370

2

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1370

4

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1340

5

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

1335

6

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

1325

7

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1300

8

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

1280

9

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

1245

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1180

11

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

1125

12

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1120

 

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Excitement Builds as Drivers Commit to Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Weekend

WAYCROSS, GA (April 19, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited about this weekend's upcoming events. The LOLMDS travels to the northeast this weekend visiting Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA and Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD for a pair of $10,000 to win events this Friday and Saturday.

This weekend Team Dillon Racing (TDR) drivers Austin Dillon and teammate Dale McDowell will make their first LOLMDS appearance in 2012. Austin Dillon, the 2011 NASCAR Truck Series Champion and current driver of the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) #3 NASCAR Nationwide Series car in 2012 will be behind the wheel of his dirt late model mixing it up with McDowell and the nation's biggest stars of the LOLMDS.

This weekend is shaping up to be great for the fans with numerous dirt late model stars expected to compete in the upcoming events. The stars of the LOLMDS expected to enter include 2011 series champion Jimmy Owens, Don O'Neal, Steve Francis, Jonathan Davenport, Earl Pearson Jr, Dennis Erb, Jared Landers, Scott Bloomquist, Tyler Reddick, John Blankenship, Austin Hubbard, and Eric Wells. Other drivers that have indicated that they will enter this weekend include; Rick Eckert, Brian Birkhofer, Josh Richards, Shane Clanton, John Lobb, Tim Fuller, Jason Covert, Dan Stone, Jared Hawkins along with other local and regional stars from the northeast.

"We're really excited about how this weekend is shaping up with a great mixture of drivers from all over the country coming this weekend. The weather forecast looks solid and "arguably" the best fans in the country will see great racing action both nights. This will be an interesting weekend to watch many of the nations top drivers, mixing it up against some of the toughest local and regional talent the LOLMDS drivers will compete against all year", stated Ritchie, Lewis, series director.

There will be a complete show both nights with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a $10,000 to win main event. Joining the LOLMDS at Roaring Knob will be the FASTRAK Pro Late Models paying $1,200 to win. Hagerstown Speedway will have a special Pure Stock feature event to go along with the LOLMDS main event on Saturday night.

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex is located at 380 Fearer Road in Markleysburg, PA. For more information you can visit the track's website at www.roaringknob.com or by calling the track phone on race day at (724) 329-0306.

Hagerstown Speedway is located at 15112 National Pike in Hagerstown, MD. For more information you can visit the track's website at www.hagerstownspeedway.com or by calling the track phone at (301) 582-0640.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series check out www.lucasdirt.com. Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

  1. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 1315
  2. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 1230
  3. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 1210
  4. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 1200
  5. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 1160
  6. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 1120
  7. Jared Landers (Batesville, AR) - 1115
  8. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 1090
  9. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) - 1075
  10. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) - 990

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

About Lucas Oil Production Studios: Owned by Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Lucas Oil Production Studios produces and edits over 300 hours of original, high quality HD television programming yearly. Located in Corona, CA, the studio employs a full-time staff of professional directors, producers, HD video editors, videographers, engineers and graphic artists. The studio creates original, state-of-the-art, HD television action sports and other unique programming for broadcast on 5 major national networks. For more information please visit www.LucasOil.com.


2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Ready for Roaring Knob and Hagerstown

WAYCROSS, GA (April 17, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will again travel to the northeast this weekend and visit Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA and Hagerstown (MD) Speedway for a pair of $10,000 to win events this upcoming weekend.

 

On Friday Night, April 20th the series will visit the Rick Jones-promoted Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex for the second year in a row. Last year in the inaugural visit by the LOLMDS a record-setting crowd was on hand to witness two-time series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN take the victory. Bloomquist won his first LOLMDS event of 2012 this past weekend at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway winning the $25,000 to win Commonwealth 100 after he started 18th.

 

On Saturday Night, April 21st the nation's biggest stars and cars of the LOLMDS will take to one of the most historic tracks in all of dirt late model racing. The LOLMDS will visit Frank Plessinger's Hagerstown Speedway for the 31st Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic. The event will mark the seventh time the LOLMDS has visited the half-mile facility in Hagerstown, MD. In a memorable race last year, John Blankenship of Williamson, WV came from the 17th starting spot to win his first career LOLMDS race. With the win Blankenship became the sixth different winner in the six events sanctioned by the series at Hagerstown.

 

Jimmy Owens continues to lead the nation's premier national championship point's standings with a slim lead over Don O'Neal. Steve Francis, Jonathan Davenport and Earl Pearson Jr. round out the top five in the series points standings heading into this weekend's events. A strong group of regional and local late model racers are expected to be competing at both events this weekend. The LOLMDS stars will have their hands full as some of the toughest competitors at defending their home tracks will be ready when the LOLMDS rolls into PA and MD this weekend.

 

"We're excited about this weekend's events and look forward to visiting the upper northeast. With numerous stars expected to attend this weekend, the fans should see some great racing during what has shaped up to be a fan friendly weekend for everyone to enjoy", stated Ritchie, Lewis, series director.

 

There will be a complete show both nights with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a $10,000 to win main event. Joining the LOLMDS at Roaring Knob will be the FASTRAK Pro Late Models paying $1,200 to win. Hagerstown Speedway will have a special Pure Stock feature event to go along with the LOLMDS main event on Saturday night.

 

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex is located at 380 Fearer Road in Markleysburg, PA. For more information you can visit the track's website at www.roaringknob.com or by calling the track phone on race day at (724) 329-0306.

 

Hagerstown Speedway is located at 15112 National Pike in Hagerstown, MD. For more information you can visit the track's website at www.hagerstownspeedway.com or by calling the track phone at (301) 582-0640.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series check out www.lucasdirt.com. Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

  1. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 1315
  2. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 1230
  3. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 1210
  4. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 1200
  5. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 1160
  6. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 1120
  7. Jared Landers (Batesville, AR) - 1115
  8. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 1090
  9. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) - 1075
  10. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) - 990

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

About Lucas Oil Production Studios: Owned by Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Lucas Oil Production Studios produces and edits over 300 hours of original, high quality HD television programming yearly. Located in Corona, CA, the studio employs a full-time staff of professional directors, producers, HD video editors, videographers, engineers and graphic artists. The studio creates original, state-of-the-art, HD television action sports and other unique programming for broadcast on 5 major national networks. For more information please visit www.LucasOil.com.


2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Bloomquist Banks Big Check in Commonwealth 100 Victory

JAMAICA, VA (April 14, 2012) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN scored his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the year on Saturday Night at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway. Bloomquist took over the lead when Dennis Erb, Jr. of Carpentersville, IL suffered a flat tire just 11 laps from the finish. Bloomquist then went on to lead the rest of the way to earn a $25,000 payday in taking his first-career Commonwealth 100 win. The event was taped by Lucas Oil Studios for airings on SPEED, MAVTV, and NBC Sport Network.

 

The track was re-worked before the main event kicked-off. Bloomquist started 18th and entered the top five for the first time with 38 laps scored. He then moved to second and trailed John Blankenship of Williamson, WV for several laps until Blankenship blew a tire with 13 laps remaining.

 

"It feels great to get back to Lucas Oil Victory Lane," said the Hall of Fame driver. "It has been a rough start to the year, but I knew if we kept digging we were going to get one here sooner rather than later," said an elated Bloomquist afterwards.

 

"My hats off to the track crew, they went out and worked the track, I saw a lot of drivers going to a softer compound of tire to run, but we actually kept our hard compound on and it paid off. We got off to a good start in the race and the car worked really well, we passed a ton of cars early on and then got behind John (Blankenship) and followed him for a number of laps until his tire gave out."

 

"It's nice to win at such a great facility, it looked like they had one of their best crowds tonight and we look forward to coming back here in September," said the 2-time LOLMDS Champion who notched his 43rd career win on the series. Bloomquist also won the USA 100 last September.

 

The story of the race was Erb. He had the dominant car for almost the entire distance, but with 11 laps to go his right rear tire gave out. Erb and Jared Landers battled hard in the first 18 laps of the race until Erb, who started fifth gained the lead.

 

Erb led a total of 72 laps, and was unchallenged for most of those circuits as he was primed and ready to score the biggest win of his racing career. It was not to be, as he was coming off of turn two with 89 laps scored, he suddenly slowed forcing a caution flag.

 

Bloomquist went unchallenged the rest of the way to score the win in his Hawkeye Trucking, Base Racing Fuels, Lucas Oil Products, Sweet Mfg., Lane Automotive, Ohlins, Weld Racing, and Allstar Performance sponsored Bloomquist Race Cars Ford. His car is powered by a Roush-Yates Engine.

 

Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL came home in second after starting 26th in the Bobby Labonte Racing, Lucas Oil Products, Longhorn Dodge. It was Pearson's best finish of the season as the 4-time LOLMDS champion tried to stay with Bloomquist in the final laps.

 

Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN came from 15th to finish third in the Optima Batteries, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, MasterSbilt House Car. Former Commonwealth 100 race winner, Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC roared through the field from 24th to grab fourth in the Baird Transport, Cornett Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA came in fifth with the Clint Bowyer Racing, Georgia Boots, Barry Wright Toyota.

 

Completing the top ten were defending race winner, Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV; Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, who suffered a flat tire on the final lap dropping him to ninth. Shane Clanton of Fayetteville, GA completed the top ten.

 

Coming up next weekend the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be in action on Friday Night, April 20th at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA and Saturday Night, April 21st at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD. For more information you can visit each track's respective websites at www.roaringknob.com and www.hagerstownspeedway.com.

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, April 14, 2012

Commonwealth 100

Virginia Motor Speedway - Jamaica, VA

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Casey Roberts / 17.058 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Jimmy Owens / 17.071 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (15 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Shaver, Dennis Erb, Jr., Casey Roberts, David Williams, Austin Hubbard, Tim McCreadie, Earl Pearson, Jr., Gregg Satterlee, Walker Arthur, Brandon Overton

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (15 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Rick Eckert, Stevie Long, Shane Clanton, Don O'Neal, Jared Hawkins, Steve Francis, Jason Covert, Dean Bowen, David Zona, Eric Wells

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (15 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Brian Birkhofer, Ricky Elliott , Tyler Reddick, Scott Bloomquist, John Lobb, Dennis Franklin, Kyle Lear, Chris Madden, Mike Marlar

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (15 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jared Landers, Daniel Stone, Kenny Moreland, John Blankenship, Jamie Lathroum, Darryl Hills, Ronnie DeHaven, Jr., Jonathan Davenport, Andrew Mullins, Tim Shelton

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (20 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jared Hawkins, Austin Hubbard, Tim McCreadie, Steve Francis, Earl Pearson, Jr., Dean Bowen, Brandon Overton, Eric Wells, Gregg Satterlee, David Zona, Walker Arthur, Jason Covert-DNS

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (20 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Jamie Lathroum, John Lobb, Chris Madden, Dennis Franklin, Jonathan Davenport, Kyle Lear, Darryl Hills, Andrew Mullins, Tim Shelton, Ronnie DeHaven, Jr.-DNS, Mike Marlar-DNS

 

Non-Qualifiers Race - 30 Laps: Gregg Satterlee, Darryl Hills, Brandon Overton, Dean Bowen, Dennis Franklin, Kyle Lear, David Zona, Walker Arthur, Andrew Mullins, Tim Shelton

 

Feature Finish - 100 Laps

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

18

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2

26

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

3

15

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

4

24

44m

Chris Madden

Gaffney, SC

5

25

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

6

1

6s

Steve Shaver

Vienna, WV

7

4

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

8

27

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

9

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

10

11

25c

Shane Clanton

Fayetteville, GA

11

7

44L

Stevie Long

Mechanicsville, MD

12

16

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

13

5

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

14

19

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

15

23

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

16

13

72

David Williams

Mechanicsville, MD

17

22

28

John Lobb

Frewsburg, NY

18

17

37

Jared Hawkins

Fairmont, WV

19

21

39

Tim McCreadie

Watertown, NY

20

9

101

Casey Roberts

Toccoa, GA

21

14

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

22

12

24m

Kenny Moreland

Waldorf, MD

23

20

6L

Jamie Lathroum

Mechanicsville, MD

24

6

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

25

10

88

Ricky Elliott

Seaford, DE

26

3

24

Rick Eckert

York, PA

27

8

21d

Daniel Stone

Thompson, PA

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 40

Lap Leaders: Jared Landers (Laps 1 - 2); Dennis Erb Jr. (Lap 3); Jared Landers (Laps 19 - 89); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 90 - 100)

Caution Flags: Tyler Reddick (Lap 2); Jonathan Davenport (Lap 24); Rick Eckert (Lap 32); Jamie Lathroum (Lap 33); Brian Birkhofer (Lap 35); Lathroum, Moreland, Roberts, McCreadie (Lap 37); Tyler Reddick (Lap 41); Tyler Reddick (Lap 42); Jared Hawkins (Lap 74); David Williams (Lap 75); Stevie Long (Lap 76); John Blankenship (Lap 87); Dennis Erb Jr. (Lap 89); Austin Hubbard (Lap 96)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jonathan Davenport, Earl Pearson Jr.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Eric Wells

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr. (Started 26th; Finished 2nd; Advanced 24 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Earl Pearson Jr.

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Earl Pearson Jr.

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Jonathan Davenport

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Roush-Yates Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Bloomquist Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks (Scott Bloomquist)

Time of Race: 1 hour 13 minutes 51 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1315

2

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1230

3

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

1210

4

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

1200

5

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1160

6

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1120

7

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

1115

8

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1090

9

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

1075

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

990

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

960

12

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

955

 

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

$25,000 to Win Commonwealth 100 Set for this Weekend at Virginia Motor Speedway

WAYCROSS, GA (April 10, 2012) - The 3rd Annual Commonwealth 100 sanctioned for the first time by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take place this Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA. The first crown jewel event for dirt late models in 2012 will pay a whopping $25,000 to the winner and $2,000 to start with a total purse of over $106,000. In addition there will be a special non-qualifiers race that pays $3,000 to win and $300 to start. Steve Shaver is the defending race winner and will be one of the many national and regional stars that will be battling for the win against the stars of the LOLMDS this weekend.

 

With a beautiful weather forecast for the Virginia area this weekend fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance for this mega event. A special two-day advance ticket is just $30, Senior/Military tickets are $27 apiece and students (7-17) just $15. All tickets are general admission. No reserved tickets will be sold for this event. Fans have until the end of business day, Friday, April 13th to purchase these advanced two-day tickets at this special price. To purchase tickets you can call the speedway office at (804) 758-1867 from 9 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday and use MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card.

 

Not only is this event shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year to attend, but Lucas Oil Production Studios will also be on hand to tape the event. The Commonwealth 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway this weekend will be the first televised event for the LOLMDS in 2012. The event will air on three networks in 2012 including SPEED, NBC Sports Network, and MAVTV. To see the entire 2012 LOLMDS TV Schedule and airdates, visit the series website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

This mega event is also the first event of the new DirtonDirt Crown Jewel Cup created in 2012 in association with the LOLMDS. The DirtonDirt Crown Jewel Cup is a mini series of Crown Jewel events on the LOLMDS schedule in 2012. The driver that earns the most points among these 10 special Crown Jewel events will receive a special cash award and trophy at the series year-end awards banquet compliments of DirtonDirt.com.

 

Activities will get underway this Friday with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials followed by Heat Races for the LOLMDS. On Saturday the LOLMDS B-mains, a $3,000 to win Non-Qualifier's Race, and the $25,000 to win Commonwealth 100 main event will take place. Pit gates will open at 3pm on for Friday and Saturday with spectator gates opening at 5pm on Friday and 4pm on Saturday. There will be a BB&T "Meet and Greet" special autograph session with the LOLMDS drivers from 4:15 - 5:15pm on Saturday April 14th. On track activities will begin both days about 6:00pm with hot laps.

 

Race fans will also have the pleasure to witness a special celebrity slot car race among several of the LOLMDS drivers and staff over the weekend. Tim Hottle and his Outback Motor Speedway Slot Car Track will be on display the entire weekend at VMS as fans get to see these 1/24 scale dirt late models soar around this unique track. The Outback Motor Speedway recently held the 1st Annual LOLMDS Slot Car World Championship this past March. Fans can visit the official website and view pictures and videos from the recent event at www.outbackmotorspeedway.com.

 

Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN will lead the contingent of series regulars plus several of the top drivers from all over the region and nation. Owens currently leads the series championship point's standings and is looking for his first series win of 2012. Steve Francis of Ashland, KY is currently second in the LOLMDS Championship standings followed closely by Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA and Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL. The rest of the top ten in points expected to be on hand for the Commonwealth 100 include 16-year-old phenom, Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA, 4-time series champ, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; 2-time series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

 

Former Virginia Motor Speedway Late Model Track Champion, Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE, who is in his first full-year of running with the LOLMDS, will also be participating along with Hazard KY's Eric Wells, another young-gun on the series tour.

 

So far this season there have been five different winners in the first nine events for the LOLMDS. O'Neal leads the way with four victories followed by Francis with two wins. Erb, Landers and Cook have also entered Lucas Oil Victory Lane on one occasion in 2012.

 

For more information on this spectacular event logon to www.vamotorspeedway.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

 

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

 

About Lucas Oil Production Studios: Owned by Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Lucas Oil Production Studios produces and edits over 300 hours of original, high quality HD television programming yearly. Located in Corona, CA, the studio employs a full-time staff of professional directors, producers, HD video editors, videographers, engineers and graphic artists. The studio creates original, state-of-the-art, HD television action sports and other unique programming for broadcast on 5 major national networks. For more information please visit www.LucasOil.com.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISH DIRECTV CABLE

  • CBS Local Listings Local Listings Local Listings
  • CBS Sports CH-158 CH-613 Local Listings
  • NBC Sports CH-151 CH-603 Local Listings
  • SPEED CH-150 CH-607 Local Listings
  • MAVTV CH-361 Local Listings

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces TV Package and Air Dates for 2012

WAYCROSS, GA (April 5, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to announce the series' Television Package and Airdates for the 2012 season. With an increase in viewership and overall ratings from the 2011 LOLMDS TV Races, the series will increase its TV airings for 2012.

 

The LOLMDS now has twenty-five (25) one-hour shows broadcasted on five different networks in 2012. The LOLMDS TV package includes one (1) event on CBS, one (1) event on CBS Sports, three (3) events on NBC Sports Network, ten (10) events broadcasted on SPEED, and ten (10) events on the MAVTV Network. A minimum of one (1) re-air on all SPEED and NBC Sports broadcasts will boost the LOLMDS total hours on TV to thirty-eight (38) in 2012.

 

Lucas Oil Production Studios will tape each event using state of the art HD cameras and the popular Helicopter Cam at most TV races. The TV package will also feature Cinema camera technology, In-car cameras, and the cut away car will be a part of the TV shows. The LOLMDS will air on the networks with an estimated 116 million households receiving CBS, 80 million receiving SPEED, 75 million receiving NBC Sports Network and 40 million households receiving MAVTV. Lucas Oil Products Inc. and its Team Lucas partners will reach new viewers and markets while providing the many loyal fans of the series an enormous HD TV package.

 

The first LOLMDS event to be taped for broadcast in 2012 will be the Commonwealth 100 at the beautiful Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA. This two-day mega event will take place on April 13th and 14th and pays $25,000 to the winner. The Commonwealth 100 will air on SPEED on Sunday May 13th at 6PM EST and also air on NBC Sports Network on Sunday June 10th at 6PM EST.

 

The television marquee event, The DART Show-Me 100 will be broadcasted on CBS as part of the CBS Sports Spectacular show again in 2012. The CBS Sports Spectacular is one of the oldest and longest running programs for sports on television, airing for the first time on January 3rd, 1960. The crown jewel event takes place on May 25th and 26th at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. The event will air on Sunday June 24th at 2 PM EST. An additional airing of the event will be on CBS Sports on Saturday December 8th at 8PM EST.

 

The final event to be taped for broadcast in 2012 will be the season finale, the Dirt Track World Championship held on October 19th and 20th at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. This event will air on SPEED on Sunday November 18th at 2PM EST. The 2012 complete TV schedule with each network and airdates is listed below.

 

"We are very excited to announce our TV package for 2012. Lucas Oil Products has really stepped up to offer even more Dirt Late Model racing on TV than ever before. Our many loyal fans and partners will benefit greatly from the increased TV coverage. This television package provides LOLMDS racers increased marketing benefits and offers racers an additional tool to use in their sponsorship proposals. We're pumped to know that our series will be on five different networks and look forward to bringing our awesome fans the best racing action and the biggest stars in dirt late model racing to TV again in 2012," stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

 

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

 

About Lucas Oil Production Studios: Owned by Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Lucas Oil Production Studios produces and edits over 300 hours of original, high quality HD television programming yearly. Located in Corona, CA, the studio employs a full-time staff of professional directors, producers, HD video editors, videographers, engineers and graphic artists. The studio creates original, state-of-the-art, HD television action sports and other unique programming for broadcast on 5 major national networks. For more information please visit www.LucasOil.com.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV Schedule

 

NETWORK

AIR DATE

AIR TIME

VENUE

EVENT NAME

EVENT DATE

SPEED

5/13/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

MAVTV

6/9/2012

7:30 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

NBC Sports

6/10/2012

6:00 PM

Virginia Motor Speedway

Commonwealth 100

4/14/2012

CBS

6/24/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

7/8/2012

4:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

MAVTV

7/26/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

CBS Sports

12/8/2012

8:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Show-Me 100

5/26/2012

SPEED

8/12/2012

1:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

NBC Sports

9/2/2012

6:00 PM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

MAVTV

9/6/2012

12:00 AM

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Clash at the Mag

7/7/2012

SPEED

8/18/2012

4:00 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

MAVTV

9/8/2012

7:30 PM

Tri-City Speedway

Battle at the Beach

7/13/2012

SPEED

8/25/2012

2:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

NBC Sports

9/9/2012

6:00 PM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

MAVTV

9/13/2012

12:00 AM

Lucas Oil Speedway

Diamond Nationals

7/14/2012

SPEED

9/15/2012

4:00 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

MAVTV

11/24/2012

7:30 PM

Florence Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

8/11/2012

SPEED

9/22/2012

4:00 PM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

MAVTV

12/6/2012

12:00 AM

Batesville Motor Speedway

COMP Cams Topless 100

8/18/2012

SPEED

9/30/2012

3:00 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

MAVTV

12/15/2012

7:30 PM

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg 50

8/25/2012

SPEED

11/3/2012

4:00 PM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

MAVTV

2/21/2013

12:00 AM

Knoxville Raceway

Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

9/29/2012

SPEED

11/18/2012

2:00 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

MAVTV

3/2/2013

7:30 PM

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Dirt Track World Championship

10/20/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "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

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Landers Outlasts Owens in Texas Shootout at LoneStar

KILGORE, TX (March 31, 2012)- Jared Landers of Batesville, AR regained the lead on the final lap and held off Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN for the win on Saturday Night at LoneStar Speedway. Landers earned $10,000 for the victory in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series High Banks Havoc for his first series win of the season.

 

For the third consecutive race Owens finished second. Steve Francis of Ashland, KY made a tremendous charge through the field to finish a close third after he started 14th on the grid. He was followed by Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA and Duke Whiseant of Texarkana, AR.

 

Landers held off Owens for the lead nearly the entire 50-lap race, but with two laps to go a two-lap shootout took place. The only caution of the race came out for seventh-place running Don O'Neal, who stopped in turn four with a flat tire. When the race went green again Owens dove in front of Landers in turn three to take over the lead, the pair came across the start-finish line nearly dead even with Owens holding a slight advantage. As the two raced the final lap, Landers was able to maneuver his car by Owens to beat him to the checkered flag.

 

In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the third time in his career, the 2011 series rookie of the year was just glad the race was over. "I didn't know there were two laps to go when the caution came out, then I went too slowly in the turn and I knew Jimmy was going to be right there. Because we battled the whole race, I never got any distance over him at all. He's a heck of a racer and to beat him says a lot about this team," said Landers.

 

"He (Owens) passed me there in three and I dove down low and got under him on the last lap, I wanted the win, I was either going to win or wreck is how I looked at it. Jimmy races clean and I raced him clean, I think we may have finally got a handle on this Barry Wright Race Car," said Landers, whose Clint Bowyer Motorsports Toyota Camry is powered by a Roush-Yates Engines and sponsored by Crawford Supply, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Cometic Gasket, Georgia Boot and Mark Martin Automotive.

 

Completing the top ten were John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; B.J. Robinson of Shreveport, LA; and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

 

In preliminary action Jared Landers was the Red Buck Cigar Fast Qualifier among the 28 entrants with a lap of 14.540 seconds. Heat race winners were Jimmy Owens, John Blankenship, Landers, and Jonathan Davenport. Jeff Chanler and Jon Mitchell won B-Mains.

 

The next Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 13th and 14th at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA. The Commonwealth 100 will pay $25,000 to win. For more information, go to www.vamotorspeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, March 31, 2012

High Banks Havoc

Lonestar Speedway - Kilgore, TX

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Tyler Reddick / 14.585 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Jared Landers / 14.540 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Tyler Reddick, Earl Pearson, Jr., Ray Cook, Jeff Chanler, Timothy Culp, Morgan Bagley-DNS

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): John Blankenship, Duke Whiseant, Scott Bloomquist, Eric Wells, Klint Byars, Jason Ingalls, Austin Hubbard-DNS

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jared Landers, Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, Steve Francis, Jon Mitchell, Rickey Ingalls, Jim Bryant

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, BJ Robinson, Dennis Erb, Jr., Wendell Wallace, Rob Litton, Jay Brunson, Jason Cliburn

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jeff Chanler, Timothy Culp, Morgan Bagley, Jason Ingalls, Klint Byars, Austin Hubbard-DNS

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jon Mitchell, Rob Litton, Rickey Ingalls, Jim Bryant, Jay Brunson-DNS, Jason Cliburn-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

2

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

2

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3

14

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

4

4

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

5

7

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

6

3

187th

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

7

9

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

8

11

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

9

8

F5

BJ Robinson

Shreveport, LA

10

13

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

11

15

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

12

10

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

13

6

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

14

20

6x

Rob Litton

Alexandria, LA

15

5

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

16

18

5m

Jon Mitchell

Texarkana, TX

17

21

14m

Morgan Bagley

Tyler, TX

18

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

19

19

C8

Timothy Culp

West Monroe, LA

20

22

96

Rickey Ingalls

Hallville, TX

21

16

6m

Wendell Wallace

Batesville, AR

22

24

5b

Klint Byars

Calhoun City, MS

23

17

11c

Jeff Chanler

Minden, LA

24

23

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 28

Lap Leaders: Jared Landers (Laps 1 - 48); Jimmy Owens (Lap 49); Jared Landers (Lap 50)

Caution Flags: Don O'Neal (Lap 48)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisional: Austin Hubbard

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time Provisional: Klint Byars

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Steve Francis (Started 14th; Finished 3rd; Advanced 11 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Steve Francis

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Jared Landers

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Jonathan Davenport

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Roush-Yates Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Barry Wright Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Brian Leonburg (Jared Landers)

Time of Race: 15 minutes 25 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1120

2

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

1045

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1010

4

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

1005

5

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

955

6

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

950

7

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

930

8

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

920

9

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

840

10

187th

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

820

11

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

805

12

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

795

13

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

770

 

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

O'Neal Outduels Owens Again in Lucas Oil Series Event at Jackson

BYRAM, MS (March 30, 2012) - For the second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event in a row, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN passed defending series champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN to deny Owens his first win of the season. O'Neal took the lead on lap 38 from Owens and then went on for the $10,000 victory in the "Southern 50" at Jackson Motor Speedway before the biggest crowd in track history.

 

Owens finished second followed by Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA who passed Jared Landers of Batesville, AR on the final lap to take third. Wendell Wallace of Batesville, AR completed the top five.

 

Last week at Brownstown (IN) Speedway Owens held a commanding lead until O'Neal tracked him down and passed him for the win. At Jackson, Owens led the first 38 circuits of the race, despite several laps running in heavy lapped traffic. O'Neal grabbed the lead with 12 laps left to take his fourth LOLMDS win of 2012.

 

"Wow this is just unbelievable," said the 47-year-old veteran gunning for his first career series title. He has finished runner-up twice before. "Jimmy was solid again, tonight I really didn't think I could catch him like I did at Brownstown, but he started coming back to me after a couple of cautions and I knew if I stayed right with him, I could make a run for the lead."

 

This win is the 23rd of his career in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition. O'Neal has now climbed to second in points, just behind Owens. "Ever since we started running this series full-time, we have come up just short in winning the points title. The way last year was, I didn't think we could run any better than we did. To win championships, you have to be consistent and this has just been an awesome start for 2012," said the winner in Lucas Oil Victory Lane.

 

"I have to thank all the crew: Tader Masters, Cody Mahoney, everybody at the shop. We are just clicking on all cylinders and it's still only March," said the veteran wheelman. O'Neal drives the MasterSbilt Chassis House Car sponsored by Optima Batteries, Independence lumber, Jones Core, Seubert Calf Ranches, Tarpy Trucking, Superior Cleaning Services, O'Neal Mulch, and Budda Bert Transmissions.

"It's also great to win here in the home-state of my engine builder Jay Dickens, there's not another motor better."

 

Owens drove the Mike Reece-owned, Reece Monument Company, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford. Reddick had an impressive run from seventh and nabbed third in the Broken Bow records, Stoney Creek Records, Bloomquist Race Cars entry to equal his best finish of the year.

 

Completing the top ten were Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Bubba Mullins of West Monroe, LA; and Timothy Culp also of West Monroe, LA.

 

In preliminary events Jared Landers was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier among the 45 entrants with a lap of 15.376 seconds. Heat races were won by Landers, Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, and Jimmy Cliburn. Steve Francis and Chris Wall captured the B-Mains.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series now moves to the state of Texas on Saturday Night, March 31st for a visit to Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, TX for the $10,000 to win "High Banks Havoc" to conclude the month of March.

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, March 30, 2012

Southern 50

Jackson Motor Speedway - Jackson, MS

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Jared Landers / 15.376 seconds (Group A and Overall)

Jimmy Owens / 15.589 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jared Landers, Wendell Wallace, Timothy Culp, John Blankenship, Rob Litton, Ray Moore, Chris McElhenney, Steve Francis, Morgan Bagley, Henry Cooper, Edmond Jenkins

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Tyler Reddick, Jonathan Davenport, Dennis Erb, Jr., Eric Wells, Brooks Strength, BJ Robinson, Kody Barber, Scott Creel, Dewayne Lott, Brian Rickman

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Klint Byars, Bubba Mullins, Jeremy Broadus, Chris Wall, Scott Bloomquist, Hunter Rasdon, Jeff Chanler, Chad Thrash, Dwight Falcon, Joseph Joiner, Rodney Wing

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Cliburn, Earl Pearson, Jr., Austin Hubbard, Jason Cliburn, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Cliff Williams, Duke Whiseant, Ray Cook, Rick Rickman, Leon Henderson, Clint Logan

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Steve Francis, Brooks Strength, BJ Robinson, Chris McElhenney, Ray Moore, Scott Creel, Eric Wells, Henry Cooper, Rob Litton, Kody Barber, Morgan Bagley, Dewayne Lott-NR, Edmond Jenkins-NR, Brian Rickman-NR

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Chris Wall, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Cliff Williams, Rodney Wing, Ray Cook, Duke Whiseant, Leon Henderson, Rick Rickman, Jeff Chanler, Hunter Rasdon, Chad Thrash, Dwight Falcon, Scott Bloomquist-NR, Joseph Joiner-NR, Clint Logan-NR

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3

7

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4

1

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

5

5

6m

Wendell Wallace

Batesville, AR

6

11

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

7

8

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

8

17

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

9

10

C11

Bubba Mullins

West Monroe, LA

10

9

C8

Timothy Culp

West Monroe, LA

11

22

4

Cliff Williams

Star, MS

12

21

F5

BJ Robinson

Shreveport, LA

13

4

88c

Jimmy Cliburn

Star, MS

14

15

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

15

24

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

16

25

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

17

18

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

18

6

5b

Klint Byars

Calhoun City, MS

19

12

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

20

13

187th

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

21

14

88b

Jeremy Broadus

Biloxi, MS

22

20

18H

Ronny Lee Hollingsworth

Northport, AL

23

16

888

Jason Cliburn

Star, MS

24

19

444

Brooks Strength

Byram, MS

25

23

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 45

Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1 - 38); Don O'Neal (Laps 39 - 50)

Caution Flags: Brooks Strength (Lap 24); Steve Francis (Lap 30); Austin Hubbard (Lap 30); John Blankenship (Lap 35); Austin Hubbard (Lap 43); Klint Byars (Lap 44)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Eric Wells

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Cliff Williams (Started 22nd; Finished 11th; Advanced 11 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Jimmy Owens

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Don O'Neal

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Jonathan Davenport

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox (Jimmy Owens)

Time of Race: 32 minutes 17 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

890

2

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

845

3

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

825

4

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

815

5

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

795

6

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

785

7

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

735

8

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

670

9

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

660

10

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

650

11

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

625

12

187th

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

620

13

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

595

 

*Points are unofficial until Close of Business on the Tuesday following Race Day*

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to Jackson (MS) and Kilgore (TX) this Weekend

WAYCROSS, GA (March 28, 2012) - The nation's premier dirt late model sanctioning body, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Mississippi and Texas this upcoming weekend. Joining the stars and cars of the LOLMDS will be the top regional and local racers in the South.

 

On Friday Night, March 30th, the LOLMDS will make its first ever appearance at the Don Cliburn-promoted Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, MS for the "Southern 50". This event is one of the biggest in several years at Jackson Motor Speedway and will mark the 60th different track that the series has visited.

 

Then on Saturday Night, March 31st, the series heads for the second year in a row to the Sam Hafertepe Jr.-promoted LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, TX for the running of the "High Banks Havoc". Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN won last year's inaugural visit to LoneStar in front of a capacity crowd.

 

There will be a complete show both nights for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $10,000 to win/$800 to start main event. Fans will get to see the stars of the LOLMDS up close with a special driver autograph session scheduled at both events this weekend.

 

Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL takes a slim five point-lead into the events this weekend. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; the reigning LOLMDS National Champion; is second in points followed by Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN. O'Neal is hot off a win in the "Indiana Icebreaker" at Brownstown (IN) Speedway this past weekend.

 

Other series regulars expected to be on hand will be Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE; 2 -time series champion Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.

 

For more information on what promises to be an exciting weekend of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing action, log on to each track's respective website at www.jacksonmotorspeedway.net and www.lonestarspeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

  1. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 655
  2. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 650
  3. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 635
  4. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 595
  5. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 595
  6. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) - 565
  7. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 540
  8. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 535
  9. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 525
  10. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) - 490

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com
 
O'Neal over Owens at Brownstown Indiana Icebreaker
BROWNSTOWN, IN (March 24, 2012) - Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN won his fourth career
Indiana Icebreaker Presented by Bowman Auto Group on Saturday Night at the Brownstown Speedway. O'Neal started sixth in the 50-lap main event and went on to capture the $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event in front of a huge crowd.
O'Neal and defending Series Champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN traded the lead four times, until O'Neal pulled ahead for good on lap 36. Owens held a good lead over O'Neal until lap 26 when O'Neal reeled Owens in as they went through lap traffic.
"I have to thank all the fans who came out tonight. Even though we had a lot of storms and rain last night, the track was excellent. We hurt the motor in time trials and had to pull out the back-up car and it performed flawlessly," said the 47-year-old who captured his 22nd career LOLMDS victory. It was O'Neal's 52nd career win at Brownstown Speedway.
"We started on the tail of the heat and got up to second. To start where we did in the feature, we were lucky. I knew we had a good shot at winning, Jimmy (Owens) is always tough no matter what track we are at, but I don't know what happened to him once we got by. We started to catch up to him and then went back and forth for the lead. I sure hope the fans enjoyed that race," said the veteran driver, who began his late model career at Brownstown in 1991.
"I have to thank all of our great sponsors, Optima Batteries, Independence Lumber, Seubert Calf Ranches, Super Cleaning, Jones Core, and Budda Bert Transmissions. A Jay Dickens Racing Engine powers the MasterSbilt house-car that O'Neal drives.
Owens in the Reece Monument Company, Cornett Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford finished second. With his second place showing, Owens is now tied with Dennis Erb Jr. for the series points lead. Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN made a late-race charge in the Jack Rainey, Bedford Transport, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars Chevrolet and passed Steve Francis of Ashland, KY on the final lap to finish third.

Francis in the Valvoline, Clements Racing Engines, Barry Wright Chevrolet came home fourth, just ahead of first-time Brownstown Speedway visitor, Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA in the Bowyer Motorsports, Georgia Boot, Barry Wright Toyota.

Completing the top ten were: Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Chris Simpson of Oxford, IA; and Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL. Both Bloomquist and Pearson rallied late in the race to score top ten finishes after taking series provisionals and starting 23rd and 24th.

In preliminary action Steve Francis was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier with a lap of 13.954 seconds. Heat race winners were Jimmy Owens, Jonathan Davenport, Francis, and Chris Simpson. Josh Richards and Terry Casey won the B-mains.

Coming up next weekend, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be in action on Friday Night, March 30th at Jackson Motor Speedway in Jackson, MS and Saturday Night, March 31st at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, TX. Both events will pay $10,000 to win.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, March 24, 2012
Indiana Icebreaker
Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Austin Hubbard / 14.025 seconds (Group A)
Steve Francis / 13.954 seconds (Group B and Overall)

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Austin Hubbard, Bobby Pierce, Tyler Reddick, Josh Richards, Duane Chamberlain, Tim Prince, Justin Rattliff, Shane Cottle, David Ross, Earl Pearson, Jr.

U. S. Steel Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Greg Johnson, Mason Zeigler, Chad Stapleton, Tanner English, Kent Robinson, Zak Blackwood, Tyler Allen, Michael Chilton, Greg Kendall, Jerry Rice

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Don O'Neal ,Tim Isenberg, Mike Jewell, Dillan White, Ray Cook, Mike Marlar, Jeremy Hines, Joe Janowski, Chris Streeval, Thomas Ramey

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Chris Simpson, Brad Neat, Dennis Erb, Jr., Jared Landers, Terry Casey, Josh McGuire, Tim Rivers, Matt Pickard, Eric Wells, John Blankenship, Scott Bloomquist

JRi Shocks First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Josh Richards, Tanner English, Kent Robinson, Duane Chamberlain, Justin Rattliff, Zak Blackwood, Tyler Allen, Shane Cottle, Greg Kendall, David Ross, Michael Chilton, Earl Pearson, Jr., Tim Prince, Jerry Rice-NR

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Terry Casey, Dillan White, Mike Marlar, Josh McGuire, Ray Cook, Tim Rivers, Jeremy Hines, Eric Wells, Joe Janowski, Matt Pickard, John Blankenship, Thomas Ramey, Scott Bloomquist, Chris Streeval

Feature Finish - 50 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

6

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3

7

49

Greg Johnson

Bedford, IN

4

2

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

5

3

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

6

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

7

10

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

8

23

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

9

4

32x

Chris Simpson

Oxford, IA

10

24

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

11

13

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

12

17

25

Josh Richards

Shinnston, WV

13

16

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

14

14

9J

Mike Jewell

Scottsburg, IN

15

8

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

16

26

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

17

25

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

18

5

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

19

9

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

20

20

54W

Dillan White

Crofton, KY

21

15

32s

Chad Stapleton

Edinburgh, IN

22

19

96

Tanner English

Benton, KY

23

21

7R

Kent Robinson

Bloomington, IN

24

11

25z

Mason Zeigler

Chalk Hill, PA

25

18

42T

Terry Casey

New London, WI

26

22

5b

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

27

27

5h

Jeremy Hines

Seymour, IN

 

Race Statistics
Entrants: 44
Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1- 35); Don O'Neal (Laps 36 - 50)
Caution Flags: Jared Landers (Lap 3); Mike Marlar (Lap 9)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: John Blankenship, Ray Cook
Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Scott Bloomquist (Started 23rd; Finished 8th; Advanced 15 positions)
Allstar Performer of the Race: Dennis Erb Jr.
Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens
ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Don O'Neal
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Jonathan Davenport
COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Racing Engines
Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars
Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Cody Mahoney (Don O'Neal)
Time of Race: 22 minutes 13 seconds

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS CAR# DRIVER POINTS
1 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 655
2 20 Jimmy Owens 650
3 15 Steve Francis 635
4 15d Jonathan Davenport 595
4 71 Don O'Neal 595
6 11T Tyler Reddick 565
7 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. 540
8 11h Austin Hubbard 535
9 0 Scott Bloomquist 525
10 23 John Blankenship 490
11 53 Ray Cook 470
12 32s Chad Stapleton 445
13 5 Jared Landers 440
13 18e Eric Wells 440
15 42c Terry Casey 425
16 32 Bobby Pierce 400
17 81x Randy Korte 395
18 41 Josh McGuire 370
19 99 Donnie Moran 360
19 54W Dillan White 360
21 31 Scott Creel 315
22 81 Scott James 310
23 11c Shane Cottle 305
24 18 Shannon Babb 270
24 16 Justin Rattliff 270
26 81JR Jason Riggs 255
27 76 Shelby Miles 250
27 A1 Duke Whiseant 250
29 14m Morgan Bagley 240
30 85 Mark Andersen 235
31 5J Eric Jacobsen 225
32 21CB Chris Brown 220
32 4-Ds Chad Hollenbeck 220
34 44J James O'Hara 210
35 9 Roger Hammond 195
35 9T Tim Isenberg 195
35 18d Danny Mitchell 195
38 21F Todd Frank 190
38 4L Victor Lee 190
40 32x Chris Simpson 185
41 25 Josh Richards 170
42 9J Mike Jewell 160
43 51 Travis Varnadore 160
43 41n Brad Neat 155
45 01 Jackie Nosbisch 135
46 96 Tanner English 125
46 5H Jeremy Hines 125
46 5b Mike Marlar 125
46 7r Kent Robinson 125
46 25z Mason Ziegler 125
51 15c Duane Chamberlain 120
51 81c Kevin Cole 120
53 46 Tim Rivers 115
54 93 Zak Blackwood 110
55 T1 Tyler Allen 105
56 10 Leon Henderson 100
56 6J Joe Janowski 100
56 44k Greg Kendall 100
59 115 Matt Pickard 95
60 11x Thomas Ramey 90
60 42 David Ross 90
62 97 Michael Chilton 85
62 30s Chris Streeval 85
64 P1 Tim Prince 80
65 1B Doug Blashe 50
65 24h Jerry Rice 50

 

REVISION 0001: UPDATE TO CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Early Start Times for This Weekend's Indiana Icebreaker

 

WAYCROSS, GA (March 19, 2012) - The "Indiana Icebreaker" at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown IN, sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, is set for this Saturday, March 24th. The event will pay $10,000 to win and $800 to start. A large group of both national stars and strong regional drivers is expected to converge on the ¼ mile track to compete in the annual event.

 

This weekend's events will get under away a little earlier than in years past. Grandstands and Pit Gates will both open at 1PM on Saturday. Driver's registration will be from 1:00PM until 4:15PM. A special driver's autograph session will take place in the midway outside of the main grandstands from 3:15PM until 4:00PM. The Drivers Meeting will take place at 4:15 PM with Hot Laps getting underway at 4:45PM.

 

Race fans are encouraged to arrive early and visit the vendor midway area as numerous souvenir trailers, driver merchandise trailers, and several displays will be on hand for fans to visit. Along with the other merchandise trailers, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series official merchandise vendor, ASI Racewear, will be on site with all the latest Official LOLMDS merchandise.

 

The MAVTV Tent will be set up in the midway, and the MAVTV Girls will be on hand to pass out numerous free gifts to fans that register at the MAVTV booth. General Tire and Canidae Pet Foods will also have free giveaways for fans that support the event this coming weekend.

 

This event will be the first for the LOLMDS since the DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL back in February. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL leads the LOLMDS Championship Point's Standings with a slim 35 point advantage over 2011 LOLMDS Champion Jimmy Owens. Steve Francis, Randy Korte, and Jonathan Davenport round out the Top-5.

 

For more information about the "Indiana Icebreaker", visit the track website at www.brownstownspeedway.com or call the track phone at (812) 358-5332 or promoter Tim Keithley at (812) 569-1982.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Make sure to visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

 

Previous Indiana Icebreaker Winners

 

1998 - Tony Izzo Jr.

1999 - Don O'Neal

2000 - Don O'Neal

2001 - Timmy Yeager

2002 - John Gill

2003 - Don O'Neal

2004 - John Gill

2005 - Dan Sturgeon

2006 - Earl Pearson Jr.

2007 - Billy Moyer

2008 - Terry Casey

2009 - Earl Pearson Jr.

2010 - Jimmy Owens

2011 - Scott Bloomquist

 

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

 

  1. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 455
  2. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 420
  3. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 415
  4. Randy Korte (Highland, IL) - 395
  5. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 390
  6. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) -390
  7. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 385
  8. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 360
  9. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) - 360
  10. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 345

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Don O’Neal Wins Fifth Career Spring 50 at Florence

 

UNION, KY (March 17, 2012) – Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN took the lead on lap 15 from Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY and went unchallenged the remaining 35 laps in winning the Spring 50 on Saturday Night at Florence (KY) Speedway.  Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN led every lap of the Open Wheel Modified Feature to claim the victory.  The event kicked off the 2012 racing season at Florence.

 

O’Neal earned $5,000 for the victory which was his fifth in the annual event tying the late Hall of Famer, Jack Boggs for the most wins.  O’Neal, who started third, trailed Lanigan for the first 14 circuits until he made the pass for the lead on lap 15.  Lanigan, who had been battling steering issues then pulled out of the race while running second on lap 16.

 

The race got off to a rocky start when a multi-car pileup took place coming off of turn two that eliminated several contenders.  Once O’Neal was on he went unchallenged the rest of the way lapping up to the third place car of 15-year-old Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, IL and second place finisher, R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, OH.

 

The win marked O’Neal’s fourth of the season as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regular heads to his home track at Brownstown (IN) Speedway this Saturday for the “Indiana Icebreaker”  O’Neal’s MasterSbilt Chevrolet is sponsored by Optima Batteries, Independence Lumber, Seubert Calf Ranches, Tarpy Trucking, O’Neal Mulch, Super Cleaning Services, Jones Core, and Budda Bert Transmissions.  His car is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engines.

 

Conley and Pierce had an excellent battle for second after Greg Johnson left the race on lap 27 while running in that position.  Conley and Pierce would go door-to-door several times with Conley holding off the youngster to get the runner-up spot in the Conley Trucking, Draime Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis GTO.  Pierce recorded his best ever Florence finish with third in the American Metal Supply Company, Pro Power Racing Engines, Bob Pierce Race Cars Chevrolet.

 

Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH running his own team car for the first time in since 2009 came home fourth in the Sugar Creek Packing, Dargie Race Engines, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars entry with first time Florence visitor Ryan Vanderveen of Six Lakes, MI taking fifth in his LeFever Builders, Cornett Racing Engines, Larry Shaw machine.

 

Completing the top ten were Tim Prince of Heltonville, IN; Jarrod Breeding of Isom, KY; Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN; Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY; and Alan Vochaska of Southhaven, MI.

 

In Late Model preliminary action Eric Wells of Hazard, KY set a new track in time trials with a lap of 14.748 seconds.  Overall there were six drivers who qualified under Rick Eckert’s former track record of 15.053 seconds set in 2006.  Heat race winners were Wells, Darrell Lanigan and Justin Rattliff.  Alan Vochaska in his first appearance at Florence won the consy.  Wells, who was scheduled to start on the pole failed to make the call for the starting grid in the feature when he developed motor issues on the last lap of his heat race.

 

Joey Kramer led every lap of the open wheel modified feature to collect the win.  Kramer waited through several caution flags and a red flag for Fireball Pinkerton, who barrel-rolled his car in turn one.  Pinkerton was o.k., but his car was heavily damaged. 

 

Jeff Babcock of Wayne, OH, who started 21st on the grid came through the field to finish second followed by Tommy Bailey of Corbin, KY, Steve King of Holton, IN; and Kyle Schornick of Milan, IN.

 

Kramer, who won his heat race to earn the pole position in his Lightning Chassis earned $1000 for his win in the Claudette Kramer-owned, Hill’s Historic Painting, State Farm insurance, Lucas Oil Products, Allstar Performance, Genesis Shocks, Rocketman Race Bodies and Ground Works Lawn Care sponsored number 77.

 

Spring 50 Late Model Finish:  Don O’Neal, R.J. Conley, Bobby Pierce, Wayne Chinn, Ryan Vanderveen, Tim Prince, Jarrod Breeding, Greg Johnson, Dustin Neat, Alan Vochaska, Jesse Lay, Jon Henry, Darrell Lanigan, Jeff Arnold, Brandon Green, Mike Meyers, Daniel Shelton, Justin Rattliff, Scott James, Kent Robinson, Josh McGuire, Chris Shelton

 

Open Wheel Modified Feature Finish:  Joey Kramer, Jeff Babcock, Tommy Bailey, Steve King, Kyle Schornick, Ray Branscum, Joe Brewer, Mark Kaetzel, Kevin Mayabb, Jeremy Rayburn, Vic Rouse Jr., Chris Kruetzkamp, aaron Coffey, Jaosn Montgomery, Antony Davis, Dustin Webber, Shawn Tolson, Keith Smith, Trent Green, Andrew Corbin, Scotty Kincaid, Dave Pinkerton, David McWilliams, Daryl Herbert

Indiana Icebreaker March 24th Next For
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
WAYCROSS, GA (March 10, 2012) - What has become a spring-time tradition in the Midwest will take place with the running of the "15thAnnual Indiana Icebreaker" on Saturday, March 24th w. The event is sponsored by Bryan Bowman Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge of Seymour, IN and will take place at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event will pay $10,000 to win and $800 to start. A large field of drivers from all over the country is expected to compete in the annual event with a strong group of both regional and national stars converging on the ¼ mile track.
The LOLMDS first sanctioned the event at the Tim and Farrah Keithley-promoted Jackson County Fairgrounds facility in 2006 with 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL scoring the victory. Pearson has been joined by other current LOLMDS regulars Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, Terry Casey of New London, WI, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN and last year's winner, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN in taking home the Indiana Icebreaker trophy.
Bloomquist will enter the race looking for his fourth consecutive win at the historic half-mile track. Bloomquist, who notched his 500th career win in the 2010 Jackson 100 at Brownstown, has captured the last two Jackson 100's and the 2011 Indiana Icebreaker. He is coming off of a season where he set a LOLMDS record for victories in one season with 15.
It will be the LOLMDS first-event since the successful DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL last month was completed. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL, will come into the event leading the LOLMDS championship point's standings. 2011 LOLMDS Champion Jimmy Owens is currently in 2nd in the series national points standings and will be looking to earn his first series win of 2012.
While the nation's premier dirt late model series brings several of the top drivers in the country to Brownstown on March 24th, there will be two competitors racing there for the first time. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA and Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE who both will be LOLMDS tour regulars in 2012, will receive their Brownstown baptism against a strong field of national and regional competitors.
"We're excited to be going back to Brownstown Speedway this year. Tim Keithley and his entire staff are really great to work with and that place always provides some great racing action. Were excited about the 2012 season and our talent pool of drivers that plan to follow the series this year. The level of competition continues to increase every year and it's always exciting to see the national stars line up against some really tough regional and local racers as we travel across the country. Brownstown just might produce a big upset this year", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.
For more information about the "Indiana Icebreaker" you can visit the track website at www.brownstownspeedway.com or call the track phone at (812) 358-5332 or promoter Tim Keithley at (812) 569-1982.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.
Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.
Previous Indiana Icebreaker Winners
1998 - Tony Izzo Jr.
1999 - Don O'Neal
2000 - Don O'Neal
2001 - Timmy Yeager
2002 - John Gill
2003 - Don O'Neal
2004 - John Gill
2005 - Dan Sturgeon
2006 - Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 - Billy Moyer
2008 - Terry Casey
2009 - Earl Pearson Jr.
2010 - Jimmy Owens
2011 - Scott Bloomquist
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
  1. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 455
  2. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 420
  3. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 415
  4. Randy Korte (Highland, IL) - 395
  5. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 390
  6. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) -390
  7. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 385
  8. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 360
  9. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) - 360
  10. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 345

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule
Venue
Track
City, State
To Win
13-Feb
East Bay Raceway Park
Tampa, FL
$5,000
14-Feb
East Bay Raceway Park
Tampa, FL
$5,000
15-Feb
East Bay Raceway Park
Tampa, FL
$7,000
16-Feb
East Bay Raceway Park
Tampa, FL
$7,000
17-Feb
East Bay Raceway Park
Tampa, FL
$10,000
18-Feb
East Bay Raceway Park
Tampa, FL
$10,000
24-Mar
Brownstown Speedway
Brownstown, IN
$10,000
30-Mar
Jackson Motor Speedway
Jackson, MS
$10,000
31-Mar
Lonestar Speedway
Kilgore, TX
$10,000
13,14-Apr
Virginia Motor Speedway
Saluda, VA
$25,000
20-Apr
Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex
Markleysburg, PA
$10,000
21-Apr
Hagerstown Speedway
Hagerstown, MD
$10,000
4-May
Tri-City Speedway
Pontoon Beach, IL
$10,000
5-May
Paducah International Raceway
Paducah, KY
$10,000
11-May
Hartford Motor Speedway
Hartford, MI
$10,000
12-May
La Salle Speedway
La Salle, IL
$10,000
18,19-May
Batesville Motor Speedway
Batesville, AR
$20,000
25,26-May
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
$30,000
1-Jun
Tazewell Speedway
Tazewell, TN
$10,000
2-Jun
Florence Speedway
Florence, KY
$10,000
22-Jun
Cherokee Speedway
Gaffney, SC
$10,000
23-Jun
Wythe Raceway
Rural Retreat, VA
$10,000
1-Jul
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, OH
$10,000
3-Jul
Muskingum County Speedway
Zanesville, OH
$10,000
6,7-Jul
Magnolia Motor Speedway
Columbus, MS
$20,000
13-Jul
Tri-City Speedway
Pontoon Beach, IL
$10,000
14-Jul
Lucas Oil Speedway
Wheatland, MO
$10,000
20,21-Jul
I-80 Speedway
Greenwood, NE
$25,000
24-Jul
Stateline Speedway
Busti, NY
$10,000
25-Jul
Utica Rome Speedway
Vernon, NY
$10,000
26-Jul
Fonda Speedway
Fonda, NY
$10,000
28-Jul
Hagerstown Speedway
Hagerstown, MD
$10,000
10,11-Aug
Florence Speedway
Florence, KY
$50,000
17,18-Aug
Batesville Motor Speedway
Batesville, AR
$40,000
23-Aug
Volunteer Speedway
Bulls Gap, TN
$10,000
25-Aug
Lawrenceburg Speedway
Lawrenceburg, IN
$10,000
31-Aug, 1-Sep
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, OH
$20,000
2-Sep
I-77 Raceway Park
Ripley, WV
$25,000
14,15-Sep
Virginia Motor Speedway
Saluda, VA
$20,000
21,22-Sep
Brownstown Speedway
Brownstown, IN
$20,000
27-Sep
Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville, IA
$7,000
28-Sep
Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville, IA
$7,000
29-Sep
Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville, IA
$40,000
6-Oct
Dixie Speedway
Woodstock, GA
$10,000
7-Oct
Rome International Speedway
Rome, GA
$10,000
19,20-Oct
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, OH
$50,000
2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:
Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Series Drivers Closes out the Month of March in Mississippi and Texas

WAYCROSS, GA (March 17, 2012) - The nation's premier dirt late model sanctioning body heads to Mississippi and Texas to end the month of March. The national stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and many regional hot shoes will compete against each other in two highly contested single day events.

 

On Friday Night, March 30th, the LOLMDS will make its first ever appearance at the Don Cliburn-promoted Jackson Motor Speedway in Jackson, MS. The 'Southern 50" is shaping up to be one of the biggest events at Jackson Motor Speedway in years. Then on Saturday Night, March 31st, the series heads to Texas for the second year in a row to the Sam Hafertepe Jr. promoted LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, TX for the running of the "High Banks Havoc". Scott Bloomquist won last year's inaugural visit to LoneStar in front of a capacity crowd. There will be a complete show both nights for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a $10,000 to win/$800 to start main event at both venues.

 

Defending LOLMDS National Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN will lead the field of the nation's best and brightest stars into the Jackson and LoneStar sanctioned events. Owens along with 2-time series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; 2011 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; and 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, who drives for Texas native and 2000 NASCAR champion, Bobby Labonte are all expected to challenge some of the top regional racers from that area.

 

Other drivers expected to compete in Mississippi and Texas include John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; 16-year-old phenom, Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; and Terry Casey of New London, WI. Also joining the star studded line-up of drivers that run the series will be two drivers running the series full-time this year as Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA and Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE will compete at both events.

 

"2012 is shaping up to be one of most competitive seasons we have ever had on the LOLMDS since its inception in 2005. Last year's points battle came down to the last race between two drivers but this year's field could produce a first time series champion and a tight point's battle all season long. We're excited about our season and look forward to putting on our show in front of the great race fans in both Mississippi and Texas", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

 

For more information on what promises to be exciting weekend of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing action, logon to each track's respective websites at www.jacksonmotorspeedway.net and www.lonestarspeedway.com.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series next event is the "Indiana Icebreaker" on March 24th at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN. Series officials wants to remind everyone about the early start times for the Indiana Icebreaker on Saturday, March 24th. Driver Registration is from: 1:00PM - 4:15PM. Driver Autograph Session: 3:15PM - 4:00PM. Drivers Meeting: 4:15PM and Hot Laps begin at 4:45PM.For more information about the "Indiana Icebreaker" you can visit the track website at www.brownstownspeedway.com or call the track phone at (812) 358-5332 or promoter Tim Keithley at (812) 569-1982.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Excitement Building for Commonwealth 100, Tickets on Sale for April 13-14th Mega Event

WAYCROSS, GA (March 14, 2012) - Anticipation is running high for the $25,000-to-win Third Annual Commonwealth 100 scheduled for April 13th and 14th at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA. This year's event will have a new twist, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will now sanction the $25,000 to win two-day event. The weekend will also include a $3000 to win non-qualifiers race to give more racers a chance to make some money that weekend.

 

Not only is this event shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year to attend, but Lucas Oil Studios will also be on hand to tape the event. The Commonwealth 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway on April 13-14th will be the first televised event in 2012 for the LOLMDS. The event will air on both SPEED and NBC Sports Network in 2012. The SPEED Channel will air the event on May 13th at 6PM EST while NBC Sports Network will air the event on June 10 at 6PM EST.

 

Race fans can expect to see the best in national and regional dirt late model drivers for this highly anticipated event. Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr., Don O'Neal, Steve Francis, Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Jared Landers, Tyler Reddick, Eric Wells, Terry Casey, Austin Hubbard, and Jonathan Davenport are just a few of the series regulars expected to compete. Joining those national stars will be defending race winner Steve Shaver, Booper Bare, Ricky Elliott, Jason Covert, Jamie Lathroum, and a host of other regional hot shoes competing for the top prize.

 

"When you look at the car counts and the exciting racing that was put on during Florida Speedweeks it only gets you amped and excited to have the best dirt late model drivers in the country headed to Virginia for what we feel is going to be the best Commonwealth 100 yet," commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer.

 

Fans have until April 1st to grab one of the best deals in dirt Late Model racing - a two-day advance adult ticket for just $30; Senior / Military are $27 and students (7-17) just $15. All tickets are general admission. No reserved seats will be sold for the event. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting www.vamotorspeedway.com, downloading the advance ticket order form and sending it to the track with a money order or cashier's check (no personal checks), or by calling the speedway office at 804-758-1867 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and using a Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card.

 

Drivers, meanwhile, can also save by entering the Commonwealth 100 prior to the early-entry deadline of April 1. The $150 early-entry fee not only saves racers $50 off the regular $200 entry fee but also includes a two-day driver pit pass worth $50.

 

The Commonwealth 100 weekend kicks off on Friday, April 13th, with time trials, heat races, while B-Mains, the 30-lap Non-Qualifiers' Race, and the 100-lap feature event take center stage on Saturday, April 14th. A rain-date of Sunday, April 15th, has been established for the event.

 

"The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited and pumped up about sanctioning the "Commonwealth 100" this year. Not only is the Virginia Motor Speedway one of the finest facilities in the country, this event is really shaping up to be a huge event for both fans and racers. Were also very happy to be bringing the Lucas Oil Studios trucks to the event to tape it for broadcast on both SPEED and NBC Sports Network. The entire staff and Sawyer family are really great people to work with and track owners and promoters all over the country should copy what they do at Virginia Motor Speedway. The two day advanced ticket prices are really a great bargain for the caliber of show the fans will get to see", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

 

To learn more about the "Commonwealth 100" and Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track's web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

 

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

 

  1. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 455
  2. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 420
  3. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 415
  4. Randy Korte (Highland, IL) - 395
  5. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 390
  6. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) -390
  7. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 385
  8. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 360
  9. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) - 360
  10. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 345

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

Indiana Icebreaker March 24th Next For Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

WAYCROSS, GA (March 10, 2012) - What has become a spring-time tradition in the Midwest will take place with the running of the "15thAnnual Indiana Icebreaker" on Saturday, March 24th w. The event is sponsored by Bryan Bowman Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge of Seymour, IN and will take place at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event will pay $10,000 to win and $800 to start. A large field of drivers from all over the country is expected to compete in the annual event with a strong group of both regional and national stars converging on the ¼ mile track.

 

The LOLMDS first sanctioned the event at the Tim and Farrah Keithley-promoted Jackson County Fairgrounds facility in 2006 with 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL scoring the victory. Pearson has been joined by other current LOLMDS regulars Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, Terry Casey of New London, WI, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN and last year's winner, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN in taking home the Indiana Icebreaker trophy.

 

Bloomquist will enter the race looking for his fourth consecutive win at the historic half-mile track. Bloomquist, who notched his 500th career win in the 2010 Jackson 100 at Brownstown, has captured the last two Jackson 100's and the 2011 Indiana Icebreaker. He is coming off of a season where he set a LOLMDS record for victories in one season with 15.

 

It will be the LOLMDS first-event since the successful DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL last month was completed. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL, will come into the event leading the LOLMDS championship point's standings. 2011 LOLMDS Champion Jimmy Owens is currently in 2nd in the series national points standings and will be looking to earn his first series win of 2012.

 

While the nation's premier dirt late model series brings several of the top drivers in the country to Brownstown on March 24th, there will be two competitors racing there for the first time. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA and Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE who both will be LOLMDS tour regulars in 2012, will receive their Brownstown baptism against a strong field of national and regional competitors.

 

"We're excited to be going back to Brownstown Speedway this year. Tim Keithley and his entire staff are really great to work with and that place always provides some great racing action. Were excited about the 2012 season and our talent pool of drivers that plan to follow the series this year. The level of competition continues to increase every year and it's always exciting to see the national stars line up against some really tough regional and local racers as we travel across the country. Brownstown just might produce a big upset this year", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

 

For more information about the "Indiana Icebreaker" you can visit the track website at www.brownstownspeedway.com or call the track phone at (812) 358-5332 or promoter Tim Keithley at (812) 569-1982.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

 

Previous Indiana Icebreaker Winners

 

1998 - Tony Izzo Jr.

1999 - Don O'Neal

2000 - Don O'Neal

2001 - Timmy Yeager

2002 - John Gill

2003 - Don O'Neal

2004 - John Gill

2005 - Dan Sturgeon

2006 - Earl Pearson Jr.

2007 - Billy Moyer

2008 - Terry Casey

2009 - Earl Pearson Jr.

2010 - Jimmy Owens

2011 - Scott Bloomquist

 

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

 

  1. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 455
  2. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 420
  3. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 415
  4. Randy Korte (Highland, IL) - 395
  5. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) - 390
  6. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) -390
  7. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) - 385
  8. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 360
  9. Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) - 360
  10. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 345

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Recaps Successful Dart Winternationals

 

WAYCROSS, GA (March 6, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has concluded another successful Dart Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL was crowned the Champion this year, making it the third time the Illinois driver has won the title. Erb previously won the Dart Winternationals Championship in 2010 and 2006. The 2012 Dart Winternationals title was worth $5,000 to Erb, who drove his Bloomquist Chassis powered by a Vic Hill Engine to one victory during the six-nights of racing.

 

Fifty-three (53) different drivers entered the weeklong Dart Winternationals in 2012, providing fans some of the most exciting racing action in recent years at East Bay Raceway Park. Erb's lone win of the week came during Friday night's rain delayed 50-lap feature event. Erb charged through the field after pitting on lap 3, after a caution when he tangled with Austin Hubbard. Erb restarted 23rd and masterfully moved through the field. He was in 3rd place with three laps to go when the final caution appeared. Erb charged to the outside lane on the restart, passing both Randy Korte and Tyler Reddick in the same corner to take the lead on lap 48 and went on to the win. Erb posted four Top-5 finishes during the week. His worst finish all week was 9th on opening night. Erb beat Steve Francis by a mere 10 points to win the 36th Annual Dart Winternationals Championship.

 

Steve Francis of Ashland, KY drove the Barry Wright House Car powered by a Clements Racing Engine during the Dart Winternationals, and picked up two wins. Francis won Thursday night's show in dramatic fashion. He passed Austin Hubbard in turn four on the final lap to win by half a car-length at the finish line. Francis won again on the final night of the weeklong Dart Winternationals as he held off the hard charging 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion, Jimmy Owens. Francis finished second in the final Dart Winternationals standings.

 

Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN was strong all week in his MasterSbilt House Car powered by a Jay Dickens Engine. He won the first two nights' events on Monday and Tuesday. O'Neal finished third in the final Dart Winternationals standings and added more victories to his resume at the famed Clay by the Bay. Optima Batteries has signed on to sponsor O'Neal and the MasterSbilt House Car for the 2012 season along with sponsoring the 2012 Optima Batteries Hard Charger Award with the series.

 

Randy Korte of Highland, IL driving the Riggs Motorsports Rocket Chassis entry during the 36th Annual Dart Winternationals was consistent all week long. He posted four Top-10 finishes during the week and started every feature event during the six-nights of racing. Korte posted his best finish of 2nd place on Friday night. Korte finished 4th in the final Dart Winternationals standings.

 

The MasterSbilt Chassis, Race Engine Design powered #53 of Ray Cook from Brasstown, NC posted one victory on Wednesday night during the weeklong event. Cook last visited victory lane at East Bay Raceway Park back in 2000. He powered past Steve Francis to win in one of the week's most exciting races. Cook posted three Top-10 finishes to finish 5th in the final Dart Winternationals standings. The top five drivers in the final Dart Winternationals points standings all received cash and product awards for competing all week.

 

Finishing 6th through 10th in the final Dart Winternationals Point's Standings were: John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Scott Bloomquist of Morresburg, TN; Terry Casey of New Loudon, WI; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; and Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA. These drivers all received numerous product awards. In addition, Performance Bodies awarded a new MD3 nosepiece to the first non-qualifier from the PRC Strawberry Dash each night.

 

"The series would like to thank all the drivers that competed with us this year and put on some great racing action for the fans. We really felt this is was one of the best Winternationals events in recent years and we want to thank all the race fans that came out and supported us as well. Everyone from the track staff, racers, fans, and all the sponsors that support the Dart Winternationals were really great to work with. We would also like to thank Dart Machinery for their continued support of the Dart Winternationals and the LOLMDS. Dart has been very instrumental in the success of the Winternationals and the growth of the series over the past several years and we look forward to a great 2012 season", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

 

Dennis Erb leads the 2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Point's Standings after two events with 455 points. The 2011 LOLMDS Champion Jimmy Owens is currently in second place, 35 points back. Following Owens are Steve Francis, Randy Korte, and Jonathan Davenport. Rounding out the Top-10 in the LOLMDS Championship Standings are Tyler Reddick, Austin Hubbard, Earl Pearson Jr, Donnie Moran, and Don O'Neal.

 

The LOLMDS will head to Brownstown, Indiana to the next sanctioned event on March 24th for the "Indiana Icebreaker". The one-day show will pay $10,000 to the winner and is expected to draw a large field of racers from all over the country. For more information about the event, log onto the track's official website, www.brownstownspeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Francis Fends Off Owens in Classic East Bay Finish

 

TAMPA, FL (February 18, 2012) - Steve Francis of Ashland, KY outdueled defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN in an exciting finish at East Bay Raceway Park. Francis picked up $10,000 for his win in the finale of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals. He scored his second win of the week, in doing so. The duo was followed by Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL. Erb earned the week-long DART Winternationals Championship. He won $5,000 for his efforts.

 

He had to withstand Owens' repeated efforts over the last four laps after a caution came out for Jason Riggs. On the restart Owens tried the inside of Francis several times, but Francis repelled him at each turn. Francis also won the Thursday night installment of the Winternationals. O'Neal was able to get by Bloomquist on the 60th and final lap to claim third after pitting for fresh tires on lap 27.

 

"I want to apologize to Donnie (Moran) for getting into him. I knew we had a good car in open air, I was trying not to make a mistake and let Scott or Jimmy get by me. We were just looking for a caution to clear the track in front of us. I can't say enough about Barry and Lance Wright. This team got together so late in the game, we have had to work our tails off to get ready. I was racing in Australia just a few weeks ago," said Francis, who captured his tenth career win at East Bay.

 

"The Barry Wright Race Cars and the Clements Engines have been great this week. We could've won a couple more of these without the flat tires, but we'll never know. Luckily they all held air tonight," said the 44-year-old driver embarking on his second year with the LOLMDS. "I want to thank VP Race Fuels, Valvoline, Nichols Plumbing, AES Racing, Jri Shocks, and Mathis Farms."

 

Completing the top ten were Duke Whiseant of Texarkana, AR; Scott Creel of Franklinton, LA; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE; and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA.

 

In preliminary action John Blankenship took the Red Buck Cigars Fast Time award amongst the 41 entrants. Heat races were won by Donnie Moran, Randy Korte, Terry Casey, and Steve Francis. Duke Whiseant and Austin Hubbard won the B-Mains. Rookie Late Model driver, Shelby Miles captured the PRC Strawberry Dash.

 

The next Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event will be on Saturday Night, March 24th at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN. The "Indiana Icebreaker" will pay $10,000 to win. For more information log onto www.brownstownspeedway.com.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, February 18, 2012

36th Annual DART Winternationals

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Donnie Moran / 14.440 seconds (Group A)

John Blankenship / 14.398 seconds (Group B and Overall)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Donnie Moran, Scott Bloomquist, Don O'Neal, Jonathan Davenport, Duke Whiseant, Tyler Reddick, Mark Andersen, Danny Mitchell, Justin Rattliff, Todd Frank, Roger Hammond

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Randy Korte, Jared Landers, Shannon Babb, Scott James, Jackie Nosbisch, Chris Brown, Josh McGuire, Leon Henderson, Eric Jacobsen, James O'Hara

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Terry Casey, John Blankenship, Jimmy Owens, Chad Stapleton, Morgan Bagley, Earl Pearson, Jr., Austin Hubbard, Eric Wells, Shane Cottle, Scott Creel

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Ray Cook, Dennis Erb, Jr., Jason Riggs, Bobby Pierce, Shelby Miles, Dillan White, Chad Hollenbeck, Travis Varnadore, Victor Lee-DNS

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Duke Whiseant, Jackie Nosbisch, Tyler Reddick, Josh McGuire, Chris Brown, Mark Andersen, Justin Rattliff, Danny Mitchell, James O'Hara, Todd Frank, Roger Hammond, Leon Henderson-DNS, Eric Jacobsen-DNS

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Austin Hubbard, Morgan Bagley, Bobby Pierce, Dillan White, Shelby Miles, Chad Hollenbeck, Travis Varnadore, Shane Cottle, Earl Pearson, Jr.-DNS, Eric Wells-DNS, Scott CreeL-DNS, Victor Lee-DNS

 

PRC Strawberry Dash Presented by DirtonDirt.com (6 Laps- Winner Advances): Shelby Miles, Shane Cottle, Chris Brown, James O'Hara, Travis Varnadore, Chad Hollenbeck

 

Feature Finish - 60 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

4

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

2

10

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3

9

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

4

5

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

5

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

6

17

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

7

25

31

Scott Creel

Franklinton, LA

8

23

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

9

18

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

10

13

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

11

15

81

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

12

21

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

13

3

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

14

14

32s

Chad Stapleton

Edinburgh, IN

15

6

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

16

24

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

17

1

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

18

22

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

19

19

01

Jackie Nosbisch

Valrico, FL

20

16

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

21

7

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

22

8

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

23

20

14m

Morgan Bagley

Tyler, TX

24

26

76

Shelby Miles

Bloomington, IN

25

2

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

26

11

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

 

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 41

Lap Leaders: Donnie Moran (Laps 1 - 24); Steve Francis (Laps 25 - 60)

Caution Flags: Tyler Reddick (Start); Duke Whiseant (Lap 11); Austin Hubbard (Lap 27); Pile Up (Lap 27); Jonathan Davenport (Lap 37); Jason Riggs (Lap 56)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Earl Pearson Jr., Eric Wells

DirtonDirt.com Fast Time Provisional: Scott Creel

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: n/a

Performance Bodies First Non-Qualifier: Shane Cottle

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Scott Creel (Started 25th; Finished 7th; Advanced 18 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Duke Whiseant

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Jimmy Owens

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Steve Francis

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Austin Hubbard

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Roush Yates Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Barry Wright Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Lance Wright

Time of Race: 56 minutes 58 seconds

 

DART Winternationals Point Standings:

 

POS

CAR#

DRIVER

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1265

2

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

1255

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1210

4

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

1125

5

53

Ray Cook

Dresden, OH

1120

6

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1110

7

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1095

8

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

1015

9

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

980

10

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

970

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

455

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

420

3

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

415

4

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

395

5

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

390

5

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

390

7

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

385

8

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

360

8

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

360

10

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

345

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

345

12

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

335

12

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

335

14

32s

Chad Stapleton

Edinburgh, IN

320

14

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

320

16

31

Scott Creel

Franklinton, LA

315

17

81

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

310

18

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

300

19

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

275

20

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

270

21

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

265

22

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

255

23

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

250

23

76

Shelby Miles

Bloomington, IN

250

23

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

250

26

14m

Morgan Bagley

Tyler, TX

240

27

85

Mark Andersen

Blanchard, MI

235

28

54W

Dillan White

Crofton, KY

230

29

5J

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

225

30

4-Ds

Chad Hollenbeck

Montrose, PA

220


2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Erb Rebounds for Exciting Win at East Bay on Friday Night

 

TAMPA, FL (February 17, 2012) - Battling back from an early caution, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL had the fans on their feet as he captured Friday night's exciting 50-lap DART Winternationals event. Erb took the lead on lap 48 and roared to the finish in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned race.

Erb originally started 14th on the grid, but tangled with Austin Hubbard on lap three. This brought out the first caution of the race. Erb pitted, changed a tire, and restarted in 23rd position. He then charged through the field, and passed Randy Korte of Highland, IL on lap 47. Erb got around both Korte and Tyler Reddick at the same time. He powered away and took his Bloomquist Race Cars #28 to victory lane for the second time in his career at East Bay.

"I still can't believe it," said Erb in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second time ever. He was shell-shocked as he spoke with series announcer, James Essex. "I saw what (Steve) Francis did the night before and decided my car would work up top as well. I drove around them on the high side, and was able to carry my momentum passed them. I want to thank McBride Mack, PRC, Allstar Performance, Petersen Aluminum, Ohlins, and VP Fuels for their support."

"The deal earlier in the race with Hubbard, it was just a racing thing. I decided to pit and bolt on a new tire, knowing that I was taking a gamble, and it paid off. I knew my car was working pretty well this week and the Vic Hill Racing Engine performed flawlessly. Heather (Lyne) has been working hard and I am really pleased how things turned out tonight."

Korte was in the hunt for his first ever series and East Bay win. He looked like he was headed for victory lane until a caution came out with 47 laps complete. Korte had worked his way up from starting 12th in the Riggs Motorsports, Clearwave Communications, Rocket Chevrolet. He took the lead from Steve Francis with less than five laps to go. Korte came home in second, his best career finish in LOLMDS competition.

Reddick wound up third in the Broken Bow Records, Gaerte Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars mount. He was followed by Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA. Davenport had led the first 33 laps until Francis passed him. He grabbed fourth in the Bowyer Motorsports, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Barry Wright Toyota. Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH rounded out the top five in his Custom Cutters, Malcuit Racing Engines, and MasterSbilt Chevrolet.

Completing the top ten were Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

In preliminary action Steve Francis was the Red Buck Cigar's Fast Qualifier amongst the 42 entrants. Heat race winners were Terry Casey, Jonathan Davenport, Don O'Neal, and Shelby Miles. Eric Wells and Eric Jacobsen captured the B-mains.

The final night of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 36th Annual DART Winternationals is set for Saturday night, February 18th. There will be a $10,000 payday on the line for the winner of the 60-lap feature. Hot laps will begin at 6 PM, followed by Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, and Heat Race action at 7 PM. For more information, log on to www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, February 17, 2012

36th Annual DART Winternationals

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Terry Casey / 14.501 seconds (Group A)

Steve Francis / 14.119 seconds (Group B and Overall)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Terry Casey, Jared Landers, Tyler Reddick, Ray Cook, Josh McGuire, Bobby Pierce, Scott Creel, Jimmy Owens, Chris Brown, Todd Frank Doug Blashe

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Shannon Babb, Austin Hubbard, Donnie Moran, Eric Wells, Jason Riggs, Danny Mitchell, Morgan Bagley, Roger Hammond, Earl Pearson, Jr.

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Scott Bloomquist, Steve Francis, Dennis Erb, Jr., Eric Jacobsen, Mark Andersen, Kevin Cole, Dillan White, Shane Cottle, Chad Hollenbeck, Justin Rattliff

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Shelby Miles, Scott James, Randy Korte, John Blankenship, James O'Hara, Chad Stapleton, Leon Henderson, Travis Varnadore, Duke Whiseant, Victor Lee

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Eric Wells, Josh McGuire, Jason Riggs, Bobby Pierce, Scott Creel, Jimmy Owens, Morgan Bagley, Roger Hammond, Chris Brown, Todd Frank, Earl Pearson, Jr., Danny Mitchell, Doug Blashe

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Eric Jacobsen, Mark Andersen, Victor Lee, Chad Stapleton, Kevin Cole, James O'Hara, Dillan White, Chad Hollenbeck, Shane Cottle, Leon Henderson-DNS, Travis Varnadore-DNS, Duke Whiseant-DNS, Justin Rattliff-DNS

 

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

14

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

2

12

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

3

9

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4

2

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

5

15

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

6

11

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

7

13

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

8

25

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

9

17

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

10

16

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

11

18

5J

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

12

26

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

13

1

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

14

24

32s

Chad Stapleton

Edinburgh, IN

15

10

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

16

5

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

17

7

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

18

22

4L

Victor Lee

Danville, KY

19

8

81

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

20

19

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

21

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

22

4

76

Shelby Miles

Bloomington, IN

23

6

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

24

23

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

25

21

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

26

20

85

Mark Andersen

Blanchard, MI

 

 

 

 

 































Race Statistics

Entrants: 42

Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (Laps 1 - 35); Steve Francis (Laps 34 - 46); Randy Korte (Lap 47); Dennis Erb Jr. (Laps 48 - 50)

Caution Flags: Dennis Erb Jr., Tyler Reddick (Lap 3); Stacy Miles (Lap 23); Don O'Neal (Lap 31); Eric Jacobsen, Josh McGuire (Lap 32); Eric Jacobsen (Lap 38); Jimmy Owens (Lap 41); John Blankenship (Lap 43); Steve Francis (Lap 47); Victor Lee (Lap 47)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr.

DirtonDirt.com Fast Time Provisional: n/a

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: n/a

Performance Bodies First Non-Qualifier: n/a

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Started 25th; Finished 8th; Advanced 17 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Donnie Moran

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Donnie Moran

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Dennis Erb Jr.

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Jonathan Davenport

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Bloomquist Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Heather Lyne (Dennis Erb Jr.)

Time of Race: 49 minutes 10 seconds

 

DART Winternationals Point Standings:

POS

CAR#

DRIVER

POINTS

1

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

1060

2

15

Steve Francis

1005

3

53

Ray Cook

995

4

71

Don O'Neal

990

5

81x

Randy Korte

960

6

23

John Blankenship

945

7

5J

Eric Jacobsen

890

7

42c

Terry Casey

890

9

0

Scott Bloomquist

885

10

18e

Eric Wells

830

 

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

250

2

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

230

3

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

220

4

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

210

5

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

205

6

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

200

7

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

195

8

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

190

9

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

185

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

180

11

5J

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

175

11

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

175

13

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

170

14

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

165

15

32s

Chad Stapleton

Edinburgh, IN

160

16

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

150

17

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

145

18

4L

Victor Lee

Danville, KY

140

19

81

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

135

20

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

130

21

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

125

21

76

Shelby Miles

Bloomington, IN

125

21

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

125

21

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

125

21

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

125

21

85

Mark Andersen

Blanchard, MI

125



2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Title Contenders Are Ready for 2012

 

 

WAYCROSS, GA (February 17th, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship race begins today, Friday February 17th at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. Friday's event will include a 50-lap feature, paying $10,000 to the winner. There will be a 60-lap feature, paying $10,000 to win on Saturday night February 18th. The first four nights of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals have been non-points events for the nation's premier dirt late model touring series.

 

Coming off of a season where the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stars won the majority of the "crown-jewel" events in all of dirt late model racing, the series contenders hope to get off to a great start in this year's chase for the nation's premier title. The first four nights have been packed with exciting racing action, on the famed "Clay by the Bay". The drivers have been fine-tuning their machines during the first four nights of the 36th DART Winternationals. All of the teams and drivers are preparing for the battle to continue as the nation's toughest championship chase gets underway tonight. Series stars Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY have visited victory lane in other non-sanctioned events. All three drivers have also entered victory lane this week during the "non-points" nights of the DART Winternationals.

 

O'Neal visited victory lane during the January events in Arizona. He has already picked up two wins, on Monday and Tuesday night, at the DART Winternationals earlier this week. He says East Bay is one of his favorite tracks. "We have always run well here over the years," said the veteran driver who pilots the MasterSbilt House Car based out of Crothersville, IN. "It has been great so far this week and we need to get off to a running start in the points nights down here and keep our momentum going," said O'Neal, who finished third in last year's series points' chase.

 

Ray Cook has gotten off to a good start this year by winning the "Ice Bowl" event in Alabama back in January. He also won Wednesday night's non-points event during the DART Winternationals. Cook is again piloting the D&R Racing, MasterSbilt Chassis, #53. Cook's win earlier this week was the second win in his career at East Bay.

 

Francis is coming off a couple of wins in Australia and is behind the wheel of the Barry Wright house-car in 2012. Francis has eight career wins at East Bay coming into 2012, and has already notched another win on Thursday night, February 16th. He is poised to improve on his 2011 fourth-place finish in the championship chase. "We want to get off to a better start than last year. I have a lot of confidence racing here, with one win already this week. So far the races this week have been amazing. With this Barry Wright and Clements Engines program, we think we are headed in the right direction for 2012."

 

In 2011, there were six different winners in the six races contested at East Bay Raceway Park with three drivers scoring their first ever dirt late model wins at East Bay. First time winners included Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN. Last year Reddick became the youngest driver not only to win a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at age 15, but also the youngest to ever win at East Bay. Reddick went on to finish second in the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year standings and finished tenth in the overall championship point standings.

 

Jimmy Owens made his 2012 debut on Thursday night at East Bay Raceway Park. Owens is coming off of his national championship title win from 2011 along with his first visit to victory lane in a super late model during the 35th DART Winternationals. Owens finished every points paying race on the LOLMDS tour last year and enters this season focused on winning more races while hunting another championship. "Last year our goal was to be consistent and finish good every night and not fall out of any races. We accomplished that, and this year we would like to win more races and see how the points play out. Our East Bay program got a whole lot better last year and we feel this year we will be even better", stated Owens.

 

Another contender and two time series champion, Scott Bloomquist, said his East Bay program has been a focal point of the team for a while now. "We used to come here and experiment with stuff. But the last few years, we've taken it more seriously, and it's paid off. With two full points' races this year, it's imperative to get off to a good start." In 2011, Bloomquist won a series-record 15 events and finished second in the championship points' race.

 

Pearson, the four time LOLMDS champion, is again driving the Bobby Labonte Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis in 2012. He has two career wins at East Bay and is staged to get back into victory lane.

 

Other Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers will search for their first ever wins at East Bay Raceway Park, including 2011 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has put up a weeklong DART Winternationals Points Fund, which will pay $5,000 to the driver that competes all six nights and earns the most points. The top ten drivers in the weeklong DART Winternationals point standings will receive awards for their efforts on Saturday night after the final event of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals.

 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Incredible Finish Goes to Francis at East Bay


TAMPA, FL (February 16, 2012) - Steve Francis passed Austin Hubbard coming off of turn four on the final lap of tonight's 35-lap DART Winternationals feature. Francis took home $7,000 for his win. In a thrilling finish, Hubbard finished second, followed by Dennis Erb Jr., Don O'Neal, and Jared Landers. With the win, Francis notched his ninth career victory at East Bay Raceway Park and his sixth career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph.

 

The main events have been packed with excitement all week. Tonight fans saw another "barn-burner" of a main event. Hubbard was poised to win his first-ever win at East Bay and his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory when he took the lead on lap 13 from Erb.

 

The young driver led the field for most of the race until a caution came out on lap 33. This set up a two-lap showdown between Hubbard and Francis. Hubbard dashed out in front of Francis on the restart and led until the final turn. Francis took to the outside groove of the track and powered out of turn four. The crowd jumped to their feet and roared with excitement as the pair came across the finish line with Francis barely ahead of Hubbard.

 

"I have to thank my Crew Chief Lance Wright, under that last caution he signaled for me to go to the top of the track. It looked like there was enough moisture in the track tonight, even at the end, so I knew Lance was right. I was able to get into three and four really well. He (Hubbard) left a small opening on the outside, I took it and was just fortunate enough to get by him," said the 44-year old.

 

"I want to thank Barry Wright and everybody at the race shop, Clements Race Engines, Valvoline, Nichols Plumbing, JRi Shocks, Mathis Farms, and AES Racing for all of their support. The deal for me to drive for Barry didn't come together until mid-December, and I am really glad that it did."

 

Francis will be following the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series full-time again this year. His 2012 season is off to an excellent start with this win. "It's good to finally be back in victory lane here at East Bay, it's been a few years. One thing's for certain, we aren't going winless this year," said a smiling Francis. "The track has been in excellent shape all week thanks to Al, Todd, and the entire crew here at East Bay. They have finished in a timely fashion and had some great racing."

 

Completing the top ten were Wednesday Night's winner Ray Cook, Terry Casey, Donnie Moran, John Blankenship, and Shannon Babb.

 

In preliminary action Shannon Babb was the Red Buck Cigar's Fast Qualifier amongst the 44 entrants. Heat races were won by Donnie Moran, Steve Francis, Dennis Erb Jr., and Austin Hubbard. Bobby Pierce and Eric Jacobsen recorded B-main wins. Earl Pearson Jr. captured the PRC Strawberry Dash.

 

Up next at the DART Winternationals will be a $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event on Friday night, February 17th at the famed "Clay by the Bay". Hot laps will begin at 6:00PM followed by Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. Heat race action is slated to get underway at 7 PM, followed by B-Mains, and the 50-lap main event. For more information, check out www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Thursday Night, February 16, 2012

36th Annual DART Winternationals

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Ray Cook / 14.615 seconds (Group A)

Shannon Babb / 14.561 seconds (Group B and Overall)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, Donnie Moran, Randy Korte, John Blankenship, Jonathan Davenport, Josh McGuire, Chad Hollenbeck, Earl Pearson, Jr., Shane Cottle, Todd Frank, Doug Blashe

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Don O'Neal, Jared Landers, Bobby Pierce, Dillan White, Mark Andersen, Scott Creel, Victor Lee, Leon Henderson, Pat Ehlert, Terry Naugle-DNS

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dennis Erb Jr., Shannon Babb, Terry Casey, Scott James , Eric Jacobsen, Scott Bloomquist, Duke Whiseant, Chris Brown, Travis Varnadore, James O'Hara, Jackie Nosbisch

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Austin Hubbard, Shelby Miles, Eric Wells, Tyler Reddick, Kevin Cole, Morgan Bagley, Jason Riggs, Danny Mitchell, Justin Rattliff, Chad Stapleton-DNS, Jimmy Owens-DNS

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Bobby Pierce, Josh McGuire, Victor Lee, Chad Hollenbeck, Mark Andersen, Jonathan Davenport, Todd Frank, Doug Blashe, Earl Pearson, Jr., Scott Creel, Shane Cottle, Leon Henderson, Terry Naugle

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Eric Jacobsen, Scott Bloomquist, Jason Riggs, Duke Whiseant, Morgan Bagley, Chris Brown, Travis Varnadore, MPat Ehlert, James O'Hara, Jimmy Owens, Kevin Cole, Danny Mitchell, Justin Rattliff, Jackie Nosbisch-DNS, Chad Stapleton-DNS

 

PRC Strawberry Dash Presented by DirtonDirt.com (3 Laps- Winner Advances): Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Owens, Chris Brown

 

Feature Finish - 35 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

3

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

2

4

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

3

2

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

4

7

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

5

11

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

6

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

7

10

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

8

1

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

9

9

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

10

6

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

11

8

76

Shelby Miles

Bloomington, IN

12

16

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

13

12

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

14

13

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

15

26

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

16

15

54W

Dillan White

Crofton, KY

17

18

5J

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

18

19

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

19

20

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

20

25

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

21

21

4L

Victor Lee

Danville, KY

22

23

4-Ds

Chad Hollenbeck

Montrose, PA

23

24

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

24

14

81

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

25

17

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

26

22

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 43

Lap Leaders: Dennis Erb Jr. (Laps 1 - 12); Austin Hubbard (Laps 13 - 34); Steve Francis (Lap 35)

Caution Flags: Scott James (Lap 29); Duke Whiseant (Lap 33)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: n/a

DirtonDirt.com Fast Time Provisional: Johnanthan Davenport

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: n/a

Performance Bodies First Non-Qualifier: Jimmy Owens

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr. (Started 26th; Finished 15th; Advanced 11 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Jared Landers

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Austin Hubbard

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Steve Francis

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: n/a

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: Barry Wright Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Lance Wright (Steve Francis)

Time of Race: 17 minutes 42 seconds

 

DART Winternationals Point Standings:

POS

CAR#

DRIVER

POINTS

1

71

Don O'Neal

865

2

15

Steve Francis

840

3

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

810

4

53

Ray Cook

800

5

23

John Blankenship

765

6

0

Scott Bloomquist

760

7

81x

Randy Korte

730

8

42c

Terry Casey

715

8

5J

Eric Jacobsen

715

10

18e

Eric Wells

645


2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Ray Cook Wins Thriller at DART Winternationals

TAMPA, FL (February 15, 2012) - Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC returned to victory lane at East Bay Raceway Park on Wednesday Night after an action packed 35-lap feature. The win was his first in 12 years at the track. Cook took the lead for good on lap 31 from Steve Francis of Ashland, KY to win night number three of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned DART Winternationals.

 

Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA passed Francis on the final lap to finish second. Francis ran the last several laps of the race with a flat right front tire. He barely edged out Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN for third. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL rounded out the top five.

 

In a spirited race for the top spot, three drivers took turns at leading the event. Davenport led the first four laps until Francis took over the lead. Francis then held the "point" until Cook got by on lap 15. Cook rallied from his fourth place starting spot to hold the lead until Francis forged back ahead on lap 23. Cook kept pace with Francis, constantly applying pressure for the lead. Cook finally managed to get by Francis, after the right front tire on Francis' car began to go flat.

 

"It just goes to show you that anything is possible with the Lord," said the elated Cook in Lucas Oil Victory Lane. "These MasterSbilt Race Cars have run well the first three nights down here with O'Neal winning twice and now us. This whole team has been working extremely hard to get us here tonight. I would to thank Gary Winger with Integra Shocks, American Racer Tires, and everyone that supports this team," said Cook. This was his tenth career win in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition.

 

Reminiscing on his first and only win at East Bay that came 12 years ago, Cook said, "We started 21st and it was a 100-lapper. Even though we started fourth tonight, it sure wasn't any easier, given the quality of the competition down here this time. We've started off great this season and we hope to continue the momentum for the rest of the year," said the 40-year-old driver.

 

A+ Moving and Storage, VP Racing Fuels, Keyser Mfg., GW Performance, PRC, Hicks & Ingle Company, and Superior Cleaning sponsor Cook's D&R Motorsports number 53.

 

Don O'Neal was trying to win three in a row this week. He jumped the cushion in turn two on the first lap and slipped back to fifth. Cook started behind O'Neal and took advantage of O'Neal's slip. "Any time you get a chance to get by O'Neal, you take it. He's been running so well this week."

 

Davenport secured a second place finish for the Clint Bowyer Motorsports, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Barry Wright Toyota. Francis hung on to finish third in the Valvoline, Clements Racing Engines, Barry Wright Chevrolet. Bloomquist made a last lap surge to get around the fading Francis, but came up just short. He finished fourth in the Hawkeye Trucking, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford. Erb, who started 14th, finished fifth in his McBride Mack, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars entry.

 

Completing the top ten were Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Terry Casey of New London, WI; Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH; and Randy Korte of Highland, IL.

 

In preliminary action Don O'Neal was the Red Buck Cigar's Fast Qualifier amongst the 46 entrants. Heat race winners were Jonathan Davenport, Don O'Neal, Steve Francis, and Ray Cook. Duke Whiseant and Chris Brown took the B-mains. Josh McGuire won the PRC Strawberry Dash.

 

There will be another $7,000 to win show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series DART Winternationals at East Bay on Thursday night, February 16th.

 

Don O'Neal leads Scott Bloomquist in the weeklong DART Winternationals points chase after the first three events.

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Wednesday Night, February 15, 2012

36th Annual DART Winternationals

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Jonathan Davenport/ 14.820 seconds (Group A)

Don O'Neal / 14.694 seconds (Group B and Overall)

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Terry Casey, Austin Hubbard, Dillan White, Bobby Pierce, Jackie Nosbisch, Jay Morris, Scott James, Danny Mitchell, Doug Blashe, Todd Frank, Justin Rattliff

 

U. S. Steel Second Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Eric Jacobsen, Mark Andersen, Kevin Weaver, Duke Whiseant, Chad Hollenbeck, Jared Landers, Travis Varnadore, James O'Hara, Shannon Babb, Pat Ehlert

 

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Randy Korte, Dennis Erb, Jr., Daniel Stone, Eric Wells, Victor Lee, Tyler Reddick, Shane Cottle, Scott Creel, Tim Lance, Shelby Miles

 

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Jason Riggs, Donnie Moran, Chris Brown, Brandon Sheppard, Morgan Bagley, Leon Henderson, Terry Naugle, Chad Stapleton, Josh McGuire

 

JRi Shocks First B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Duke Whiseant, Dillan White, Bobby Pierce, Jared Landers, Chad Hollenbeck, James O'Hara, Doug Blashe, Todd Frank, Scott James , Pat Ehlert, Travis Varnadore, Danny Mitchell, Shannon Babb-DNS, Jay Morris-DNS, Justin Rattliff-DNS

 

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Chris Brown, Eric Wells, Daniel Stone, Tyler Reddick, Brandon Sheppard, Scott Creel, Victor Lee, Leon Henderson, Josh McGuire, Shane Cottle, Tim Lance, Chad Stapleton, Terry Naugle, Morgan Bagley, Shelby Miles

 

PRC Strawberry Dash Presented by DirtonDirt.com (Laps- Winner Advances): Josh McGuire, Scott Creel, Tim Lance, Travis Varnadore, Pat Ehlert, Leon Hernderson.

 

Feature Finish - 35 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

4

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

2

1

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

3

3

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

4

6

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

5

14

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

6

7

5J

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

7

8

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

8

5

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

9

16

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

10

10

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

11

11

85

Mark Andersen

Blanchard, MI

12

23

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

13

13

01

Jackie Nosbisch

Valrico, FL

14

19

54W

Dillan White

Crofton, KY

15

20

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

16

21

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

17

18

21CB

Chris Brown

Spring, TX

18

25

b5

Brandon Sheppard

Berlin, IL

19

2

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

20

22

21d

Daniel Stone

Thompson, PA

21

15

B12

Kevin Weaver

Gibson City, IL

22

24

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

23

26

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

24

17

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

25

12

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

26

9

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 46

Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (Lap 1 - 5); Steve Francis (Laps 5 - 14); Ray Cook (Laps 15 - 22); Steve Francis (Laps 23 - 30); Ray Cook (Laps 31 - 35);

Caution Flags: Austin Hubbard (Lap 5)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: n/a

DirtonDirt.com Fast Time Provisional: Brandon Sheppard

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: n/a

Performance Bodies First Non-Qualifier: Scott Creel

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Jared Landers (Started 23rd; Finished 12th; Advanced 11 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Steve Francis

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Donnie Moran

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Ray Cook

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: n/a

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Race Engine Design

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: John Sexton (Ray Cook)

Time of Race: 16 minutes 47 seconds

 

DART Winternationals Point Standings:

POS

CAR#

DRIVER

POINTS

1

71

Don O'Neal

655

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

625

3

53

Ray Cook

590

3

15

Steve Francis

590

3

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

590

6

23

John Blankenship

580

7

5J

Eric Jacobsen

570

7

81x

Randy Korte

570

9

42c

Terry Casey

520

10

21d

Daniel Stone

495


2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Don O'Neal Takes Back to Back Wins Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park

Don O'Neal Takes Back to Back Wins Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park

TAMPA, FL (February 14, 2012) - Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN captured $5,000 tonight with his second win at the DART Winternationals East Bay Raceway Park on Tuesday Night. O'Neal took command of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event and stormed on for his 14th career win at the 1/3 mile oval. John Blankenship of Williamson, WV passed Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE on the final lap to place second. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY rounded out the top five.

The race got off to rough start with a false start. Then O'Neal and Shannon Babb, who started on the front row alongside each other, got together heading into turn number one on the second attempt to start the race. Babb suffered substantial damage, ending his night. In Victory Lane, O'Neal was subdued after the contact with Babb. "Man I hated that, Shannon and I are friends. I got in there and we got together, I drove it in wide-open. I think I blistered my tires again tonight as well. My hat's off again to this MasterSbilt crew, they've built a great race car, and thanks to Jay Dickens for building us such a stout engine. We are off to a great start this season," said the 47-year-old, who captured his 21st win in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition.

O'Neal led all 25 laps, but a heated battle lasted the entire distance for second. All eyes were on Blankenship and Hubbard. Those two swapped the second spot four times during the race with Blankenship in the Coal America's Energy, Cornett Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis going to the high-side, passing Hubbard coming off of turn number two on the final lap to capture the runner-up spot. Hubbard wound up third in the Tim Logan Racing, Trinity Logistics, Rocket Chassis Chevrolet.

O'Neal, who is fourth all-time in LOLMDS series wins, rode the cushion for most of the race and at times it appeared that both Blankenship and Hubbard were gaining ground on him. Once O'Neal reached traffic he was able to take command of the race. "Our goal is to win the Lucas Oil Series title this year and even though this doesn't count toward the season-long points we are going to be ready for Friday and Saturday for sure."

Bloomquist took fourth in his Hawkeye Trucking, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford. Francis grabbed fifth in the Valvoline, Clements Racing Engines, Barry Wright Race Cars Chevrolet.

Completing the top ten were Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Randy Korte of Highland, IL; Duke Whiseant of Texarkana, AR; Dillan White of Crofton, KY; and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA.

In preliminary action, O'Neal was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier among the 43 entrants with a lap of 14.402 seconds. Heat races were won by O'Neal, Terry Casey, Shannon Babb, and John Blankenship. The B-main winners were Eric Jacobsen and Dillan White. The PRC Strawberry Dash was taken by Brandon Sheppard.

Coming up on Wednesday Night, February 15th will be night number three of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with a complete show featuring a $7,000 to win main event. For more information log on to www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Tuesday Night, February 14, 2012

36th Annual DART Winternationals

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Don O'Neal / 14.402 seconds (Group A)

Shannon Babb / 14.654 seconds (Group B and Overall)

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Jared Landers, Jonathan Davenport, Eric Jacobsen, Scott James, Ray Cook, Morgan Bagley, Chris Brown, Terry Naugle, Robert Geiger-DNS

U. S. Steel Second Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Terry Casey, Steve Francis, Randy Korte, Eric Wells, Scott Creel, Jason Riggs, Jackie Nosbisch, Danny Mitchell, Leon Henderson, Mark Andersen

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Shannon Babb, Duke Whiseant, Dennis Erb, Jr., Daniel Stone, Justin Rattliff, Chad Stapleton, Chad Hollenbeck, James O'Hara, Todd Frank, Shane Cottle

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): John Blankenship, Austin Hubbard, Josh McGuire, Bobby Pierce, Dillan White, Brandon Sheppard, Tyler Reddick, Travis Varnadore, Victor Lee, Doug Blashe

JRi Shocks First B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Eric Jacobsen, Scott Creel, Scott James, Jason Riggs, Ray Cook, Danny Mitchell, Morgan Bagley, Jackie Nosbisch, Leon Henderson, Chris Brown, Mark Andersen

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dillan White, Justin Rattliff, Chad Hollenbeck, Tyler Reddick, Brandon Sheppard, Victor Lee, Shelby Miles, James O'Hara, Doug Blashe, Chad Stapleton, Todd Frank, Travis Varnadore

PRC Strawberry Dash Presented by DirtonDirt.com (Laps- Winner Advances): Brandon Sheppard, Victor Lee, Shelby Miles, Doug Blashe, James O'Hara

Feature Finish - 25 Laps:

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

4

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

3

8

11h

Austin Hubbard

Seaford, DE

4

5

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

5

7

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

6

10

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

7

11

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

8

6

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

9

18

54W

Dillan White

Crofton, KY

10

13

15d

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

11

14

21d

Daniel Stone

Thompson, PA

12

25

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

13

12

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

14

17

5J

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

15

20

16

Justin Rattliff

Campbellsville, KY

16

22

4-Ds

Chad Hollenbeck

Montrose, PA

17

15

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

18

16

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

19

19

31

Scott Creel

Franklinton, LA

20

3

42c

Terry Casey

New London, WI

21

21

81

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

22

24

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

23

26

b5

Brandon Sheppard

Berlin, IL

24

23

81JR

Jason Riggs

Harrisburg, IL

25

9

5

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

26

2

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 43

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1 - 25)

Caution Flags: Shannon Babb (Lap 1); Jared Landers (Lap 1); Eric Wells (Lap 7)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: n/a

DirtonDirt.com Fast Time Provisional: Ray Cook

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: n/a

Performance Bodies First Non-Qualifier: Victor Lee

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Ray Cook (Started 25th; Finished 12th; Advanced 13 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Austin Hubbard

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Austin Hubbard

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Don O'Neal

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: n/a

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Tom Buckingham

Time of Race: 18 minutes 16 seconds

 

DART Winternationals Point Standings:

1

71

Don O'Neal

510

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

415

3

81x

Randy Korte

390

4

23

John Blankenship

385

4

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

385

6

18

Shannon Babb

375

7

15

Steve Francis

370

7

5J

Eric Jacobsen

370

9

21d

Daniel Stone

365

10

53

Ray Cook

340



2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Don O'Neal Take Opening Night of Dart Winternationals at East Bay

TAMPA, FL (February 13, 2012) - Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN took the lead on the ninth lap from Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN as he went on to score the opening night victory in the 36th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park. O'Neal's win was the 13th in his career at East Bay as he scored the win on Monday Night over Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL. Marlar finished third followed by Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA and Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN.

Marlar set a rapid pace at the start of the race, leading the first eight circuits until he slipped slightly in turn two. O'Neal took advantage and passed him for the top spot and never relinquished. "Those first 11 laps went by so fast I thought the race was about over," said O'Neal in victory lane. "He (Marlar) got high a little bit there in two and I went under him, this is a brand new MasterSbilt car, and the Jay Dickens engine ran really well."

O'Neal led the rest of the way, holding enough distance to hold off Babb for the win. The last caution of the race came out with four laps to go, setting up a late race dash to the finish between O'Neal and Babb. O'Neal was up to the task as he beat Babb to the line by three car lengths to score the 20th LOLMDS win of his career, worth $5,000.

"I can't thank Tader Masters and Cody Mahoney enough; we've added some new sponsors this year Optima Batteries, Seubert Calf Ranches, and Tarpy Trucking to go along with Independence Lumber, Jones Core, and Superior Cleaning. The track was excellent tonight it was fast and you could race anywhere on it. Once I got past Marlar and I knew it would be tough for someone to get back around me," said the 47-year-old driver afterwards.

Babb, in the Petroff Towing, Pro Power Engines, Moyer Victory Circle Chevrolet finished just ahead of Marlar in the Bryson Motorsports and Clements Racing Engines ride; Jacobsen in the Design 500, Phantom Race Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars entry; and Scott Bloomquist completed the top five in his Hawkeye Trucking, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford.

Completing the top ten were Terry Casey of New London, WI; Randy Korte of Highland, IL; Dan Stone of Thompson, PA; Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.

In preliminary action Marlar was the Red Buck Cigar Fast Qualifier among the 41 entrants with a lap of 14,419 seconds. Heat race winners were Shannon Babb, Don O'Neal, Mike Marlar, and Scott Bloomquist. The B-Mains were won by Scott Creel and Ray Cook.

The second night of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals will take place on Tuesday Night, February 14th with a $5,000 to win main event. Action will get underway with hot laps at 6 PM followed by Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. Heat race will action will start at approximately 7 PM. For more information logon to www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, February 13, 2012

36th Annual DART Winternationals

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:

Shannon Babb / 14.509 seconds (Group A)

Mike Marlar / 14.419 seconds (Group B and Overall)

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Shannon Babb, Eric Jacobsen, Randy Korte, Dillan White, Scott Creel, Jason Riggs, Jackie Nosbisch, Dennis Erb Jr., Victor Lee, James O'Hara, Leon Henderson-DNS

U. S. Steel Second Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Duke Whiseant, Terry Casey, Daniel Stone, Morgan Bagley, Chris Brown, Shane Cottle, Mark Andersen, Doug Blashe, Scott James-DNS

Simpson Performance Products Third Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Mike Marlar, Bobby Pierce, Josh McGuire, Donnie Moran, Ray Cook, Eric Wells, Chad Hollenbeck, Travis Varnadore, Robert Geiger, Scott Phillips

HAWK Brakes Fourth Heat (8 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Tyler Reddick, Steve Francis, Justin Rattliff, John Blankenship, Shelby Miles, Todd Frank, Danny Mitchell, Chad Stapleton, Terry Naugle

JRi Shocks First B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Creel, Dennis Erb Jr., Morgan Bagley, Chris Brown, Jason Riggs, Shane Cottle, Victor Lee, Doug Blashe, James O'Hara, Mark Andersen, Jackie Nosbisch, Leon Henderson-DNS, Scott James-DNS

PAC Racing Springs Second B-Main (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Eric Wells, Shelby Miles, Todd Frank, Danny Mitchell, Terry Naugle, Robert Geiger, Chad Hollenbeck, Travis Varnadore, Chad Stapleton, Scott Phillips

PRC Strawberry Dash Presented by DirtonDirt.com (Laps- Winner Advances): Danny Mitchell, Chad Hollenbeck, Shane Cottle, Jason Riggs, Mark Andersen, Todd Frank

Feature Finish - 25 Laps:

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

1

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

3

2

5b

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

4

5

5

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

5

4

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

6

11

42

Terry Casey

New London, WI

7

9

81x

Randy Korte

Highland, IL

8

15

21d

Daniel Stone

Thompson, PA

9

19

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

10

22

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

11

17

31

Scott Creel

Franklinton, LA

12

18

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

13

12

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

14

8

11T

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

15

20

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

16

14

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

17

6

32

Bobby Pierce

Oakwood, IL

18

21

14m

Morgan Bagley

Tyler, TX

19

24

76

Shelby Miles

Bloomington, IN

20

7

A1

Duke Whiseant

Texarkana, AR

21

10

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

22

13

54W

Dillan White

Crofton, KY

23

16

16

Justin Rattliff

Campbellsville, KY

24

23

21CB

Chris Brown

Spring, TX

25

25

51

Travis Varnadore

Dover, FL

26

26

18d

Danny Mitchell

W. Milford, WV

Race Statistics

Entrants: 41

Lap Leaders: Mike Marlar (Laps 1 - 8); Don O'Neal (Laps 9 - 25)

Caution Flags: Dillan White (Lap 11); Josh McGuire (Lap 12); Duke Whiseant (Lap 21)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: n/a

DirtonDirt.com Fast Time Provisional: Travis Varnadore

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: n/a

Performance Bodies First Non-Qualifier: Chad Hollenbeck

Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race: Eric Wells (Started 22nd; Finished 10th; Advanced 12 positions)

Allstar Performer of the Race: Eric Jacobsen

Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Donnie Moran

ASi Racewear Challenge Finisher: Don O'Neal

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: n/a

COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens Racing Engines

Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Race: MasterSbilt Race Cars

Sweet Mfg Crew Chief of the Race: Cody Mahoney

Time of Race: 22 minutes 14 seconds

DART Winternationals Point Standings:

POS

CAR#

DRIVER

POINTS

1

71

Don O'Neal

250

2

18

Shannon Babb

240

3

5b

Mike Marlar

230

4

5

Eric Jacobsen

210

5

0

Scott Bloomquist

205

6

42

Terry Casey

200

7

81x

Randy Korte

195

8

21d

Daniel Stone

190

9

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

185

10

18e

Eric Wells

180

11

31

Scott Creel

175

12

53

Ray Cook

170

13

15

Steve Francis

165

14

11T

Tyler Reddick

160

15

23

John Blankenship

155

16

99

Donnie Moran

150

17

32

Bobby Pierce

145

18

14m

Morgan Bagley

140

19

76

Shelby Miles

135

20

A1

Duke Whiseant

130

21

41

Josh McGuire

125

21

54W

Dillan White

125

21

16

Justin Rattliff

125

21

21CB

Chris Brown

125

21

51

Travis Varnadore

125

21

18d

Danny Mitchell

125

27

21F

Todd Frank

120

27

81JR

Jason Riggs

120

29

71n

Terry Naugle

115

29

11c

Shane Cottle

115

31

38

Robert Geiger

110

31

4L

Victor Lee

110

33

4-Ds

Chad Hollenbeck

105

33

1

Doug Blashe

105

35

32s

Chad Stapleton

100

35

44J

James O'Hara

100

37

50

Scott Phillips

95

37

85

Mark Andersen

95

39

01

Jackie Nosbisch

90

40

10

Leon Henderson

50

40

81

Scott James

50

 

 

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

 


 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Sponsors and Special Award Programs For 2012

 

WAYCROSS, GA (February 13, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to announce the many partners, contingency sponsors and numerous special awards programs for the 2012 season. With the recent announcement of the series paying out a new record of over 3.2 million dollars in 2012, numerous companies will be offering contingency awards and special category awards for racers that compete with the series to earn additional monies and product awards. The special category awards will give racers a chance to earn both cash and products at each event and at the series year-end awards banquet.

 

Allstar Performance will once again sponsor the "Allstar Performer of the Race/Year Award" in 2012. Drivers will win a special product award at each event under this category and earn points towards the "Allstar Performer of the Year". The driver that earns the most Allstar points will win a $500 cash award and a $500 product award from Allstar Performance at the year-end awards banquet.

The ASi Racewear Challenge will offer racers a $25 cash award along with earning ASi Racewear points at each event. The driver that earns the most ASi Racewear points throughout the year will be presented a special custom made driver suit at the awards banquet.

 

COMP Cams will once again be the title sponsor of the "COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge" offering participating engine builders a chance to win $2,500 cash and a $2,500 product award at the year-end awards banquet. This special points category will award points to the participating engine builders at each event based on the highest finishing driver with their engine. Numerous other product awards will also be given to the top two engine builders in COMP Cams points at the year-end awards banquet.

 

Dart Machinery will be the title sponsor of the Dart Winternationals points fund and award the driver that earns the most Dart Winternationals points a $5,000 cash award at East Bay Raceway Park. Dart Machinery will also be the title sponsor of the Dart Show-Me 100 held May 25-26th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. This crown jewel event will once again be broadcasted on the CBS Sports Spectacular network.

 

DirtonDirt.com will be the title sponsor of a new points category on the series in 2012. The "DirtonDirt.com Crown Jewel Cup" will consist of a Ten (10) race mini-series among the crown jewel events on the series schedule. The driver that earns the most points in those Ten (10) races will receive a $1,000 cash award at the series year-end awards banquet, compliments of DirtonDirt.com. DirtonDirt.com will also sponsor the Fast Time provisional at the Dart Winternationals, awarding the driver that sets the fastest qualifying lap and does not transfer into the feature (through a Heat Race or B-Main) and will start 25th in the feature each night of the Dart Winternationals.

 

E3 Spark Plugs returns as the title sponsor of the E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge. Drivers will earn E3 points only at the TV races in 2012. The driver that earns the most E3 points will be awarded a $2,500 cash award from E3 Spark Plugs at the year-end awards banquet. The runner up will win a $1,500 cash award as well (at the awards banquet) compliments of E3 Spark Plugs.

 

Optima Batteries has signed on as the new title sponsor of the "Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Race/Year Award". Optima Batteries will award the driver that advances the most positions in the feature event a $100 cash award at every series event in 2012. The driver that earns the most Optima Batteries Hard Charger points throughout the year will also be awarded the Optima Battery Hard Charger of the Year award at the series year-end awards banquet and receive a $500 cash award, compliments of Optima Batteries.

 

Ohlins Shocks will be the title sponsor of the OHLINS Shocks Chassis Builders Challenge for 2012. Participating chassis builders will earn points at every series race and the chassis builder that earns the most points will be crowned the "Ohlins Shocks Chassis Builder of the Year". The chassis builder that earns the most points throughout the year will receive a $2,000 cash award and a special product award from Ohlins Shocks at the awards banquet.

 

Quarter Master will again be the title sponsor the "Quarter Master Rookie of the Year" program for 2012. The rookie of the year program for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series continues to get bigger every year for racers who elect to run for the "Quarter Master Rookie of the Year" program. This year's program will pay $10,000 cash plus a $500 product award to the winner of the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year. Numerous other product awards, including a special Performance Bodies product award to the top rookie finisher at selected crown jewel events, will be presented to the top rookies at the year-end awards banquet. Racers have until March 31, 2012 to declare their intent to run for Rookie of the Year on the series in 2012.

 

Red Buck Cigars will again sponsor the Fast Time award giving a $100 cash award at every event to the driver that sets fast time. The driver that earns the most Red Buck Fast time awards throughout the year will receive a $500 cash award at the year-end awards banquet, compliments of Red Buck Cigars.

 

Sunoco Race Fuels will once again be the Official Fuel of the series and title sponsor of the "Sunoco Race for Gas" competition along with the Sunoco Road to Wheatland program. Drivers using Sunoco Race Fuels will earn Sunoco points at each event. The driver that earns the most Sunoco points during the season will be awarded a $3,000 cash award at the awards banquet and a $1,000 cash award to the runner-up, compliments of Sunoco. If a Sunoco driver enters every LOLMDS event through the Dart Show-Me 100 in May and wins the Dart Show-Me 100, that driver will receive a special Sunoco Race Fuels $2,000 cash award.

 

Sweet Manufacturing has come on board to really recognize and reward the many crew chiefs that work behind the scenes to keep these cars prepared and up front at every series event. Sweet Manufacturing will be the title sponsor of the "Sweet Mfg. Crew Chief of the Race and the Year" awards. The top crew chief of each race, based on voting by series officials, will receive a $100 cash award. Sweet Mfg. will pay out two special crew chief cash awards at the series year-end awards banquet. The crew chief of the driver that wins the series points championship will receive a $2,500 cash award. In addition to that, the crew chief of the driver that wins the most series feature events in 2012 will also receive a $2,500 cash award.

 

Wiles Drive Shafts will be the title sponsor of the "Wiles Drive Shafts Heat Race Winners" points category and award the driver that wins the most heat races throughout the year a special cash award of $500 and a product award at the year-end awards banquet.

 

To see the entire list of contingency awards available to racers that compete with the series, log onto the series website www.lucasdirt.com and click on the rules link and then the contingency awards link. "We're very honored to have so many companies support the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and provide so many contingency awards and special awards for racers to earn throughout the year. The strength of the series and success is greatly attributed to the many companies that support the series. These programs help maintain the series as the premier national super dirt late model touring series in the country", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

 

Official Sponsors of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2012 include: ASi Racewear- "The Official Merchandise Vendor", Canidae Pet Foods -"The Official Pet Foods",Dart Machinery - "The Official Engine Components", E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug", Geico - "The Official Insurance", General Tire - "The Official Tire", Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire", Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" , MavTV - "The Official Men's Network", Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery", Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center", Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" and U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

 

Associate sponsors and contingency sponsors of the LOLMDS in 2012 include: Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, Dart Machinery,DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, E3 Spark Plugs, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Optima Batteries, PAC Racing Springs, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sweet Manufacturing, Vic Hill Race Engines,, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco Industries and 5150 Race Trailers.

 

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

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Through Official Website and Social Media Outlets

 

WAYCROSS, GA (February 12, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series official website can be found at www.lucasdirt.com. All the series information - including the series schedule, results, photos, videos, driver information and sponsors, can be found at the series official website. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has made it possible for drivers, race fans and sponsors to sign up on the front page of the series website to receive all of our series press releases and news, directly to your personal e-mail account. Keep up to date on all the late breaking new stories and get complete race results following each series event.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is also a popular place on the social media outlet Facebook. Over 29,000 people have "liked" the official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Facebook page. The series Facebook page has all the current news, press releases, pictures and information related to the series. Facebook has become another tool for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to reach new fans, increase brand awareness for sponsors and increase the popularity of all our racers that compete on the series to thousands of people all over the world. To find the Facebook, Twitter and YouTube links from the series website, click on the tab to the right labeled "Follow Me" and a window will open with all the social media links to click on.

 

Race fans can also keep up with all the racing action from series events including live updates from home (or at the events), including line ups and results by using a smart phone or by accessing our Facebook page and our Twitter account. Fans can check out photos from events, special event pages and TV broadcast alerts by following the series on Facebook and Twitter. To join our Facebook page visit http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt. For fans who would like to keep up through twitter, visit http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt/.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series can also be found on another social media outlet at www.youtube.com. Type in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in the search bar on the YouTube website and view all the many videos of the series, including the entire CBS broadcast of the Rockstar Energy Drink Show-Me 100 presented by DART Machinery from Lucas Oil Speedway from last year. A special 2011 year in review video is also posted on youtube.com and on the front page of the series website for fans to enjoy as well.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 46 events in 19 different states in 2012 beginning with the DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa Florida on February 13th. The series will again boast a strong TV package with Ten (10) events taped by Lucas Oil Studios in 2012. Series events will air on several TV Networks in 2012, including CBS Sports Spectacular, NBC Sports, SPEED and the MavTV Channel. The 2012 TV broadcast schedule will be released soon, with dates, times and air dates including all repeat broadcasts. The entire 2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule can be found on the series website www.lucasdirt.com under the schedule link.

 

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

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, SPEED, NBC Sports Network and MavTV.

 

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Carl Short Announce Locations for the Hillbilly Hundred and the DTWC for 2012

 

Waycross, GA (February 11, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and famed promoter Carl Short are pleased to announce the locations for this year's Hillbilly Hundred and the Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC). The Hillbilly Hundred is scheduled for Sunday September 2, 2012. The race will return to the state of West Virginia, and be held at I-77 Raceway Park in Ripley, WV. The 32nd Annual Dirt Track World Championship will remain in the state of Ohio and be held at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH from October 19th - 20th. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction both events, and drivers will earn series championship points at each.

 

I-77 Raceway Park will now host the 44th Annual Hillbilly Hundred and will pay $25,000 to win at the newly renovated raceway. I-77 track owners Kenny Newhouse and Craig Givens have worked diligently and invested a lot of money in renovating the raceway. The pit area has been increased three times as much as it once was and grandstand seating has been revamped to accommodate an event of this magnitude. The new stadium type seating will provide race fans with great views for all the action on the track this season.

 

"I can't express how excited we are to be able to host the Hillbilly Hundred and partner with Carl Short and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. It's a privilege to also bring back the tradition of one of the best 3 days of racing featuring 5 awesome classes of racing that entire weekend", stated track promoter Shon Parsons. "Our track owners Kenney Newhouse and Craig Givens have put so much time and work into the track this winter for the fans of I-77 and racing in general. We're pumped to be a part of this big weekend and really looking forward to having the national stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit our track," Parsons went on to say.

 

The 32nd Annual Dirt Track World Championship will move to a new speedway in 2012. The $50,000 to win DTWC will, once again, be the season finale for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2012. The event will be held at Portsmouth Raceway Park from October 19-20th. Last year's event was won by Don O'Neal with Jimmy Owens finishing second to clinch his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship. Portsmouth Raceway Park will host three LOLMDS events in 2012, hosting a one day $10,000 to win event on July 1st and a two day $20,000 to win event on Aug 31st - Sept 1st.

 

"After considering several options where to hold the Hillbilly Hundred and the DTWC in 2012, I'm excited about the locations and the people we will be working with this year. Both I-77 and Portsmouth Raceway Park will be great venues to hold these events. Working with Ritchie Lewis and the entire staff of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series brings a great level of professionalism along with the support and marketing benefits within their organization and everything they bring to an event. It just makes good sense to continue our partnership with them as well. I'm excited to bring the Hillbilly Hundred weekend back to the state of West Virginia and look forward to working with those folks at I-77. Portsmouth Raceway Park has added more seating and made several improvements to an already fine facility that will make the DTWC event more enjoyable for the fans to attend this year's DTWC," stated Carl Short.

 

To learn more about the Hillbilly Hundred and I-77 Raceway Park, visit their track website at www.racei77.com. To learn more about this year's DTWC, visit the event website at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net or the track website at www.portsraceway.com. Or for more information contact Carl Short directly at (865) 945-3423 or email Carl at Carlshort2007@gmail.com.

 

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

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, SPEED, NBC Sports and MavTV Networks.

 

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

I-77 Raceway Park

Ripley, WV

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,

PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Fan Appreciation Prizes at DART Winternationals

 

WAYCROSS, GA (February 7, 2012) - The 36th Annual DART Winternationals is not only shaping up to be lucrative for racers with over $200,000 in purse monies up grabs, but race fans will also have several opportunities to receive some free prizes during the DART Winternationals being held Feb 13-18th at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL.

 

Not only will race fans get a chance to see the nation's top stars battling it out at the famed "Clay by the Bay", but fans will have several opportunities to pick up some free prizes and gifts throughout the week at East Bay Raceway Park. Numerous prizes and free gifts will be available compliments of Canidae All Natural Pet Foods, General Tire, MavTV, Lucas Oil Products, and DART Machinery.

 

As part of their title sponsorship of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals, DART Machinery will give away a special DART Hat to the first 100 spectators through the gate on Friday February 17th and again on Saturday February 18th. With so many car enthusiasts that attend motorsports events DART wanted to give something to the fans that attend the DART Winternationals as well. DART is the acknowledged leader in aftermarket components for racing engines. For more information on DART, visit their website at www.dartheads.com.

 

Lucas Oil Products will also be giving away Lucas Slick Mist to fans as they enter the grandstand gates during the week, along with several other contests each night for fans to win some Lucas Slick Mist and Lucas Oil apparel. Canidae Pet Foods and General Tire will have displays in the midway/vendor area with numerous free gifts to fans that come by the displays during the week. ASI Racewear, "Official Merchandise Trailer" of the LOLMDS will also be on hand with all the new 2012 LOLMDS apparel and event shirts for the 36th Annual DART Winternationals. Numerous other vendors will be on hand in the midway area, along with the famous "Strawberry Short Cake", a tradition at the East Bay DART Winternationals.

 

The MavTV promotion will be on hand at East Bay Raceway Park offering fans a chance to win numerous prizes by just registering to get MavTV added to your cable and satellite carriers. The MavTV models will be on hand as well to help fans register at the MavTV tent for numerous gifts including Hats, T-Shirts, and numerous other prizes.

 

MavTV is a 24/7 high-definition look at a wide variety of high octane motorsports, gut-busting comedy shows, scripted dramas, blockbuster feature films and much, much more! MavTV understands that a large percentage of the population needs an alternative to song and dance reality shows, they operate with more respect to the blue collar family's bottom line - delivering everlasting eyefuls of unique programming to guarantee they get their HD money's worth. The network is now available in over 40 million homes and carried on most major cable, telco, and satellite providers, as well as mobile television platforms. For more information, please visit www.mavtv.com.

 

The 36th Annual DART Winternationals gets started on Sunday night February 12th with an open practice followed by a pair of $5,000 to win shows on Monday and Tuesday nights Feb 13-14th. Drivers will compete for $7,000 to win on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The final two nights, Friday and Saturday, events will pay $10,000 to win respectively. The final two night's events on Friday and Saturday will be the first points paying events of the 2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Each night's events will include Hot laps, Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, PRC Strawberry Dash presented by DirtonDirt.com, and the A-Main feature event each night.

 

"We're very excited to have the huge support from our sponsors that are willing to give the fans some great prizes and gifts by attending the DART Winternationals. Our fans are most important to the series and to have partners like Canidae Pet Foods, General Tire, DART, MavTV, and Lucas Oil Products provide some neat prizes for fans is really cool. We're looking forward to another great week of exciting racing action and seeing all the fans as well", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

 

For more information on the 36th Annual "DART Winternationals", log onto the track's website at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

 

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

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/East Bay "DART Winternationals" Schedule

 

East Bay Raceway Park-Tampa, FL

 

Sunday, February 12th - Open Practice Session - 6-9 PM

Monday, February 13th - $5,000 to win

Tuesday, February 14th - $5,000 to win

Wednesday, February 15th - $7,000 to win

Thursday, February 16th - $7,000 to win

Friday, February 17th - $10,000 to win (points event)

Saturday, February 18th - $10,000 to win (points event)

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, SPEED, NBC Sports Network and MavTV.

 

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

 


2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

Hillbilly Hundred

TBA

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

DTWC

TBA

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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 Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Over $200,000 in Purse Monies, DART Winternationals Points Fund and Two Extra Starting Positions up for Grabs at the 36th Annual DART Winternationals

 

 

WAYCROSS, GA (February 3, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to announce the 36th Annual DART Winternationals being held Feb 12-18th at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL will pay out over $200,000 in purse monies alone for the week. This year's events at the famed "Clay by the Bay" will start on Sunday night Feb 12th with an open practice session for racers to shake down their cars in preparation for the week-long events.

 

For the 7th straight year DART Machinery will return as the title sponsor of the 36th Annual DART Winternationals.DART Machinery's Technology Center in Troy, MI now houses the company's administrative offices, the R&D headquarters, and inspection, machining and warehouse operations. A separate production facility in nearby Melvindale, MI houses the thundering CNC machining centers that produces heads and blocks from raw castings. Twenty five years ago, it all began with a desk, a telephone and a dream. Today DART is the acknowledged leader in aftermarket components for racing engines. For more information on DART you can visit their website at www.dartheads.com.

 

The 36th Annual DART Winternationals officially gets started on Monday Feb 13th with a complete show starting at 6:00PM EST each night with drivers competing for $5,000 to win on both Monday and Tuesday nights. Then on Wednesday and Thursday nights events drivers will compete for $7,000 to win each of those two nights with the final two nights Friday and Saturday nights events paying $10,000 to win respectively. The final two night's events on Friday and Saturday will be the first points paying events of the 2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Each night's events will include Hot laps, RedBuck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, PRC Strawberry Dash, presented by DirtonDirt.com and the A-Main feature event each night.

 

In additional to the $200,000 in purse monies up for grabs during the week, drivers will compete for a special DART Winternationals points fund during the week-long event. The DART Winternationals point's fund will pay $5,000 cash to the driver that accumulates the most points over the six-nights of events. This special DART Winternationals points fund will pay cash and product awards to drivers finishing 2nd thru 5th in overall points for the week with drivers finishing 6th thru 10th receiving numerous product awards. Drivers must attempt to race each of the six nights to be eligible to receive any of the cash and product awards paid out from the special DART Winternationals point's fund.After the final night's events on Saturday Feb 18th, the 2012 DART Winternationals Champion will be crowned and all awards for the top ten drivers will be paid out. Scott Bloomquist won the 2011 DART Winternationals points championship in a close battle over Don O'Neal and Jimmy Owens.

 

As in years past the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and several marketing partners of the series have put together an added bonus to this year's 36th Annual DART Winternationals. There will be two extra starting positions added to the feature event each night bringing the total number of cars to start the feature to 26 cars each night. Racers will get a chance to make the feature event through an extra provisional titled the "DirtonDirt.com Fast Time Provisional". The fastest qualifier that did not earn a starting position in the feature through the Heat Races or B-Mains will start 25th in the feature each night.

 

The 26th starting position for the feature event each night will be awarded to the driver that wins the special "PRC Strawberry Dash presented by DirtonDirt.com". Drivers that failed to transfer through the Heat Races or B-Mains will be put into a random draw each night to set the field for this special Dash Race. The PRC Strawberry Dash presented by DirtonDirt.com will be a last-chance dash to earn a coveted starting spot in the A-Main, thanks to PRC and DirtonDirt.com.

 

"Were very honored and appreciative to have DART Machinery partner with us and support the DART Winternationals for the 7th year in a row. DART has been a tremendous partner with the series and vital to the growth and success of the series over the past several years. Having partners like DART, PRC and DirtonDirt.com to step up this year and give racers extra monies to race for and two extra starting positions to make the coveted A-Main each night should produce some exciting racing for the fans", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

 

Sponsors of this special DART points fund include:ALLSTAR Performance, ASI Racewear, COMP Cams, Quarter Master, CV Products, DART Machinery, DirtonDirt.com, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Hawk Performance, Hoosier Race Tire, Keyser Mfg, Lucas Oil Products, Ohlins Shocks, Optima Batteries, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Red Buck Cigars, Simpson, Sweet Mfg, Sunoco, Weld Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts and Wrisco Aluminum.

 

For more information on the 36th Annual "DART Winternationals", log onto the track's website at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

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

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/East Bay "DART Winternationals" Schedule

 

East Bay Raceway Park-Tampa, FL

 

Sunday, February 12th - Open Practice Session - 6-9 PM

Monday, February 13th - $5,000 to win

Tuesday, February 14th - $5,000 to win

Wednesday, February 15th - $7,000 to win

Thursday, February 16th - $7,000 to win

Friday, February 17th - $10,000 to win (points event)

Saturday, February 18th - $10,000 to win (points event)

 

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, SPEED, NBC Sports Network and MavTV.

 

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 and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

Hillbilly Hundred

TBA

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

DTWC

TBA

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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 Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Record 3.2 Million Dollars Up for Grabs in 2012

WAYCROSS, GA (January 30, 2012) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are pleased to announce that the series will offer drivers over 3.2 million dollars in cash and contingencies in 2012. The amount is a new record for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Since its inception in 2005, the series maintains its place as the premier national touring dirt late model series in the country. In 2011, the series averaged an industry high of 49 cars per event. Record-breaking crowds watched many of the most exciting races of the year. The 2012 series schedule includes 46 events in 19 different states at some of the top racing facilities in the country.

 

Drivers that compete on the series in 2012 will be racing for more than 2.5 million in purse monies alone. The series also added a purse increase to all the $10,000 and $20,000 to win shows in 2012. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will pay out over $300,000 in cash awards to the top ten drivers in the national championship point's standings along with $10,000 cash awarded to the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year at the series year-end awards banquet.

 

The series will sanction a record thirteen (13) events paying $20,000 to win or more in 2012. They include: the Commonwealth 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway-$25,000 to win, Apr 13-14th; the Bad Boy 98 at Batesville Motor Speedway-$20,000 to win, May 18-19th; the DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway-$30,000 to win, May 25-26th; the Clash at the Mag at Magnolia Motor Speedway-$20,000 to win, Jul 6-7th; the Silver Dollar Nationals at I-80 Speedway-$25,000 to win, Jul 20-21st; the Sunoco North/South 100 at Florence Speedway-$50,000 to win, Aug 10-11th; the COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway-$40,000 to win, Aug 17-18th; the River Days Rumble at Portsmouth Raceway Park-$20,000, Aug 31-Sep 1; Hillbilly Hundred-$25,000 to win, Sep 2nd; the USA 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway-$20,000 to win, Sep 14-15th; the Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway-$20,000 to win, Sep 21-22nd; the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Speedway-$40,000 to win, Sep 27-29th; and the season finale, the Dirt Track World Championship -$50,000 to win, Oct. 19-20th.

 

"The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is very proud of the growth we have made in our over-all program in a few short years. The record prize money, large car counts and our TV package are just a few of the things that will continue to elevate the level of competition in our program. Our fans, race teams, track promoters, and marketing partners will be the ones to benefit as we continue this steady growth pattern. We are very thankful that we have so many promoters, sponsors, and racers that believe in our program and continue to support us each year," stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will kick off the season at the famed "Clay by the Bay" for the 8th consecutive year. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction the 36th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL from Sunday, February 12th through Saturday, February 18th.

 

For more information on the 36th Annual East Bay "DART Winternationals", log onto the track's website at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

 

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

 

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

Hillbilly Hundred

TBA

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

DTWC

TBA

$50,000

 

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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 Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel - "The Official Steel Manufacturer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Technical Bulletin
WAYCROSS, GA (January 3, 2012) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is announcing clarifications and definitions to three (3) rules that will be in immediate effect for the 2012 season.

 

1. The Traction Control Rule section in the LOLMDS Rule Book has been updated by adding section E.


E. GPS and/or any other type of electronic tracking and/or locating device will not be permitted for any reason.

 

2. Sail Panel Windows Openings must be the same size on both the left and right sides, they must be in the same location and orientation on both the left and right sides. This will be strictly enforced beginning at East Bay.

 

3. Body width across the top of doors is now 77 inches with a one inch tolerance. A 25lb weight penalty may be assessed for each additional inch. This will be strictly enforced begininning at East Bay.

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.

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

Hillbilly 100

TBA

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Atomic Speedway

Alma, OH

$50,000

 

 

2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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 Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil, Janowski Insurance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance, Safety Solutions, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

Sunoco Race Fuels Welcomes National Champion Jimmy Owens to Team Sunoco for 2012

Linwood, PA (January 3, 2012) - Sunoco Race Fuels is pleased to announce that Jimmy Owens, 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, will join Team Sunoco in 2012. Sunoco Race Fuels has been a proud supporter of dirt late model racing for many years supporting hundreds of race tracks, numerous national and regional drivers in the industry along with sponsoring several racing series including the "Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the past six years.
Jimmy Owens is considered one of the top drivers in the country in super dirt late model racing.
Jimmy won numerous crown jewel events in 2011 including the CBS broadcasted Show-Me 100, World 100, Sunoco North/South 100 along with winning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship. Jimmy had 13 victories in 2011 including the season finale at the Dirt Track at Charlotte during the World Finals that was broadcasted "Live" on SPEED.
"Sunoco is very proud to welcome Jimmy Owens as one of the key members of Team Sunoco. Certainly, Jimmy's racing record ranks him as one of the best drivers in the U.S. but to be a part of Team Sunoco requires more than just winning races. Sunoco's commitment to integrity and honesty is well known in the industry and Jimmy is admired by friends and competitors alike for those very qualities. He reflects Sunoco's high standards and is a perfect fit for us. Sunoco has been friends with Jimmy for several years now and we look forward to a long term relationship", stated Terry Thompson, Sales Manager for Sunoco Race Fuels.
"I'm very excited to be associated with Sunoco for 2012. They are a great company
and have supported dirt late model racing forever. I've known Russ Bradford and the guys at Bazell Race Fuels for a while now and they have been good friends. I'm looking forward to defending my championship on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2012 and hopefully bring Sunoco another series title", stated Jimmy Owens.
Sunoco Performance Products is the largest manufacturer of racing gasoline in the world. Sunoco Race Fuels are designed to meet the quality and consistency needs of professional racers. In addition, Sunoco is involved with numerous racing sanctioning bodies, tracks and competitors to provide the latest in race gas technology. Sunoco's track-proven fuels are designed to provide exceptional performance, quality and consistency keeping you "Ahead of the Pack". To obtain more information, contact Sunoco at 1-800-RACE GAS (1-800-722-3427) or visit their web site at
www.racegas.com
.

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

 

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

Venue

Track

City, State

To Win

13-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

14-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$5,000

15-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

16-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$7,000

17-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

18-Feb

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

$10,000

24-Mar

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$10,000

30-Mar

Jackson Motor Speedway

Jackson, MS

$10,000

31-Mar

Lonestar Speedway

Kilgore, TX

$10,000

13,14-Apr

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$25,000

20-Apr

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg, PA

$10,000

21-Apr

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

4-May

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

5-May

Paducah International Raceway

Paducah, KY

$10,000

11-May

Hartford Motor Speedway

Hartford, MI

$10,000

12-May

La Salle Speedway

La Salle, IL

$10,000

18,19-May

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$20,000

25,26-May

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$30,000

1-Jun

Tazewell Speedway

Tazewell, TN

$10,000

2-Jun

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$10,000

22-Jun

Cherokee Speedway

Gaffney, SC

$10,000

23-Jun

Wythe Raceway

Rural Retreat, VA

$10,000

1-Jul

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$10,000

3-Jul

Muskingum County Speedway

Zanesville, OH

$10,000

6,7-Jul

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

$20,000

13-Jul

Tri-City Speedway

Pontoon Beach, IL

$10,000

14-Jul

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

$10,000

20,21-Jul

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

$25,000

24-Jul

Stateline Speedway

Busti, NY

$10,000

25-Jul

Utica Rome Speedway

Vernon, NY

$10,000

26-Jul

Fonda Speedway

Fonda, NY

$10,000

28-Jul

Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown, MD

$10,000

10,11-Aug

Florence Speedway

Florence, KY

$50,000

17,18-Aug

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

$40,000

23-Aug

Volunteer Speedway

Bulls Gap, TN

$10,000

25-Aug

Lawrenceburg Speedway

Lawrenceburg, IN

$10,000

31-Aug, 1-Sep

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

$20,000

2-Sep

TBA

TBA

$25,000

14,15-Sep

Virginia Motor Speedway

Saluda, VA

$20,000

21,22-Sep

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

$20,000

27-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

28-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$7,000

29-Sep

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

$40,000

6-Oct

Dixie Speedway

Woodstock, GA

$10,000

7-Oct

Rome International Speedway

Rome, GA

$10,000

19,20-Oct

Atomic Speedway

Alma, OH

$50,000

 

 

2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

 

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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 Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 

2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

 

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil, Janowski Insurance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance, Safety Solutions, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

 

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com