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*** DART Winternationals Tire Rule and Safety Equipment Bulletin***


 


 

CORONA, CA (December 13, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have announced the tire rule for the 35th Annual DART Winternationals. The tire rule will be in effect for all 6 nights of the event. The 35th Annual DART Winternationals will take place at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL held from Monday February 7th to Saturday, February 12th.


 

The tire rule for the East Bay Winternationals will be as follows in 2011; Hoosier 1100, 1200, 1300, LM 20, LM40, 1600 and the shoulder plated D55 will be allowed and the American Racer SD23, SD33, SD38, SD44, and MD56 can be utilized. Tires will be checked on the dimensions of circumference and width according to the LOLMDS Rule Book. Wheel widths will also be checked on the dimensions as outlined in the LOLMDS Rule Book. Additionally, each competitor must use the same set of 4 tires for both time trials and heat race in order to maintain their original starting spot in their assigned heat race. A Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Official will mark these tires prior to the competitor going out for time trials. If a competitor does not use the same tires that they qualified on for their heat race, the competitor will start the heat race from the tail of the field.
 


 

If a driver has a flat tire during their time trials, they must take that tire to LOLMDS Technical Director, AJ Bingham, for inspection. He will determine if the competitor will be relegated to the tail of the field or if the competitor will be allowed to used a previously used tire of the same compound and retain their assigned starting position in their heat race.

The use of a head and neck restraint device/systems, certified to SFI Spec 38.1 is required, per the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rule Book. This rule went into effect on September 1st, 2010. Any driver that has not entered in an LOLMDS competition or has not reached their three-race grace period after this rule went into effect will still receive the three-race grace period or the remainder thereof, but must comply once they have exceeded the grace period during the 6 races that make up the DART Winternationals.


 

For more information on the 35th 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.
 


 

2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/East Bay "DART Winternationals" Schedule
 


 

East Bay Raceway Park-Tampa, FL
 


 

Sunday, February 6th
Open Practice Session
6-9 PM  

Monday, February 7th
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win

Tuesday, February 8th
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win

Wednesday, February 9th
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win

Thursday, February 10th
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000 to win

Friday, February 11th
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000 to win

Saturday, February 12th
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $12,000 to win

 

 


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Bloomquist and Wall Take Top Honors at Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Banquet in Indy


 


 

CORONA, CA (November 24, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series wrapped up its 2010 season on Saturday Night, November 20th with its awards banquet at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.  Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN was crowned the 2010 National Champion for the second time and Chris Wall of Springfield, LA took the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" honors.

 

For the 47-year-old Bloomquist, the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship marks the eighth national touring title of his Hall-of-Fame career. Bloomquist picked up the 500th win of his career in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned "Jackson 100" at Brownstown (IN) in September.  It was among his series-high 9 main-event wins this season. His career total of wins on the series is now at 26, which leads the series all-time wins list.  He also recorded 26 top five finishes and 34 top ten finishes, both which were the most of any driver on the series tour in 2010.

 

Bloomquist also picked up several other awards to go along with his $75,000 check from the points fund for winning the championship. Bloomquist Race Cars Chassis took top honors in the Chassis Builder Challenge for the second year in a row.  Bloomquist Race Cars scored 18 wins in the 39-race series schedule with Bloomquist' aforementioned nine series wins. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, who finished second in the final points standings for the second year in a row, won eight times. Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI, who finished tenth in the points, took the other series win this year for Team Zero.

 

Bloomquist also took home a $500 product certificate from AFCO for the most heat race wins, a $1,500 check from E3 Spark Plugs for second place in the E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge, a set of rods from Dyers Rods and 10 sheets of aluminum from Wrisco Industries.  He also received a product award from Wiles Drive Shafts, a set of four springs from Eibach Springs, and a product award from Performance Bodies.

 

Tommy Hicks, Bloomquist's Crew Chief, was honored for the second year in a row as the "DirtonDirt.com" Crew Chief of the Year.  Hicks received a check for $500 and a trophy for the honor.  Michael Rigsby representing www.dirtondirt.com made the presentation to Hicks.

 

In his victory speech, Bloomquist thanked a multitude of people including his family, sponsors, crew, and acquaintances   "Winning championships are definitely about finishing races. This year we won a lot more races than last year and we are really proud to be a part of this series and I hope everybody else is too. My crew did a great job this year as well, and I have to thank them for all of their help." Bloomquist' crew consists of Bruce Nunnally, Robbie Jones, Tony Wiggins, Jesse Kerns and crew chief Tommy Hicks.

 

"I have to thank Bob and Barb Miller for their support, they are like family to me, they couldn't be here tonight, but we are thinking of them and all I can say is thank you," to the couple who are longtime supporters of Bloomquist with their Miller Brothers Coal and Hawkeye Trucking sponsorship.

 

"Of course I have to thank my wife Katrina, my mother Georgie, and my daughter Ariel, they couldn't make it to all the races, but I just want to thank them for being there for me and for their help with the souvenir trailer. A special thanks goes to the promoters for having Lucas Oil events and all the fans that came out to support us.  This was our 30th year of racing and it feels good to cap it off with a championship."

 

"The sponsors we have have played such a significant role in our success over the years and this year was no exception. I have to thank Allstar Performance, Sweet Manufacturing, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tires, Arizona Sports Shirts, Lane Automotive, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Ohlins, and all the rest of our product sponsors that help us out, we appreciate all of you."

 

"I want to thank Forrest Lucas for all he has done for racing, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the best series from top to bottom in racing. With the news that CBS will be televising the Show-Me 100, hopefully that will open some more doors along the way for everyone in the sport. By far, the Lucas Oil Series has the best TV package right now of any dirt-racing series," said Bloomquist who noted that he will be back to try for a three-peat in 2011.

 

Chris Wall of Springfield, LA also had a big night during the awards ceremony. The 42-year old driver was named as the winner of the ApplianceZone Driver Development program.  Wall will receive a $70,000 sponsorship from ApplianceZone for the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season.  Wall also took home top honors in the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" earning a check for $10,000 plus several product awards from Cruise with the Champions, Wiles Drive Shafts, Hyperco, Performance Bodies, Sweet Manufacturing, FAST Shafts, Dominator Race Products and Weld Wheels.  Wall, who finished seventh in the championship point's standings also received 10 sheets of aluminum courtesy of Wrisco Industries, a set of rods from Dyers Rods, and a $2,250 check from Speedco.

 

In 2010, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned 39 events in 18 states with 13 different winners getting to victory lane.  The average car count per event was 46.4 entries and nearly 500 drivers competed at least once with the series this year with 14 drivers earning perfect attendance.

 

The Mike Swims Award of Excellence was presented to Bill and Debbie Reed of Dirt Racing Outreach. The annual award is given in memory of Mike Swims, and is presented to persons that gone above and beyond the call of duty in the racing industry, and have made a lasting impact on the lives of racers, crews, and fans.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announcer, James Essex and Keli Snyder from SPEED Channel, hosted the awards ceremony.

 

The 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season will kick off again at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL for the DART Winternationals, which start on February 7th.

 

For a look at the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule and the latest breaking news, log onto www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 


 


Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour coverage of the ASI Racewear USA 100 from Virginia Motor Speedway is scheduled for 6PM EST


 

Davenport in Victory Lane
CORONA, CA (November 23, 2010) - The ASI Racewear USA 100 from Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, Virginia is scheduled to re-air today, Nov. 23, at 6PM (EST), during the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour on VERSUS.

Live-to-tape footage shows Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA completing the weekend sweep in the Commonwealth State of Virginia, as he captured the $15,000 to win ASI Racewear 31st Annual "USA 100" on September 18th at Virginia Motor Speedway.  Davenport's win marked his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory in two consecutive nights.  Fans from across the nation watched Davenport win the night before as he also captured the win at Winchester Speedway.  Trailing Davenport to the finish line was current series point's leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.  Completing the top five were Steve Shaver, of Vienna, WV and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.

 

Davenport started quickly and took the lead at the start of the 50-lap finale.  Davenport was patient through the race's caution periods that made the event exciting.  He had to hold off both Bloomquist and Pearson at various times during the race, but in the end he had the best car all race long as he pulled away in the final laps to score his second career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph.

 

A spirited battle ensued between Bloomquist and Pearson for the entire distance, as the two previous Lucas Oil National Champs, went head-to-head for the win.  Bloomquist was able to challenge Davenport early on as Pearson put the heat on Davenport during the mid-portion of the race.

 

Programming Note: The TV Guide for this event will be labeled simply as "Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour". The Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour encompasses many varieties of motorsports. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is proud to be featured as part of the Lucas Oil Motorsport Hour.

 

The Lucas Oil Motorsports on VERSUS is always broadcasted in full High Definition.

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


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 


 


Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Will Honor the Series Champion and Hand Out Numerous Awards at the Banquet This Saturday

Corona, CA (November 18, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will host their series year end awards banquet at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana this Saturday night, November 20th. The series will honor Scott Bloomquist for winning his second consecutive Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship and Chris Wall as the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year along with the top 14 drivers in the series point's standings.

Among the many awards to be presented at the banquet, several contingency awards will be handed out as well. COMP Cams will honor Cornett Racing Engines as the COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year again in 2010. Cornett earned the most engine builder points during the year to win the $2,500 cash award beating out seven other engine builders that participated in the contest on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Bloomquist Chassis earned the top chassis builder for the second year in a row accumulating the most chassis builder points. Bloomquist Chassis will receive a $2,500 cash award for their title as the top chassis builder of the year on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

OHLINS Shocks will honor Don O'Neal as the Top OHLINS Performer of the Year for earning the most OHLINS Shocks points during the 2010 season. Don will receive a new set of OHLINS Shocks for his efforts.

Sunoco Race Fuels will hand out cash awards to the top two drivers that earned the most Sunoco Race For Gas points during the season. Earl Pearson Jr. earned the most points as the top Sunoco Race Fuels driver and will receive a cash award for $3,000 from Sunoco. Don O'Neal will receive a $1,500 cash award for his second place finish in the Sunoco Race For Gas points.

PBM/Erson Cams will present a special award to Dale McDowell for earning the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Year award. Dale will receive a new PBM design engine block valued at over $4,000 for winning the PRM Hard Charger of the Year award. Dale won the Hard Charger of the Year award by passing the most cars throughout the year and accumulating the most Hard Charger points.

Red Buck Cigars will award Jimmy Owens the Red Buck Cigars Fast Time Award of the Year for winning the most fast times during the season. Jimmy won six (6) Fast Time awards in 2010 and will receive a $500 cash award from Red Buck Cigars.

AFCO will award Scott Bloomquist a special product award as the winner most heat races during the 2010 season. Scott Bloomquist had the most heat race wins on the series in 2010 with 20.

E3 Spark Plugs will award Earl Pearson Jr. for earning the most points in the TV races during the 2010 season The E3 Spark Plugs Challenge awarded points to drivers during the year just for the TV races. Earl accumulated the most points and will receive a $2,500 cash award from E3 Spark Plugs. Scott Bloomquist will receive a $1,500 cash award from E3 for finishing second in the E3 Spark plugs Challenge in 2010.

DirtonDirt.com will honor Tommy Hicks as the Dirt on Dirt Crew Chief of the Year for the 2010 season. Tommy served as Scott Bloomquist's Crew Chief, helping guide the team to their second consecutive series championship in 2010. Tommy will receive a $500 cash award and a cruise for two on the Cruise with the Champions.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will also announce at the banquet, the winner of the Appliance Zone Sponsorship contest. Jim Allen, CEO of Appliance Zone, will announce which driver will win the 2011 sponsorship from Appliance Zone. Chris Wall won the fan vote contest and Don O'Neal earned the most Appliance Zones points during the contest and one of these two drivers will be announced as the winner and receive the $70,000 sponsorship for 2011.

Eric Wells will be honored as the runner up in the chase for the 2010 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year award. Eric will receive a cash award of $4,500 compliments of Sweet Mfg as an associate sponsor to the Rookie of the Year program in 2010. Eric will also receive product awards from Performance Bodies, Weld Wheels, and Hyperco.

Quarter Master will honor Chris Wall as the 2010 Rookie of the Year on the series and present Chris will a check for $10,000. Chris will also receive numerous product awards form additional companies including Quarter Master, Sweet Mfg, Weld Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Hyperco, Fast Shafts, Wrisco Aluminum, Dyers Top Rods, Dominator Race Products, Cruise for Two on the Cruise with the Champions, and a Performance Bodies product award.

In addition Chris Wall will receive a special SPEEDCO cash award of $2,250 for his involvement in the Speedco Service Centers Program. Chris will receive the award for registering his team with the Speedco Service Card and taking his transporter and vehicles to Speedco for regularly scheduled maintenance and for using Lucas Oil Products in his vehicles during 2010.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will honor Scott Bloomquist as the 2010 Series Champion, his second consecutive series title in as many years. Scott will receive a check for $75,000 for winning the series championship and also receive numerous product awards from Wiles Drive Shafts, Eibach Springs, Wrisco Aluminum, Dyers Top Rods and a Cruise for two on the Cruise with the Champions

 

"The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is pleased to have so many companies involved with the series and offering racers incentives and special awards to drivers that follow the series. We want to thank all our sponsors for their commitment and support of the series and their willingness to reward drivers that follow our series throughout the year", stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series was founded in 2005 and has seen steady growth in the six years of its existence to become the premier dirt late model touring series in the country. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 2011 schedule has been released and can be found at the official website of the series.

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 Championship Point Standings


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

7625

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

7295

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

7135

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6745

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

6625

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

6410

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

5890

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5795

9

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

5765

10

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5655

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5585

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

5570

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4900

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4420

 


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sends Condolences to
Earl Pearson Jr. and Family in Loss of His Mother

CORONA, CA (October 29, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil Family would like to send out their sincere condolences to Earl Pearson Jr. and the entire Pearson family in wake of the passing of Mrs. Gloria Pearson, Earl's mother. Mrs. Pearson born January 20, 1941 passed away on Wednesday October 27, 2010 after battling Alzheimer's disease for the past six years. Mrs. Pearson is survived by her husband Earl Pearson Sr., five children including Karen Thompson, Chester Wright, Lee Capps, Mike Capps and Earl Pearson Jr. along with eight grand children and one cousin Dorothy Tyson.

 

Earl Pearson Jr., the four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion grew up in a family full of racers including Earl Sr., and all his brothers. But Gloria Pearson has always been their biggest fan and supporter. She was a mainstay at the races from go-karting to dirt cars when ever the family raced. As the brothers grew up together at the races and battled for wins, sometimes crashing each other, it would be Mrs. Pearson that would have to keep peace among the brothers some times. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's six years ago Mrs. Pearson hasn't been able to attend any racing but continued to be Earl's biggest fan from their home in Jacksonville. Mrs. Pearson also coached girls youth softball teams for ten years and was an avid member of the local PTA for the kids and grandchildren schools and contributed to numerous school activities in Jacksonville.

 

The funeral arrangements have been set for Monday November 1st for the viewing from 6-8pm at the Riverside Memorial Park Town and Country Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Florida and the funeral graveside at the same location on Tuesday at 10am. The family is accepting flowers but has also mentioned that if anyone would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers that donations be made to 'Community Hospice" of Jacksonville in the name of Gloria Gray Pearson by calling (904) 407-7300.

 

Earl Jr. and Missy Pearson have also signed up a team for the "Memory Walk 2010" to benefit the Alzheimer's Association in Jacksonville Florida. The special charity walk will take place on November 13 in Jacksonville and persons that would like to make donations to Earl and Missy's team can do so by logging onto the website www.mwjax2010.kintera.org. To make a donation enter Melissa Pearson and the team "Earl Pearson Jr. Inc" will come up to accept donations for the charity walk.

 

The address of the funeral home that will be handling all the arrangements is:

 

Gloria Gray Pearson

Riverside Memorial Park Town and Country

7242 Normandy Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32205

 

To learn more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series contact the series office at (951) 532-2503 or visit the official website of the series at www.lucasdirt.com.

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

7625

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

7295

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

7135

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6745

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

6625

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

6410

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

5890

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5795

9

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

5765

10

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5655

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5585

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

5570

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4900

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4420

 


 


 
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Releases Official 2011 Schedule

CORONA, CA (October 12, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have released the 2011 racing schedule. It currently shows 41 confirmed dates in 19 different states. In 2011, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will begin its seventh season as the premier dirt late model sanctioning organization in North America. Coming off of the most successful season in series' history in 2010, the series ran 39 events with 13 different winners and500 drivers making at least one appearance in '10. The series looks to build on its past success, that saw an unprecedented 14 drivers compete full-time with the tour. Heading into 2011, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is elated to release its official national schedule, having confirmed all dates with promoters, and having no TBA or TBD dates on the docket.

The 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series national tour will kick off at the "Clay by the Bay" on February 7th with the six consecutive nights of action packed racing during the 35th Annual Dart Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will again be sanctioning some of the sports biggest events such as the DART Show-Me 100, Comp Cams Topless 100, Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100, and the 43rd Annual Hillbilly Hundred.

The series will be making its first ever visits to Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, TX and Roaring Knob Motorsports Park in Markleysburg, PA. "We are glad to have added a pair of new venues to the schedule this year. The 2010 schedule looked great, but this year looks even better," said Lewis.  "We feel that we have the best show in Dirt Late Model Racing, and I can't thank our promoters, my staff, our drivers, car owners, sponsors, and our fans enough for their support. We have put together a great infrastructure for making the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series the foremost national late model touring series in the country."

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series takes great pride in the fact that 100% of the tracks that sanctioned an event in 2010 are on the slate again for '11.  "It really goes to show you how devoted our promoters, staff, drivers, and fans are to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, that we have put together such a solid schedule as we head into the next season," exclaimed Series Director, Ritchie Lewis.  

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.

 

2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

 

February 7th - East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, FL - $5,000
February 8th - East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, FL - $5,000
February 9th - East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, FL - $5,000
February 10th - East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, FL - $10,000
February 11th - East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, FL - $10,000
February 12th - East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, FL - $12,000
March 26th - Brownstown Speedway, Brownstown, IN - $10,000
April 1st & 2nd - Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore, TX - $20,000
April 29th - Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA - $10,000
April 30th - Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex, Markleysburg, PA - $10,000
May 6th & 7th - Paducah International Raceway, Paducah, KY - $20,000
May 13th - 34 Raceway, West Burlington, IA - $10,000
May 14th - LaSalle Speedway, LaSalle, IL - $10,000
May 20th & 21st - Batesville Speedway, Batesville, AR - $20,000
May 27th & 28th - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, MO - $30,000
June 2nd - Cleveland Speedway, Cleveland, TN - $10,000
June 3rd - Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN - $10,000
June 4th - Florence Speedway, Union, KY - $10,000
June 17th - Cherokee Speedway, Gaffney, SC - $10,000
June 18th - Wythe Raceway , Rural Retreat, VA - $10,000
July 1st - Beckley Motorsports Park, Beckley, WV - $10,000
July 2nd - Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth, OH - $10,000
July 3rd - Muskingum County Speedway, Zanesville, OH - $10,000
July 8th & 9th Magnolia Motor Speedway, Columbus, MS - $20,000
July 10th - Rome Speedway, Rome, GA - $10,000
July 15th - Tri City Speedway, Granite City, IL - $10,000
July 16th - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, MO - $10,000
July 26th - Fonda Speedway, Fonda, NY - $10,000
July 28th- Utica Rome Speedway, Vernon, NY - $10,000
July 30th - Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD - $10,000
August 12th & 13th - Florence Speedway, Union, KY - $50,000
August 19th & 20th - Batesville Speedway, Batesville, AR - $40,000
August 25th - Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap, TN - $10,000
August 26th - Lawrenceburg Speedway, Lawrenceburg, IN - $10,000
August 27th - Bluegrass Speedway, Bardstown, KY - $10,000
September 2nd & 3rd - Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth, OH - $20,000
September 4th - West Virginia Motor Speedway, Mineral Wells, WV - $43,000
September 16th - Winchester Speedway, Winchester, VA - $10,000
September 17th - Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamiaca, VA - $15,000
September 23rd & 24th - Brownstown Speedway, Brownstown, IN - $20,000
October 7th & 8th - Dixie Speedway, Woodstock, GA - $20,000

 


Clanton Takes Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Rome Speedway

 


 

ROME, GA (October 10, 2010) - Shane Clanton of Fayetteville, GA won his third career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Sunday Night at Rome Speedway.  The 35-year-old second generation racer earned $10,000 for his win in the "Rome Showdown" before a huge crowd.  Clanton took the lead on lap 26 from Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and then went unchallenged the rest of the way for the win.  Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC finished second followed by Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI; and O'Neal.

"I went with a little softer left rear tire than anybody else, O'Neal was strong early on, but once we were able to get some heat in the tire we were able to catch him and get by him," said Clanton. "I have to give a big thanks to Marshall Green for this win; he came over before the feature and changed some things on the car. He has a lot of laps here, and the changes he made are why we are here in victory lane. I want to thank Rocket Chassis, Brad Malcuit at Malcuit Race Engines, RSD Enterprises, SAE Parts, VP, and Allstar Performance for their support. It's good to get a win here in front of the homestate crowd."
 

O'Neal and Francis started on the front row of the 50-lap main event. O'Neal quickly jumped to the lead.  O'Neal put on a dominating performance in the early stages of the race. He held a six-car length advantage over Clanton, who started fourth.  Clanton slowly reeled in O'Neal as the leader slipped out of the racing groove with 20 laps complete.

Clanton and O'Neal came across the scoring line dead-even at the halfway mark.  Clanton charged ahead a lap later as O'Neal fell to second.  O'Neal then gave up the second position to Madden on lap 34.

Clanton had to withstand two cautions in the final 14 circuits to secure the win. He became the 13th different winner of the season on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour.  Madden came home in second. He drives the Hamrick's of Gaffney, Cornett Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars entry. Francis, in the Valvoline, Estes Racing Engines, Barry Wright Race Cars #15 came home in third. Smith in the Mid-States Equipment Hydraulics Inc. Vic Hill Racing Engines, Bloomquist Team Zero car barely nipped O'Neal at the finish line for fourth.

Completing the top ten were Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.

In preliminary action, Don O'Neal was the overall Red Buck Cigar Fast Qualifier with a lap of 13.327 seconds among the 47 entrants.  Heat race winners were O'Neal, Chris Madden, Steve Francis and Shane Clanton.  The B-Mains went to Eric Wells and Ray Cook.

Bloomquist entered the event as the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion by virtue of his win on Saturday Night in the Lucas Oil "Dixie Shootout" at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA.  Bloomquist will pocket $75,000 for his second consecutive series championship.  Jimmy Owens will take home second place in the final series standings for the second year in a row, followed by 4-time series winner, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Don O'Neal and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

Chris Wall of Springfield, LA clinched the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" after his performance in the Lucas Oil "Dixie Shootout".  Wall will earn $10,000 for his feat.  Eric Wells of Hazard, KY will finish second in the Quarter Master Rookie Chase, followed by Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI.

The event held at Rome Speedway concluded the 2010 racing season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  The series will hold its' annual awards banquet on Saturday Night, November 20th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Sunday Night, October 10th, 2010

Lucas Oil "Rome Showdown"

Rome International Speedway - Rome, GA

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:  Don O'Neal / 13.327 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                      Scott Bloomquist / 13.507  seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Josh Richards, Bub McCool, Aaron Ridley, Eric Wells, Randy Weaver, Clint Smith, Frank Ingram, Robert Gant, Tommy Kerr, Tyler Millwood, Wayne Echols

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Chris Madden, Brady Smith, Earl Pearson, Jr., Shannon Babb, Brad Neat, Casey Roberts, Chris Wall, John Blankenship, Chad Ogle, Brian Reese, Jake Knowles, Jill George

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Scott Bloomquist, Tim Isenberg, Dan Schlieper, Ray Cook, Tony Knowles, Chris Brown, Tyler Reddick, Daniel Baggerly, Duane Treadwell, Matt Helbing, Luther Jenkins - DNS

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Shane Clanton, Dale McDowell, Steve Casebolt, Jimmy Owens, David Payne, Jonathan Davenport, Scott Creel, Derek Ellis, Mark Douglas, Mike Collins, Scott Hall
 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Eric Wells, Randy Weaver, Chris Wall, Brad Neat, Clint Smith, Tommy Kerr, Tyler Millwood, Brian Reese, Jill George, Casey Roberts, John Blankenship, Jake Knowles, Frank Ingram - DNS, Robert Gant - DNS, Chad Ogle - DNS, Wayne Echols - DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Ray Cook, David Payne, Jonathan Davenport, Tony Knowles, Tyler Reddick, Chris Brown, Derek Ellis, Scott Creel, Mike Collins, Daniel Baggerly, Duane Treadwell, Matt Helbing, Scott Hall, Mark Douglas, Luther Jenkins - DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

4

25c

Shane Clanton

Locust Grove, GA

2

3

44m

Chris Madden

Gaffney, SC

3

2

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY

4

7

2

Brady Smith

Solon Springs, WI

5

1

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6

5

25

Josh Richards

Shinnston, WV

7

6

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

8

16

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

9

14

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

10

12

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

11

22

49

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

12

23

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

13

19

116

Randy Weaver

Crossville, TN

14

20

8

David Payne

Murphy, NC

15

24

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

16

17

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

17

10

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

18

21

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

19

18

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

20

11

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

21

13

81

Aaron Ridley

Chatsworth, GA

22

8

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

23

9

57J

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

24

15

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 47

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1-25); Shane Clanton (Laps 26-50)

Caution Flags: Chris Wall (Lap 4); Bub McCool (Lap 32); Ray Cook (Lap 36); Earl Pearson Jr. (Lap 43); Ray Cook (Lap 48)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: John Blankenship, Brad Neat

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: John Blankenship (Started 23rd; Finished 12th; Advanced 11 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Dan Schlieper

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Malcuit Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Earl Pearson Jr.

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Palubicki (Dan Schlieper)

Time of Race: 28 minutes 32 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

7625

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

7295

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

7135

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6745

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

6625

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

6410

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

5890

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5795

9

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

5765

10

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5655

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5585

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

5570

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4900

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4420

 


 


 
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Scott Bloomquist Wins Fifth Dixie Shootout and Clinches 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Title

WOODSTOCK, GA (October 9,2010) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN clinched his second consecutive Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Title by winning his fifth Lucas Oil "Dixie Shootout" on Saturday Night at Dixie Speedway.  The 46-year-old Hall of Famer also collected the 501st win of his career and his eighth national driving championship.  Bloomquist led the final 41 laps to take the $10,000 first place prize ahead of a late-race charge from Shane Clanton of Fayetteville, GA; Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC; 16th starting Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL; and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, who finished fifth, after John Blankenship weighed-in light at the scales.

"This is what we worked for all year long, to win this Lucas Oil Championship again," said Bloomquist, who recorded his season-leading ninth win.  "I have to thank my crew and my sponsors for their help all year. My family has been great through all of this, and the championships and such are something to look back on someday when you're retired. I have to thank Miller Brothers Construction, Hawkeye Trucking, VP Fuels, Hoosier Tires, and Allstar Performance and of course. I'd also like to thank Roush-Yates Engines, the motor was super once again," said the winner who pilots his own Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet.

"Earl fired off real good at the start, I am not sure what tires he had on, but he was running up in the rough and I knew if he kept doing that the tires couldn't take the punishment and he eventually had the flat. We tried to be smooth from then on after what happened to Pearson, I tried to stay lower than the cushion and it worked out good, I didn't know how much of a lead I had, but we're glad to wrap up the title with this win. Now we can relax heading to Rome, knowing it's sewed up," said Bloomquist who captured his all-time series leading 26th win.

Bloomquist and 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. started on the front row of the event held before one of the largest crowds since the 1990's for the Shootout.  Pearson bolted to the lead and led the first eight circuits until he developed a right rear flat tire under caution.  Pearson pitted for a new tire, but he was relegated to the rear of the field for the restart.

Bloomquist inherited the lead after Pearson's misfortune as he led Clanton, Madden, Don O'Neal and Randy Weaver to the green flag. O'Neal, who was solid early on in the race, started to fade with right front suspension problems on his car as he yielded to Weaver and Steve Francis in the running order.

Bloomquist had a six-car length lead over Clanton as the final caution flew on lap 36 when Steve Casebolt contacted the front stretch wall.  On the restart Clanton was not about to give up the chase for his first career Shootout victory.  Clanton made one-last lap ditch effort as he closed to a car length and a half on Bloomquist, but Bloomquist held him off.

Clanton, in the Ronnie Dobbins, RSD Enterprises Rocket Chassis was second; followed by Madden in the Xtreme Custom and Cycles, Cornett Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars entry. Babb, a three-time Shootout winner, finished fourth in his Petroff Towing, Pro Power Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis; with Owens coming from 23rd to finish fifth in the Reece Monument Company, Cornett Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford.

Completing the top ten were Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Chris Wall of Holden, LA; and David Payne of Murphy, NC.

In preliminary action, Scott Bloomquist was the overall Red Buck Cigar Fast Time Award winner with a lap of 14.136 seconds among the 57 cars entered.  Heat race winners were Bloomquist, Clanton, O'Neal, Pearson, Dale McDowell, and Chris Madden. The B-Mains were won by Brady Smith and Brad Neat.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will conclude its' 2010 racing season on Sunday Night, October 10th at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA for the "Rome Showdown."  The event will pay $10,000 to win. Tune in at 7pm for the live audio broadcast of the "Rome Showdown" with host Matt Noonan, on www.lucasdirt.com. Just Click the Internet Broadcast Button Located at the top left of the Home Page.

 

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, October 9th, 2010

21st Annual Lucas Oil "Dixie Shootout"

Dixie Speedway - Woodstock, GA

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:  Scott Bloomquist / 14.136 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                      Earl Pearson Jr.  / 14.304 seconds (Group B)

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook, Tony Knowles, Josh Richards, William Thomas, Mark Douglas, Dan Schlieper, Jeremy Ledford, Tim Day, Luther Jenkins

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Shane Clanton, Steve Francis, David Payne, Jimmy Owens, Skip Arp, Aaron Ridley, Ricky Williams, Brian Reese, Eric Wells

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Randy Weaver, Chris Wall, Brady Smith, Jake Knowles, Wayne Echols, Jay Smith, Derek Ellis, Daniel Baggerly

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Mike Marlar, Casey Roberts, Brad neat, Lamar haygood, Mike Collins, Michael Page, Jamie Oliver, Jill George, Tyler Reddick
 

Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Clint Smith, Shannon Babb, Bub McCool, Chris Brown, Chad Ogle, Tim Isenberg, Jody Knowles, Scott Hall

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (10 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Chris Madden, Frank Ingram, Steve Casebolt, Tommy Kerr, John Blankenship, Derrick Rainey, Tyler Millwood, Gary McPherson, Scott Creel

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Advance): Brady smith, Josh Richards, William Thomas, Mark Douglas, Jay Smith, Aaron Ridley, Dan Schlieper, Ricky Williams, eric Wells, Brian Reese, Daniel Baggerly, Wayne Echols, Tim Day, Jake Knowles, Jimmy Owens-DNS, Skip Arp-DNS, Jeremy Ledford-DNS, Derek Ellis-DNS, Luther Jenkins-DNS, Ethan Hunter-DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Advance): Brad Neat, Bub McCool, Tommy Kerr, John Blankenship, Chris Brown, Tyler Reddick, Lamar Haygood, Derrick Rainey, Gary McPherson, Chad Ogle, Tim Isenberg, Scott Creel, Tyler Millwood, Jill George, Scott Hall, Mike Collins, Jamie Oliver, Michael Page-DNS, Jamie Oliver-DNS, Jody Knowles-DNS

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

 

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
2 3 25c Shane Clanton Locust Grove, GA
3 6 44m Chris Madden Gaffney, SC
4 16 18 Shannon Babb Mowequa, IL
5 23 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
6 9 15 Steve Francis Ashland, KY
7 19 2 Brady Smith Solon Springs, WI
8 4 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
9 17 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA
10 15 8 David Payne Murphy, NC
11 21 25 Josh Richards Shinnston, WV
12 5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
13 20 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
14 14 101 Casey Roberts Toccoa, GA
15 11 116 Randy Weaver Crossville, TN
16 18 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
17 2 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
18 7 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
19 13 26 Tony Knowles Tyrone, GA
20 22 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
21 8 36 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN
22 10 44c Clint Smith Senoia, GA
23 12 24 Frank Ingram Acworth, GA
24 24 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV

 

Race Statistics
 

Entrants: 57

Lap Leaders: Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 1-8); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 9-50)

Caution Flags: Frank Ingram (Lap 8); Mike Marlar (Lap 9); Ray Cook (Lap 32); Earl Pearson Jr. (Lap 33); Steve Casebolt (Lap 36)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens; John Blankenship

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Started 23rd; Finished 5th; Advanced 18 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Shannon Babb

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

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

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Ray Cook

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox (Jimmy Owens)

Time of Race: 39 minutes 28 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 7420
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 7105
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 7005
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 6530
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 6490
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 6285
7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 5750
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 5615
9 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 5595
10 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 5470
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 5435
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 5415
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 4755
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 4305

 


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to Final Events with Numerous Awards Still Up For Grabs, Both Dixie and Rome Live on Internet
 

CORONA, CA (October 9, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to the state of Georgia for the final two events of the 2010 season, with the Lucas Oil "Dixie Shootout" at Dixie Speedway on Saturday and the "Rome Showdown" at Rome Speedway on Sunday. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship will be decided this weekend. Scott Bloomquist is seeking to clinch his second consecutive series championship. Bloomquist holds a260-point lead over Jimmy Owens and 310-point advantage over Earl Pearson Jr. With 8 series victories each in 2010, Bloomquist and Owens are tied for the most wins. Numerous other important points' categories are still up for grabs within the series as well this weekend.

 

Both events this weekend will be broadcasted live on the Internet. Race fans wanting to listen to the audio broadcasts this weekend can log onto www.lucasdirt.com and click the Internet Broadcast Link and listen to all the action beginning at 7pm EDT both nights.

 

Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Award Comes Down to Final Events

 

The 2010 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year program has seen a heated battle between Chris Wall, Eric Wells and Tim Isenberg.Chris Wall is leading the Quarter Master points over Eric Wells, heading into the final two events and is looking to clinch the Rookie title this weekend. This year's program will pay $10,000 to the winner of the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year. The runner up will receive $4,500, compliments of Sweet Manufacturing, the associate sponsor of the Rookie of the Year program. Other awards that have been posted for the RoY in 2010 include product awards from Quarter Master, Dyers Rods, Wrisco Industries, FAST Shafts, Performance Bodies, Hyperco, Weld Wheels and Dominator Race Products.

 

E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge Concludes at Dixie Saturday Night

 

Earl Pearson Jr. leads the E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge point's category heading into the final TV event of 2010. The E3 Spark Plugs Challenge is based on points earned by drivers with perfect attendance during each of the televised events in the 2010 season. The driver earning the most points in all of the televised events, while maintaining perfect attendance, will win a special cash award. The E3 Spark Plug TV Challenge point's champion will receive a $2,500 cash award, and the runner-up will receive a $1,500 cash award at the series year-end awards banquet.

 

Earl Pearson Jr. Leads the Sunoco Race Fuels "Race For Gas" Points

 

Sunoco Race Fuels, the Official Fuel of the LOLMDS and title sponsor of the "Sunoco Race for Gas" competition will pay out cash awards to the drivers that finish at the top of the Sunoco Race For Gas" points standings. The driver using Sunoco Race Fuels and earns the most Sunoco Race For Gas points during the season will be awarded a $3,000 cash award for first place. A $1,000 cash award will be given to the runner-up in the yearlong points category. Earl Pearson Jr. currently leads the Sunoco point's standings.

 

Jimmy Owens Leads the Red Buck Fast Time Category

 

Tantus Tobacco and their Red Buck Filtered Cigars brand based in Russell Springs, KY is the official fast-time sponsor for the series in 2010. The RED BUCK Fast Time award awards the fastest qualifier at every event with $100. A special year-end award will be given to the driver that earns the most fast time awards during the year at the series' banquet. Jimmy Owens currently leads the Red Buck Fast Time point's category heading into the last two events of the year.

 

Dale McDowell Leads PBM/Erson Cam Hard Charger Points

 

Dale McDowell holds a slim 4-point lead over Earl Pearson Jr. for the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Year award. The driver that earns the most PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger points throughout the year will receive a special award from PBM/Erson Cams at the series' banquet.

 

Ray Cook and Don O'Neal are tied for the OHLINS Shocks Top Performer of the Year Award

 

Ray Cook and Don O'Neal are tied atop the OHLINS Shocks Top Performer category in 2010 heading to the final two events. The driver that has the best overall performance of each event win a special OHLINS Shocks product award. The driver that earns the most OHLINS Shocks Top Performer points during the season will be awarded a special award at the series' banquet, compliments of OHLINS Shocks.

 

Scott Bloomquist Leads AFCO Heat Race Points Category

 

Scott Bloomquist sits atop the AFCO Heat Race point's standings with 19 heat race wins in 2010. AFCO the title sponsor of the "AFCO Heat Race Winners" category, and will give a special award to the driver that wins the most heat races during the 2010 season.

 

Roush-Yates Racing Engines Leads the COMP Cams Engine Builders

 

Roush-Yates Engines holds a slim lead over Cornett Racing Engines heading into the final two events for the title of the COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year in 2010. Engine builders that signed up for the challenge have earned points at every series event in 2010. The COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year will be crowned at the series year-end banquet. The top engine builder will receive a $2,500 cash award and other special awards from COMP Cams.

 

Bloomquist Race Cars leads Chassis Builder of the Year

 

Bloomquist Race Cars leads the point's standings for the top chassis builder of the year. Bloomquist is looking to clinch back-to-back titles in the Chassis Builder of the Year challenge.

 

Tommy Hicks leads DirtonDirt.com Top Crew Chief Award

DirtonDirt.com has come on board in 2010 to be the title sponsor of the "DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Year" award. Tommy Hicks, Scott Bloomquist's Crew Chief, currently leads the points in this category. The Crew Chief that earns the most points will be crowned "DirtonDirt Crew Chief of the Year" and will receive a special cash award along with a free cruise from "Cruise with the Champions" at the series year end banquet.

 

 

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 Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

7160

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

6900

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

6850

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6360

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

6350

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

6095

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

5565

8

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

5470

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5465

10

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5370

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5345

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

5250

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4670

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4195

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series from Virginia Motor Speedway on SPEED this Saturday
 
CORONA, CA (October 9, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned ASi Racewear "USA 100" from Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA will air of SPEED Channel this Saturday, October 9th at 3:30 PM Eastern Time.  The one-hour broadcast was taped on September 18th.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will conclude its 2010 racing season this weekend.  On Saturday Night, October 9th, the series heads to Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA for the Lucas Oil "Dixie Shootout". The season finale will be on Sunday Night, October 10th at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA for the "Rome Showdown".  Both events will pay $10,000 to win and $700 to start.
 
For more information on the series' season ending events at Dixie and Rome, log onto www.dixiespeedway.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 Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

7160

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

6900

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

6850

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6360

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

6350

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

6095

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

5565

8

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

5470

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5465

10

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5370

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5345

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

5250

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4670

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4195


Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Conclude 2010 Season this Weekend at Dixie and Rome

 

CORONA, CA (October 5, 2010) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will conclude its 2010 racing season this weekend with two events.  On Saturday Night, October 9th with the Lucas Oil “Dixie Shootout” at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA and on Sunday Night, October 10th with the “Rome Showdown” at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA.  Both events will pay $10,000 to win and $700 to start.

 

Lucas Oil Series competitor, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC is the defending “Shootout” winner as the veteran driver scored his first win in the event which has been held since 1990.  There will be a complete show for the LOLMDS on Saturday Night at Dixie Speedway with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 50-lap 21st Annual Lucas Oil “Dixie Shootout” main event.  For more information please visit www.dixiespeedway.com.

 

The final race of the year for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will this Sunday Night with a visit to Rome Speedway.  Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN clinched the ’09 title with his only series win of the year in the series finale a year ago at Rome.  There will be a complete show for the LOLMDS at Rome Speedway with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win “Rome Showdown” main event.  More information can be found by going to the Dixie Speedway website at www.dixiespeedway.com.

 

Bloomquist again is in position to wrap-up the 2010 season championship for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  Bloomquist heads into this weekend’s final races of the year holding a 260-point lead over Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.  Bloomquist and Owens lead the series victory list with eight wins apiece.  Bloomquist captured the last Lucas Oil series race back on September 24th at Brownstown (IN) Speedway as he captured the 500th win of his Hall of Fame career in winning his third “Jackson 100.”

 

Owens is trying to secure the second spot in points for the second consecutive year as he holds a 50-point advantage over 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.  Meanwhile there is also a tight points battle for fourth and fifth as Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN is in front of Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC by just 10-points heading to Georgia.

 

The rest of the top ten include; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Chris Wall of Springfield, LA;  John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN and Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI.

 

Wall is leading the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings by 220 markers over Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.  Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI is third in the rookie point’s chase.

 

The tire rule for the weekend will be the same at both Dixie and Rome; Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder – 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.  American Racer SD 44 or any compound harder – SD44 must punch a minimum of 40.

 

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

 

Previous Dixie Shootout Winners

 

1990 – Bill Ingram

1991 – Tony Reaid

1992 – Buddy Morris

1993 – Scott Bloomquist

1994 – Scott Bloomquist

1995 – Bill Frye

1996 – Wendell Wallace

1997 – Billy Moyer

1998 – Tim Hitt

1999 – Dale McDowell

2000 – Scott Bloomquist

2001 – Dale McDowell

2002 – Chub Frank

2003 – Don O’Neal ($55,000)

2004 – Shannon Babb

2005 – Shannon Babb

2006 – Scott Bloomquist

2007 – NO RACE

2008 – Shannon Babb

2009 – Ray Cook


Wall and Owens Lead in Appliancezone Points Standings Heading to Final Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events


CORONA, CA (September 28, 2010) -The Appliance Zone sponsorship competition has been a great success in 2010 and is heading into the final two events of the year in the state of Georgia on October 9th and 10th. The final two events at Dixie Speedway and Rome Speedway will be instrumental in deciding which driver will receive the $70,000 sponsorship from Appliance Zone for the 2011-racing season.
Chris Wall and Jimmy Owens continue to lead the two point's categories under the Appliance Zone sponsorship contest with Wall leading the fan voting portion and Owens leading the on-track point's category among the five drivers. Appliance Zone reps have set up a booth at several Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events and during the World 100 at Eldora Speedway in 2010 for fans to vote for their favorite driver during the season. Fans can also go online and vote for the driver he or she think deserves the 2011 sponsorship. Simply visit either www.appliancezoneracing.com or www.lucasdirt.com and click on the banner that is linked to the fan-voting page.
The five LOLMDS drivers that were selected by Appliancezone.com are competing for the $70,000 primary sponsorship for the 2011-racing season. Jimmy Owens, Ray Cook, Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, and Steve Casebolt all are trying to win this unique contest. The criteria for winning the sponsorship are divided into three categories: on-track performance (points earned), fan voting at www.appliancezoneracing.com, and by a special panel vote from members of the media, Lucas Oil Products, Appliance Zone, and NASCAR drivers Clint Boyer and Bobby Labonte.
For fans wanting to vote for their favorite driver, voting will continue until midnight October 10th. After fan voting has been closed, the website will be cut off and all fan votes will be totaled to determine which driver won the fan voting. After the final event at Rome Speedway on October 10th, the on-track points will be totaled up among the five drivers to determine which driver won that point's category as well. From that point, the special panel will determine which of the two drivers that won the fan vote portion and the on-track points category will receive the $70,000 sponsorship from Appliance Zone. All five drivers will receive a cash award at the series year-end banquet from Appliance Zone for participating in the contest this year.
"We are thrilled on how well this contest has worked this year with the five drivers. They are all deserving of the sponsorship for their efforts and we really have enjoyed getting to know each one of them this year. We're looking forward to the series' Championship banquet and announcing the winner of the $70,000 sponsorship. The Lucas Oil Series has really been great to work with and we can't wait to see the Appliance Zone car win some races on the Lucas tour in 2011," stated Jim Allen of Appliancezone.com.
Appliance Zone representatives will make the announcement and presentation to the driver that won the 2011 sponsorship at the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series year-end awards banquet on November 20th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. The Appliance Zone Company, based in Corydon, Indianais the fastest growing company in the online appliance parts industry. Appliancezone.com offers a wide variety of appliance parts for many of the top manufacturers of appliances, so the consumer can find and purchase any appliance part to fix and repair their current appliances.
The five drivers competing for the 2011 sponsorship will display Appliance Zone decals for the remainder of the 2010 season and a link to the fan voting page will remain on the LOLMDS website and each driver's website. A special Appliance Zone point's page is listed on the series website for fans to keep up with the accumulated points after each event. Fans can log on and vote at www.applaincezoneracing.com or on the series website at www.lucasdirt.com and click on the appliancezone banner on the front page.
About Appliance Zone: Incorporated in 2008, ApplianceZone.com is a leading online retailer of appliance parts and accessories to do-it-yourself homeowners. CEO, Jim Allen; an experienced appliance repair technician and appliance retailer; and his family, including wife and children created ApplianceZone.com. There are over 485,000 products available on ApplianceZone.com, and it's also the only online appliance parts retailer to include a price check feature that instantly checks ApplianceZone.com pricing versus competitors. ApplianceZone served nearly 200,000 different households in 2009 and has enjoyed significant growth during every year of operation. To learn more about Appliance Zone or the fan vote page visit www.appliancezone.com and the Appliance Zone Racing website at www.appliancezoneracing.com.
About the 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 41 events in 18 states and receives national exposure through taped-delayed Series events that are shown on the SPEED Channel, VERSUS Network, and MAV TV. For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.
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.

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN7160
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6900
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6850
471Don O'NealMartinsville, IN6360
553Ray CookBrasstown, NC6350
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA6095
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA5565
823John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV5470
9c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5465
10s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI5370
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY5345
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY5250
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4670
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA4195








2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


 

Bloomquist Takes 500th Career Victory at
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Jackson 100

BROWNSTOWN, IN (September 25, 2010) - Hall-of-Fame driver, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN won the 500th feature event of his illustrious career on Saturday Night in capturing the 31st Annual Jackson 100 at Brownstown (IN) Speedway.  Bloomquist earned $20,000 for his third win in the annual event, which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  Bloomquist took the lead on lap four after starting third.  Seeking to become the first four-time winner of the race, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN finished second just ahead of Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.  Completing the top five were Matt Miller of Waterville, OH and Chris Wall of Springfield, LA.

"I have to thank so many people for getting to 500 wins, I wish Bob and Barb Miller were here to see this, they have been such an important part of my career. My wife, daughter, and my mom are here so I am glad they got to see this," said the 46-year-old driver.  "To win number 500 here at Brownstown is special, it has been one of my favorite tracks to run on in my career, somebody said we got our 200th win here in 1991. The first time I came here I don't think I even made the race, the locals were so tough here to beat and with all the traveling guys racing it was quite a chore just to get into the field."
 

Bloomquist, who started in third in the 100-lap affair, took the lead on lap four from O'Neal.  Owens took over the second spot on lap six and challenged Bloomquist for the lead up until lap eleven when O'Neal passed him.  O'Neal then picked the pace as the top three put on quite a show for the race lead.

Bloomquist entered heavy traffic by lap 26 until a caution on lap 40 left Bloomquist with a clear track in front of him.  On the restart Bloomquist pulled away from O'Neal and Owens as he set sail.  Bloomquist saw a 12-car length lead shrink down to one length with 25 laps to go as he was having trouble negotiating lapped traffic.
 

Bloomquist worked his way through more lapped cars, and put plenty of distance between himself and O'Neal when the checkers flew.  With the win, Bloomquist stretched his lead in Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings to 260 points over Owens.  Bloomquist was in his own self-designed chassis and is sponsored by Miller Brothers Construction, Hawkeye Trucking, and Sweet Mfg. A Roush-Yates Racing Engine powers his car.
 

O'Neal was 2nd in the Independence Lumber, Roush-Yates, MasterSbilt Chevrolet; followed closely at the stripe by Owens in the Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford.

Miller, the 2007 winner of the Jackson 100 came home fourth just in front of Wall, who maintains his Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" points lead with an impressive fifth place run.

Completing the top ten were; Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH; Jeep VanWormer of Pinconning, MI; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and 14-year-old Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA.

In preliminary action on Saturday Night, Heat Race winners were Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Chris Wall, and Jimmy Owens.  Zack Dohm and Donnie Moran took the B-Mains.

Series Announcer, James Essex, of Hope, IN was inducted into the Brownstown Speedway Hall of Fame during the intermission prior to the 100-lap main event. Essex began announcing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in its first year, and has become the famous "Voice of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series". He began his career when he was 14 years old at Brownstown Speedway, and announced there for the next 21 years before taking to the highways and announcing on the national dirt late model touring circuits.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will conclude it's 2010 racing season with two events in the State of Georgia.  On Saturday Night, October 9th the Lucas Oil "Dixie Shootout" at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA awaits the stars of the LOLMDS.  The Lucas Oil Shootout will be shot in front of the cameras of SPEED for broadcast at a later date. It all comes down to the Lucas Oil "Rome Showdown on Sunday Night, October 10th, to decide who will win the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Title.  Both events will pay $10,000 to win.


 

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, September 25th, 2010

31st Annual "Jackson 100"

Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time:  Steve Casebolt / 15.289 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                      Chris Wall / 15.739 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (12 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Eric Wells, Chris Brown, Steve Casebolt, Zack Dohm, Brad Neat, Scott James, Justin Rattliff, Steve Barnett, Jim Curry, Rick Aukland, Chad Stapleton, Bobby Davis

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (12 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Mark Barber, Ray Cook, Greg Johnson, Mike Jewell, Shannon Babb, Jeep VanWormer, Shannon Reed, Alan Magner, Joe Janowski, Brian Wilhite, Dustin Neat (DNS)

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (12 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Chris Wall, Matt Miller, Josh McGuire, John Gill, Tim Isenberg, Rod Conley, Joe Godsey, Donnie Moran, Zak Blackwood, Chris Streeval, Greg Kendall, John Mason, Dillan White (DNS)

 

Superflow Fourth Heat (12 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Tyler Reddick, Bart Hartman, John Blankenship, Tim Rivers, Steve Godsey, Jon Henry, Jason Smith, Scott Graham, Bill Lewis, Frankie Coomer, Earl Pearson, Jr.

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (15 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Zack Dohm, Jeep VanWormer, Brad Neat, Scott James, Mike Jewell, Shannon Babb, Steve Barnett, Justin Rattliff, Rick Aukland, Greg Johnson, Shannon Reed, Jim Curry, Joe Janowski, Chad Stapleton, Brian Wilhite, Bobby Davis, Alan Magner (DNS), Dustin Neat (DNS)

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (15 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Donnie Moran, John Blankenship, Rod Conley, Joe Godsey, Zak Blackwood, Tim Rivers, Jon Henry, Steve Godsey, Jason Smith, Scott Graham, John Mason, Chris Streeval, Greg Kendall, Bill Lewis, Tim Isenberg, Earl Pearson, Jr., Frankie Coomer (DNS), Dillan White (DNS)

 

Feature Finish - 100 Laps

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

3

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2

1

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

3

4

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

4

6

7

Matt Miller

Waterville, OH

5

2

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

6

16

75

Bart Hartman

Zanesville, OH

7

19

55

Jeep VanWormer

Pinconning, MI

8

23

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

9

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

10

12

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

11

21

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

12

10

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

13

18

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

14

9

21b

Chris Brown

Cleveland, TX

15

20

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

16

24

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

17

5

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

18

25

73

Jason Smith

Seymour, IN

19

17

17d

Zack Dohm

Cross Lanes, WV

20

13

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

21

11

00

Mark Barber

North Vernon, IN

22

22

71r

Rod Conley

Wheelersburg, OH

23

15

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

24

14

75G

John Gill

Mitchell, IN

25

8

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

 

 

Race Statistics
 

Entrants: 52

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1-3); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 4-100)

Caution Flags: Zack Dohm (Lap 9); Dale McDowell (Lap 11); Earl Pearson Jr. (Lap 40)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Earl Pearson, Jr. and Tim Isenberg

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none
Brownstown Speedway Track Provisional: Jason Smith

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr. (Started 23rd; Finished 8th; Advanced 15 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

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

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Dale McDowell

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tader Masters (Don O'Neal)

Time of Race: 46 minutes 56 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

7160

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

6900

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

6850

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6360

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

6350

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

6095

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

5565

8

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

5470

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5465

10

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5370

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5345

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

5250

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4670

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4195

 


 


 
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Casebolt Sets Fast Time for 31st Annual Jackson 100


BROWNSTOWN, IN (September 24, 2010) - Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN set the Red Buck Cigars Fast Time among the 52 entrants of the 31st Annual Jackson 100. Casebolt had a fast lap of 15.289 seconds. Chris Wall of Springfield, LA was fast time in Group B with a lap of 15.739 seconds. Pole sitters for tomorrow night's heat races will be Casebolt, Scott Bloomquist, Wall, and Jimmy Owens.

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 25th, all gates will open at 2:00PM. There will be a Dirt Racing Outreach service in the vendor area from 3:00PM - 3:45PM. Following the DRO service, there will be a drivers' autograph session from 4:00PM - 4:45PM. The drivers' meeting will take place at 5:00PM, and hot laps for the local divisions will begin at 5:30PM. There will be no hot laps for LOLMDS cars.

Action on the track for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will get underway with four heat races, two B-Mains, and the 100 Lap, $20,000 to win 31st Annual Jackson 100.

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, September 24th, 2010
31st Annual "Jackson 100"
Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Steve Casebolt / 15.289 seconds (Overall and Group A)
Chris Wall / 15.739 seconds (Group B)


Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6910
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6680
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6660
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC6225
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN6130
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5970
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA5350
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5325
923John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV5315
1018eEric WellsHazard, KY5200
11s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI5185
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY5075
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4520
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA4015








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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

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$20,000 to Win 31st Annual Jackson 100 Next for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

CORONA, CA (September 23, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned 31st Annual "Jackson 100" sponsored by Bob Poynter Ford will be contested this Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th at Brownstown Speedway located in Brownstown, IN.

Preliminary action at the Tim and Farrah Keithley promoted facility will get underway on Thursday Night, September 23rd with an open practice session. On Friday Night, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take to the quarter-mile track for Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. Saturday Night, there will be Heat Races, B-Mains and the 31st Annual "Jackson 100" paying $20,000 to win.

Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN comes into the event holding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points lead over Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.

Bloomquist, a two-time winner ('90 and '91) of the Jackson 100 enters the event with his eyes on winning the 500th main event of his Hall of Fame career. He captured career win number 499 on Labor Day Weekend when he was victorious in the 42nd Annual "Hillbilly Hundred" at West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, WV. Pearson is the defending winner of the track's most prestigious event and O'Neal has won the race three times.

The remainder of the top ten in current series points standings are; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Chris Wall of Springfield, LA; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; and Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI.

Wall leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" standings heading into the Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway this weekend. Wall leads Eric Wells of Hazard, KY and Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI in the rookie points with three events left on the schedule.

For more information on this weekend's Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway log onto www.brownstownspeedway.com.

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



Previous Jackson 100 Winners

1980 - Charlie Swartz
1981 - Paul Crockett
1982 - Russ Petro
1983 - Russ Petro
1984 - Kenny Simpson
1985 - Kenny Brightbill
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Billy Moyer
1988 - Jim Curry
1989 - Jeff Purvis
1990 - Scott Bloomquist
1991 - Scott Bloomquist
1992 - Billy Moyer
1993 - Davey Johnson
1994 - John Gill
1995 - Jack Boggs
1996 - John Gill
1997 - Rick Aukland
1998 - Jim Curry
1999 - Billy Moyer
2000 - Don O'Neal
2001 - Brian Birkhofer
2002 - Billy Drake
2003 - Jim Curry
2004 - Don O'Neal
2005 - Billy Drake
2006 - Don O'Neal
2007 - Matt Miller
2008 - Tim McCreadie
2009 - Earl Pearson Jr.




Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6910
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6680
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6660
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC6225
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN6130
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5970
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA5350
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5325
923John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV5315
1018eEric WellsHazard, KY5200
11s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI5185
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY5075
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4520
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA4015








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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

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

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


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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


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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


$20,000 to Win 31st Annual Jackson 100 Next for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

CORONA, CA (September 21, 2010) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned 31st Annual “Jackson 100” sponsored by Bob Poynter Ford will be contested this Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September, 25th at the Brownstown Speedway located in Brownstown, IN.

Preliminary action at the Tim and Farrah Keithley promoted facility will get underway on Thursday Night, September 23rd with an open practice session. On Friday Night, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take to the quarter-mile track for Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. Saturday Night, there will be Heat Races, B-Mains and the 31st Annual “Jackson 100” paying $20,000 to win.

Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN comes into the event holding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points lead over Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN.

Bloomquist, a two-time winner (’90 and ’91) of the Jackson 100 enters the event with his eyes on winning the 500th main event of his Hall of Fame career. He captured career win number 499 on Labor Day Weekend when he was victorious in the 42nd Annual “Hillbilly Hundred” at West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, WV. Pearson is the defending winner of the track’s most prestigious event and O’Neal has won the race three times.

The rest of the top ten in the current series points standings are; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Chris Wall of Springfield, LA; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; and Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI.

Wall leads the Quarter Master “Rookie of the Year” standings heading into the Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway this weekend. Wall leads Eric Wells of Hazard, KY and Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI in the rookie points with three events left on the schedule.

Joining the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Friday Night will be Bombers and Pure Stocks. Saturday Night for the Jackson 100 on the schedule will be UMP Open Modifieds and UMP Super Stocks.

The tire rule for the 31st Annual Jackson 100 will be as follows; American Racer Sd44, SD48, MD56, Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40, WRS55, Spec LSB21 and Spec LSB55.

The payoff for the event is: $20,000, $10,000, $6000, $4000, $3000, $2000, $1800, $1700, $1600, $1550, $1500, $1450, $1350, $1300, $1250, $1200, $1150, $1100, $1050, $1000, $1000, $1000, $1000, $1000

For more information on this weekend’s Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway log onto www.brownstownspeedway.com.

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



Previous Jackson 100 Winners

1980 – Charlie Swartz
1981 – Paul Crockett
1982 – Russ Petro
1983 – Russ Petro
1984 – Kenny Simpson
1985 – Kenny Brightbill
1986 – Jack Boggs
1987 – Billy Moyer
1988 – Jim Curry
1989 – Jeff Purvis
1990 – Scott Bloomquist
1991 – Scott Bloomquist
1992 – Billy Moyer
1993 – Davey Johnson
1994 – John Gill
1995 – Jack Boggs
1996 – John Gill
1997 – Rick Aukland
1998 – Jim Curry
1999 – Billy Moyer
2000 – Don O’Neal
2001 – Brian Birkhofer
2002 – Billy Drake
2003 – Jim Curry
2004 – Don O’Neal
2005 – Billy Drake
2006 – Don O’Neal
2007 – Matt Miller
2008 – Tim McCreadie
2009 – Earl Pearson Jr.


Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series from Portsmouth Raceway Park on SPEED this Saturday

CORONA, CA (September 23, 2010) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Pepsi 75 “River Days Rumble” from Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH will air on SPEED Channel this Saturday, September 25th at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. The one-hour broadcast was taped on September 4th.

Come out and witness live the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at the 31st Annual Jackson 100 this weekend at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana. On Friday Night, September 24th will be Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. Saturday Night, September 25th fans will see Heat Race, B-Mains and the Jackson 100 paying $20,000 to win and $1000 to start.

For more information on the 31st Annual Jackson 100 this weekend at Brownstown Speedway go to the track’s website address at www.brownstownspeedway.com.

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


 

Davenport Sweeps State of Virginia with Win in USA 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway
 

SALUDA, VA  (September 18, 2010) - Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA completed the weekend sweep in the Commonwealth State of Virginia as he captured the $15,000 to win ASI Racewear 31st Annual "USA 100" on Saturday Night at Virginia Motor Speedway.  Davenport's win marked his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory in two nights.  Friday Night he captured the win at Winchester Speedway.  Trailing Davenport to the finish line were current series point's leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.  Completing the top five were Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.

"To win one Lucas Oil event this weekend was special, but to back it up here tonight with a win against this type of competition is just fantastic," said the 26-year-old racer.  "The car was fast all night, we came out and broke the track record, won our heat and I tried a couple of different lines out there in the feature, the car was just a dream to drive, to beat drivers like Bloomquist, Pearson, Owens and so on is just terrific, they are all great drivers and to race against them it is an honor."

"I have to thank Barry and Lance Wright for giving me the opportunity to drive their equipment, thanks to all my sponsors for making this possible, Nichols Plumbing, Dirtwrap, Baird Transport, Elite Concrete, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas and all my product sponsors, we are really on a roll right now and we hope to continue to finish the season strong," said Davenport who earned $25,000 for his two victories.

Davenport started quickly and took the lead at the start of the 50-lap finale.  Davenport had to be patient through the caution periods that dotted the event.  He had to hold off both Bloomquist and Pearson at various times during the race, but in the end he had the best car all race long as he pulled away in the final ten laps to score his second career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph.

A spirited battle the entire distance between Bloomquist and Pearson saw the two previous LOLMDS National Champs go toe-to-toe for second.  Bloomquist was able to challenge Davenport early on as Pearson put the heat on Davenport during the mid-portion of the race.

Bloomquist, who is seeking to win his 500th career race, beat Pearson into turn number one after a lap 37 restart.  Bloomquist was able to fight off everything that Pearson threw at him in the final 13 circuits to finish second in his Miler Brothers Construction, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet.  Pearson was a close third in the Bobby Labonte Racing, Lucas Oil Products, Longhorn Chassis Dodge Charger.

Completing the top ten were Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN;  D.J. Myers of Greencastle, PA; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

In preliminary action Davenport set a new track record of 16.731 seconds among the 42 entrants.  The previous track record was held by Shane Clanton at 17.097 which was set in April of 2007.  The 25-lap preliminary heat race winners were Scott Bloomquist and Jonathan Davenport.  The B-Mains went to Jamie Lathroum and Booper Bare.

The next Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event will be on Friday and Saturday, September 24th and 25th at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN.  The 31st Annual "Jackson 100" will be contested with $20,000 on the line.  The track's website address is www.brownstownspeedway.com.
 

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, September 27th, 2010

31st Annual ASi Racewear "USA 100"

Virginia Motor Speedway - Saluda, VA

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jonathan Davenport / 16.731 seconds (Overall and Group B)

                                     Scott Bloomquist / 16.776 seconds (Group A)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (25 Laps - Top 8 Advances): Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr., Dale McDowell, Chris Madden, Chris Ferguson, Eric Wells, Brad Neat, Don O'Neal, Jamie Lathroum, Daniel Stone, Jimmy Owens, Roland Mann, Jason Covert, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, Stephen Evans, Chris Wall, Ryan Hackett, Rick Hulson, Kyle Hardy, Dan Arnold

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (25 Laps - Top 8 Advances): Jonathan Davenport, Steve Shaver, Kennie Compton, Steve Casebolt, Ray Cook, Jeremy Miller, Bret Robinson, Ricky Elliott, Booper Bare, Mark Byram, Darryl Hills, John Blankenship, David Williams, Chuck Harper, Tyler Reddick, Ross Robinson III, DJ Myers, Walker Arthur, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Kyle Pierce, Donald Bradsher

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps - Top 4 Advances): Jamie Lathroum, Jimmy Owens, Daniel Stone, Chris Wall, Stephen Evans, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, Ryan Hackett, Roland Mann, Kyle Hardy, Rick Hulson-DNS, Dan Arnold-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps - Top 4 Advances): Booper Bare, Tyler Reddick, Darryl Hills, DJ Myers, John Blankenship, Walker Arthur, Chuck Harper, David Williams, Mark Byram, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Ross Robinson III-DNS, Kyle Pierce-DNS, Donald Bradsher-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

2

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1

2

49

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

3

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

4

4

6

Steve Shaver

Vienna, WV

5

5

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

21

6

10c

Kennie Compton

Bland, VA

19

7

44m

Chris Madden

Gaffney, SC

13

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

14

9

22

Chris Ferguson

Mount Holly, NC

9

10

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

8

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

23

12

1m

Jeremy Miller

Gettysburg, PA

12

13

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

26

14

3r

Brent Robinson

Smithfield, VA

18

15

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

22

16

88

Ricky Elliott

Seaford, DE

15

17

6

Jamie Lathroum

Mechanicsville, MD

25

18

00b

Booper Bare

Rockbridge Baths, VA

6

19

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

17

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

11

21

21d

Daniel Stone

Thompson, PA

20

22

7h

Darryl Hills

Great Mills, MD

24

23

43a

Jason Covert

York Haven, PA

7

24

70J

DJ Myers

Greencastle, PA

16

25

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

10

26

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

 

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 42

Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (Laps 1-50)

Caution Flags: Jason Covert (Lap 2); Brent Robinson (Lap 3); Kennie Compton (Lap 24); Chris Madden (Lap 32); John Blankenship (Lap 33); Jamie Lathroum (Lap 33); Chris Wall (Lap 37)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Chris Wall, John Blankenship

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Virginia Motor Speedway Provisionals: none

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: DJ Myers (Started 24th; Finished 7th; Advanced 17 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Owens

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Dan Schlieper

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Lance Wright (Jonathan Davenport)

Time of Race: 45 minutes 17 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

6910

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

6680

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

6660

4

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

6225

5

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

6130

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

5970

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

5350

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5325

9

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

5315

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5200

11

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5185

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

5075

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4520

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

4015

 
 


 
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Davenport Wins Classic Battle at Winchester in the Gunter's Honey 50


WINCHESTER, VA (September 17, 2010) - In one of the best dirt Late Model races of 2010, Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA won his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Friday Night at Winchester Speedway. The 26-year-old driver pulled away from a great battle for the lead in winning the "Gunter's Honey 50" worth $10,000. Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL finished second, followed by Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; and 23rd starting, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN.
"I'm at a loss for words to describe this win; it's my first Lucas Oil Series win, Barry Wright's first Lucas Oil victory. I hope it doesn't take as long to get the second one," said Davenport, who became the 12th different winner on the series tour in 2010. "The track was excellent tonight, it was my first time here and obviously I really took a liking to the track. You could run anywhere out there, Jimmy (Owens) and I; Richards and Earl, we put on quite a show, I hope the fans enjoyed that one."
"I have to thank Barry Wright, his son Lance, and the entire crew, we ran well at the Hillbilly Hundred a few weeks ago, we had some back luck at Eldora last week, but tonight the car was awesome. I have to than my sponsors Clements Racing Engines, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Baird Transport, Elite Concrete and everybody else that helps out. This is a great win for the team," said the victor afterwards.
Owens quickly grabbed the lead at the start of the race after passing front row starters Davenport and Pearson. Owens held a narrow lead as a terrific battle for second was going on between Davenport and Pearson, who swapped the second spot back-and-forth for several circuits.
The race was slowed by several cautions as the battle for the lead was one of the best of the year. Owens pulled away from the three cars that were challenging him in. Davenport, Pearson and Richards battled it out, jockeying for position. Davenport finally overhauled Owens for the lead on lap 37.
Davenport pulled away in the final laps to win his first series event. Pearson outran Owens in the final six laps to take second as Richards squeezed by Owens to finish third. Owens then had to withstand a late-race charge from Bloomquist to take fourth.
Bloomquist, who flipped his primary car in his heat race, went to a back-up car for the main event and came up through the field to salvage a solid point's night. Bloomquist now leads Owens by 190-points in the chase for the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship.
Completing the top ten were Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Austin Hubbard of Laurel, DE; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Booper Bare of Rockbridge Baths, VA; and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.
In preliminary action, Ronnie DeHaven Jr. was the Red Buck Cigar Time Trials fast timer with a record setting lap of 14.322 seconds among the 44 entrants. There were 20 drivers that eclipsed the previous track record at Winchester set earlier this year by D.J. Myers at 14.910 seconds. Heat race winners were Jonathan Davenport, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr. and J.T. Spence. The B-Mains were taken by Dan Stone and Jason Covert.
The next Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event will be on Saturday Night, September 18th at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA. On the docket will be the 31st Annual ASi Racewear sponsored "USA 100" paying $15,000 to win. There will be 2-25 lap preliminary races, followed by a B-Main and the 50-lap "USA 100". For more information, visit www.vamotorspeedway.com.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, September 27th, 2010
"Gunter's Honey 50"
Winchester Speedway - Winchester, VA

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Ronnie DeHaven Jr/ 14.322 seconds (Overall and Group A)
Earl Pearson Jr. / 14.332 seconds (Group B)

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Austin Hubbard, Booper Bare, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Bo Feathers, Doug Dodd, Chris Wall, Brad Omps, Scott LeBarron, Dale McDowell, Steve Casebolt
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Don O'Neal, Tommy Armel, Tim Isenberg, Daniel Stone, Kyle Hardy, Darryl Hills, Mark Pettyjohn, Devin Friese, LC Powers, Andy Anderson
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Josh Richards, Jamie Lathroum, Gary Stuhler, Jason Covert, DJ Myers, Brad Neat, Leon Lloyd, Dan Schlieper, Jeremy Miller-DNS, Jonathan DeHaven-DNS
Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): j.t. Spence, Eric Wells, John Blankenship, Tyler Reddick, Tony Crim, Ross Robinson III, Ray Cook, Brian Tavenner, Ray Kable, Lewis Hudson, Scott Bloomquist
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Daniel Stone, Bo Feathers, Chris Wall, Doug Dodd, Steve Casebolt, Scott LeBarron, Andy Anderson, Kyle Hardy, LC Powers, Brad Omps, Mark Pettyjohn, Devin Friese-DNS, Darryl Hills-DNS, Dale McDowell-DNS
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jason Covert, DJ Myers, Brad Neat, Tony Crim, Brian Tavenner, Ray Kable, Lewis Hudson, Leon Lloyd, Dan Schlieper, Ross Robinson III, Scott Bloomquist-DNS, Ray Cook-DNS, Jeremy Miller-DNS, Jonathan DeHaven-DNS

Feature Finish - 50 Laps


FINISHSTARTCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWN
1149Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA
2244Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL
3625Josh RichardsShinnston, WV
4320Jimmy OwensNewport, TN
5230Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN
6771Don O'NealMartinsville, IN
7519Austin HubbardSeaford, DE
81223John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV
9900bBooper BareRockbridge Baths, VA
102453Ray CookBrasstown, NC
111843aJason CovertYork Haven, PA
12818eEric WellsHazard, KY
132171wChris WallSpringfield, LA
142517mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA
15159tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI
16491J.T. SpenceWinchester, VA
171611tTyler ReddickCorning, CA
182241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY
192070JDJ MyersGreencastle, PA
20131dRonnie DeHaven, Jr.Winchester, VA
211721dDaniel StoneThompson, PA
22106Jamie LathroumMechanicsville, MD
231115Tommy ArmelWinchester, VA
24147sGary StuhlerGreencastle, PA
251900Bo FeathersWinchester, VA



Race Statistics
Entrants: 44
Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1-36); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 37-50)
Caution Flags: Bo Feathers (Lap 19); Tommy Armel (Lap 20); Dale McDowell (Lap 22); Jamie Lathroum (Lap 22 [restart]); Ronnie DeHaven Jr. (Lap 28); J.T. Spence (Lap 28 [restart]); Brad Neat (Lap 31); Tyler Reddick (Lap 39)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Dale McDowell
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: (Started 23rd; Finished 5th; Advanced 18 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jonathan Davenport
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Brad Neat
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks (Scott Bloomquist)
Time of Race: 42 minutes 47 seconds

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6670
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6480
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6440
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC6040
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN5990
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5765
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA5200
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5160
923John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV5135
10s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI5070
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY5010
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY4905
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4410
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3870








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James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


***Bluegrass Altercation Bulletin***
CORONA, CA (September 14, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series have placed drivers Dan Schlieper and Jeff Watson on probation for the next five races that each driver attends, starting September 17, 2010. The probation is in response to an altercation, which occurred at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, Kentucky. The drivers were involved in an on-track incident in which Schlieper's car was severely damaged. After the race was completed, a fight broke out involving both drivers and members of their respective crews, as well as other individuals, apparently not associated with either team.

Lucas Oil Late Model Series Director Ritchie Lewis said: "Just as with some on-track incidents, it is difficult to determine whether the incident was an accident or purposeful, it was equally difficult to determine which team or both had been the aggressor in this incident." Both drivers and their crews will answer for this incident, in addition to any other, should they violate the terms of their probation. To successfully complete the five-race probation, each driver and his crew must not be involved in any purposeful on-track or any off-track aggressive behavior.

Series Director Lewis continued: "The Lucas Oil Late Model Series strives to bring the fans the best drivers and the most exciting racing. Unsportsmanlike conduct by drivers or their crews will not be tolerated as it detracts from the quality of our product and unfairly reflects on the rest of our teams who conduct themselves in a professional manner both on and off the track."



Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6465
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6270
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6200
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5860
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN5790
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5605
7c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5045
871wChris WallSpringfield, LA5035
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4975
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4945
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY4840
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY4765
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4255
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3725







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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event from Lawrenceburg on SPEED this Saturday






CORONA, CA (September 16, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event from Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN will air on SPEED Channel this Saturday, September 18th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The one-hour broadcast was taped on August 27th.

Come out and witness the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in action from the Commonwealth State of Virginia on September 17th and 18th. On Friday Night, the series will head to the Greg Gunter-promoted Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA for the "Gunter's Honey 50" paying $10,000 to win. On Saturday Night, Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA will be the venue for the ASi Racewear "USA 100" paying $15,000 to win.

For more information on these two exciting events please visit the track's respective websites at www.winchestervaspeedway.com and www.vamotorspeedway.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 Championship Point Standings
POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6465
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6270
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6200
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5860
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN5790
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5605
7c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5045
871wChris WallSpringfield, LA5035
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4975
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4945
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY4840
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY4765
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4255
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3725







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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Visit Commonwealth State of Virginia for the Gunter's Honey 50 and the ASi Racewear USA 100 this Weekend



CORONA, CA (September 14, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late model Dirt Series heads down the homestretch of its' 2010 schedule with two events in the State of Virginia this weekend. On Friday Night, September 17th the series visits Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA for the "Gunter's Honey 50" and on Saturday Night, September 18th the series heads to Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA for the ASi Racewear "USA 100".

The trip to the Greg Gunter-promoted Winchester Speedway will feature a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Action for the LOLMDS will get under way with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and will be capped off by the "Gunter's Honey 50" paying $10,000 to win and $700 to start. Last year's event at Winchester was rained out. In 2008, 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL took the victory. For more info log onto the track's website at www.winchestervaspeedway.com.

On Saturday Night, Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time since 2007. The drivers will take to the famed speed plant for the 31st Annual ASi Racewear "USA 100". The unique format for the event will include two 25 lap Heat Races and a B-Main to set the starting lineup for the 50-lap $15,000 to win/$1,000 to start ASi Racewear "USA 100".

In the two previous appearances at the ultra-modern facility, Rick Eckert of York, PA (in '05) and Earl Pearson Jr. (in '07) have entered victory lane at the track. The cameras of SPEED Channel will be on hand to tape the event as part of the series' television package with the network. The event will be shown on October 9th at 3:30 PM Eastern Time. For more information on the event, go to www.vamotorspeedway.com.

This past weekend, the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series converged on Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH for the 40th Annual "World 100". The LOLMDS series drivers fared very well, sweeping second through sixth in the final rundown behind race winner, Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR. Reigning series champion and 2010 Hillbilly Hundred winner, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, came on strong at the end of the race to finish second. Bloomquist finished just ahead of Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA, who drives for NASCAR's Clint Bowyer.

Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, who started on the outside of the front row, finished fourth. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN rounded out the top five, and Earl Pearson Jr. came from 25th to finish sixth. Other Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers who made the event at Eldora included 11th place finisher, John Blankenship of Williamson, WV. Blankenship was 2009's LOLMDS Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year". Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY placed 14th.

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 Championship Point Standings
POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6465
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6270
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6200
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5860
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN5790
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5605
7c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5045
871wChris WallSpringfield, LA5035
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4975
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4945
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY4840
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY4765
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4255
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3725







2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

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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 Power Sports - "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

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Scott Bloomquist Wins First Career Hillbilly Hundred at West Virginia Motor Speedway





MINERAL WELLS, WV (September 5, 2010) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN won his first career Hillbilly Hundred on Sunday Night at West Virginia Motor Speedway. The defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion collected $42,000 for his win, which came before one of the largest crowds in the track's history. Bloomquist took the lead from Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN on lap 82 and raced unchallenged the rest of the way. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA finished second, followed by Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV. O'Neal and Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV completed the top five.

In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the seventh time this season, the 46-year-old Hall of Famer celebrated with his crew as he graciously accepted the winner's check from promoter Carl Short. "A hundred laps here are kind of tough on equipment, I can't say enough about the Hoosier Tires, they held up real well tonight. We were a little cautious through traffic, and O'Neal was running hard on the cushion and I saw that and backed off a little bit and then his tires went away and we were able to get by him for the win," said Bloomquist, who maintained his series points lead with his victory.
"I have to thank Bob and Barb Miller of Miller Brothers Construction and Hawkeye Trucking, Roush-Yates Racing Engine and VP Fuels. I am proud to win this race for myself and my crew and I especially want to thank the fans for coming out here tonight, its fun to race in front of so many people and we look forward to coming back here."
Bloomquist started on the outside of the front row and jumped to the lead at the start of the race. Dale McDowell, who had won two of the previous three LOLMDS events ran a solid second to Bloomquist for the first 14 laps, until O'Neal was able to get around him for second.
Bloomquist held his lead through heavy traffic as O'Neal pressured him for the top spot. O'Neal was finally able to make the pass for the lead on lap 29. O'Neal held the lead through several caution flag periods as Bloomquist maintained the second spot. At the halfway mark it was O'Neal, Bloomquist, Shaver, Bart Hartman, and Davenport running in the top five.
O'Neal continued to stay out front until Bloomquist raced past him after a restart on lap 82. O'Neal's tires went away as he slowed in turn four to bring out the final caution of the race. On the restart it was all Bloomquist until the checkered flag fell as no one was able to muster a late-race challenge.
Completing the top ten were Zack Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Kennie Compton of Bland, VA; and Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI.
In preliminary action Steve Shaver topped the 49 entrants in Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. Heat race winners were Dale McDowell, Bart Hartman, Scott Bloomquist and Don O'Neal. The B-Mains went to Freddy Smith and Brad Neat.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Late Model Dirt Series will take next weekend off and resume its' 2010 racing schedule on Friday Night, September 17th at Greg Gunter's Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA for a $10,000 to win event. On Saturday Night, September 18th the series will visit Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA for the $15,000 to win "USA 100".
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Sunday Night, September 5th, 2010
"42nd Annual Hillbilly Hundred"
West Virginia Motor Speedway - Mineral Wells, WV

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Earl Pearson Jr. / seconds (Overall and Group B)
Jonathan Davenport / seconds (Group A)

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dale McDowell, Jonathan Davenport, Zack Dohm, Chris Madden, Freddy Smith, Anthony Huber, Gary Stuhler, Lewis Hudson, Ty Myers, Jimmy Owens, Dan Schlieper, Freddie Carpenter, Bryan Lillibridge

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Bart Hartman, Tim Isenberg, Vic Coffey, Kennie Compton, Bub McCool, Stephen Evans, Mark Banal, Mick Sansom, Marshall Wiblin, Jimmy Mars, Chris Parsons, Darryl Hills

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Davey Johnson, Donnie Moran, Steve Shaver, John Blankenship, Donald Bradsher, Bopper Bare, Tyler Reddick, Chris Wilson, Jacob Hawkings, Steve Casebolt

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, Earl Pearson Jr., Eddie Carrier Jr., Brad Neat, Ray Cook, Chuck Harper, Jamie Lathroum, Devin Friese, Tim Dohm, Keith Tish, Brian Birkhofer

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Freddy Smith, Stephen Evans, Mark Banal, Lewis Hudson, Dan Schlieper, Ty Myers, Bryan Lillibridge, Mick Sansom, Chris Parsons, Anthony Huber, Gary Stuhler, Bub McCool-DNS, Marshall Wiblin-DNS, Jimmy Owens-DNS, Jimmy Mars-DNS, Freddie Carpenter-DNS, Darryl Hills-DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Brad Neat, John Blankenship, Ray Cook, Chuck Harper, Donald Bradsher, Tyler Reddick, Devin Friese, Jacob Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Chris Wilson, Keith Tish, Jamie Lathroum, Steve Casebolt, Booper Bare, Eric Wells-DNS, Brian Birkhofer-DNS

Feature Finish - 100 Laps


FINISHSTARTCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWN
120Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN
2549Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA
3146Steve ShaverVienna, WV
4471Don O'NealMartinsville, IN
51628Eddie Carrier, Jr.Salt Rock, WV
6917dZack DohmCross Lanes, WV
72320Jimmy OwensNewport, TN
82023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV
91510cKennie ComptonBland, VA
1079tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI
112253Ray CookBrasstown, NC
121244Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL
13871wChris WallSpringfield, LA
141344mChris MaddenGaffney, SC
1524c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
161099Donnie MoranDresden, OH
171841nBrad NeatDunnville, KY

18117mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA
19375Bart HartmanZanesville, OH
201992Stephen EvansTyner, NC
2161JDavey JohnsonGreensburg, PA
221132cVic CoffeyCaledonia, NY
232537JJacob HawkinsFairmont, WV
24266TTim Dohm Cross Lanes, WV
252718Chris ParsonsParkersburg, WV
2621T8Mark BanalSt. Clairsville, OH
271700Freddy SmithSeymour, TN




Race Statistics
Entrants: 49
Lap Leaders: Scott Bloomquist (Laps 1-29); Don O'Neal (Laps 30-81); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 82-100)
Caution Flags: Ray Cook (Lap 30); Chris Wall (Lap 32); Donnie Moran (Lap 38); Earl Pearson Jr, Kenny Compton, Stephen Evans (Lap 57); Brad Neat (Lap 62); Debris (Lap 73); Chris Madden (Lap 81); Don O'Neal (Lap 83)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens, Steve Casebolt
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none
West Virginia Motor Speedway Provisionals: Jacob Hawkins, Tim Dohm, Chris Parsons
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Steve Shaver (Started 14th; Finished 3rd; Advanced 11 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Jonathan Davenport
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Don O'Neal
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Tim Isenberg
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Roush Yates Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Brad Neat

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6465
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN6270
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL6200
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5860
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN5790
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5605
7c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN5045
871wChris WallSpringfield, LA5035
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4975
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4945
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY4840
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY4765
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI4255
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3725







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Dale McDowell Takes $20,000 Victory in Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble at Portsmouth


 

PORTSMOUTH, OH (September 4, 2010) - Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA claimed the $20,000 victory in the Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble on Saturday Night at Portsmouth Raceway Park.  McDowell inherited the lead when Eric Wells shredded a right rear tire with seven laps to go.  McDowell led the remaining laps in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event in front of a mammoth crowd.  Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY finished second, followed by 18th starting Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV.  Rounding out the top five were R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, OH and Chris Wall of Springfield, LA.

 

"I want to thank the fans for coming out tonight, they saw a very entertaining race," said the 44-year-old veteran driver.  "It was a tough break for Wells and we were just in the right place at the right time.  I have to thank Clint Bowyer, the crew and all of my sponsors on the car. A special thanks goes to Cheerios, Dollar General, Chevrolet, Sunoco Race Fuels, Warrior Race Cars and Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines."

 

Tyler Reddick, the 14-year-old sensation from Corning, CA, took the lead at the start of the race and led the first ten circuits.  McDowell got around Reddick for the lead on lap eleven.  McDowell then pulled away from the field as Josh McGuire, who started 17th, came through the pack to take over second on lap 19.

 

McGuire challenged McDowell for several laps in an exciting battle for the lead until McGuire got sideways in turn two on lap 36, ending up in the wall.  With McGuire out of the race, Quarter Master Rookie of the Year candidate, Eric Wells, surged by Neat and closed quickly on the leader.

 

Wells caught and passed McDowell on lap 42 to take the lead.  He broke away from McDowell, despite racing with a broken shock mount.  Wells built a substantial lead over the pack by lap 60.  As the duo of McDowell and Neat rebounded, they started to reel in the leader with ten laps to go. On lap 68, Wells' right rear tire blew, ending the young rookie's hopes for the richest payday of his career.

 

With McDowell out in front for the second time of the race, he managed to hold off Neat and Carrier for the win.  It was McDowell's second LOLMDS win in the last three events.  The win also marked his fifth career series victory.

 

Completing the top ten were Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.

 

Series point's leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN broke a left front spindle on lap three while running in fourth.  His crew made repairs and Bloomquist returned on lap 36.  He finished 17th in the final rundown.

 

The series will be back in action on Sunday, September 5th at West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, WV with the 42nd Annual "Hillbilly Hundred".  The event is America's oldest major late model event and pays $42,000 to win.  For further details log onto www.wvspeedway.com.

 

 

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, August 28th, 2010

"Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble"

Portsmouth Raceway Park - Portsmouth, OH

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Josh McGuire / 14.782 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                     Josh Bocook / 15.074 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Tyler Reddick, Billy Guillion, Kevin Wagner, Jimmy Owens, Delmas Conley, Justin Rattliff, Josh McGuire, Ben Adkins, Earl Pearson Jr., Chris Wilson

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Doug Drown, Chris Wall, Tim Isenberg, Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Chris Brown, Shannon Thorsberry, Brandson Fouts, Jackie Boggs

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dale McDowell, Josh Bocook, Eric Wells, RJ Conley, Mark Frazier, John Blankenship, Paul Davis, Kevin Layne, Albert Butcher, Steve Casebolt, Eddie Carrier Jr.

 

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Bart Hartman, Brad Neat, Ray Cook, Audie Swartz, John Mason, Kenny Christy, James Watson, Adam Colley, Kenneth Howell

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Josh McGuire, Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Delmas Conley, Chris Brown, Justin Rattliff, Chris Wilson, Earl Pearson Jr., Ben Adkins-DNS, Shannon Thornsberry-DNS, Brandon Fouts-DNS, Jackie Boggs-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Eddie Carrier Jr., John Blankenship, John Mason, Audie Swartz, Kenny Christy, Steve Casebolt, Adam Colley, Kevin Layne, Mark Frazier-DNS, Paul Davis-DNS, James Watson-DNS, Albert Butcher-DNS, Kenneth Howell-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

2

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

2

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

3

18

28

Eddie Carrier, Jr.

Salt Rock, WV

4

14

71c

RJ Conley

Wheelersburg, OH

5

11

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

6

16

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

7

19

36

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

8

20

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

9

23

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

10

13

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

11

15

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

12

24

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

13

21

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

14

6

B1

Josh Bocook

Fayetteville, GA

15

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

16

22

72

John Mason

Millersburg, OH

17

3

0

Scott Bloomquist

Grayson, KY

18

9

33

Kevin Wagner

Wheelersburg, OH

19

17

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

20

1

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

21

7

12

Doug Drown

Wooster, OH

22

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

23

25

c7

Kenny Christy

Vanceburg, KY

24

5

11G

Billy Gullion

Waverly, OH

25

8

75

Bart Hartman

Zanesville, OH

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 41

Lap Leaders: Tyler Reddick (Laps 1-10); Dale McDowell (Laps 11-41); Eric Wells (Laps 42-68); Dale McDowell (Laps 69-75)

Caution Flags: Doug Drown (Lap 2); Scott Bloomquist (Lap 3); SAFETY (Lap 18); Tyler Reddick (Lap 35); Josh McGuire (Lap 36); Eric Wells (Lap 68)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Earl Pearson Jr., Steve Casebolt

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Portsmouth Raceway Park Track Provisionals: Kenny Christy

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Eddie Carrier Jr. (Started 18th; Finished 3rd; Advanced 15 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Chris Wall

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Brad Neat

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: ECR Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Eric Wells

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Mark Hopper (Brad Neat)

Time of Race: 43 minutes, 53 seconds
 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

6215

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

6075

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

6030

4

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

5685

5

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

5580

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

5465

7

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

4890

8

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

4870

9

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

4860

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

4790

11

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

4755

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

4620

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

4075

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

3615

 

 


 


 
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Reddick and McDowell on Front Row for $20,000 to Win Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble at Portsmouth on Saturday

PORTSMOUTH, OH (September 3, 2010) - Tyler Reddick, the 14-year-old racer from Corning, CA and veteran Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA earned the front row starting spots for Saturday Night's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned "Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble" at Portsmouth (OH) Raceway Park. Reddick captured the first heat after the race leader, Josh McGuire, suffered drive line problems and was towed to the pits. McDowell outran local driver, Josh Bocook of Wheelersburg, OH, to win the third heat and earn the outside front row starting spot for tomorrow night.

Joining Reddick and McDowell as heat race winners on Friday Night were current series point's leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN. Both drivers will start side-by-side in row two on Saturday. After the heat races a total of 16 drivers made the starting grid for the richest race in PRP history.

McGuire was the fastest qualifier among the 41 entrants in the Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. McGuire collected a total of $1177.00 for setting time. McGuire, who was piloting a new MasterSbilt Race Car entry, won $100 from Red Buck Cigars and an additional $1077.00 from the Bozo Bragdon family.

Activities will get underway Saturday at 4 PM with a Dirt Racing Outreach service. At 5:00PM, there will be a driver's autograph session. Action on the track begins at 6:30 PM. There will be two B-Mains and the 75-lap, $20,000 to win "Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble." For more information, log onto www.portsraceway.com.



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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, August 28th, 2010
"Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble"
Portsmouth Raceway Park - Portsmouth, OH

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Josh McGuire / 14.782 seconds (Overall and Group A)
Josh Bocook / 15.074 seconds (Group B)

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Tyler Reddick, Billy Guillion, Kevin Wagner, Jimmy Owens, Delmas Conley, Justin Rattliff, Josh McGuire, Ben Adkins, Earl Pearson Jr., Chris Wilson

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Doug Drown, Chris Wall, Tim Isenberg, Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Chris Brown, Shannon Thorsberry, Brandson Fouts, Jackie Boggs

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dale McDowell, Josh Bocook, Eric Wells, RJ Conley, Mark Frazier, John Blankenship, Paul Davis, Kevin Layne, Albert Butcher, Steve Casebolt, Eddie Carrier Jr.

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Bart Hartman, Brad Neat, Ray Cook, Audie Swartz, John Mason, Kenny Christy, James Watson, Adam Colley, Kenneth Howell



Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6070
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5895
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5845
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5485
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN5455
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5215
7c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4720
8s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4695
971wChris WallSpringfield, LA4665
1018eEric WellsHazard, KY4635
1123John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4565
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY4390
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3900
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3485







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Big Labor Day Weekend on Tap for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
CORONA, CA (August 30, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is preparing for a huge Labor Day Weekend of racing with events at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH and West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, WV. A total of $62,000 in first place prize money is up for grabs over the holiday weekend.

Events will begin on Friday Night, September 3rd at the Donna Rayburn-promoted Portsmouth Raceway Park. The facility celebrates its 20th Anniversary with its biggest race ever. Friday Night will feature Red Buck Cigar Time Trials and Heat Races. Saturday Night, on track activities will include B-Mains and the Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble main event, paying $20,000 to win. For more information, log onto the track's website at www.portsraceway.com.

The series then heads to the Mountaineer State of West Virginia for the 42nd Annual Hillbilly Hundred at West Virginia Motor Speedway. The Hillbilly Hundred is the oldest major Late Model event in the nation, and was first held in 1967. A complete show awaits the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Sunday, September 5th. There will be Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 42nd Annual Hillbilly Hundred main event paying $42,000 to the winner. Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC is the defending event winner. For more information on this great event you can visit www.wvspeedway.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series check out www.lucasdirt.com or you can call (951) 532-2503.

Previous Hillbilly 100 Winners

1967 - Don Gregory
1968 - Ray Nece
1969 - No Race
1970 - Clate Husted
1971 - Danny Dean
1972 - Dorus Wisecarver
1973 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1974 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1975 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1976 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1977 - No Race
1978 - Gene McNeely
1979 - Danny Dean
1980 - Rodney Combs
1981 - Freddy Smith
1982 - Charlie Swartz
1983 - Freddy Smith
1984 - Larry Moore
1985 - Jack Boggs
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Jack Boggs
1988 - Donnie Moran
1989 - Donnie Moran
1990 - Buck Simmons
1991 - Rodney Combs
1992 - Rodney Combs
1993 - Davey Johnson
1994 - Bill Frye
1995 - Bart Hartman
1996 - Todd Andrews
1997 - Rod Conley
1998 - Steve Shaver
1999 - Davey Johnson
2000 - Davey Johnson
2001 - Donnie Moran
2002 - Billy Moyer
2003 - Chub Frank
2004 - Mike Marlar
2005 - Clint Smith
2006 - Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 - Eddie Carrier Jr.
2008 - Jimmy Owens
2009 - Ray Cook




Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN6070
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5895
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5845
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5485
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN5455
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA5215
7c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4720
8s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4695
971wChris WallSpringfield, LA4665
1018eEric WellsHazard, KY4635
1123John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4565
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY4390
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3900
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3485







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Geico Power Sports - "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

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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


O'Neal Seals the Deal in Winning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Bluegrass Speedway

BARDSTOWN, KY (August 28, 2010- Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN won his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the season on Saturday Night at Bluegrass Speedway. The win was also his second career "Bluegrass Classic."  O'Neal led all 50 laps to finally make it to victory lane after he had led in five of the previous seven events he has entered.  Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN chased O'Neal for most of the race to finish second, followed by 11th starting, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI.

"It's about time we got back to victory lane," said O'Neal, who earned $10,000 for the win.  "We have always run well here, and tonight this was a new car we brought out.  I can't thank Tader Masters enough for his support, we have run really well over the last month and had nothing to show for it, so I'll savor this win for a while," said O'Neal, who claimed his 14th career Lucas Oil Series win.

"I want to thank my sponsors, Independence Lumber, Superior Cleaning, Scott Clippinger, Sunoco Race Fuels, Jay Dickens at Roush-Yates Engines and of course, MasterSbilt Race Cars. The car drove great all night.  I could hear Marlar a few times and saw his number on the scoreboard and I knew he would give us a good clean race."

O'Neal, who started on the pole, was a rocketship all night long as he got the advantage over Bloomquist heading into turn one on the opening circuit.  Marlar was able to get by Bloomquist on lap six.  He challenged O'Neal several times; just as began to catch the tail-end of the field, the caution flag came out. 

O'Neal held a two to three car length lead in the final ten laps as he outran Marlar to the checkers, scoring his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win since February at East Bay Raceway Park.  Marlar in the Wells Racing, Rocket Chassis was able to hold off Birkhofer in the Hilton Head National, MB Customs entry for the runner-up spot.

Completing the top ten were Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; and Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.

In preliminary action O'Neal was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier with a lap of 14.772 seconds, narrowly missing his current track record by a mere two-tenths of a second.  There were 34 entrants on hand for the event.  Heat race winners were O'Neal, Mike Marlar, Scott Bloomquist, and Brady Smith.  The B-Mains were won by Scott James and Shane Clanton.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action this upcoming Labor Day Weekend with two events.  On Friday and Saturday, September 3rd and 4th the series heads to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH for the Pepsi 75 River Days Rumble. On Friday Night there will be Red Buck Cigar Time Trials and Heat Races.  Saturday will see the B-Mains along with the $20,000 to win main event.  On Sunday, September 5th the LOLMDS will be at West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, WV for the 42nd Annual Hillbilly Hundred paying $42,000 to win.


 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, August 28th, 2010

"10th Annual Bluegrass Classic"

Bluegrass Speedway - Bardstown, KY

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Don O'Neal / 14.772 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                     Scott Bloomquist / 14.961 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, Chris Wall, Tim Isenberg, Matt Miller, Dan Schlieper, Joey Daniel, Doodle Farris, Freddy Smith

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Mike Marlar, Brad neat, Brian Birkhofer, Dale McDowell, Scott James, Steve Casebolt, Tim Rivers, Jeff Watson

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Steve Francis, Eric Wells, Ray Cook, Aaron Hatton, Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Brandon Kinzer, Chris Stilwell

 

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Brady Smith, John Blankenship, Justin Rattliff, Tim Tungate, Shane Clanton, Tyler Reddick, Lee DeVasier, Earl Pearson Jr.

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Scott James, Matt Miller, Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper, Joey Daniel, Jeff Watson, Tim Rivers, Doodle Farris, Freddy Smith

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Shane Clanton, Dustin Neat, Brandon Kinzer, Victor Lee, Lee Devasier, Aaron Hatton, Chris Stilwell, Tyler Reddick, Earl Pearson Jr.-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME


 

1

1

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2

3

36

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

3

11

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

4

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

5

4

2

Brady Smith

Solon Springs, WI

6

14

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

7

7

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

8

15

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

9

5

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

10

23

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

11

19

7

Matt Miller

Waterville, OH

12

9

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

13

20

25n

Dustin Neat

Dunnville, KY

14

18

25c

Shane Clanton

Fayetteville, GA

15

21

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

16

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

17

6

15

Steve Francis

Grayson, KY

18

22

18k

Brandon Kinzer

Allen, KY

19

8

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

20

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

21

25

F11

Jeff Watson

Campbellsville, KY

22

16

18t

Tim Tungate

Campbellsville, KY

23

24

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

24

12

16

Justin Rattliff

Campbellsville, KY

25

26

5x

Lee DeVasier

Crestwood, KY

26

17

s44

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 34

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

Caution Flags: Scott James (Lap 10); Eric Wells (Lap 21); Tim Isenberg, Steve Francis (Lap 33); Dan Schlieper (Lap 37); Eric Wells (Lap 42)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Earl Pearson Jr., Dan Schlieper

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Bluegrass Speedway Track Provisionals: Jeff Watson, Lee DeVasier

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr. (Started 23rd; Finished 10th; Advanced 13 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Mike Marlar

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Brian Birkhofer

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

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

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Tim Isenberg

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tader Masters (Don O'Neal)

Time of Race: 41 minutes, 57 seconds
 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 6070
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 5895
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 5845
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 5485
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 5455
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 5215
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 4720
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 4695
9 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 4665
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 4635
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 4565
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 4390
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3900
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 3485


 


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

 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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McDowell Takes First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win of the Season at Lawrenceburg

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (August 27, 2010) - Leading all 50-laps, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA held off a furious late-race-charge to take home the win in front of an enormous crowd at Lawrenceburg Speedway.  Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN closed to within striking distance of McDowell, but could not overtake the leader. The win was worth $10,000 for McDowell in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event. It was McDowell's first series win of the 2010 LOLMDS season. Trailing the trio to the finish line were Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Candidate, Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.
 

"Man it feels good to finally make it to victory lane this year," said the 44-year-old veteran, who drives for NASCAR's Clint Bowyer.  "Caleb [Baker] and Tommy [Grecco] have worked their tails off this year and they deserve much of the credit for this win. We started off good tonight by setting fast time, winning our heat and starting on the pole," said McDowell.  "I have to thank Dollar General, Cheerios, General Mills, and Bugles. I also have to give a lot of credit to ECR Racing Engines and Warrior Race Cars; this is their second Lucas Oil win in a row."

McDowell bolted to the lead at the start of the feature. He and Don O'Neal ran one-two for the first 33 laps of the race, until O'Neal brushed the wall in turn four, causing the #71 MasterSbilt house-car to lose several spots in the running order.  The winner of last year's event at Lawrenceburg, Brian Birkhofer, started tenth and was up to second after O'Neal's brush with the wall. 

Owens made tremendous headway through the pack and joined the leaders as the 13th place starter battled with 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr.  Owens cleared Pearson for third with 11 laps to go.  He then set his sights on the duo of McDowell and Birkhofer.  The three frontrunners made the crowd rise to their feet as they battled around the 3/8ths mile oval. McDowell took the win by two car lengths over Birkhofer.

"I was racing hard there with Jimmy at the end," said Birkhofer, who drives the J&J Steel, MB Customs sponsored machine.  "I pulled alongside of Dale, but I just couldn't get enough momentum on the bottom to pass him. That was a very good race and I hope the fans enjoyed that." Owens, in the Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion came home third and cut the Lucas Oil Championship Point's Lead of Scott Bloomquist down to only 140 points.

Completing the top ten were Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN;  Shane Clanton of Fayetteville, GA; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI.

In preliminary action, McDowell was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier with a lap of 14.826 seconds among the 39 entrants on hand.  Heat race winners were McDowell, Tyler Reddick, Tim Isenberg, and Don O'Neal.  The B-Mains were taken by Brad Neat and Chris Wall.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for the 10th Annual Bluegrass Classic tomorrow night, August 28th. For more information, log onto www.bluegrass-speedway.com.

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, August 27th, 2010

Lawrenceburg Speedway - Lawrenceburg, IN

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Dale McDowell/ 14.826 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                     Eric Wells / 14.859 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dale McDowell, Zack Dohm, Brandon Kinzer, Jimmy Owens, Dustin Neat, Ray Cook, John Mason, Greg Johnson, Scott James, Duane Chamberlain-DNS

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Tyler Reddick, Earl Pearson Jr., Dan Schlieper, Eddie Carrier Jr., Brad Neat, John Blankenship, Rick Combs, D.J. Wells, Mike Marlar
 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Tim Isenberg, Eric Wells, Brian Birkhofer, Victor Lee, Justin Rattliff, Wayne Chinn, Chris Wall, Robby Hensley, Daniel Williams, Brian Gray

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, Matt Miller, Joe Janowski, Kyle Bates, Shane Clanton, Mike Bores, Tim Rivers, Jason Jameson

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Brad Neat, Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Dustin Neat, John Mason, Rick Combs, Greg Johnson, Scott James, D.J. Wells-DNS, Mike Marlar-DNS, Duane Chamberlain-DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Chris Wall, Shane Clanton, Justin Rattliff, Tim Rivers, Robby Hensley, Daniel Williams, Brian Gray, Joe Janowski, Mike Bores, Wayne Chinn, Kyle Bates, Jason Jameson-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

2

10

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

3

13

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

4

7

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

5

6

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

6

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

7

20

25c

Shane Clanton

Fayetteville, GA

8

8

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

9

19

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

10

2

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

11

12

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

12

11

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

13

21

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

14

3

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

15

17

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

16

22

16

Justin Rattliff

Campbellsville, KY

17

18

71w

Chris Wall

Grayson, KY

18

5

17d

Zack Dohm

Cross Lanes, WV

19

15

28

Eddie Carrier, Jr.

Salt Rock, WV

20

9

18k

Brandon Kinzer

Allen, KY

21

14

88

Victor Lee

Danville, KY

22

23

18x

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

23

16

7

Matt Miller

Waterville, OH

24

24

s44

Scott James

Lawrenceburg, IN

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 39

Lap Leaders: Dale McDowell (Laps 1-50)

Caution Flags: Scott James (Lap 9); Chris Wall (Lap 31)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: none

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Red Buck Fast Time Provisionals: Mike Marlar, Scott James

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Shane Clanton (Started 20th; Finished 7th; Advanced 13 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Tim Isenberg

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Tyler Reddick

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: ECR Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Mike Marlar

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Greco (Dale McDowell)

Time of Race: 22 minutes, 27 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5800
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 5660
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 5615
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 5235
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 5145
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4975
7 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 4520
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 4515
9 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 4445
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 4435
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 4380
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 4145
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3720
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 3330


 


 
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E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Geico Power Sports - "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
 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for Visits to Indiana and Kentucky this Weekend

CORONA, CA (August 24, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is coming off of back-to-back spectacular race finishes over the last two weeks and returns to action this weekend with a pair of visits to Indiana and Kentucky. The series takes a trip to Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN on Friday Night, August 27th; followed on Saturday Night, August 28th to Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY.
The appearance on Friday Night at Lawrenceburg will mark the track's only Late Model show of 2010. Last year, the series made it's first ever trip to the beautiful Dearborn County (IN) Fairgrounds facility. The Dave Rudisell-promoted track hosted a healthy crowd a year ago, with Iowa's Brian Birkhofer coming home with the victory. On Saturday, the 10th Annual "Bluegrass Classic" title is up for grabs at Bluegrass Speedway. A year ago, Ray Cook took home the win over Chris Wall at the David and Anita Ferrell-promoted track in front of a packed house.
There will be a complete show both nights with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races. B-Mains, and the $10,000 to win/$700 to start main events.
For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events this weekend, log onto www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com and www.bluegrass-speedway.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.


2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)
Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out
Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out
Wythe (VA) Raceway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
La Salle (IL) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
34 (IA) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway - Ray Cook (Winner)
Tazewell (TN) Speedway - Brad Neat (Winner)
Florence (KY) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Cleveland (TN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Beckley (WV) Motorsports Park - Ray Cook (Winner)
Muskingum County (OH) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Portsmouth (OH) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Magnolia (MS) Motor Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Tri-City (IL) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Fonda (NY) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Utica-Rome (NY) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Dan Schlieper (Winner)
Florence (KY) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Batesville (AR) Motor Speedway - Jared Landers (Winner)

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5560
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5390
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5355
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5000
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4895
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4665
7s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4300
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4290
971wChris WallSpringfield, LA4250
1018eEric WellsHazard, KY4170
1123John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4165
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3940
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3490
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3120








2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


Landers Lands First Career Late Model Win at 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100
LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 22, 2010) - Jared Landers of Batesville, AR scored the first Late Model victory of his career on Sunday Afternoon as he captured the $40,000 to win 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway. Landers, a veteran open wheel modified driver, took the lead from Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL with three laps to go in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN edged out Pearson at the finish line for second, followed by Pearson, Terry Phillips of Springfield, MO and Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI.
"I don't know what to say," said the 29-year-old driver in victory lane, "This is my first Late Model win, to do it here on my home- track and in front of my fans; it's something I'll always remember," said Landers. "I have to thank Shane McDowell and all of my crew; they did a great job all day long; thanks to Boater Sports, Mark Martin KIA, and Mark Martin Chevrolet for all of their help along with Warrior Race Cars and Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines ... this is unbelievable."
The afternoon heat and the baked track surface forced every team that finished the race to pit at least once for fresh rubber. Don O'Neal led the first 43 laps of the race until yielding to polesitter, Chris Madden. Madden then held the top spot until ninth-starting Scott Bloomquist took over the lead on lap 46.
Bloomquist and Madden then ran one-two through several caution flags. Madden re-gained the point from Bloomquist on lap 57, but Bloomquist came back five laps later to re-take the lead. Bloomquist held the top spot until a lap 84-restart when Landers slipped under him on the backstretch to take over the lead, much to delight of the crowd.
Bloomquist began to fade as he slowed on lap 87 to bring out a caution. He darted into the pits to change tires. Bloomquist had been the only car on the track that had not pitted. On the restart, Landers was challenged by both Pearson and Owens. Pearson slipped by Landers on lap 95 for the lead, but Landers came back with authority to take over the top spot for the final three circuits. Landers went on to hold off both Pearson and Owens as the three almost came across the finish side-by-side.
Owens, in the Reece Monument Company, Mark Martin Ford sponsored Bloomquist Race Cars entry nipped Pearson at the line for second, but said afterwards he should have pitted a little earlier. "We came in the pits a little sooner than I anticipated," said Owens.
Completing the top ten were Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.
Next weekend the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action on Friday Night, August 27th at Lawrenceburg (N) Speedway and on Saturday Night, August 28th at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for the 10th Annual "Bluegrass Classic." Both events will pay $10,000 to win. For more information, go to www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com and www.bluegrass-speedway.com.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, August 20th, 2010
18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100
Batesville Motor Speedway - Batesville, AR

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Chris Madden / 13.254 seconds (Overall and Group A)
Don O'Neal / 13.932 seconds (Group B)

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Chris Madden, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Bub McCool, Brian Birkhofer, Chris Wall, Jimmy Owens, Jimmy Mars, Chad Simpson, Brandon Smith, RC Whitwell, Austin Rettig, Tyler Reddick, Phil Edmondson
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Ray Moore, Mike Marlar, Bran Neat, Robbie Stuart, Richie Tosh, Klint Byars, Mark Stephens, Dwight Falcon, Jon Kirby
Allstar Performance Third Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Wendell Wallace, Earl Pearson Jr., Eric Wells, Billy Moyer Jr., Chris Simpson, Kyle Beard, Rylan Long, Jason Utter, Kyle Cummings, Wade Byars, Odie Green
Superflow Fourth Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jon Mitchell, Shannon Babb, Steve Casebolt, Bill Frye, Keith Foss, Raymond Merrill, Josh Danzy, Scott Creel, Dalton Alexander, Al Purkey
Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Ray Cook, Jeremy Payne, Jason Cliburn, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer, Tim Isenberg, Chase Washington, Eric Turner, Donald Bradsher, Shane Harris, Jimmy Miller, Bo Gordon
AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jared Landers, Brady Smith, Terry Phillips, Andrew McKay, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Stacy Taylor, Jeremy Glasgow, Dewaine Hottinger, Curtis Cook, Brian Ritchie, Leon Henderson, Gary Christian

Hawk Brake First B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Advance): Ray Moore, Brian Birkhofer, Eric Wells, Billy Moyer Jr., Rylan Long, Robbie Stuart, Dwight Falcon, Kyle Beard, Brandon Smith, Wade Byars, Chris Wall, RC Whitwell, Brad Neat, Jason Utter, Odie Green, Chris Simpson, Phil Edmondson, Richie Tosh, Klint Byars, Mike Marlar-DNS, Jimmy Mars-DNS, Chad Simpson-DNS, Mark Stephens-DNS, Austin Rettig-DNS, Tyler Reddick-DNS, Jimmy Owens-DNS, Kyle Cummings-DNS, Jon Kirby-DNS
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Advance): Billy Moyer, Steve Casebolt, Dennis Erb Jr., John Blankenship, Tim Isenberg, Keith Foss, Scott Creel, Josh Danzy, Donald Bradsher, Bill Frye, Eric turner, Shane Harris, Jimmy Miller, Chase Washington, Brian Ritchie, Dalton Alexander, Andrew McKay, Curtis Cook, Jack Sullivan, Raymond Merrill-DNS, Stcay Taylor-DNS, Jeremy Glasgow-DNS, Dewaine Hottinger-DNS, Al Purkey-DNS, Leon Henderson-DNS, Bo Gordon-DNS, Gary Christian-DNS
Feature Finish - 100 Laps

FINISHSTARTCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWN
16777Jared LandersLexington, NC
22320Jimmy OwensNewport, TN
31744Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL
41875Terry PhillipsSpringfield, MO
5122Brady SmithSolon Springs, WI
6349Jonathan DavenportBlairsville, GA
715s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI
8517mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA
92518eEric WellsHazard, KY
1022c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
11144mChris MaddenGaffney, SC
1290Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN
13453Ray CookBrasstown, NC
141357JBub McCoolVicksburg, MS
151074Jeremy PayneSpringfield, MO
161418Shannon BabbMowequa, IL
1785xJon MitchellGrayson, KY
18271Don O'NealMartinsville, IN
192471wChris WallSpringfield, LA
201993mRay MooreHaughton, LA
212021Billy MoyerBatesville, AR
22718Ronny Lee HollingsworthNorthport, AL
231188Wendell WallaceBatesville, AR
242115bBrian BirkhoferMuscatine, IA
2516888Jason CliburnStar, MS



Race Statistics

Entrants: 73
Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1-43); Chris Madden (Laps 43-44); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 46-56); Chris Madden (Laps 57-71); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 62-83); Jared Landers (Laps 84-94); Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 95-97); Jared Landers (Laps 98-100_
Caution Flags: Chris Wall (Lap 17); Jason Cliburn (Lap 42); Jon Mitchell (Lap 52); Dan Schlieper (Lap 56); Dale McDowell (Lap 76); Jeremy Payne (Lap 78); Billy Moyer (Lap 81); Chris Madden (Lap 83); Don O'Neal (Lap 87)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens, Chris Wall
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Eric Wells
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Started 23rd; Finished 2nd; Advanced 21 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Jared Landers
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: ECR Race Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: John Blankenship
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Shane McDowell (Jared Landers)
Time of Race: 78 minutes, 02 seconds

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5560
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5390
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5355
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC5000
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4890
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4665
7s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4300
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4290
971wChris WallSpringfield, LA4250
1018eEric WellsHazard, KY4170
1123John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4165
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3940
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3490
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3120








2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


Rain Postpones 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 to Sunday Afternoon
LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 21, 2010) - The 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be held on Sunday afternoon at Batesville Motor Speedway after rain washed out the $40,000 to win main event on Saturday Night. Track crews tried valiantly to run in the 3/8ths mile track after rain hit the area just as the cars that had qualified for the main event were taking the track for their hot lap sessions. The track was almost in racing condition when another cloudburst forced officials to postpone the finale to Sunday.
Before the rain hit, there were two B-Mains as Ray Moore of Shreveport, LA and Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA advanced from the first 20-lap consolation race. Four-time COMP Cams Topless 100 winner, Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR won the second B-Main. Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN took the final transfer spot.
The gates will open at 12 Noon on Sunday August 22nd, by the 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100. For more information, visit www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net.
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.
Hawk Performance Brake Pads First B-Main (20 Laps - Top 2 Transfer)- Ray Moore, Brian Birkhofer, Eric Wells, Billy Moyer Jr., Rylan Long, Robbie Stuart, Dwight Falcon, Kyle Beard, Brandon Smith, Wade Byars, Chris Wall, RC Whitwell, Brad Neat, Jason Utter, Odie Green, Chris Simpson, Phil Edmondson, Richie Tosh, Klint Byars
Performance Rod and Custom Second B-Main (20 Laps - Top 2 Transfer)- Billy Moyer, Steve Casebolt, Dennis Erb Jr., John Blankenship, Tim Isenberg, Keith Foss, Scott Creel, Josh Danzy, Donald Bradsher, Bill Frye, Eric Turner, Shane Harris, Jimmy Miller, Jeremy Glasgow, Chase Washington, Brian Ritchie, Dalton Alexander, Andrew McKay, Curtis Cook, Jack Sullivan
Feature Line-Up for 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100:
DRIVERINSIDEOUTSIDEDRIVER
Chris Madden44m71Don O'Neal
Jonathan Davenport4953Ray Cook
Dale McDowell17m777Jared Landers
Ronny Lee Hollingsworth185xJon Mitchell
Scott Bloomquist074Jeremy Payne
Wendell Wallace882Brady Smith
Bub McCool57J18Shannon Babb
Dan Schliepers9888Jason Cliburn
Earl Pearson, Jr.4475Terry Phillips
Ray Moore93m21Billy Moyer
Brian Birkhofer15bc9Steve Casebolt
Jimmy Owens2071wChris Wall
Eric Wells18e



Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5340
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5110
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5085
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC4785
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4690
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4425
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA4065
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4060
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4055
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4000
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY3935
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3810
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3330
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3020







2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


Madden and O'Neal on Front Row for Saturday's 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville
LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 20,2010) - Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN will make up the front row for Saturday Night's 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event drew 73 cars to the Mooney Starr-promoted facility for preliminary action on Friday Night.

Joining Madden and O'Neal as heat race winners were Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; Ray Cook from Brasstown, NC; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; and Jared Landers of Batesville, AR.

Activities on Saturday will kick-off with a Dirt Racing Outreach service beginning at 4:30 PM; followed by a drivers' autograph session at 5:30 PM. Action on the track will begin with two B-mains followed by the 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100, paying $40,000 to win. For more information on Saturday's event please logon to www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net.

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


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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, August 20th, 2010
18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100
Batesville Motor Speedway - Batesville, AR

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Chris Madden / 13.254 seconds (Overall and Group A)
Don O'Neal / 13.932 seconds (Group B)

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Chris Madden, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Bub McCool, Brian Birkhofer, Chris Wall, Jimmy Owens, Jimmy Mars, Chad Simpson, Brandon Smith, RC Whitwell, Austin Rettig, Tyler Reddick, Phil Edmondson

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Ray Moore, Mike Marlar, Bran Neat, Robbie Stuart, Richie Tosh, Klint Byars, Mark Stephens, Dwight Falcon, Jon Kirby

Allstar Performance Third Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Wendell Wallace, Earl Pearson Jr., Eric Wells, Billy Moyer Jr., Chris Simpson, Kyle Beard, Rylan Long, Jason Utter, Kyle Cummings, Wade Byars, Odie Green

Superflow Fourth Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jon Mitchell, Shannon Babb, Steve Casebolt, Bill Frye, Keith Foss, Raymond Merrill, Josh Danzy, Scott Creel, Dalton Alexander, Al Purkey

Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Ray Cook, Jeremy Payne, Jason Cliburn, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer, Tim Isenberg, Chase Washington, Eric Turner, Donald Bradsher, Shane Harris, Jimmy Miller, Bo Gordon

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (20 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jared Landers, Brady Smith, Terry Phillips, Andrew McKay, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Stacy Taylor, Jeremy Glasgow, Dewaine Hottinger, Curtis Cook, Brian Ritchie, Leon Henderson, Gary Christian


Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5340
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5110
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5085
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC4785
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4690
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4425
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA4065
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4060
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4055
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4000
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY3935
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3810
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3330
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3020







2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


Jimmy Owens Extends Lead in the Applinacezone.com Points Standings after Big Win at Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100

CORONA, CA (August 18, 2010) -Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, extended his lead in the special Appliancezone.com point's category after winning this past weekends 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. In front of a capacity crowd at Florence Speedway, Jimmy passed Earl Pearson Jr. on lap 98 of the 100-lap race to win the prestigious event and the $50,000 first place prize money. All five drivers competing in the Appliancezone.com contest made the starting field for the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 feature event this past weekend. The eligible drivers included Jimmy Owens (1st), Don O'Neal (3rd), Ray Cook (5th), Chris Wall (18th), and Steve Casebolt (24th).
Five LOLMDS drivers selected by Appliancezone.com are competing for the $70,000 primary sponsorship for the 2011-racing season. Jimmy Owens, Ray Cook, Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, and Steve Casebolt all are trying to win this unique contest, which is based on track performance (points earned), fan voting on a special website www.appliancezoneracing.com, and by a special panel vote from members of the media, Lucas Oil and NASCAR drivers Clint Boyer and Bobby Labonte.
Jimmy has won three out of the five events since the contest began on July 17th at Lucas Oil Speedway. Jimmy has a narrow 35-point lead over Ray Cook in the special point's category. Not only did Jimmy Owens win the feature event but also garnered the most fan votes from fans that voted during the event at the Appliancezone.com booth. Chris Wall leads the fan-voting portion of the contest with a slim lead over Steve Casebolt.
The Appliance Zone Company, based in Corydon, Indiana,is the fastest growing company in the online appliance parts industry. Appliancezone.com offers a wide variety of appliance parts for many of the top manufacturers of appliances. Consumers can find and purchase any appliance part to fix and repair their current appliances.
This unique contest kicked off at the CMH Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO on July 17th, 2010. The second portion of the contest includes fan participation based on fan voting at a special website page setup for fans to vote for the driver they feel should be awarded the 2011 sponsorship.
Racefans can vote at http://appliancezoneracing.com/Home/DriverDevelopmentContest.aspx for their favorite driver or the driver who they think deserves the 2011 Appliance Zone sponsorship. Each driver has a short bio listed on the voting page for race fans to choose from and vote for the $70,000 sponsorship.
"Were very excited about this contest and to work with Jim Allen from Appliancezone.com. This is a neat deal for these five drivers and Appliancezone is really a great company to have as a partner with the series and a great contest. We encourage all the fans to vote and help these guys win a sponsorship for the 2011 season", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.
The five drivers competing for the 2011 sponsorship will display Appliance Zone decals for the remainder of the 2010 season and a link to the fan voting page is located on the series website and each driver's website. A special Appliance Zone point's page will be listed on the series website for fans to keep up with the accumulated points after each event. Fans can log on and vote at www.applaincezoneracing.com or on the series website at www.lucasdirt.com and click on the appliancezone banner on the front page.
About Appliance Zone: Incorporated in 2008, ApplianceZone.com is a leading online retailer of appliance parts and accessories to do-it-yourself homeowners. The Appliance Zone Company was created by CEO, Jim Allen, an experienced appliance repair technician and appliance retailer, along with his family (including wife and children, all of whom are personally involved in the day-to-day operation of the business). ApplianceZone.com offers over 485,000 products and is the only online appliance parts retailer to include a price checker feature that instantly checks ApplianceZone.com pricing versus competitors. ApplianceZone served nearly 200,000 different households in 2009 and has enjoyed significant growth each year of operation. To learn more about Appliance Zone and the fan vote page visit their home page at www.appliancezone.com and the racing website at www.appliancezoneracing.com.
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 41 events in 18 states and receives national exposure through taped-delayed Series events that are shown on the SPEED Channel, VERSUS Network, and MAV TV. For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.
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.

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5340
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5110
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5085
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC4785
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4690
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4425
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA4065
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4060
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4055
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4000
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY3935
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3810
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3330
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3020







2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


***Points Update Bulletin***

August 17, 2010 - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have released the updated Lucas Oil Championship Point's Standings after the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. Drivers that maintain perfect attendance on the 2010 season with the LOLMDS are eligible for 50 bonus points at each event during the month of August, beginning on August 1st, for wearing approved head and neck restraint devices.
These bonus points will continue to be awarded for the perfect attendance drivers until the deadline of September 1st, 2010, at which point, head and neck restraints that are certified to meet SFI Spec 38.1 are required to be worn by all competitors and correctly installed, maintained, and properly used. All other non-perfect attendance competitors may receive a three (3) race grace period after the September 1st, 2010 deadline to comply with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Head and Neck Restraint Rules.
The updated Point's Standings after the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil are as Follows:
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5340
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5110
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5085
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC4785
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4690
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4425
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA4065
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4060
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4055
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4000
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY3935
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3810
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3330
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3020



Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5340
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5110
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5085
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC4785
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4690
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4425
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA4065
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4060
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4055
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4000
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY3935
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3810
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3330
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3020







2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 Set for August 19-21 at Batesville Motor Speedway Paying $40,000 to Win


CORONA, CA (August 11, 2010) - The 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 is scheduled for August 19th-21st at the Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, Arkansas. The crown jewel event in dirt late model racing will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the third consecutive year. The event will pay $40,000 to win and $2,000 to start. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN is the defending race winner, which was held before one of the largest crowds in the track's history.

Action at the famed speedway will get underway on Thursday Night, August 19th with an open practice session. On Friday Night, August 20th, the evening will feature Red Buck Cigar Time Trials and heat Races for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The weekend will conclude on Saturday Night, August 21st with the running of the B-Mains and the 100-lap $40,000 to win 18th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100.

Also on the agenda the week of the COMP Cams Topless 100 will be the Eighth Annual Moon Pie Classic Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 18th. Those interested parties should contact Promoter Mooney Starr at (870) 251-1817 or (870) 251-0011. For further information on the event at Batesville Motor Speedway log onto www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net

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

Previous Topless 100 Winners

1993 - Freddy Smith
1994 - Tony Cardin
1995 - Billy Moyer
1996 - Bill Frye
1997 - Billy Moyer
1998 - Wendell Wallace
1999 - Scott Bloomquist
2000 - Jimmy Mars
2001 - Scott Bloomquist
2002 - Billy Moyer
2003 - Shannon Babb
2004 - Dale McDowell
2005 - Billy Moyer
2006 - Scott Bloomquist
2007 - Jimmy Mars
2008 - Tim McCreadie
2009 - Jimmy Owens


Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTS
10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5340
220Jimmy OwensNewport, TN5110
344Earl Pearson, Jr.Jacksonville, FL5085
453Ray CookBrasstown, NC4785
571Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4690
617mDale McDowellChickamauga, GA4425
771wChris WallSpringfield, LA4065
8c9Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN4060
9s9Dan SchlieperSullivan, WI4055
1023John BlankenshipWilliamson, WV4000
1118eEric WellsHazard, KY3935
1241nBrad NeatDunnville, KY3810
139tTim IsenbergMarshfield, WI3330
1411tTyler ReddickCorning, CA3020







2010 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 Power Sports - "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



2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


Owens Passes Pearson to Win Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 at Florence Speedway

UNION, KY (August 14, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN passed race leader, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL as the pair headed for the white flag. Owens held off Pearson on the final circuit to win the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil on Saturday Night at Florence Speedway.  The $50,000 victory was celebrated by Owens; car owner, Mike Reece; and team in victory lane before a huge crowd. Trailing Owens and Pearson to the finish line were Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

"First off, I want to dedicate this win to Dewayne Hommell," said Owens, who captured his second Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil victory in the last four years.  "I didn't know if I could catch Earl, he got boxed in behind another car and I decided to run up against the wall, and the car just took off and we were able to track him down and pass him as we took the white flag." The elated Owens continued, "I have to thank my car owner, Mike Reece; he hadn't been at a race since we won at Cleveland back in June.  Thanks also to Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Hoosier Tires VP race Fuels, Cornett Racing Engines and Bloomquist Race Cars."

Eddie Carrier Jr. took the lead at the start of the 100-lap event and held the lead for the first 18 circuits of the race.  O'Neal took over the point on lap 19 from Carrier after the two made contact down the backstretch.  O'Neal built a solid lead over the field, and by lap 30 he had a ten car length advantage over the field.  Carrier and Francis managed to close on O'Neal in heavy traffic and slice his lead to five lengths with 40 laps complete.

Owens, who started fifth, climbed into the top five on lap 41. He moved into third by the halfway-mark of the race, catching up to behind O'Neal and Carrier. "The Newport Nightmare" overhauled Carrier for second with 55 laps scored.  O'Neal kept a steady pace out front, but Owens and Pearson started to make some noise with 25 laps remaining.  Pearson climbed to third on lap 73.
 

O'Neal saw his lead dissolve on lap 78 as Owens passed him for the top spot. Pearson followed suit, and drove around O'Neal with 16 laps to go.  Pearson used his patented bottom groove to take the lead from Owens on lap 88.  Pearson then pulled away from Owens and appeared to be on his way to the victory. He got caught behind another car with less than five laps to go and Owens capitalized and made a late-race charge.

While Pearson was trapped down on the bottom of the track, Owens went to the topside and closed quickly on the leader. Owens made his move as the two exited turn four, heading to the white flag.  Owens cleared "The Hurricane" to click off the lead as the two approached the flag stand. He withstood a strong surge of power from the machine of Pearson, extinguishing his last lap effort to take the victory. Pearson's second place finish earned him the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger honor for the event, having advanced 12 spots from his 14th place starting position.

Completing the top ten were Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI; Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; and Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA.

Capturing heat race wins earlier in the night were Chris Madden, Dan Schlieper, Jimmy Owens, Eddie Carrier Jr., Don O'Neal, Steve Francis.

The B-Mains were won by Wendell Wallace and Justin Rattilff.

The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action next weekend for the 18th Annual COMP Cams "Topless 100" at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR. Events at the speedway will kick off on Thursday Night, August 19th with an open practice session in the evening. Friday Night, August 20th, there will be Red Buck Cigars Time Trials and Heat Races. The weekend will be capped off on Saturday, August 21st with B-Mains and the $40,000 to win 18th Annual COMP Cams "Topless 100".

For more information on Batesville Motor Speedway and the 18th Annual COMP Cams "Topless 100", log onto www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net.

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, July 31st, 2010

The 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels "North/South 100" Presented by Lucas Oil

Florence Speedway - Union, KY

 

Red Buck Cigars $1,000 Fast Time: Dale McDowell / 17.335 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                     Earl Pearson Jr./ 17.393 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Chris Madden, Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Chris Brown, Tim Isenberg, Jason Jameson, Chris Wilson, David Spille, James Rice, Wayne Chinn, Josh McGuire-DNS, John Mason-DNS

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Freddy Smith, Bub McCool, Wendell Wallace, Steve Shaver, Mike Marlar, Brett Wyatt, Zack Dohm, Roger Williams, Steve Landrum, Matt Miller, John Blankenship

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jimmy Mars, Brady Smith, Greg Johnson, Jerry Rice, Darrell Lanigan, Stacy Taylor, Tim McCreadie, Tim Rivers, Tim Prince, Skip Arp, Jason Whitaker

 

Superflow Fourth Heat (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Eddie Carrier Jr., Ray Cook, Earl Pearson Jr., Chris Wall, Billy Moyer Jr., Rod Conley, Jesse Lay, Jack Sullivan, Mick Sansom, Duane Chamberlaine, Tyler Reddick, Bob Lanter-DNS

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Fifth (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Brian Birkhofer, Justin Rattliff, Dustin Neat, Audie McWilliams, Robby Hensley, Adam Dixon, Billy Moyer, Brandon Green, Steve Casebolt, Mark Vineyard

 

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Steve Francis, Brad Neat, Eirc Wells, Billy Ogle, Mike Jewell, Chad Smith, Scott James, Jeep VanWormer, Jordan Bland, Josh Williams, D.J. Wells

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Advance): Wendell Wallace, Greg JohnSon, Darrell Lanigan, Chris Brown, Mike Marlar, Steve Shaver, Jerry Rice, Jason Jameson, Tim Isenberg, John Blankenship, Chris Wilson, Brett Wyatt, Roger Williams, David Spille, Wayne Chinn, James Rice, Steve Landrum, Zack Dohm-DNS, Stacy Taylor-DNS, Tim McCreadie-DNS, Tim Prince-DNS, Matt Miller-DNS, Skip Arp-DNS, Josh McGuire, John Mason-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Advance): Justin Rattliff, Chris Wall, Audie McWilliams, Billy Moyer Jr., Jesse Lay, Dustin Neat, Rod Conley, Chad Smith, Mick Sansom, Billy Ogle Jr., Scott James, Jeep VanWormer, Josh Williams, Steve Casebolt-DNS, Robby Hensley-DNS, Jack Sullivan-DNS, Adam Dixon-DNS, Billy Moyer-DNS, Brandon Green-DNS, Jordan Bland-DNS, Duane Chamberlain-DNS, Tyler Reddick-DNS, Mark Vineyard-DNS, Bob Lanter-DNS, D.J. Wells-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 100 Laps

 

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 5 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 14 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
3 4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
4 6 15 Steve Francis Ashland, KY
5 8 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
6 7 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
7 11 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
8 1 44m Chris Madden Gaffney, SC
9 13 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
10 16 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA
11 2 28 Eddie Carrier, Jr. Salt Rock, WV
12 12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
13 17 2 Brady Smith Solon Springs, WI
14 20 16 Justin Rattliff Campbellsville, KY
15 3 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
16 24 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
17 18 18e Eric Wells Grayson, KY
18 22 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA
19 21 49 Greg Johnson Bedford, IN
20 9 G1 Freddy Smith Seymour, TN
21 19 88 Wendell Wallace Batesville, AR
22 15 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
23 26 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
24 23 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
25 10 75 Bart Hartman Zanesville, OH
26 25 JJ2 Josh Williams W. Harrison, IN

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 71

Lap Leaders: Eddie Carrier Jr. (Laps 1-18); Don O'Neal (Laps 19-77), Jimmy Owens (Laps 77-87); Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 88-98); Jimmy Owens (Laps 99-100)

Caution Flags: Bart Hartman (Lap 21); Tim Isenberg (Lap 23); Wendell Wallace (Lap 63)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Steve Casebolt, John Blankenship

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Tim Isenberg

Florence Speedway Track Provisional: Josh Williams

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr. (Started 14th; Finished 2nd; Advanced 12 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Owens

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Steve Casebolt

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox (Jimmy Owens)

Time of Race: 51 minutes, 45 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

5290

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

5060

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

5035

4

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

4735

5

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

4640

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

4375

7

71w

Chris Wall

Springfield, LA

4015

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

4010

9

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

4005

10

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

3950

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

3885

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

3760

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

3280

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

2970


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

McDowell Sets Red Buck Fast Time for Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil
 

UNION, KY (August 13, 2010) - Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA was the quickest of the 71 entrants for the 28th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil on Friday Night at Florence Speedway.  McDowell earned $1,000 courtesy of Red Buck Cigars for the achievement.  His fast lap around the half-mile high-banked oval was 17.335 seconds.  This was the first fast time for McDowell in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition this year.
 
Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN was second quick to McDowell in Group A; his fast lap was 17.367 seconds.  Trailing Marlar and McDowell in the group were Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN.  Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL was the fastest qualifier in Group B with a quick lap of 17.393 seconds.  Following Pearson were Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH; Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN; Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
 
On Saturday, both the pit gates and general admission gates will open at 3 PM.  Activities at the speedway will get underway with a Dirt Racing Outreach service beginning at 3:15 PM in the vendor area, all are welcome to attend.The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be on hand for a driver's autograph session that will take place from 4-4:45 PM in the same area.  The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies will be held at 6 PM.  Action on the track for the series will begin at 8 PM with six 12-lap heat races.  Other events for the LOLMDS include B-Mains and the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil.  The event will pay $50,000 to win.  Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI is the defending race winner.
 
For more information on Florence Speedway, please visit the track's website at www.florencespeedway.com. 
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil to Air on LucasDirt.com This Saturday Night

CORONA, CA (August 18, 2010) - This weekend, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt series returns to Florence Speedway for one of the sport's Crown Jewel events, the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil.  The race pays a whopping $50,000 to win and $2,500 to start, and is expected to draw many of the sport's biggest names.  The event can be heard live on www.lucasdirt.com, through XRN (formerly RaceCastLive). Series Internet Broadcaster, Matt Noonan, will call all the action beginning Saturday Night, August 14th, at 7:30pm Eastern.

 

Over the past decade, the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil has become one of the must-see events in dirt late model racing.  Last year, Jimmy Mars electrified the capacity crowd by charging from his 15th place starting position to make a last lap pass on Don O'Neal to score the $50,000 victory.  

 

Earlier this season, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competed at Florence Speedway in the 24th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial, an event that saw Earl Pearson Jr. hold off Scott Bloomquist in a thrilling battle to take the $10,000 win.

 

XRN, formerly known as RaceCastLive, will produce all of the LOLMDS Internet broadcasts in 2010.  The network is set debut a new web site in August 2010.  For more information, visit www.xrnetwork.com.

 

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

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Sunoco Race Fuels Sponsors North/South 100 Again This Weekend, Special Sunoco Prize Package For Lucky Fan

CORONA, CA (August 4, 2010) - Sunoco Race Fuels will again be the title sponsor of this weekend's mega event, the "Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100" Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway in Union, KY. This event will pay a whopping $50,000 to the winner and $2,500 to start in the 100-lap feature event. Sunoco Race Fuels the "Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has been a strong supporter of dirt late model racing and is excited to be a part of one of the crown jewel events in dirt late model racing next weekend in Kentucky.

 

Bazell Race Fuels, a Sunoco Race Fuels distributor will be at the event as support to all the racers that attend the event and continues its partnership with Florence Speedway and the King family that own and operate the facility. Sunoco Race Fuels will have a booth setup in the vendor row for fans to come by and receive some cool free stuff and receive a ticket for a grand prize drawing. Sunoco will award one lucky fan a Sunoco Race Fuels prize package on Saturday just before the start of the feature event. In addition the fan that is selected for the grand prize will be a special grand marshal of the event and will make the call "Gentlemen Start Your Engines" over the PA system.

 

"We are looking forward to this great event again this year and meeting race fans from all over the country that attend the event. We wanted to do a little more for the fans this year that attend the event and support dirt late model racing. We thought it would be nice to have the fan that wins the grand prize gift package to also get to come to the front stretch and make the call to 'start your engines'. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is a great series and the North South 100 is a great event to be a part of", stated Russ Bradford of Bazell Race Fuels.

 

Sunoco Race Fuels also sponsors the special point's category "Sunoco Race For Gas" on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Earl Pearson Jr. is currently leading this special point's category for drivers that use Sunoco Race Gas in their racecars. The driver that accumulates the most Sunoco points during the year will be awarded a special cash award at the series year-end banquet.

The 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products will be held at Florence Speedway in Union, KY from August 12th-14th. Activities will get underway on Thursday Night, August 12th with an open practice session. Then on Friday Night, August 13th action will get underway with the Red Buck Cigars Time Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The weekend will conclude on Saturday Night, August 14th with six heat races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap main event

About Sunoco: Sunoco, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products. With 910,000 barrels per day of refining capacity, nearly 4,700 retail sites selling gasoline and convenience items, approximately 5,500 miles of crude oil and refined product owned and operated pipelines and 38 product terminals, Sunoco is one of the largest independent refiner-marketers in the United States. Sunoco is a significant manufacturer of petrochemicals with annual sales of approximately five billion pounds, largely chemical intermediates used to make fibers, plastics, film and resins. For additional information, visit Sunoco's Web site atwww.Sunocoinc.com.

For more information about Sunoco Race Fuels you can also visit www.racegas.com.

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 41 events in 18 states and receives national exposure through taped-delayed Series events that are shown on the SPEED Channel, VERSUS Network and MAV TV. For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

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

 

 

 



 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Jimmy Owens Leads the Applinacezone.com Points Standings Heading to the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Next Weekend in KY

CORONA, CA (August 5, 2010) -Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN is leading the special Appliancezone.com point's category heading to next weekend's big event, the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway in Union, KY. Owens has a narrow 5-point lead over Ray Cook in the special point's category.  Five LOLMDS drivers selected by Appliancezone.com are competing for a $70,000 primary sponsorship for the 2011-racing season. Jimmy Owens, Ray Cook, Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, and Steve Casebolt all are trying to win this unique contest, which is based on track performance (points earned), fan voting on www.appliancezoneracing.com, and by a special panel vote from members of the media, Lucas Oil, and NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Bobby Labonte.

The Appliance Zone Company, based in Corydon, Indiana,is the fastest growing company in the online appliance parts industry. Appliancezone.com offers a wide variety of appliance parts for many of the top manufacturers of appliances, so the consumer can find and purchase any appliance part to fix and repair their current appliances.

This unique contest kicked off at the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event on July 17th at the 4th Annual Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Jimmy Owens won the first two events within the contest. The second part of the contest includes fan participation based on fan voting at a special webpage setup for fans to vote for the driver they feel should be awarded the 2011 sponsorship.

Race fans can vote at http://appliancezoneracing.com/Home/DriverDevelopmentContest.aspx for their favorite driver, or whom they think deserves the 2011 Appliance Zone sponsorship. Each driver has a short bio listed on the voting page for race fans to choose from and vote for the most deserving driver to be awarded the $70,000 sponsorship.

"We're really excited about the response we've received so far about the contest and all the fans that have voted. All the drivers competing for this sponsorship are all class acts and have been great to work with. We couldn't be more pleased on how well the program has went so far and how the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series has been great to work with," stated Jim Allen, CEO of Appliancezone.com.

Appliance Zone will have a company display in the vendor midway with computers linked to the internet to provide race fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite driver at next weeks Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 at Florence speedway in Union KY, which is held from August 12-14th. Appliancezone.com will also give a special Appliancezone.com gift package to one lucky fan at the event next week. Every fan that comes by the Applinacezone.com booth and votes for their favorite driver on the computer at the track will receive a ticket that will be put into a special grand prize drawing held Saturday night during the event. The winning fan will receive a special appliancezone.com gift package full of cool stuff, compliments of appliancezone.com

The five drivers competing for the 2011 sponsorship will display Appliance Zone decals for the remainder of the 2010 season and a link to the fan voting page will be linked from the series website and each driver's website. A special Appliance Zone point's page will be listed on the series website for fans to keep up with the accumulated points after each event. Fans can log on and vote at www.applaincezoneracing.com or on the series website at www.lucasdirt.com and click on the Appliance Zone banner on the front page.

About Appliance Zone:Incorporated in 2008, ApplianceZone.com is a leading online retailer of appliance parts and accessories to do-it-yourself homeowners. The company was created by CEO, Jim Allen; an experienced appliance repair technician and appliance retailer; and his family [including wife and children, all of whom are personally involved in the day-to-day operation of the business]. ApplianceZone.com offers over 485,000 products and is the only online appliance parts retailer to include a price checker feature that instantly checks ApplianceZone.com pricing versus competitors. Appliance Zone served nearly 200,000 different households in 2009 and has enjoyed significant growth during every year of operation. To learn more about Appliance Zone, and the fan vote page, visit their home page at www.appliancezone.com and Appliance Zone Racing at www.appliancezoneracing.com.

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 41 events in 18 states and receives national exposure through taped-delayed Series events that are shown on the SPEED Channel, VERSUS Network, and MAV TV. For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

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.

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time Award to Pay $1,000 at Sunoco Race Fuels North South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products, Special Red Buck Fan Prize Package to Be Given Away

CORONA, CA (August 4, 2010) -Red Buck Cigars, the sponsor of the Red Buck Fast Time Award at every Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event in 2010, has announced a big award for the fastest qualifier and a lucky fan that attends next week's "Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100" Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway in Union, KY. Red Buck Cigars, which pays $100 cash to the fastest qualifier at every LOLMDS event, will pay a whopping $1,000 cash to the fastest qualifier at the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 next weekend. With Red Buck Cigars increasing the cash award for the fastest qualifier and the feature winner receiving a whopping $50,000, this event continues to grow into one of the biggest dirt late model events of the year and a must see for any race fan in the country.

Not only will Red Buck Cigars pay $1,000 to the fastest qualifier, but a lucky fan that attends the event will win a special Red Buck Cigars prize package. To be eligible to win this special Red Buck Cigars prize package valued at over $100, race fans can visit the official Red Buck Cigars vendor trailer at the track, beginning on Friday August 13th. Each race fan that makes a purchase at the Red Buck trailer during the weekend will receive a special ticket that will be placed into the drawing for the grand prize Red Buck package to be announced on Saturday. The grand-prize winner will also receive a special photo shoot with the famous "Red Buck Girls" that will be on hand for the event as well.

"We're excited to be a sponsor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and we wanted to give the racers a little extra incentive to try and set fast time for this big event. We appreciate the King family for allowing us to be a part of the North/South 100 and we also wanted to do a something special for the fans that attend the event as well. This is a great series and a great event and were just glad to be a part of it", stated Ross Haynes from Red Buck Cigars.

Jimmy Owens currently leads the running in the Red Buck Cigars Fast Time awards with 6 fast times on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Chris Wall and Scott Bloomquist are tied for second with 4 each. The driver that wins the most Red Buck Cigar Fast Time Awards in 2010 will receive a special cash award at the series year-end banquet.

The 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products will be held at Florence Speedway in Union, KY from August 12th to 14th.  The event will pay $50,000 to win and $2500 to start. Activities will get underway on Thursday Night, August 12th with an open practice session. Then on Friday Night, August 13th action will get underway with the Red Buck Cigars Time Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The weekend will conclude on Saturday Night, August 14th with six heat races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap main event

About Red Buck Cigars: The Red Buck Filtered Cigars brand is a division of Tantus Tobacco based in Russell Springs, KY. Red Buck is also a proud sponsor of Bobby Labonte Racing and their drivers Earl Pearson Jr., Brad Neat, and Dustin Neat. To learn more about Red Buck Cigars visit their website at www.redbuck.com.

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 41 events in 18 states and receives national exposure through taped-delayed Series events that are shown on the SPEED Channel, VERSUS Network, and MAV TV. For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

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.

 

 

 

 

 


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920


 


 
Find us on Facebook      Follow us on Twitter
 
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

***Tech Bulletin***

 

CORONA, CA (August 5th, 2010) - An updated version of the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rule Book is available as a PDF download at 
www.LucasDirt.com.

Download directly by clicking on the following link:
http://www.lucasdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/2010-SFI-Rule-Book.pdf


The 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Set for August 12-14 at Florence Speedway; Paying $50,000 to Win

CORONA,  CA (August 2, 2010) - The 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products will be held at Florence Speedway in Union, KY on August 12-14.  The event is a crown jewel event in dirt late model racing, and it will pay $50,000 to win and $2500 to start. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction the event again in 2010.  Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI is the defending race winner; he managed a last-lap pass on Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN to win last year's edition of the race.
 
Activities will get underway on Thursday Night, August 12th with an open practice session. The Gates will open at 5 PM and practice will last until 9 PM.  Then on Friday Night, August 13th action will get underway with the Red Buck Cigars Time Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The weekend will conclude on Saturday Night, August 14th with six heat races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap main event.
 
Before the racing action beings on Saturday Night, the 10th Annual National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Ceremonies will be held beginning at 6 PM.
 
The race will be air live via www.lucasdirt.com at 8 PM on Saturday Night, August 14th with internet broadcast host, Matt Noonan providing the play-by-play action from Florence Speedway.  Just go to the aforementioned series website and click on internet broadcast button at the top of the page to listen.
 
For more details on the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products, log onto www.florencespeedway.com or you can call the track at (859) 485-7591.
 
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.
 
Previous North/South 100 Winners
 
1983 - Pat Patrick
1984 - Pat Patrick
1985 - John Mason
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Jeff Purvis
1988 - Scott Bloomquist
1989 - Jeff Purvis
1990 - Mike Head
1991 - Rodney Combs
1992 - Jack Boggs
1993 - John Gill
1994 - Jack Boggs
1995 - John Gill
1996 - Donnie Moran
1997 - Rick Aukland
1998 - Donnie Moran
1999 - Bob Pierce
2000 - Scott Bloomquist
2001 - RAINED OUT
2002 - Chub Frank
2003 - Dan Schlieper
2004 - Steve Shaver
2005 - Bart Hartman
2006 - Steve Shaver
2007 - Jimmy Owens
2008 - Darren Miller
2009 - Jimmy Mars

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Schlieper Stars in First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win in Two Years at Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 31, 2010) - Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI grabbed the lead on lap 16 and never looked back as he went on to win his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event since 2008 on Saturday Night at Hagerstown Speedway.  Schlieper earned $10,000 for an emotional win. He crossed the finish line ahead of Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Dan Stone of Thompson, PA; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

"It's been a long dry spell," said the veteran driver in Lucas Oil Victory Lane.  "We've had a tough year and it feels great to be back in victory lane, this track [Hagerstown] has always been a thorn in our side, we put on four new Hoosier tires for the feature after talking with Scott.  I have to thank Rockstar Energy Drink, DART, Pro Power Racing Engines and Bloomquist Race Cars; and my crew chief, Jason Palubicki."

O'Neal took the lead from his outside pole starting position and led the first 15 laps of the race.  Schlieper fell back to third early on behind Dan Stone.  Schlieper passed Stone after a restart on lap 15 and a lap later passed O'Neal around the outside coming down the frontstretch to take over the lead.
 

Schlieper then waited through one more caution flag as he remained unchallenged over the final 34 laps to take the win.  His last Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory was July 3, 2008 at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH.  Tonight's win for Schlieper was the fifth series triumph of his career.

O'Neal in the Independence Lumber, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS came home in second.  Stone had his best career series finish in his NEP Wireless, Cornett Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, placing third.  Points' leader Scott Bloomquist, in his Miller Brothers Construction, Roush-Yates Racing Engines, Bloomquist Race Cars Chevrolet, was fourth.  Rounding out the top five was Blankenship in the Coal America's Energy, Cornett Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis.

Completing the top ten were Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Jason Covert of York Haven, PA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.

In preliminary action Don O'Neal was the Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier among the 39 entrants.  Heat race winners were Dan Schlieper, Dan Stone, Don O'Neal and Scott Bloomquist.  The B-mains were taken by Tim Isenberg and Jimmy Owens.

<CORRECTION> From Thursday Night's event at Utica-Rome, Dale McDowell was the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race. McDowell started 18th and finished 3rd in the event, advancing 15 positions. It was originally reported that Steve Casebolt was the hard charger of the race.

The next Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event will be 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. The event will pay $50,000 to win and will be held on August 13th and 14th. There will be a practice session on Thursday Afternoon, August 13th. For more information, check out www.florencespeedway.com.
 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, July 31st, 2010

Hagerstown Speedway - Hagerstown, MD

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Don O'Neal / 19.721 seconds (Overall and Group B)

                                     Chris Wall  / 19.758 seconds (Group A)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Dale McDowell, Eric Wells, Devin Friese, Tim Isenberg, Jerry Bard, Brad neat, Richard Walls, Jack Pencil, Chris Wall

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Daniel Stone, J.T. Spence, Vic Coffey, Gary Stuhler, Rusty Sites, Scott Lebarron, Alan Sagi, Marvin Winters, Booper Bare, Kirk Baker

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Brian Booze, Roy Deese Jr., Al Shawver Jr., Mike Lupfer, Tyler Reddick, DJ Myers-DNS, Jeremy Miller-DNS

 

Superflow Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr., Jason Covert, Jamie Lathroum, Jimmy Owens, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Frank Plessinger, Tyler Hershey, Steve Casebolt

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Tim Isenberg, Brad Neat, Alan Sagi, Booper Bare, Rusty Sites, Scott LeBarron, Jerry Bard, Chris Wall, Richard Walls, Kirk Baker, Marvin Winters, Jack Pencil-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Roy Deese Jr., Al Shawver Jr., Frank Plessinger, Tyler Hershey, Tyler Reddick, Mike Lupfer, Steve Casebolt, DJ Myers-DNS, Jeremy Miller-DNS

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 1 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
2 2 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
3 3 21d Daniel Stone Thompson, PA
4 4 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
5 10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
6 8 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
7 12 43a Jason Covert York Haven, PA
8 6 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
9 9 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
10 5 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
11 18 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
12 11 32c Vic Coffey Caledonia, NY
13 16 6 Jamie Lathroum Mechanicsville, MD
14 17 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
15 7 91 J.T. Spence Winchester, VA
16 19 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
17 21 81 Alan Sagi Grayson, KY
18 23 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
19 24 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA
20 25 9p Frank Plessinger Big Cove Tannery, PA
21 13 12 Devin Friese Chambersburg, PA
22 14 b2 Brian Booze Marion, PA
23 15 7 Gary Stuhler Greencastle, PA
24 22 05 Roy Deese, Jr. Laurel, MD
25 20 1d Ronnie DeHaven, Jr. Winchester, VA

 
 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 39

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1-15); Dan Schlieper (Laps 16-50)

Caution Flags: Ronnie DeHaven Jr. (Lap 14); Brian Booze (Lap 41)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Steve Casebolt, Chris Wall

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Hagerstown Speedway Track Provisional: Frank Plessinger

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Started 18th; Finished 11th; Advanced 7 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Dan Schlieper

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Pro Power Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Eric Wells

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Palubicki (Dan Schlieper)

Time of Race: 25 minutes, 07 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920

 

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on SPEED Channel Tonight at 6 PM EST

CORONA, CA (July 31, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned "Clash at the Mag" from Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS will air on the SPEED Channel this Saturday, July 31st beginning at 6 PM Eastern Time.  The event which was taped on July 10th will be a one-hour broadcast and feature the stars and cars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series going head-to-head with the South's biggest names.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is in action tonight from Frank Plessinger's Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD for a $10,000 to win main event.  The event can be heard live starting at 7:30 PM Eastern with Matt Noonan hosting the broadcast.  To listen live go to www.lucasdirt.com and click the internet broadcast button at the top of the page.

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 Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4880
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4635
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4595
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4340
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4180
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4000
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3745
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3730
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3600
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3595
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3555
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3440
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2995
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2810


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Bloomquist Takes Sixth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at Utica-Rome Speedway

VERNON,NY (July 29, 2010) - Defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN withstood a one-lap shootout with Ray cook of Brasstown, NC to win his sixth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the season. The win took place on Thursday Night at Utica-Rome Speedway.  Bloomquist earned $10,000 for the 492nd win of his illustrious career.  Cook, last year's series winner at the track, finished second after starting in ninth.  Eighteenth starting Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA finished third, followed by Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

"Here tonight, the car was about as perfect as it gets," exclaimed the 46-year-old driver, "last year, after the American Racer tires beat us, Hoosier went to work and had a great tire for us tonight. I wasn't really nervous on that last restart, because I knew Ray would run me clean. It would have been a shame to lose the race on the last lap after the night we had".

Bloomquist dominated the field for a majority of the race. He already held nearly a half-a-lap lead over Cook when the caution came out with seven laps to go.  Bloomquist then had to be patient through two more cautions in the final two circuits, setting up a one-lap dash to the finish. As Cook tried valiantly to steal the win from Bloomquist, he was able to outrun the #53 into turn one on the final lap. He went on to score the win and extend his series points lead over Jimmy Owens. The engine erupted in flames after the fuel line came off on lap ten while Owens was running second, ending his night.

"I have to thank Bob and Barb Miller, Miller Brothers Construction, Hawkeye Trucking, of course the Roush-Yates Engine ran superb,  and all the crew, Tommy (Hicks) and everybody else," said the winner. "They [crew] do a great job, and with the tough competition on this series you have to be on top of your game night in and night out to stay up front. We gained a lot of points tonight on Jimmy and we look forward to coming back up here. This is a very good race track and the fans treated us just super".

Cook in the D&R Racing owned MasterSbilt captured the win at Utica-Rome a year ago, but could not quite overcome his ninth starting spot as he crossed the line behind Bloomquist.  McDowell in the Clint Bowyer Racing, Dollar General sponsored Warrior Impala SS salvaged a credible night after the battery lost power in his car during the heat race. He was relegated to an outside ninth-row starting spot and came home third followed by Pearson in the Bobby Labonte Racing; Lucas Oil Products sponsored MasterSbilt Dodge Charger.  Blankenship, in the Don Blankenship, Coal America's Energy Rocket was fifth.

Completing the top ten were Billy Decker of Unadilla, NY; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; and Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI.
 

In preliminary action, Bloomquist was the fastest qualifier among the 26 entrants in the Red Buck Cigars Time Trials.  Heat race winners were Bloomquist, Pearson, and Blankenship.  Dan Schlieper took the B-Main win.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action this Saturday Night, July 31st at Frank Plessinger's Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.  The event will pay $10,000 to win.  For more information, go to www.hagerstownspeedway.com.


 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Tuesday Night, July 29th, 2010

Utica-Rome Speedway - Vernon, NY

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Scott Bloomquist / 17.809 seconds (Overall and Group B)

                                     John Blankenship / 18.155 seconds (Group A)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 6 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Vic Coffey, Brad Neat, Billy Decker, Don O'Neal, David Zona, Tim Devendorf, Dale Caswell, Justin Wright

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 6 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Owens, Daniel Stone, Chris Wall, Tim Isenberg, Tyler Reddick, Dan Schlieper, Joseph August, Steve Casebolt-DNS

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 6 Advance): John Blankenship, Eric Wells, Ray Cook, Dylan Yoder, Jon Rohacevich, Dale McDowell, James Cornell, Larry Wight

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Steve Casebolt, Tim Devendorf, Dale Caswell, James Cornell, Justin Wright, Larry Wight, Joseph August

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
2 9 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
3 18 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
4 2 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
5 3 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
6 10 91 Billy Decker Unidilla, NY
7 20 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
8 13 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
9 17 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
10 14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
11 7 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
12 12 32 Dylan Yoder Selinsgrove, PA
13 21 2 Tim Devendorf Brewerton, NY
14 19 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
15 4 32c Vic Coffey Caledonia, NY
16 23 47 Joseph August Bridgeport, NY
17 11 71w Chris Wall Grayson, KY
18 8 21d Daniel Stone Thompson, PA
19 22 R19 Dale Caswell Central Square, NY
20 24 13B James Cornell Harpersville, NY
21 15 24J Jon Rohacevich Prattsville, NY
22 5 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
23 16 99z David Zona Montrose, PA
24 6 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 26

Lap Leaders: Scott Bloomquist (Laps 1-50)

Caution Flags: Eric Wells, Daniel Stone (Lap 1); Eric Wells (Lap 5); Jimmy Owens (Lap 10); Jon Rohacevic (Lap 13); Daniel Stone (Lap 23); Chris Wall (Lap 41); Joseph August (Lap 48); Vic Coffey (Lap 49)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: NONE

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: NONE

Fast Time Provisionals: Joseph August, James Cornell

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Steve Casebolt (Started 20th; Finished 7th; Advanced 13 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Steve Casebolt

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Tim Isenberg

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

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Chris Wall

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Greco (Dale McDowell)

Time of Race: 47 minutes, 53 seconds


 

 


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4880
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4635
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4595
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4340
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4180
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4000
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3745
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3730
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3600
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3595
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3555
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3440
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2995
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2810


 


 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Owens Takes Seventh Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event of the Season at Fonda

FONDA, NY (July 27, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN took the lead with ten laps to go and then dominated the final laps to win the first ever LOLMDS sanctioned event at Fonda Speedway. The win marked Owens' 20th victory in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition ever. Vic Coffey of Caledonia, NY kept the home state fans on their feet by finishing second. Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, finished third followed by series points' leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Billy Decker of Unadilla, NY.

"Man I didn't know at the start if we picked the right tires or not, we dropped back to sixth after starting on the front row, but I have to thank Vic Coffey for showing me that outside line," exclaimed Owens. "I was able to get the momentum I needed up there and once we caught up to O'Neal and passed him, the car was awesome," said the 38-year-old driver in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 20th time in his career.

"I have to thank my car owner, Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals and Red Line Oil. I also want to thank Scott (Bloomquist) for building a great race car, Cornett Engines and everybody on the crew," said Owens.

The event was the first Late Model Race at Fonda Speedway since 1982 and did not lack any excitement.  O'Neal bolted to the lead and led the first 39 laps of the race. He held off challenges from both Decker and McDowell early on. Owens managed to make a late-race run to grab his second consecutive series win.

Coffey, started eighth in the Sweeteners Plus sponsored Rocket and put on a late charge. He passed O'Neal for second with four laps to go. O'Neal in the Superior Cleaning sponsored MasterSbilt had the strongest car for most of the race as he had to fight off a late-race charge from Bloomquist who placed a close fourth in the Miller Brothers Construction, Bloomquist Race Cars entry. Decker in the Gypsum Express Rocket gave the home state fans a thrill early on. He was constantly challenging O'Neal for the lead in the early goings, before fading to fifth at the finish.

Completing the top ten were Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Dan Stone of Thompson, PA; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

O'Neal was the Red Buck Cigar Fast Qualifier among the 23 entries. Heat race winners were O'Neal, Owens and Decker.  Dale Caswell captured the B-Main.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stays in the state of New York for a second-ever visit to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY. The event will be held on Thursday Night, July 29th for a $10,000 to win main event. Ray Cook won the series' first ever event at the facility last year.  For more information, check out www.uticaromespeedway.com.
 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Tuesday Night, July 27th, 2010

Fonda Speedway - Fonda, NY

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Don O'Neal / 18.427 seconds (Overall and Group A)

                                     Jimmy Owens / 18.485 seconds (Group B)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps- Top 6 Advance): Don O'Neal, Dale McDowell, Earl Pearson Jr., John Blankenship, Brad Neat, Tyler Reddick, Dale Caswell, James Cornell

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps- Top 6 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Vic Coffey, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, Larry Wight, Steve Casebolt, Justin Wright

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps- Top 6 Advance): Billy Decker, Chris Wall, Ray Cook, Daniel Stone, Eric Wells, David Zona, Jon Rohacevich

 

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 5 Advance): Dale Caswell, Justin Wright, James Cornell, Jon Rohacevich, Steve Casebolt

 

Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 8 32c Vic Coffey Caledonia, NY
3 1 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
4 5 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
5 3 91 Billy Decker Unadilla, NY
6 7 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
7 4 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
8 9 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
9 12 21d Daniel Stone Thompson, PA
10 10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
11 23 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
12 14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
13 13 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
14 15 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
15 22 24J Jon Rohacevich Prattsville, NY
16 19 R19 Dale Caswell Central Square, NY
17 16 11t Tyler Reddick Grayson, KY
18 17 99L Larry Wight Phoenix, NY
19 18 99z David Zona Montrose, PA
20 20 32x Justin Wright Piffard, NY
21 11 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
22 6 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA
23 21 13B James Cornell Harpersville, NY

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 23

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Laps 1- 39); Jimmy Owens (Laps 40 - 50)

Caution Flags: Jon Rohacevich (Lap 7); Larry Wight (Lap 11); Dan Schlieper (Lap 11);

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: None

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: None

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Steve Casebolt (Started 23rd; Finished 11th; Advanced 12 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Owens

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Tim Isenberg

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Chris Wall

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox (Jimmy Owens)

Time of Race: 29 minutes, 12 seconds
 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4620
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4510
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4385
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4110
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3990
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 3780
7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3585
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3550
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3440
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3430
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3380
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3265
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2815
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2625


 


 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Trio of Events to Air as Live Audio Broadcasts on Series Website This Week
CORONA, CA (July 25, 2010) - This week the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set for a three race eastern swing, through New York and Maryland.  The stars of the LOLMDS will race for $10,000 to win at Fonda Speedway in Fonda, NY; Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY; and Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.  All three events can be heard, live, on www.lucasdirt.com, through XRN (formerly RaceCast Live).  Series Internet Broadcaster, Matt Noonan, will call all the action.

Tuesday Night, July 27th, will mark the series' first visit to Fonda Speedway.  The semi-banked, 1/2-mile oval will feature a 50 lap, $10,000 to win A-Main.  The event's Internet broadcast is tentatively scheduled for 7:00 pm Eastern.

Thursday Night, July 29th, the series will make its second visit to Utica-Rome Speedway. Last year, in the series' inaugural event at the 1/2-mile oval, Ray Cook scored the $10,000 victory.  The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm Eastern.

Saturday Night, July 31st, the series returns to "The Capitol of Dirt Racing" Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.  The event's Internet Broadcast is scheduled for 7:30 pm Eastern.

XRN, formerly known as RaceCastLive, will produce all of the LOLMDS Internet broadcasts in 2010.  The network is set debut a new web site in August 2010.  For more information, visit http://www.xrnetwork.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series or for more information on its' Internet broadcasts, please visit http://www.LucasDirt.com, or cal the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4410
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4250
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4185
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3920
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3760
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 3585
7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3460
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3375
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3315
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3270
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3200
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3100
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2645
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2480

 

 


 


 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Concludes Month of July in
New York and Maryland

 
CORONA, CA (July 21, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action next week to conclude the month of July.  On Tuesday Night, July 27th the series will make its' first ever appearance at Fonda Speedway in Fonda, NY, followed by a Thursday Night, July 29th visit to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY. To top off the weeklong trip, the series heads to Hagerstown (MD) Speedway on Saturday Night, July 31st.
 
At all three venues, there will be a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Wiles Driveshafts, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, and SuperFlow Heat Races.  Hawk Performance Brake Pads and Performance Rod and Custom B-Mains will then precede the $10,000 to win main events each night.
 
With 25 events in the books for 2010, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series' reigning champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN is still holds a 160-point advantage over Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.  Owens was able to cut Bloomquist' lead down after winning his sixth series event of the season this past Saturday Night in the CMH "Diamond Nationals" at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.  Bloomquist saw his streak of six consecutive top-five finishes end this past Saturday Night where he placed sixth, as Owens chopped 50-points off his lead after Saturday's main event.
 
Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, the 4-time series champion, has gained momentum in the points chase as he holds the third spot just 65-points behind Owens.  Pearson, who had his series record-setting streak of four consecutive wins broken Saturday Night finished third behind Owens and Chris Wall of Springfield, LA in the CMH "Diamond Nationals."  During his recent hot-streak, Pearson became the all-time winningest driver in series history with his 24th victory on Friday Night at Tri-City Speedway.
 
Pearson and teammate Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY both drive for 2000 NASCAR Cup Champion, Bobby Labonte, who will be making his 600th career start in Cup racing this Sunday, July 25th in the "Brickyard 400" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Labonte won the event back in 2000 on his way to the championship, which he won by 265 points over Dale Earnhardt.
 
Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC overcame a couple of disappointing qualifying runs at Tri-City Speedway on Friday and at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday bounced back nicely as he earned two top-ten runs at both tracks after starting deep in the field.  Cook, the 2010 DART Show-Me 100 winner currently sits fourth in the championship points standings over fellow MasterSbilt Race Cars driver, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
 
Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA, who drives for NASCAR's Clint Bowyer, sits sixth in the championship points standings. He, like Cook, had to rally both nights last weekend to secure a spot in the top ten.  McDowell is 175-points ahead of Wall, who is coming off of a season-best second place in the CMH "Diamond Nationals" and is seventh in points. Rounding out the top-ten are Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.
 
Wall has stretched his Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" points lead to 190-points over Wells in the last few weeks. Marshfield, WI's Tim Isenberg holds down the third spot.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has 14 drivers with perfect attendance for the '10 season.  Outside of the top ten in the current championship point's standings, John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Isenberg; and 14-year-old Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA have attended all the series events this year, and reside in positions 11th-14th in points.
 
The tire rule will be the same at all three race tracks and is as follows; American Racer - SD44 or any compound harder - SD 44 must punch a minimum of 40.  Hoosier - 1300 or any compound harder - 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.
 
On Tuesday Night, July 27th, Fonda Speedway "The Track of Champions" will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time at the Ric Lucia-promoted facility.  For more information on Fonda Speedway in Fonda, NY, log onto the track's website at www.fondaspeedway.net or call (518) 853-4235.
 
The visit on Thursday Night, July 29th to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY will be the second appearance at the Gene Cole-promoted facility.  Ray Cook took home the victory a year-ago in the series' first-ever trip to the State of New York.  For more information on Utica-Rome Speedway, point your browser to www.uticaromespeedway.com or call (315) 829-4557.
 
To finish out the week and the month of July the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will head to Frank Plessinger's Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.  The event will mark the sixth -time the series has visited Hagerstown where the series has had five different winners in the five events contested.  Last year Tim Fuller of Watertown, NY and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY were the LOLMDS winners at the legendary race track.  For more information you can log onto www.hagerstownspeedway.com or call (301) 582-0640.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4410
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4250
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4185
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3920
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3760
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 3585
7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3460
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3375
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3315
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3270
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3200
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3100
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2645
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2480

 

 


 


 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Owens Holds off Wall in Winning CMH Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO (July 17, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN held off a late-race charge from Chris Wall of Springfield, LA to win the Fourth Annual CMH "Diamond Nationals" on Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway.  Owens took home $10,000 for his seventh Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season.  Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl finished third, followed by Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR and Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI. The event was co-sanctioned with the Lucas Oil MLRA.
 

"I want to thank the fans for coming out tonight, it was hot today and I hope they saw a great show; the cautions killed us, we would get a big lead and a yellow would come out," said the 38-year-old Owens.  "I want to thank my car owner, Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Cornett Racing Engines, and Bloomquist Race Cars, and all of my product sponsors."

Owens led all 50 laps and was in control for most of the event. He was challenged by Pearson mid-way through the race and by Wall in the waning laps.  Wall managed to close to within a car length of the leader when he bobbled on the white flag lap.  Owens managed to recover and hold off the last lap charge from Wall.
 

Wall, who recorded his best Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finish of the year, was elated afterwards.  "I have to thank my crew, it's an honor to finish second to Jimmy, I thought for a moment I might get by him, but he's too tough, and we're extremely happy with this finish."
 

Owens' victory tonight marked his 19th career win on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour. He also ended Pearson's win streak at four.  "It's been a great run over the last two weeks," said Pearson.  "The crew worked hard and things were clicking, we got to Jimmy a couple of times, but he had the best car of the night; he outran us in the heat, and he deserved to win."
 

Completing the top ten were Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA; and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY.
 

The event was taped for a two-hour broadcast special to air on SPEED at a later date.
 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action on Tuesday Night, July 27th with its' first ever appearance at Fonda Speedway in Fonda, NY. Thursday Night, July 29th, the LOLMDS venture to Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY for its second ever appearance at the New York speed plant. On Saturday Night, July 31st the series will head to Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.

 

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, July 17th, 2010

"4th Annual CMH Diamond National"

Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 15.812 seconds (Overall and Group b)

                                     Scott Bloomquist / 15.905 seconds (Group A)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Billy Moyer, Jimmy Mars, Dale McDowell, Ray Cook, John Anderson, Jeremy Payne, Tim Isenberg, Eric Turner, Curtis Cook

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Chris Wall, Billy Moyer Jr., John Blankenship, Alan Vaughn, Dan Schlieper, Dave Eckrich, Jason Hughes, Justin Asplin, Sonny Findling, Evan Hurbert

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Brady Smith, Steve Casebolt, Stacy Taylor, Brad Looney, Bub McCool, Brandon McCormick, Tyler Reddick, PJ Haskins, Andrew Kosiski

 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Eric Wells, Brad neat, Wendell Wallace, Pat Doar, Terry Phillips, Al Purkey, JD Hubert, David Turner, Larry Jones, Joe Kosiski

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Ray cook, Jeremy Payne, Dale McDowell, Tim Isenberg, Justin Asplin, Dave Eckrich, Eric Turner, Alan Vaughn, Jason Hughes, Curtis Cook, John Anderson, Dan Schlieper, Sonny Findling-DNS, Evan Hubert-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Stacy Taylor, Bub McCool, Al Purkey, Brad Looney, Brandon McCormick, Tyler Reddick, JD Hubert, David Turner, Larry Jones, PJ Haskins-DNS, Joe Kosiski-DNS, Andrew Kosiski-DNS

 

Fourth Annual "CMH Diamond Nationals" Feature Finish - 50 Laps

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA
3 6 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
4 9 21 Billy Moyer Batesville, AR
5 10 2 Brady Smith Solon Springs, WI
6 1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
7 17 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
8 21 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
9 5 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA
10 8 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
11 12 88 Wendell Wallace Batesville, AR
12 15 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
13 14 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
14 25 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
15 23 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
16 26 33 Al Purkey Coffeyville, KS
17 27 11t Tyler Reddick Grayson, KY
18 4 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
19 16 11 Pat Doar New Richmond, WI
20 24 14 Brad Looney Republic, MO
21 19 74 Jeremy Payne Springfield, MO
22 13 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
23 11 21JR Billy Moyer, Jr. Batesville, AR
24 3 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
25 20 27 Stacy Taylor Jacksonville, AR
26 18 75 Terry Phillips Springfield, MO
27 22 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS


 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 43

Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1-50)

Caution Flags: Eric Wells (Lap 7); Terry Phillips (Lap 15); Dan Schlieper (Lap 41); Steve Casebolt, Al Purkey (Lap 42)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg

Lucas Oil MLRA Series Provisionals: Brad Looney, Al Purkey

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Tyler Reddick

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Dale McDowell (Started 21st; Finished 8th; Advanced 13 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Jimmy Owens

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Chris Wall

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Eric Wells

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Darrell Posey (Chris Wall)

Time of Race: 36 minutes, 51 seconds
 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4410
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4250
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4185
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3920
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3760
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 3585
7 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3460
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3375
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3315
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3270
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3200
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3100
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2645
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2480

 

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

CMH Diamond Nationals to Internet Broadcast Live Tonight

CORONA, CA (July 17, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt is back in action on Tonight with the $10,000 to win 4th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals from Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.  There will be a live broadcast of the event on the series web site, www.lucasdirt.com , through XRN (formerly RaceCast LIve).

Since the LOLMDS began visiting Lucas Oil Speedway in 2006, Brian Birkhofer leads all drivers with three series victories, including two wins in the Diamond Nationals (2007 & 2009). Earl Pearson Jr. is the only other driver that has recorded multiple series wins at the 3/8 mile oval, with two $10,000 victories to his credit.  Shannon Babb, Bart Hartman, and Ray Cook have each scored one win each at the "Diamond of the Dirt Tracks".  Cook's victory came in the 2010 edition of the $30,000 to win DART Show-Me 100, the first time the event was contested at Lucas Oil Speedway.

LOLMDS internet broadcaster Matt Noonan will be joined by Ben Shelton to call all tonight's action.  The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 8:30 pm Eastern.

XRN, formerly known as RaceCastLive, will produce all of the LOLMDS internet broadcasts in 2010.  The network is set debut a new web site in August 2010.  For more information, visit www.xrnetwork.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 Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4200
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 3990
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 3965
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3725
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3635
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 3395
7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 3230
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3210
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3160
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3130
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3030
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2920
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2485
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2335

 

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Pearson Remains Unstoppable In Winning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Tri-City Speedway
 

PONTOON BEACH, IL (July 16th, 2010)- Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL won a series record, fourth straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event, tonight at Tri-City Speedway.  He took home the $10,000 payday in winning the "Budweiser 50". Pearson withstood a mid-race challenge from several drivers as he went on to lead all 50 laps of the event. It was his seventh series win of the year.
 
Finishing second was Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR; followed by series point's leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN. Completing the top five were Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN. Birkhofer managed to get by Owens as the duo approached the finish line on the final lap.
 
"I want to thank all the fans for coming out tonight," exclaimed Pearson in Lucas Oil Victory Lane, "I would like to give credit to my crew for all of their hard work, and the guys back at the race shop.  I also want to thank Bobby Labonte, Lucas Oil Products, Red Buck Cigars, Larry Wallace Racing Engines, and MasterSbilt Race Cars." 
 
In the early stages of the race, the top five set a blistering pace with Pearson breaking away from the rest of the field.  Pearson held a comfortable lead over Bloomquist, Moyer, Chris Wall, and Don O'Neal.  It wasn't until a lap 21 caution for Tyler Reddick, that the dynamics of the race changed for the remainder of the event. 
 
After the restart, Pearson maintained his patented bottom shelf around the track. Bloomquist and Owens found traction on the top groove of the racing surface, allowing them to close in on Pearson by the halfway mark.  Moyer made it a three-car battle for second, using the same line as Pearson. After starting tenth, Birkhofer made a mid-race surge into the top five as he went around O'Neal on lap 31.  In the waning laps of the event, Pearson managed to distance himself from Moyer, who had passed Bloomquist with four laps to go to take over the second spot.
 
Coming home in sixth was O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.  Twenty-third starting, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA finished seventh. During time trials, McDowell got into the wall coming off of turn four and flipped his primary car.  He went to a back-up car and was involved in a wreck during his heat race. His crew managed to repair the damage in time for him to take a series provisional for the main event.  John Blankenship of Williamson, WV finished eighth, followed by Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI; and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.
 
In preliminary action, Earl Pearson Jr. set the Red Buck Cigars Fast Time among the 42 entrants.   Heat race winners were Pearson, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Billy Moyer, and Don O'Neal.  The B-Mains were won by Bub McCool and Brad Neat.
 
Tonight's event will be featured as an hour-long broadcast on SPEED at 1 PM (Eastern) on Saturday, August 7th.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action tomorrow night, July 17th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO for the Fourth Annual "CMH Diamond Nationals".  The event will pay $10,000 to win and will feature a full racing program with Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 50-lap main event.
 
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, July 16th, 2010
"Budweiser 50"
Tri-City Speedway - Pontoon Beach, IL
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Earl Pearson Jr. / 14.753 seconds (Overall and Group A)
                                        Billy Moyer/ 15.223 seconds (Group B)
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Tim Isenberg, Brady Smith, Bub McCool, Wendell Wallace, Chad Zobrist, Tyler Reddick, Rickey Frankel, Billy Laycock, Butch Kruckeberg
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Chris Wall, Ray Cook, John Blankenship, Pat Doar, Bryan Collins, Kevin Weaver, Brian Wolfmeier, Jeremy Payne, Aaron Ricketts
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Billy Moyer, Jimmy Owens, Brian Birkhofer, Dan Schlieper, Billy Moyer Jr., Crag Smith, Mark Voigtn, Dewayne Kiefer, Claude Walker, John Anderson, Brian Shirley
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jimmy Mars, Eric Wells, Mark Burgtorf, Brad neat, Terry Phillips, Rodney Melvin, Dave Eckrick, Chris Fetter, Dale McDowell
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Bub McCool, Chad Zobrist, Wendell Wallace, Pat Doar, Rickey Frankel, Billy Laycock, Brian Wolfmeier, Kevin Meier, Kevin Weaver, Bryan Collins, Butch Kruckeberg, Tyler Reddick, Jeremy Payne-DNS, Claude Walker-DNS
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): Brad Neat, Billy Moyer Kr., Terry Phillips, Mark Voigt, Brian Shirley, John Anderson, Chris Fetter, Claude Walker, Craig Smith, Dave Eckrich, Dewayne Kiefer, Dale McDowell-DNS, Rodney Melvin-DNS
 
"Budweiser 50" Feature Finish - 50 Laps

 
FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 1 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
2 2 21 Billy Moyer Batesville, AR
3 5 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
4 10 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA
5 6 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
6 4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
7 23 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
8 15 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
9 8 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
10 11 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
11 3 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
12 7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
13 13 2 Brady Smith Solon Springs, WI
14 18 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
15 9 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
16 22 75 Terry Phillips Springfield, MO
17 21 88 Wendell Wallace Grayson, KY
18 16 7b Mark Burgtorf Quincy, IL
19 12 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
20 19 78 Chad Zobrist Highland, IL
21 14 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
22 25 81 Craig Smith Godfrey, IL
23 17 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
24 24 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
25 20 21JR Billy Moyer, Jr. Batesville, AR



Race Statistics
Entrants: 42
Lap Leaders: Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 1-50)
Caution Flags: Tyler Reddick (Lap 21)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dale McDowell, Tyler Reddick
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none
Tri-City Speedway Track Provisional: Craig Smith
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Dale McDowell (Started 24th; Finished 7th; Advanced 17 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: John Blankenship
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Dale McDowell
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Dale McDowell
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Fitzgerald (Earl Pearson Jr.)
Time of Race: 21 minutes, 45 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 4200
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 3990
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 3965
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3725
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3635
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 3395
7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 3230
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3210
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3160
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3130
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3030
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2920
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2485
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2335

 

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Advance Ticket Sales Available for Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil; Red Buck Cigars Steps Up Fast Time Challenge for Event

 

CORONA, CA (July 13, 2010) - Advance discounted 2-day tickets for the 28th Sunoco Race Fuels Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway in Union, KY are on sale until July 31st.  The event, which will be held August 13th-14th will pay $50,000 and is sure to draw the top dirt late model racers from across the country again this year. Officials of Florence Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Red Buck Cigars are also excited to announce that Red Buck Cigars have stepped up the award for Fast Time Qualifier at the event; the driver with the quickest lap will receive $1,000 for the feat.
 
Activities will get underway on Thursday Night, August 12th with an open practice session followed on Friday Night, August 13th with Red Buck Time Trials worth $1,000 for the driver with the quickest time. On Saturday Night, August 14th, there will be Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 28th Sunoco Race Fuels Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil paying $50,000 to win and $2500 to start.  The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction the event for the third consecutive year.  Jimmy Mars of
Menomonie, WI won the event in 2009.
 
Also, there will be the 10th Annual National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies in front of the main grandstand on Saturday.  The 2010 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductees are: Bobby Paul, Roger Long, Ernie Derr, Billy Scott, Ronnie Weeden, Mike Head, Steve Kosiski, The Thomas Family of Phenix City, AL.
 
Prime seats are selling quickly and everyone has until July 31st to purchase advanced two day passes at a discounted price. After that date, including the day of the race, tickets and seats will be available at full price.  
 
To order tickets and reserved seats (or check on seat availability); call the track office at (859) 493-0034. Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted for ticket purchases.  For more 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil information including the seat chart, format, times and prices; go to the North/South 100 page at www.florencespeedway.com.
 
 

Date of Event: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 12th-13th-14th


Times:

Note: All times are approximate and may be adjusted due to weather, attendance, or management's discretion.


Thursday:

Pit Gate Opens: 5pm

Main and Back Gates: 5pm


Friday:

Pit Gate Opens: 3pm

Main and Back Gates: 5pm

Hot Laps Start: 6:30pm

Racing Starts: 7:30pm

Late Model Qualifying Starts: approx. 8:30 pm


Saturday:

Pit Gate Opens: 3pm

Main and Back Gates: 3pm

Racing Starts: 8pm

Admission Prices

Reserved seats: $2 per seat


Thursday:

Pit Gate: $10

General Admission: $0

Kids(6-11): $0

Friday:

Pit Gate: $25

General Admission: $15

Kids(6-11): $3


Saturday:

Pit Gate: $45

General Admission: $35

Kids(6-11): $7

Two-Day Passes:

Pit Gate: $60

General Admission: $45

Kids(6-11): $8

Advanced Sale Two-Day Passes:(By July 31st)

Pit Gate: $55

General Admission: $40

Program for Divisions Competing:

Thursday:

Open Practice Session

Friday:

Late Models: Qualifying

Modifieds: Heats, and B-Mains

Pure Stocks: Heats, and B-Mains and a $500 to win Feature

Saturday:

Late Models: Heats, B-Mains, and the 100 lap, $50,000 to win 28th annual North/South 100

Modifieds: $1,000 to win feature

 



 

 

 

 

Previous North/South 100 Winners

 

1983 – Pat Patrick

1984 – Pat Patrick

1985 – John Mason

1986 – Jack Boggs

1987 – Jeff Purvis

1988 – Scott Bloomquist

1989 – Jeff Purvis

1990 – Mike Head

1991 – Rodney Combs

1992 – Jack Boggs

1993 – John Gill

1994 – Jack Boggs

1995 – John Gill

1996 – Donnie Moran

1997 – Rick Aukland

1998 – Donnie Moran

1999 – Bob Pierce

2000 – Scott Bloomquist

2001 – RAINED OUT

2002 – Chub Frank

2003 – Dan Schlieper

2004 – Steve Shaver

2005 – Bart Hartman

2006 – Steve Shaver

2007 – Jimmy Owens

2008 – Darren Miller

2009 – Jimmy Mars


Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Welcomes Appliancezone.com as a New Series Partner, Announces Appliancezone.com Sponsorship Contest

CORONA, CA (July 13, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce a new partnership with the online company Appliancezone.com. The Appliance Zone Company, based in Corydon, Indiana,is the fastest growing company in the online appliance parts industry. Appliancezone.com offers a wide variety of appliance parts for many of the top manufacturers of appliances, so the consumer can find and purchase any appliance part to fix and repair their current appliances.

The Appliancezone.com partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will offer a unique "driver development contest" for five drivers currently running on the LOLMDS tour in 2010. These five drivers will compete for a 2011 primary sponsorship from Appliance Zone. The sponsorship will award one driver a $70,000 cash sponsorship for the 2011 season. The five drivers that will compete for this sponsorship include Steve Casebolt from Richmond, IN, Ray Cook from Brasstown, NC, Don O'Neal from Martinsville, IN, Jimmy Owens from Newport TN, and Chris Wall from Holden, LA.Appliance Zone selected these five drivers based on their set criteria that best fit the company's demographics and representation of their company in 2011.

This unique contest will kick off at the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event on July 17th at the 4th Annual Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. The contest will consist of three parts with drivers earning points based on finishes at each series event beginning July 17th until the final event on October 10th at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA. The second part of the contest will include fan participation based on fan voting at a special website page setup for fans to vote for their driver they feel should be awarded the 2011 sponsorship.

Racefans can vote at http://appliancezoneracing.com/Home/DriverDevelopmentContest.aspx for their favorite driver or whom they think deserves the 2011 Appliance Zone sponsorship. Each driver has a short bio listed on the voting page for race fans to choose from and vote for the most deserving driver to be awarded the $70,000 sponsorship.

The third part of the contest will consist of a special panel that will vote for the driver they feel best deserves the 2011 sponsorship based on accumulated points for the season and the fan voting results. This special panel will consist of members from the media, celebrity panel guest such as Clint Bowyer, Lucas Oil Representatives, and Appliance Zone representatives. The driver that wins the contest will be announced during a special presentation at the series year end awards banquet in November.

"Were really excited about Appliance Zone coming on board with the series this year and putting together this great contest that will award a $70,000 sponsorship to a driver for the 2011 season. We've been working on this program for some time now and were looking forward to kicking it off at Lucas Oil Speedway on July 17th.  This will be a great program that will include the fans as well and hopefully generate new customers for Appliance Zone through our series and the dirt late model industry", stated Ritchie Lewis series director.

Appliance Zone will have a company display in the vendor midway with computers linked to the internet to provide race fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite driver at Lucas Oil Speedway the day of the event on July 17th.

"Dirt track racing is a great fit for our 'pick up a tool and make something good happen' brand that sells appliance parts to people fixing their own appliances," said Jim Allen, ApplianceZone.com's CEO. "The Driver Development Contest underscores our feeling that getting ahead in the world requires hard work and perseverance. We have a strong 'You can do it!' attitude around here and the guys at Lucas have done a good job helping us bring that to life in their Late Model Dirt Series", stated Jim Allen..

The five drivers competing for the 2011 sponsorship will display Appliance Zone decals for the remainder of the 2010 season and a link to the fan voting page will be linked from the series website and each driver's website. A special Appliance Zone point's page will be listed on the series website for fans to keep up with the accumulated points after each event.

About Appliance Zone: Incorporated in 2008, ApplianceZone.com is a leading online retailer of appliance parts and accessories to do-it-yourself homeowners. It was created by CEO, Jim Allen, an experienced appliance repair technician and appliance retailer, and his family (including wife and children, all of whom are personally involved in the day-to-day operation of the business). ApplianceZone.com offers over 485,000 products and is the only online appliance parts retailer to include a price checker feature that instantly checks ApplianceZone.com pricing versus competitors. ApplianceZone served nearly 200,000 different households in 2009 and has enjoyed significant growth during every year of operation. To learn more about Appliance Zone their company, and the fan vote page visit their home page at www.appliancezone.com and the racing website at www.appliancezoneracing.com.

About the 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 41 events in 18 states and receives national exposure through taped-delayed Series events that are shown on the SPEED Channel, VERSUS Network and MAV TV. For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.


 

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.


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

3980

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3785

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

3705

4

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

3545

5

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

3435

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

3200

7

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

3060

8

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

3035

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

3035

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

2995

11

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

2840

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

2760

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

2330

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

2210


 


 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Tri-City and Lucas Oil Speedway this Weekend


 

CORONA, CA (July 12, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series roars back into action with visits to Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL for the "Budweiser 50" this Friday Night, July 16th and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO for the "CMH Diamond Nationals" on Saturday Night, July 17th.  Both events will pay $10,000 to win and $700 to start and will be taped by the cameras of SPEED.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is coming off of a very successful "Clash at the Mag" this past weekend at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS. A record-setting crowd saw Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL win his sixth series event of 2010. The event was also his third in a row, and the 23rd of his career. Pearson is now in sole possession of first place in all-time series wins, one ahead of defending LOLMDS National Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN.

 

Pearson will be attempting to set an all-time series record with his fourth consecutive victory on Friday Night. The event will be held at Kevin and Tammy Gundaker's Tri-City Speedway, located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO.  Earlier this year Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; who is second in the championship point's standings, had a chance to win four in a row. He was denied victory at La Salle (IL) Speedway back in May when Bloomquist snapped Owens' win streak at three.

 

The visit to Tri-City Speedway this Friday Night for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will mark the sixth straight year that the series has come to the 3/8ths mile high-banked oval. Pearson, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL; Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR (Twice); and Martinsville, IN veteran and Lucas Oil Series driver, Don O'Neal are among the winners who have graced victory lane at Tri-City in the past five years.

 

On Saturday Night, the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, along with the Lucas Oil MLRA Late Model Series will visit the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.  The appearance by the LOLMDS is the ninth all-time at the track. Iowa's Brian Birkhofer has taken home three victories at the track since 2006.  Other series winners at Lucas Oil Speedway includes Pearson, who has won twice; Shannon Babb, Bart Hartman, and this year's $30,000 to win DART "Show-Me 100" Champion, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

 

Scott Bloomquist, the 2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion will try to extend his points lead this weekend.  Bloomquist currently holds a 195-point lead over Jimmy Owens.  Earl Pearson, Jr. has crept to within 80 points of Owens with his recent hot-streak of victories.  Ray Cook continues to come on strong in the point's battle. He garnered his seventh consecutive top four-finish this past weekend in Mississippi.  Don O'Neal currently sits in the fifth spot in points; he is looking to get back into the winner's circle this weekend.

 

The remainder of the top ten in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Standings include Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Chris Wall of Holden, LA; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.

 

Wall leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" standings by 65-points over Wells with Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI, third. He has also picked up two spots in the championship points standings in the last two weeks.

 

Brad Looney of Republic, MO currently leads the Lucas Oil MLRA Late Model Series point's standings. He holds a narrow lead over veteran, Al Purkey of Coffeyville, KS.  Dave Eckrich of Oxford, IA is third in points. Rounding out the Top-5 are teammates, Terry Phillips and Jeremy Payne; both hail from Springfield, MO.

 

Hall of Famer, Joe Kosiski of Omaha, NE comes into the "CMH Diamond Nationals" sixth in points. Evan Hubert of Cross Timbers, MO; Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, IA; Chris Spieker of Massena, IA; and Bill Koons of Omaha, NE round out the Top-10.

 

Drivers with perfect attendance on the LOLMDS also get a chance to accumulate points in the E3 Spark Plugs Television Challenge at both events this weekend.  After his win in the "Clash at the Mag", Earl Pearson Jr. has taken over the E3 points lead. The winner of the E# Spark plugs Television Challenge will receive $2500 cash.  Scott Bloomquist has moved to second in the E3 Spark Plugs Challenge, followed by Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, and Dan Schlieper.  Second place will receive a $1500 cash award.

 

For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events this weekend, log onto www.tricityspeedway.net and www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

 

The tire rule for the weekend will be as follows: at Tri-City Speedway the tire rule will be; American Racer SD44 and MD56 and Hoosier LM20, 1600, LM40 and WRS55.  The tire rule at Lucas Oil Speedway will be; American Racer SD44, SD48, MD53 and MD56, Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40 and WRS55.

 

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

 

2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results

 

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)

Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out

Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out

Wythe (VA) Raceway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

La Salle (IL) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

34 (IA) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway - Ray Cook (Winner)

Tazewell (TN) Speedway - Brad Neat (Winner)

Florence (KY) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

Cleveland (TN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

Beckley (WV) Motorsports Park - Ray Cook (Winner)

Muskingum County (OH) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

Portsmouth (OH) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

Magnolia (MS) Motor Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

3980

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3785

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

3705

4

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

3545

5

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

3435

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

3200

7

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

3060

8

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

3035

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

3035

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

2995

11

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

2840

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

2760

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

2330

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

2210


 


 
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Pearson Pockets $20,000 in Winning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Magnolia

COLUMBUS, MS (July 10, 2010) - In front of the largest crowd in the history of Magnolia Motor Speedway, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL won his third consecutive Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event.  He earned $20,000 by winning the "Clash at the Mag" Presented by the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, on Saturday Night.  Pearson took the lead on lap 30 and held off defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN for the win.
 

"I want to first thank all these fans for coming out here tonight, it was hot and I'm sure they saw a good show," said the 38-year-old Pearson whose win was his 23rd in series history.  The win tonight broke a tie atop the all-time win list; Pearson now leads Bloomquist by one victory.  " I have to thank Lucas Oil Products, Red Buck Cigars, MasterSbilt Race Cars and Larry Wallace Racing Engines for all of their support.  I also want to thank my car owner, Bobby Labonte, my crew Jason, Matt, and everybody back at the shop.  The car was fast from the time we unloaded it on Friday."

Rookie, Eric Wells, bolted out to the early lead and looked strong early on as he led the first 19 laps of the race.  Bloomquist took over the lead on lap 20. He held the lead until Pearson made a smooth move on the inside of Bloomquist coming off of turn four on lap 30 to get by the reigning champion.

Pearson built a healthy lead over what turned out to be torrid battle for second between Bloomquist, Ray Cook, and Billy Moyer.  The trio brutally fought for the second spot for most of the main event.  Moyer then managed to clear both Cook and Bloomquist to solidly claim the second spot on lap 71. Moyer then started to close on the almost insurmountable lead that Pearson had built. 

After to getting within five car lengths of the leader, Moyer suddenly slowed on the frontstretch and pulled to the infield as he entered turn one on lap 79.  After the final restart, Bloomquist consistently challenged Pearson for the lead until the final three laps.  In the waning laps Pearson was able to maneuver through traffic to maintain his lead ahead of Bloomquist.

"I want to thank Johnny Stokes for the great race track he gave us tonight," exclaimed Pearson, "you could run anywhere on the track. Eric [Wells] ran well in the beginning of the race; when Scott got around us, I knew it was going to be a tough race for the lead."

Cook finished third in the D&R Racing, #53 MasterSbilt.   Dale McDowell in the Clint Bowyer Racing, Dollar General, Warrior Race Car passed the Mike Reece  owned number 20 of Jimmy Owens on the final lap to claim fourth.

Rounding out the top ten were Stacy Taylor, Don O'Neal, Dan Schlieper, Terry Phillips and Chris Wall.
 

The event was taped by SPEED and will air on Saturday July 31st, for more information on the broadcast go to the TV Schedule section of www.lucasdirt.com.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be in action at Tri-City (IL) Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL on Friday Night, July 16th for the "Budweiser 50."  The stars of the LOLMDS will make their second appearance of the season at the "Diamond of the Dirt Tracks," Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO for the "CMH Diamond Nationals," on Saturday Night, July 17th.  Both events will pay $10,000 to win.

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Friday Night, July 9th, 2010

"Clash at the Mag" Presented by the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau

Magnolia Motor Speedway - Columbus, MS

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Eric Wells / 14.364 seconds (Overall and Group B)

                                     Earl Pearson Jr. / 14.381 (Group A)

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Ray Cook, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, John Blankenship, Dane Dacus, Chad Winkles, Chis Hoomes, Scott Dedwylder, Daniel Moore

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer, Don O'Neal, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Wendell Wallace, Rick Rickman, Jim McDuffie, Robbie Stuart, Leon Henderson, Tony Shelton
 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Brad Neat, Bub McCool, Chris Ragan, Chris Brown, Jeremy Glasgow, Steve Bryan, Jay Burchfield, Terry Atkins

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Eric Wells, Chris Wall, David Breazeale, Steve Casebolt, Tyler Reddick, Randy Boyd, Klint Byars, Clint Logan, Hunter Carroll

Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (10 Laps - Top 3 Advance): Stacy Taylor, Dale McDowell, Terry Phillips, Brian Rickman, Jimmy Cliburn, Jeremy Payne, Patrick Michel, Josh Putnam, Keith House

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (10 laps - Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jason Cliburn, Rodney Wing, Chad Thrash, Jeremy Shaw, Jason Brock, Wade Byars, Dewayne Estes, Mark Green

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Advance): John Blankenship, Wendell Wallace, Dane Dacus, Chris Brown, Rick Rickman, Jim McDuffie, Tim Isenberg, Jeremy Glasgow, Robbie Stuart, Jay Burchfield, Scott Dedwylder, Chris Hoomes, Leon Henderson, Tony Shelton, Daniel Moore, Terry Atkins, Chris Ragan, Chad Winkles, Steve Bryan-DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Advance): Brian Rickman, Steve Casebolt, Chad Thrash, Jeremy Payne, Jimmy Cliburn, Tyler Reddick, Jason Brock, Jeremy Shaw, Klint Byars, Wade Byars, Hunter Carroll, Josh Putnam, Patrick Michel, Clint Logan, Dewayne Estes, Mark green, Keith House, Randy Boyd-DNS


 

"Clash at the Mag" Presented by the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Feature Finish

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

2

5

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

3

7

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

4

10

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

5

6

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

6

4

27

Stacy Taylor

Jacksonville, AR

7

9

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

8

13

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

9

16

75

Terry Phillips

Springfield, MO

10

8

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

11

11

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

12

2

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

13

15

18

Ronny Lee Hollingsworth

Northport, AL

14

17

57J

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

15

14

54

David Breazeale

Four Corners, MS

16

12

888

Jason Cliburn

Star, MS

17

24

11t

Tyler Reddick

Grayson, KY

18

23

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

19

19

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

20

18

21w

Rodney Wing

Meridian, MS

21

3

21

Billy Moyer

Batesville, AR

22

25

86

Rick Rickman

Columbus, MS

23

21

88

Wendell Wallace

Batesville, AR

24

22

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

25

20

68

Brian Rickman

Columbus, MS

 

Race Statistics
 

Entrants:55

Lap Leaders: Eric Wells (Laps 1- 19); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 20-29); Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 30-100)

Caution Flags: Initial Start (Rick Rickman, Terry Phillips, John Blankenship, Bub McCool, Wendell Wallace, Tyler Reddick); Lap 7 (Brian Rickman); Lap 35 (Steve Casebolt); Lap 45 (Terry Phillips); Lap 55 (Debris); Lap 79 (Billy Moyer)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Tim Isenberg, Tyler Reddick

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Magnolia Motor Speedway Track Provisional: Rick Rickman

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Terry Phillips (Started 16th; Finished 9th; Advanced 7 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Dale McDowell

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Billy Moyer

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Fitzgerald (Earl Pearson Jr.)

Time of Race: 52 minutes, 59 seconds
 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

3980

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

3785

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

3705

4

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

3545

5

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

3435

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

3200

7

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

3060

8

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

3035

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

3035

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

2995

11

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

2840

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

2760

13

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

2330

14

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

2210


 


 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Pearson and Wells on Front Row for Clash at the Mag Saturday Night at Magnolia Motor Speedway

COLUMBUS, MS (July 9, 2010) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series converged on Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS on Friday Night for the "Clash at the Mag" Presented by the Columbus (MS) Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Preliminary activities on Friday Night included Red Buck Cigar Time Trials and heat races.  A near-capacity crowd was on hand for night one of the event at the Johnny Stokes-promoted facility.
 
In preliminary action, Eric Wells of Hazard, KY set the overall Red Buck Cigars Fast Time among the 55 drivers on hand for the event.  Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL earned the pole position for tomorrow night's $20,000 to win main event.  Joining Pearson on the front row will be the winner of heat race number three, Eric Wells. Other heat race winners were Billy Moyer, Scott Bloomquist, Stacy Taylor and Jimmy Owens.
 
On Saturday, activities will begin with a Dirt Racing Outreach worship service at 4:00 PM in front of the main scoring tower.  Following the service will be a driver's autograph session at 5 PM in the same location.  Action on the track will get underway with the two 12-lap Hawk Performance Brake Pads and Performance Rod and Custom B-mains. The top two finishers in each B-main will advance to the $20,000 to win Clash at the Mag Main Event on Saturday Night.  The event is being taped by SPEED and will be shown on July 31st.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, July 9th, 2010
"Clash at the Mag" Presented by the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau
Magnolia Motor Speedway - Columbus, MS
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Eric Wells / 14.364 seconds (Overall and Group B)
                                     Earl Pearson Jr. / 14.381 (Group A)
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Ray Cook, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, John Blankenship, Dane Dacus, Chad Winkles, Chis Hoomes, Scott Dedwylder, Daniel Moore
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer, Don O'Neal, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Wendell Wallace, Rick Rickman, Jim McDuffie, Robbie Stuart, Leon Henderson, Tony Shelton
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Brad neat, Bub McCool, Chris Ragan, Chris Brown, Jeremy Glasgow, Steve Bryan, Jay Burchfield, Terry Atkins
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Eric Wells, Chris Wall, David Breazeale, Steve Casebolt, Tyler Reddick, Randy Boyd, Klint Byars, Clint Logan, Hunter Carroll
 
Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (10 Laps - Top 3 Advance): Stacy Taylor, Dale McDowell, Terry Phillips, Brian Rickman, Jimmy Cliburn, Jeremy Payne, Patrick Michel, Josh Putnam, Keith House
 
AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (10 laps - Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jason Cliburn, Rodney Wing, Chad Thrash, Jeremy Shaw, Jason Brock, Wade Byars, Dewayne Estes, Mark Green

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3750
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 3580
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 3445
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3325
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3240
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2990
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2910
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2880
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2845
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2815
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2705
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2585
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2190
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2065

 


 


 
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K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

"Clash at the Mag" this Weekend for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

CORONA, CA (July 8, 2010) - After a busy Fourth of July Weekend, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads into the heart of the Deep South, to Columbus, MS this Friday and Saturday, July 9th and 10th. The drivers of the LOLMDS will be on hand for the "Clash at the Mag" Presented by the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau. The second annual event will, again be held at the beautiful Magnolia Motor Speedway, and will be promoted by Johnny Stokes. Magnolia Motor Speedway has been busily preparing for the event over the past few weeks. A huge car-count and a capacity crowd are expected to fill the state-of-the-art facility for the second straight year.  The event will be taped by the cameras SPEED Channel and shown on Saturday, July 31st at 6:00 PM Eastern/5 PM Central.
 
The weekend kicks off on Thursday Night with practice sessions for all divisions from 7PM to 10PM. Grandstand admission is free for Thursday Night, while Pit Passes are $15. Events will get underway on Friday Night with Red Buck Cigars Time Trials followed by Wiles Driveshafts, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance and SuperFlow Heat Races. Grandstand admission on Friday for adults is $20, while ages 11-17, active military, and senior citizens get in for just $15.  Kids 6-10 years of age are $5 and 5 years of age and under are free with a paying adult. Friday pit admission for adults is $30 with kids 6 to 10 years of age $20.  Children 5 years of age under are free. Saturday pit admission for adults is $35 with kids 6 to 10 years of age $25.  Children 5 years of age under are free. 
 
Saturday Night will see the running of the Hawk Performance Brake Pads and Performance Rod and Custom B-Mains followed by the $20,000 to win/$1,000 to start "Clash at the Mag" Presented by the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR is the defending race winner. On Saturday, adult grandstand admission is $25 with ages 11-17, active military, and senior citizens $20.  Kids 6 to 10 years of age are $5 and 5 years of age and under are free with a paying adult. A two-day grandstand pass may be purchased for $40, which is a $5 savings. A two-day pit pass may be purchased for $60 ($5 savings) or a three-day pit pass may be purchased for $70 ($5 savings).
 
Heading into the "Clash at the Mag" this weekend will be the top drivers on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. They will make their only appearance in Mississippi at Magnolia Motor Speedway this year for the "Clash at the Mag". Some of the top regional drivers are expected, including Bub McCool, David Breazeale, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Chad Thrash, Rick Rickman, Brian Rickman, Klint Byars, and many more. With the regional drivers eagerly preparing for the event, a strong influx of the nation's top competitors is preparing to tame the "Black Ice". Defending series champion Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; still holds down first place in the championship points' standings, which is worth $75,000 again this year.  Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN is currently second in points, followed by 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.  Pearson is coming off of a sweep in the State of Ohio this past weekend. He took wins at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH and Portsmouth (OH) Raceway Park over the holiday weekend in LOLMDS competition.
 
Bloomquist, Owens, and Pearson have combined for 15 wins on the series tour in 2010, with each driver winning five times this season.  This year's DART Show-Me 100 winner, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; who won last Thursday in the series' first ever visit to Beckley (WV) Motorsports Park; has three series wins and is sitting fourth in points followed by 2-time series runner-up, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; who has one series win to his credit this year.
 
Dale McDowell, who drives for 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion, Clint Bowyer is sixth in points heading to Columbus, followed by Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Chris Wall of Holden, LA; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.
 
Wall, who finished second to Moyer in last year's "Clash at the Mag" at Magnolia Motor Speedway currently leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" chase, ahead of Wells and Marshfield, Wisconsin's Tim Isenberg.  The Quarter Master Rookie of the Year top prize is worth $10,000, and second is worth $4,500 courtesy of Sweet Manufacturing.
 
The event also marks the next E3 Spark Plugs Challenge for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers.  The challenge is for drivers with perfect attendance on the series tour and is based on total accumulated points from the televised events.  Right now, Don O'Neal leads the challenge followed by Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr., Dan Schlieper, and Jimmy Owens.  First place is a $2500 cash award and second place pays $1500.
 
The payoff for Saturday Night's main event finale will be; $20,000, $10,000, $6000, $4000, $3000, $2000, $1800, $1700, $1600, $1550, $1500, $1450, $1350, $1300, $1250, $1200, $1150, $1100, $1050, positions 20-24 is $1000.
 
The tire rule for the event at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS will be; American Racer SD44 or any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40, Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.
 
For more information on the "Clash at the Mag" at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS this weekend, log onto to the track's website address at www.magnoliamotorspeedway.net.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3750
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 3580
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 3445
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3325
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3240
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2990
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2910
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2880
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2845
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2815
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2705
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2585
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2190
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2065

 


 


 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Moyer Hopes to Continue Roll with Visit to Magnolia Motor Speedway this Weekend

 

By James Essex

 

The hottest dirt late model driver in the country, Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR hopes to continue what has become a habit – ending up in victory lane as the 52-year-old National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer comes to Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS this weekend for the “Clash at the Mag” an event he won last year holding off Chris Wall of Holden, LA for the win.

 

With a $20,000 paycheck up for grabs, Moyer with a win Saturday would surpass $200,000 in winnings this season.  The terrific season Moyer is having makes one think that his plans for retirement may be put off a little longer.  After all he has 16 wins this year (730 for his career) and $197,000 in first place winnings alone already this year.

 

Moyer has picked up wins in the sports’ highest paying race, the $100,000 to win Dirt Late Model Dream at Tony Stewart’s Eldora (OH) Speedway and the $20,000 to win Illini 100 at Farmer City (IL) Raceway back in April to go along with his recent hot streak in the UMP Summernationals where he has captured six wins in only seven appearances.

 

Moyer’s competition will be tough this weekend at the Johnny Stokes-promoted Magnolia Motor Speedway where the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be sanctioning the race that pays $20,000 to win, $10,000 for second and $1,000 to start as the track hosts not only the best of the Lucas Oil Series, but the top drivers in the region at a track where they drew 46 late models this past Sunday.

 

While Moyer looks to extend his winning streak which stands at three he will go head-to-head with the other titan of the sport in Mooresburg, TN’s Scott Bloomquist who is leading the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings.  Bloomquist comes into the race with a 170-point lead over Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.

 

Another hot driver coming into the event at Magnolia will be 4-time LOLMDS Champion, Earl Pearson Jr of Jacksonville, FL.  Pearson who won twice in Ohio last weekend with the series has another driver hot on his heels in trying to hold on to third place in the points as Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC has climbed to fourth in points.

 

Cook who finished second to Moyer in the Dirt Late Model Dream last month earning $20,000 has won four Lucas Oil Series events in ’10 and he has won nine overall this year.  Cook, who last year captured a career-high 12 victories and is on target to surpass that total this year won the $30,000 DART Show-Me 100 in May at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.

 

Action will get underway at Magnolia Motor Speedway on Friday Night, July 9th with Time Trials and Heat Races with the B-Mains and $20,000 to win main event to be held on Saturday Night, July 10th.

 

For more information you can go to www.magnoliamotorspeedway.net and www.lucasdirt.com.

 


 

Earl Pearson Jr. Wins Back-to-Back in Ohio in Grabbing Lucas Oil Series Win at Portsmouth




 


 

PORTSMOUTH, OH (July 4, 2010) - Four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL took home his 22nd career series win in grabbing the $10,000 to win Independence 50 on Sunday Night at Portsmouth Raceway Park before a gigantic crowd.  Pearson took the lead from Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV on lap three. He went on to his fifth series win of the year.  Series point's leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN was second followed by Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.
 
Pearson and Carrier made up the front row for the main event. The two second generation pilots went toe-to-toe for the first two laps of the race, crossing the start-finish line dead even. Pearson was able to forge ahead of Carrier on lap three as Bloomquist was in the third slot followed by Jason Covert and Josh McGuire. The 2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year for the LOLMDS, John Blankenship, then moved into the top five by lap after starting eighth.  Up front, Pearson was starting to pull away from both Carrier and Bloomquist. He opened up a good-sized lead in the early stages of the race.
 
Carrier and Bloomquist were able to gain some time on Pearson as he was starting to pick-up the tail end of the field by the 12th circuit.  Carrier and Bloomquist closed on him just as the first caution of the race came out for Steve Casebolt on lap 15. The restart saw Pearson work on extending his lead back out again as Carrier and Bloomquist were fighting hard for second.  With 21 laps in the books, the second caution of the race flew for a slowing Eric Wells.
 
The restart saw Pearson take off from Carrier and Bloomquist as Ray Cook was now in the hunt. He had moved from the tenth starting spot to fourth, just ahead of Blankenship.  On the restart Carrier got shuffled back in the field and Bloomquist moved to second and brought Cook with him. At the halfway mark, Pearson was still showing the way as Bloomquist and Cook were dicing it out for second.  The battle for second continued for several more laps as Pearson had extended his race-lead to eight car lengths over the duo.
 
Pearson then had his lead shrink in a hurry as lapped traffic began slowing his momentum. Both Bloomquist and Cook cut into in his lead in a matter of a few laps.  What was a good-sized lead was now down to two car lengths with ten laps to go as the top three were close together with no lapped cars between them.
 
The third caution of the race for defending track champion, Kenny Christy. This halted the action on lap 42. With eight laps to go, it looked like it was going to be a three-car shootout to the finish. Pearson was strong on the restarts and that allowed him to again build a comfortable margin over Bloomquist and Cook in the waning stages of the race.
 
A caution for a 360 spin by Donnie Moran was due to contact from another car on lap 46. Shortly after the final restart Carrier pulled off and headed to the pits. Pearson led the field to the checkers and it was his all-time series tying 22nd career victory. The feat matched Scott Bloomquist atop the all-time list.  Pearson's win also allowed him to keep pace with Bloomquist and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; who finished sixth as all three now have five series wins in 2010.
 
In Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Pearson completed the sweep of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Fourth of July Weekend in the state of Ohio. He won the night before at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH.  A tired, but elated Pearson emerged from his car and with a few words of encouragement from his son, Trey waved to the huge throng of fans on hand for the race.  "First off I want to dedicate this win to my teammate, Brad Neat, he flipped qualifying and took a pretty good ride, he's ok, but he had to go to a back-up car, what a way to celebrate the Fourth of July with this win and last night at Zanesville," said Pearson.
 
"We started up there with Eddie Carrier Jr. and I knew when they watered the top of the track he was going to be tough, but we had a real good race for the lead there early on, the car worked extremely well, the track was in good shape, I saw that zero car (Bloomquist) up there on the scoreboard and Ray Cook there in third, so I knew I was in a for a tough race there, but the cautions helped us a few times when it cleared some lapped traffic that was in front of us, the car restarted well and we were able to hold them guys off," said Pearson who remains in third in the series championship points standings.
 
Pearson who drives for 2000 NASCAR Cup Champion, Bobby Labonte drives a MasterSbilt Dodge Charger with a Larry Wallace Racing Engine and sponsored by Lucas Oil Products, Red Buck Cigars, PRC, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Asi Racewear and Ohlins Shocks.
 
Bloomquist maintains his series points lead heading to the next series race in Columbus, MS next weekend took second for another good point's night in his Miller Brothers Construction/Roush-Yates Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.  Third went to Cook in the D&R Racing/A+ Moving and Storage/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS with fourth going to Shaver in the K&L Rumley/Styers Curbing/Rocket Chassis with Blankenship notching a top five in the Coal America's Energy/Custom Race Engines/Rocket Chassis entry.
 
Completing the top ten were 12th starting Jimmy Owens, Jackie Boggs of Grayson, KY; Jason Covert of York Haven, PA; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.
 
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, July 4th, 2010
"Independence 50"
Portsmouth Raceway Park - Portsmouth, OH
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Tim Dohm / 14.742 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Josh McGuire, Don O'Neal, Dale McDowell, Tim Dohm, Zack Dohm, Wayne Chinn, Brandon Fouts, Billy Guillion, David Powers, Eric Wells, Rod Conley, Daniel Williams, Kenneth Howell
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jason Covert, Steve Shaver, Ben Adkins, Donnie Moran, Steve Francis, RJ Conley, Mark Frazier, Josh Bocook, Chris Wall, Craig Voxbergen, Paul Davis, Mick Sansom, Shawn Martin
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Eddie Carrier Jr., Jackie Boggs, Ray Cook, Matt Miller, Tim Isenberg, Tyler Reddick, Delmas Conley, D.J. Wells, Brett Wagner, Barry Doss, Devin Moran, Kenny Christy
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, John Blankenship, Jimmy Owens, Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper, Terry Hicks, Michael Howard, Chris Wilson, Dustin Linville, Nick Bocook, Shannon Thornsberry, Jamie Ferguson, Brad Neat
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Steve Francis, RJ Conley, Zack Dohm, Wayne Chinn, Mark Frazier, Josh Bocook, Craig Vosbergen, Rod Conley, Shawn Martin, Mick Sonsom, Billy Guillion, Kenneth Howell, Chris Wall, Tim Dohm, Paul Davis, Eric Wells, Daniel Williams, Brandon Fouts, David Powers-DNS
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Tim Isenberg, Dan Schlieper, Terry Hicks, D.J. Wells, Chris Wilson, Delmas Conley, Dustin Linville, Michael Howard, Nick Bocook, Kevin Wagner, Devin Moran, Jamie Ferguson, Brett Kennard, Shannon Thornsberry, Kenny Christy, Brad Neat, Tyler Reddick, Barry Doss-DNS
 
 
"Independence 50" Feature Finish
 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

2

4

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

3

10

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

4

7

6

Steve Shaver

Vienna, WV

5

8

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

6

12

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

7

6

4b

Jackie Boggs

Grayson, KY

8

3

43a

Jason Covert

York Haven, PA

9

9

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

10

13

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

11

14

7

Matt Miller

Waterville, OH

12

23

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

13

24

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

14

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

15

20

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

16

16

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

17

22

9

Terry Hicks

Grayson, KY

18

26

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

19

2

28

Eddie Carrier, Jr.

Salt Rock, WV

20

15

99

Donnie Moran

Dresden, OH

21

21

17d

Zack Dohm

Cross Lanes, WV

22

19

71c

RJ Conley

Wheelersburg, OH

23

11

b7

Ben Adkins

West Portsmouth, OH

24

25

c7

Kenny Christy

Vanceburg, KY

25

5

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

26

17

15

Steve Francis

Ashland, KY


 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 53

Lap Leaders: Eddie Carrier Jr. (Laps 1-2); Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 3-50)

Caution Flags: Steve Casebolt (Lap 15); Eric Wells (Lap 21); Matt Miller (Lap 21); Kenny Christy (Lap 42); Donnie Moran (Lap 46)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Chris Wall, Eric Wells

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Tyler Reddick

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Chris Wall (Started 23rd; Finished 12th; Advanced 11 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Ray Cook

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: John Blankenship

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Steve Francis

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Darrell Posey (Chris Wall)

Time of Race: 32 minutes, 37 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3750
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 3580
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 3445
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3325
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3240
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2990
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2910
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2880
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2845
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2815
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2705
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2585
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2190
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2065

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Pearson Makes Late Race Pass on Cook to Win LOLMDS "Budweiser 50" at Muskingum County




 


 

ZANESVILLE, OH (July 3, 2010) - Overhauling race leader, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, with five laps remaining Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL went on to record his fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Saturday Night at Muskingum County Speedway.  Pearson, driving for NASCAR's Bobby Labonte took home the $10,000 after winning the "Budweiser 50". Following Pearson was Cook; point's leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; defending track champion, Doug Dodd of Cambridge, OH; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
 

Cook and Jimmy Owens made up the front row before a packed house at the Ronnie Moran-promoted facility. Cook grabbed the early lead.  Bloomquist, who started eighth, made up some impressive ground on the first lap coming up to fourth. A lap later Bloomquist was in third behind the frontrunning Cook and John Blankenship. Cook started to build on his lead as a good battle for second was developing between Blankenship and Bloomquist. Pearson was running fourth followed by O'Neal.  The top three started to pull away from everyone as the leader started to pick-up the tail end of the field by the tenth circuit.
 

Both Blankenship and Bloomquist started to close on Cook in traffic as Cook was having trouble negotiating traffic.  Bloomquist made the pass for second on lap 15, climbing into the runner-up slot. Pearson then started on his patented bottom-line. He was able to track down and eventually pass Blankenship for third on lap 18.  Cook, who held as much as a 15-car length lead over the field, was having trouble getting past track provisional Shane McLaughlin, allowing both Bloomquist and Pearson to close the gap on him.
 

With 30 laps complete Cook still had almost a straightaway advantage over the last two series champions, but a caution came out for Doug Drown on lap 31. With 19 laps to go on the restart it was Cook, Bloomquist, Pearson, Blankenship, and O'Neal in the top five.

The restart was exciting as Cook held the lead; Pearson jumped into second followed by Bloomquist. Dodd became a threat as he moved to fourth after starting tenth.  With tight battles all over the track, all eyes were on the race for the lead between Cook and Pearson and the race for third between Bloomquist and Dodd. 
 

Pearson tried the inside line for several laps to get by Cook, but Cook thwarted Pearson every time. Dodd then started to catch the two frontrunners as he was brought along Bloomquist, making it a four-car race for the win. Pearson was finally able to clear Cook for the lead on lap 45 as Dodd and Bloomquist were duking it out for third.  Pearson then pulled away in the final laps to record his 21st career win on the Lucas Oil lLate Model Dirt Series tour. Pearson is now second in all-time wins, behind Scott Bloomquist's 22 victories.  Bloomquist, meanwhile, was able to overtake Dodd with two laps to go to gain the third position at the finish.

In Lucas Oil Victory Lane, the 38-year-old second-generation racer was joined by his crew, his son Trey, and several fans joined in the celebration.   "I'll tell you what, that was a lot of fun racing there with Ray Cook, we were good when we unloaded today, the Hoosier tires worked real well today, and hat's off to my crew. They continue to work their tails off on this car. Look at this crowd here, there's not an empty seat here tonight; I hope they enjoyed that race," said the victorious Pearson.
 

"On the restart Bloomquist took the bottom which kind of surprised me, but we restarted really well and then we caught up to Ray and ran with him side-by-side for several laps. We gave each other plenty of racing room out there, thanks to the track crew here, the Moran family for giving us a good track to race on. I probably wouldn't have caught Ray without the yellow, Scott and I had a good race, but he was running my line and I couldn't get by him, this is a nice recovery from Beckley. That was my fault what happened when I spun out there with eight laps to go and to come back here and run like we did it's a credit to my crew," which includes Matt Langston and team manager, Jason Fitzgerald who joined the winning driver in victory lane.

Pearson's Bobby Labonte Racing MasterSbilt Dodger Charger is powered by a Larry Wallace Racing Engine and sponsored by Lucas Oil Products, Red Buck Cigars, PRC, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Asi Racewear and Ohlins Shocks.

Cook in the D&R Racing/Hicks and Ingle Company General Contracting/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS finished second followed by Bloomquist in his Miller Brothers Construction/Roush-Yates Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.  Dodd was fourth in his Southeastern Equipment/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Rocket Chassis with O'Neal making it three MasterSbilt cars in the top five taking fifth in the Superior Cleaning/Jay Dickens Racing Engines Monte Carlo SS.

Rounding out the top ten were Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH, Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV, John Blankenship of Williamson, WV, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, July 3rd, 2010

Muskingum County Speedway - Dresden, OH

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Ray Cook / 16.435 seconds

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, Steve Shaver, Chris Wall, Cody Parker, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, Zack Dohm, Rodney Kimes, Craig Vosberger

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): John Blankenship, Bart Hartman, Jason Covert, Kyle Bates, Steve Casebolt, Mark Banal, Bryan Casey, Doug Drown, Scott Shelhorn

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Don O'Neal, Doug Dodd, Eric Wells, Tyler Reddick, Donnie Moran, Lance Elson, Cody Bartram, Russ Frohnapfel

 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Brad Neat, Devin Moran, Anthony Kinkade, Shane McLoughlin, Rick Aukland-DNS

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, Steve Casebolt, Mark Banal, Bryan Casey, Zack Dohm, Craig Vosberger, Doug Drown, Scott Shelhorn, Rodney Kimes

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer):  Tyler Reddick, Donnie Moran, Devin Moran, Lance Elson, Anthony Kinkade, Russ Frohnapfel, Cody Bartram, Shane McLoughlin, Rick Aukland-DNS

 

 

"Budweiser 50" Feature Finish

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 4 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
2 1 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
3 8 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
4 10 12d Doug Dodd Cambridge, OH
5 6 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
6 7 75 Bart Hartman Zanesville, OH
7 5 6 Steve Shaver Vienna, WV
8 3 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
9 2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
10 21 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
11 9 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
12 12 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
13 14 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
14 24 17d Zack Dohm Cross Lanes, WV
15 17 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
16 16 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
17 13 63 Cody Parker Zanesville, OH
18 15 11b Kyle Bates Cambridge, OH
19 19 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
20 20 99 Donnie Moran Dresden, OH
21 18 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
22 22 99m Devin Moran Dresden, OH
23 11 43a Jason Covert York Haven, PA
24 25 9m Shane McLoughlin Nashport, OH
25 23 79 Doug Drown Wooster, OH

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 35

Lap Leaders: Ray Cook (Laps 1-44); Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 45-50)

Caution Flags: Doug Drown (Lap 31)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: none

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none

Fast Time Provisionals: Doug Drown; Zack Dohm

Muskingum County Speedway Track Provisional: Shane McLoughlin

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Steve Casebolt (Started 21st; Finished 10th; Advanced 11 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Race Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Jason Covert

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Fitzgerald (Earl Pearson Jr.)

Time of Race: 22 minutes, 06 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3520
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 3380
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 3195
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 3105
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 3055
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2810
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2760
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2710
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2690
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2650
11 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2510
12 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2500
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 2030
14 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1995
15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1925

 

 

 

 


 


 
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Cook Outhustles Owens for Lucas Oil Series Win at Beckley


 


 

Mount Hope, WV (July 1, 2010) - Making his first career start at Beckley Motorsports Park, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC fought off Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN in the final ten laps to win the first ever Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at BMP on Thursday Night.  Cook's third series win of 2010 moved him into fourth place in the series points' standings.  Owens finished a close second, followed by fast qualifier, Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV; series points leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.
 
Richards and Cook started on the front row of the 50 lap main event. Cook quickly grabbed the early lead over Richards, Bloomquist, Owens and Eric Wells. The first movement inside the top five was on lap six when McDowell moved past Wells for fifth. Cook held a healthy lead over Richards with ten laps scored as the two drivers started to enter heavy traffic.  Richards, Bloomquist, and Owens all gained ground on Cook in traffic as Cook narrowly avoided disaster on lap 13. On that lap the cars of Tim Isenberg and John Blankenship got hooked together in turn two, bringing out the first caution of the race. Cook was able to maneuver his car to the inside of the track around the wreckage and kept moving.
 
Cook looked strong as he pulled away from a two-car battle for second between Richards and Owens.  At the halfway mark, Cook was in control followed by Richards, Owens, Bloomquist, and Tim Dohm. As Cook approached traffic again, Richards and Owens steadily gained more ground on the race leader. Lap after lap Owens tried the low line to get around Richards; the two went at it tooth-and-nail as Owens eventually crept in front of Richards as the duo headed down the back chute. A caution came out for two pieces of debris on the racetrack with 38 laps scored. The race restarted and went green for four laps until a caution came out for Earl Pearson Jr. in turn one.  The caution set up an eight lap dash to the finish as five more laps went green with Owens all over Cook for the lead until the final caution of the race came out on lap 47 for Tim Dohm.
 
The three-lap chase to the checkers was exciting as Owens tried repeatedly to get around Cook. Cook managed to hold the slightest advantage at the start-finish line as he and Owens raced side-by-side off of turn for to the checkers. Cook held off Owens to take the win, his ninth career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory and his eighth in the last two years.
 
In Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Cook thanked the fans for coming out to support the series at Beckley and his crew for the job they did in preparing his car.  "First off, I have to thank the Good Lord for what he has done and my crew for preparing such a great race car. This is my first time here and I didn't know what to expect but the MasterSbilt Chassis, the Race Engine Design motor and the American Racer Tires all worked exceptionally well tonight, the race with me and Jimmy, that just shows you how good that guy is to race with. We were within inches of each other at those high speeds and never touched one another, that tells you something," said the 38-year old driver.
 
"I was glad for a few of those cautions there that cleared out lapped traffic, our car could handle real well where we were running and I saw no reason to change my line, when Jimmy got up there I knew if I kept my line, it was going to be tough to beat him, but what a race,   I hoped the fans enjoyed that,  I really like coming here to West Virginia, we won the Hillbilly at Tyler for my biggest win and we come here tonight and win, it's like a second home for me."
 
Cook's #53 is owned by Danny Dishman and Ronald Ivey and sponsored by Hicks and Ingle Company General Contracting, A+ Moving and Storage, PRC, Wyatt Builders, Integra Racing Shocks, Star Grafix, PPM, VP, K&N Filters, Real Racing Wheels, B&M Concrete and Fairway Ford.
 
Owens finished second, and is now 115 points behind points' leader, Scott Bloomquist.  Owens drives the Reece Monument Company/Cornett Racing Engines/Bloomquist Ford Fusion.  Third place went to Richards in the Ernie D's Salvage/Roush-Yates Racing Engines/Rocket Mustang. Bloomquist was fourth in his Miller Brothers Construction/Roush-Yates Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars entry followed by McDowell in the Clint Bowyer Racing/Cheerios/Warrior Impala SS.
 
Completing the top ten were Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; Kennie Compton Jr, of Bland, VA; Hard Charger of the Race, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Eddie Carrier Jr of Salt Rock, WV; and Chris Wall of Holden, LA.
 
 
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Thursday Night, July 1st, 2010
Beckley Motorsports Park - Mount Hope, WV
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Josh Richards / 13.496 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Josh Richards, Eric Wells, Josh McGuire, Kennie Compton, Don O'Neal, Henry Hornsby, Justin Rattliff
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Eddie Carrier, Earl Pearson Jr., Chris Wall, Dan Schlieper, Brad Neat
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, Steve Casebolt, Rick Williams, Chris Meadows, Zack Dohm, Tim Isenberg, Billy Holbert
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Tim Dohm, Jeff Smith, Chuck harper, Tyler Reddick, John Blankenship, Brad Jarrell
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Chris Wall, Don O'Neal, Dan Schlieper, Brad neat, Justin Rattliff, Henry Hornsby
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer):  Zack Dohm, Tyler Reddick, Tim Isenberg, John Blankenship, Billy Holbert, Brad Jarrell-DNS
 
Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown
 
FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 2 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
2 4 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
3 1 25 Josh Richards Shinnston, WV
4 3 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
5 7 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
6 5 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
7 13 10c Kennie Compton Bland, VA
8 24 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
9 11 28 Eddie Carrier, Jr. Salt Rock, WV
10 17 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
11 21 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
12 6 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
13 19 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
14 20 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
15 16 00h Chuck Harper Beverly, WV
16 8 6T Tim Dohm Cross Lanes, WV
17 15 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
18 18 25D Zack Dohm Cross Lanes, WV
19 23 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
20 12 18m Jeff Smith Gastonia, NC
21 22 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
22 10 12w Rick Williams Beckley, WV
23 9 41 Josh McGuire Grayson, KY
24 14 33 Chris Meadows Crab Orchard, WV


Race Statistics
Entrants: 28
Lap Leaders: Ray Cook (Laps 1-50)
Caution Flags: Tim Isenberg, John Blankenship, Chris Meadows (Lap 13); Debris (Lap 38); Earl Pearson Jr. (Lap 42); Tim Dohm (Lap 47)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: John Blankenship, Brad Neat
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Brad Neat (Started 24th; Finished 8th; Advanced 16 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Ray Cook
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Owens
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Race Engine Design
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: John Blankenship
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Danny Dishman (Ray Cook)
Time of Race: 28 minutes, 09 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
 
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3300
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 3185
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2945
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 2865
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2850
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2640
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2580
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2535
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2535
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2475
11 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2360
12 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2310
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1995
14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1895
15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1800

 

 


 


 
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Penalties Levied for Tire Rule Infraction at Scorcher 100 Volunteer Speedway

 


 

CORONA, CA (June 28, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announce that an independent lab determined that samples taken from tires that Billy Ogle Jr. and Vic Hill used to compete with at the Scorcher 100 at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN had been chemically altered before they were used in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event on June 18 & 19, 2010 at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN.
 
LOLMDS officials handed down the following penalties to Billy Ogle and Vic Hill for chemically altered tires that were used during competition at an LOLMDS sanctioned event. The Scorcher 100 at Volunteer Speedway on June 18th & 19th, 2010 was a sanctioned LOLMDS event with a contract and insurance in place at the time of this occurrence. 
 
First time offender, driver Billy Ogle Jr. had an infraction on his right front tire. The penalty carries a $1,500.00 fine, 300 points, plus any winnings that were accrued for the event. Ogle will assume all costs incurred during the testing procedures in the amount of $1020 for a total of amount of $2520.00. Ogle's $700.00 winnings will be returned to Volunteer Speedway, correcting the payout for night one of the Scorcher 100. 
 
The infraction of Vic Hill was his 2nd offense and carries a 500-point penalty, five (5) -race suspensions for himself and crew chief, $5000.00 driver fine, $2500.00 crew chief fine, and the cost of all testing procedures of $510.00; for a total of $8010.00 to be paid prior to returning to competition in a LOLMDS race. The $1400.00 in winnings for Hill's seventh place finish will be redistributed to the affected drivers and Volunteer Speedway.

Other Tire Samples were collected during the Scorcher 100 event from Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Mark Vineyard, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Davenport, Chris Wall, and Dan Schlieper; all were tested and found to be legal.
 
Tire samples were collected from Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook, Chris Madden, and Jimmy Owens at the LOLMDS sanctioned "Race for Juvenile Diabetes" event on June 17th at Cleveland Speedway that were tested and found to be legal.


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


 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2950
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2795
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2680
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 2615
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2430
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2410
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2360
9 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2350
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2275
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2170
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2165
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1995
14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1765
15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1635
16 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
17 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA 1445

 

 

 


 


 
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Busy Fourth of July Holiday Schedule Awaits the Stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 


 

CORONA, CA (June 25, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series embarks on a very busy month of July starting on Thursday Night, July 1st with a first ever visit to Beckley Motorsports Park in Beckley, WV. The event is part of a three-race weekend trip to the "Mountaineer State" of West Virginia and the "Buckeye State" of Ohio. On Saturday Night, July 3rd the stars of the LOLMDS will compete in the "Budweiser 50" at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH and on Sunday Night, July 4th the stars of the LOLMDS will visit Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH.  All three events will pay $10,000 to win and $700 to start.
 
The visit to Beckley Motorsports Park on Thursday Night, July 1st will mark the 56th different track that the series has visited since its inception.  The Jim and Ken Williams promoted facility hosts stop number nineteen on the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule. For more information on one of the biggest events to ever be held at BMP, go to www.beckleymotorsportspark.com or call (304) 929-2688.
 
On Saturday Night, July 3rd Ronnie Moran and his Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH presents the "Budweiser 50" for the LOLMDS.  Along with the nation's best dirt late model drivers there will be a gigantic fireworks display at Muskingum County. In the previous five appearances, there have been five different winners including; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and last year's winner, Jason Covert of York Haven, PA.
 
For more information, go to www.mcspeedway.20m.com or contact the track at (740) 754-9199.
 
To top off the Fourth of July Holiday weekend the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to the banks of the Ohio River to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH on Sunday Night, July 4th. The event will mark the fourth ever appearance at the Donna Rayburn and Chuck Greenslate promoted facility for the LOLMDS.  There have been three different winners in the previous three appearances at PRP with Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Josh McGuire of Grayson, KY; and last year's winner, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN took home the top honors.  For more information on PRP, go to their website at www.portsraceway.com or by calling the track phone at (740) 354-3278.
 
All three tracks will present a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Wiles Drive Shafts, AFCO, All Star Performance and SuperFlow Heat Races followed by the Hawk Performance Brake Pads and Performance Rod and Custom B-Mains and the $10,000 to win/$700 to start main events.
 
Coming into the month of July it will be a crucial stretch of races for the series drivers as defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN is atop the championship point's standings. The series title in 2010 pays $75,000 to win.
Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN is second in points as he and Bloomquist lead the series with five wins apiece they are followed by 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, 2-time series runner-up, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and 2010 DART Show-Me 100 winner, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.
 
The rest of the top ten heading to West Virginia and Ohio are former Hav-A-Tampa Series Champion, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; former Eldora Dirt Late Model Dream Winner, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; former World 100 and North/South 100 champion, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and the top rookie contenders, Chris Wall of Holden, LA; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; and Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI.
 
The 2010 Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" winner will earn $10,000 for his title and second place pays $4,500 courtesy of Sweet Manufacturing.  Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI is third behind both Wall and Wells in the rookie chase.
 
The tire rule will be the same for all the three events and is as follows; American Racer SD44 or any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40; Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.
 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results
 
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)
Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out
Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out
Wythe (VA) Raceway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
La Salle (IL) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
34 (IA) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway - Ray Cook (Winner)
Tazewell (TN) Speedway - Brad Neat (Winner)
Florence (KY) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Cleveland (TN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
 

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2950
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2795
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2680
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 2615
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2430
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2410
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2360
9 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2350
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2275
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2170
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2165
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1995
14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1765
15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1635
16 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
17 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA 1445

 

 

 


 


 
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Bloomquist Takes First Win for Roush-Yates at Volunteer Speedway on Saturday Night


 

BULLS GAP, TN (June 19, 2010) Reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN won his fifth series event of 2010 on Saturday Night at Volunteer Speedway. It was night number two of the Scorcher 100 Presented by Reece Monument Company.  Bloomquist inherited the lead when race leader Dale McDowell broke a bolt in the lift bar on lap 32 after he had led the first 31 laps of the race.  Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC finished second followed by Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.

 

Bloomquist inherited the outside front row of the 50 lap feature event and started alongside McDowell.  Originally, Dan Schlieper, the fast qualifier for the night, was scheduled to start outside of the front row but he had to withdraw from the race after being transported to a local hospital for a medical issue.

 

McDowell grabbed the point at the start of the race followed by Bloomquist, Wells, Steve Casebolt and Ray Cook.  Madden started eighth and was making headway early on as he climbed to fifth around Cook on lap two.  Madden was then able to corral Casebolt and pass him on lap four to take over the fourth position.

 

Up front, McDowell was setting a blistering pace. By the ninth lap he had already caught the tail-end of the field.  Bloomquist was able to close some ground on McDowell as they had a lapped car between them when the first caution of the race came out on lap eleven for Texas driver, Chris Brown.

 

On the restart, Wells looked like he was going to beat Bloomquist into turn for the second spot, but Bloomquist through a slidejob at Wells in turn two to regain the position.

 

McDowell was looking solid as he was seeking his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the year in the Clint Bowyer owned car.  McDowell built a six-car length lead over Bloomquist by lap 23 as more traffic was playing havoc with the frontrunners.

 

Bloomquist was able to cut into McDowell's lead, narrowing it to two lengths with 28 laps scored.  Meanwhile Wells, who had held the third spot from the beginning of the race, dropped two spots in the running order as both Madden and Davenport passed him on lap 28 as he would fall to fifth.

 

With 30 laps complete it was still McDowell holding a three-car length margin over Bloomquist, Madden, Davenport and Wells.  McDowell led lap 31, but sparks appeared from the back-end of his car as the bolt in the lift bar broke.

 

Bloomquist picked up the lead of the race with Madden moving into second followed by Davenport, Wells and Casebolt.  With no caution flags on the horizon Bloomquist looked to have clear sailing to the finish line, but again traffic would enter into the equation as Bloomquist was being held up and that would allow both Madden and Davenport to gain on him.

 

 Bloomquist was able to keep a four-car length advantage over the two in the closing laps as he was able to win without receiving any late race pressure.  For Bloomquist the win was his 22nd series win of his career which ranks him first all-time and he also extended his points lead over Jimmy Owens, who finished 14th after having to run his back-up car after he collided with the backstretch wall in his primary car during time trials.

 

In Lucas Oil victory lane for the fifth time this year, Bloomquist scored his first win for his new engine builders, Roush-Yates out of North Carolina.  "No doubt, the engine worked real well tonight, we went home and worked on the car from last night and everything worked great, the track was real good tonight, they worked on it, I saw sparks coming from Dale's car and I knew he was in trouble, we hadn't won one here in a while and it was a good points night to go along with the win," said the 46-year-old Bloomquist who was joined in victory lane by his crew chief, Tommy Hicks.

 

"I have to thank Jay Dickens he put this together (the Roush-Yates deal) and they have worked real hard on it, we obviously are pleased so far with the program and hope to get many more wins," said Bloomquist who drives his own self-designed Bloomquist Race Cars Chassis sponsored by Miller Brothers Construction, Hawkeye Trucking, Sweet Mfg, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tires, Arizona Sport Shirts, Ohlins and Lane Automotive.  The win for Bloomquist was the 491st of his career.

 

Madden who finished second in the 4th Annual Car Smart Race for the Cure [Juvenile Diabetes] on Thursday Night at Cleveland (TN) Speedway claimed his second runner-up finish of the weekend in the Century Plastics/Hamrick's of Gaffney/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS followed by Davenport in the Baird Transport/Clements Racing Engines/Barry Wright Race Cars entry.  Cook came home fourth in the D&R Racing/Hicks and Ingle Company general Contracting/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS with Wells gaining the fifth spot in the Cox Wrecker Service/Custom Race Engines/Rocket Monte Carlo SS.

 

Completing the top ten were Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN, Vic Hill of Morristown, TN, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY and Chris Wall of Holden, LA.

 

 

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, June 19th, 2010

"7th Annual Scorcher 100" Presented by Reece Monument Co.

Volunteer Speedway - Bulls Gap, TN

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Dan Schlieper / 13.525 seconds

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Dale McDowell, Vic Hill, Brad Neat, Shanon Buckingham, Mark Vineyard, Mark Douglas, Brandon Kinzer, Donald Bradsher, Lee Sutton, Jeff Smith, Tony Schrimsher

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Eric Wells, Don O'Neal, Michael Smith, Tyler Reddick, Terry Wolfenbarger, Tim Isenberg, Jordan Bland, Dean Bowen, Chad Ogle, John Blankenship, Michael Walker-DNS

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Steve Casebolt, Chris Madden, Chris Wall, Jared Landers, Earl Pearson Jr., Steve Smith, Jimmy Owens, Rick Rogers, Kerry Jones, Tommy Kerr

 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook, Jonathan Davenport, Jeff Maupin, Eric Jacobsen, Randy Weaver, Chris Brown, Jeff neubert, Jeff Wolfenbarger, Mike Marlar

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Mark Vineyard, Terry Wolfenbarger, Tim Isenberg, mark Douglas, Jordan Bland, Brandon Kinzer, Donald Bradsher, John Blankenship, Lee Sutton, Dean Bowen, Jeff Smith, Chad Ogle, Tony Schrimsher-DNS, Michael Walker-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer):  Eric Jacobsen, Jared Landerson, Randy Weaver, Chris Brown, Steve Smith, Rick Rogers, Jeff Neubert, Tommy Kerr, Kerry Jones, Jeff Wolfenbarger, Earl Pearson Jr., Mike Marlar, Jimmy Owens-DNS

 

Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 2 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
2 8 44m Chris Madden Gaffney, SC
3 10 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA
4 6 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
5 3 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
6 4 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
7 5 1v Vic Hill Mosheim, TN
8 7 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
9 9 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
10 12 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
11 13 50 Shanon Buckingham Morristown, TN
12 18 777 Jared Landers Lexington, NC
13 16 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA
14 23 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
15 25 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
16 17 4v Mark Vineyard Powell, TN
17 24 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
18 14 0m Jeff Maupin Greeneville, TN
19 15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
20 21 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
21 1 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
22 20 116 Randy Weaver Crossville, TN
23 11 4s Michael Smith Rogersville, TN
24 19 14 Terry Wolfenbarger Powell, TN
25 22 21b Chris Brown Cleveland, TX

 

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 43

Lap Leaders: Dale McDowell (Laps 1-31); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 32-50)

Caution Flags: Lap 11 (Chris Brown)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: John Blankenship

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: John Blankenship (Started 25th; Finished 15th; Advanced 10 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Eric Wells

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Roush Yates Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Dan Schlieper

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks (Scott Bloomquist)

Time of Race: 19 minutes, 02 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2950
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2795
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2680
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 2615
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2430
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2410
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2360
9 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2350
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2275
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2170
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2165
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1995
14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1765
15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1635
16 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
17 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA 1445

 

 

 


 


 
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Owens Passes Schlieper on White Flag Lap for Night One "Scorcher 100" Presented by Reece Monument Co. Win at Volunteer Speedway
 

BULLS GAP, TN (June 18, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN won his second straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event in dramatic fashion on Friday Night as he captured night number one of the Scorcher 100 Presented by Reece Monument Company at Volunteer Speedway.  He passed Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI heading to the white flag as he went on to beat Schlieper to the finish line for his fifth series win of the year.  Schlieper, who led 48 of the 50 laps finished second followed by Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.

Davenport and Schlieper made up the front row for the $10,000 to win main event. Schlieper pulled out to an early lead as a terrific battle for second place was going on between Davenport and Billy Ogle, Jr.  Schlieper built a huge ten-car-length advantage only five laps into the race as Davenport and Ogle exchanged the second spot twice within a three lap period.

Schlieper's lead began to melt away as traffic started to enter the picture by the tenth circuit.  The top five were Schlieper, Davenport, Ogle, Cook and Owens, who was running fifth.  The top five stayed the same until lap 26 when Ogle went pitside for the night.

Schlieper still held a good six-car-length lead even in traffic until the first caution came out for Mike Marlar who was up against the turn two wall on lap 29.  On the restart, Schlieper had Davenport and Cook lined up side-by-side behind him for the Delaware double-file restart.

Owens was the benefactor of the restart as he moved into third, advancing two spots in the running order. The second and final caution of the race appeared for John Blankenship, who slowed on the frontstretch on lap 31.

On the restart, Schlieper again sprinted out to a four-car-length lead with 15 laps remaining in the race as Davenport and Owens would battle door-to-door for five consecutive laps for the runnerup slot. Schlieper then moved into some heavy traffic, and with ten laps to go, he still held a big enough lead that it looked like neither Davenport or Owens was going to able to catch him.  Owens tried unsuccessfully for several laps to pass Davenport, but was finally able to clear the young Georgia hotshoe on lap 43 to take over second.

With five laps to go, Schlieper was seven-car lengths ahead of Owens and appeared to be on his way for his first series win since July 3, 2008 at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH.  Schlieper was having trouble negotiating around traffic, allowing Owens to cut into his lead with four laps remaining.

Owens was able to get within striking distance of Schlieper and it looked like Owens was going to be able to catch Schlieper in time, but could he pass him?  Owens dove to the inside of Schlieper with three laps to go, but Schlieper shut the door and the pair headed down the backstretch. Coming to the white flag, Owens set Schlieper up into turn three and was able to get to the inside of Schlieper coming off of turn number four as he took the lead.

Owens then held off Schlieper on the final lap and picked up his second straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of the weekend. He was coming off of a win on Thursday Night at Cleveland (TN) Speedway in the 4th Annul Car Smart Race for the Cure [Juvenile Diabetes].  For Owens it was his 18th career series win, which is third all-time in series history.

In Lucas Oil victory lane Owens was extremely happy to accept the winner's check after a hard earned victory.  "I said last night at Cleveland, that I hoped the fan's got their money's worth last night, well I think tonight we did them one better here," said Owens, who started fifth and was joined in victory lane by a bevy of well wishers including his son, Nathan.

"I have to thank my crew, Chris Fox, and the guys did a great job as usual. We set fast time, ran second in our heat and we had just enough laps to catch Dan there at the end.  We had a good race with Davenport and I wasn't sure we could catch him (Schlieper), but in traffic we were able to close on him and were able to get underneath of him coming to the white flag. Winning at Bulls Gap is special and with Reece Monument Company presenting this event, it's great to win for Mike Reece and everybody there," said the 38-year-old driver who now trails points leader, Scott Bloomquist by just 50 points heading into night two  of the "Scorcher 100" Presented by Reece Monument Co. at Volunteer Speedway  in Bulls Gap, TN.

Owens, who drives for Tazewell, TN's Mike Reece drives a Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Red Line Oil, VP Racing Fuels, Byrd's Radiator, C&C Trucking, Ohlins and Alwee Trucking.

Schlieper drove the Rockstar Energy Drink/Pro Power Race Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion to his second runner-up finish of 2010 was disappointed in second as he thought he had to car to beat.  "It's bitter pill to swallow, I got there in traffic and then I saw Jimmy there and I knew I was in some trouble not only having to battle him, but lapped traffic, the car was super all race long, we just came up two laps short at the end," said Schlieper who scored his best finish since the final night of the DART Winternationals at East Bay back in February.

Davenport was third in the Baird Transport/Clements Racing Engines/Barry Wright Race Cars entry with Cook finishing fourth in the Danny Dishman and Ron Ivey/A+ Moving and Storage/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS and Pearson came home fifth in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Lucas Oil Products/MasterSbilt Dodge Charger.

Completing the top ten were Chris Wall of Holden, LA, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN and Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC.

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, June 18th, 2010
"7th Annual Scorcher 100" Presented by Reece Monument Co.
Volunteer Speedway - Bulls Gap, TN

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 13.940 seconds 
 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Rick Rogers, Don O'Neal, Mark Vineyard, Bryan Hendrix, Brandon Kinzer, Donald Bradsher, Daniel Baggerly, Dean Bowen, John Tweed

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, Dale McDowell, Brad Neat, Chris Madden, Eric Jacobsen, Tim Isenberg, Terry Wolfenbarger, Jeff Maupin, Tommy Kerr, Lee Sutton, John Mason, Michael Walker

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Chris Wall, Steve Casebolt, John Blankenship, Shanon Buckingham, Jared Landers, Tyler Reddick, Chris Brown, Chad Ogle, Stacey Boles, Jordan Bland, Tony Schrimsher

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Billy Ogle, Earl Pearson Jr., Mike Marlar, Vic Hill, Eric Wells, Mark Douglas, Michael Smith, Kerry Jones, Rodney Kiker, Jeff Neubert, Jeff Smith

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Don O'Neal, Eric Jacobsen, Mark Vineyard, Tim Isenberg, Jeff Maupin, Terry Wolfenbarger, Brayn Hendrix, Brandon Kinzer, Tommy Kerr, Lee Sutton, Michael Walker, John Mason, Donald Bradsher, Dean Bowen, Daniel Baggerly-DNS, John Tweed-DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer):  Eric Wells, Shanon Buckingham, Jared Landers, Mark Douglas, Michael Smith, Tyler Reddick, Jeff Neubert, Chris Brown, Jeff Smith, Jordan Bland, Chad Ogle, Tony Schrimsher, Kerry Jones, Rodney Kiker, Stacy Boles-DNS

 

Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 5 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 2 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
3 1 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA
4 3 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
5 8 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
6 6 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
7 7 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
8 9 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
9 10 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
10 15 44m Chris Madden Gaffney, SC
11 17 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
12 11 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
13 13 44x Rick Rogers Knoxville, TN
14 16 1v Vic Hill Mosheim, TN
15 18 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
16 21 4v Mark Vineyard Powell, TN
17 19 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA
18 24 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
19 14 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
20 12 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN
21 20 50 Shanon Buckingham Morristown, TN
22 4 201 Billy Ogle Knoxville, TN
23 23 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
24 22 777 Jared Landers Lexington, NC
25 25 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN


Race Statistics
Entrants: 47
Lap Leaders: Dan Schlieper (Laps 1-48); Jimmy Owens (Laps 49-50)
Caution Flags: Mike Marlar (Lap 29); John Blankenship (Lap 31)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Tim Isenberg, Tyler Reddick
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Michael Walker
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Don O'Neal (Started 17th; Finished 11th; Advanced 6 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Dan Schlieper
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Billy Ogle
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox (Jimmy Owens)
Time of Race: 21 minutes, 23 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2840

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2790

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

2650

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

2490

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

2405

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

2305

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

2225

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

2210

9

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

2170

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

2070

11

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

2015

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

1980

13

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

1905

14

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

1635

15

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

1500

16

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1475

17

64

Michael Walker

Franklin, TN

1315


Owens Outguns Field in Winning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series' Car Smart Race for the Cure at Cleveland Speedway




 


 


 


 

CLEVELAND, TN (June 17, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN outlasted a hotly contested battle for the lead with Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN. He went on to collect his fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the year on Thursday Night at Cleveland Speedway in the 4th Annual Car Smart Race for the Cure [Juvenile Diabetes].  Owens and Bloomquist went back and forth for the lead in the first 22 laps of the race until Owens forged ahead on lap 23. He went on to win the $10,000 first place prize.  Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC passed Bloomquist with ten laps to go to finish second followed by Bloomquist, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN.

Owens and Bloomquist made up the front row for the 4th Annual Car Smart "Race for the Cure" for Juvenile Diabetes 50 lap main event. The event was held before a packed grandstand.  Bloomquist took the early lead with Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Madden, and Dale McDowell in the top five early on in the race.

Owens dove to the inside of Bloomquist repeatedly during the first two circuits until he gained the lead for the first time on lap three. Bloomquist came back strong and regained the top spot a lap later.  As the two leaders were dueling it out, Pearson and Madden were having their own battle for the third spot.

The first caution came out on lap seven for Chris Wall and Jonathan Davenport; the pair got together in turn number two.  The restart saw Bloomquist on the point, followed by Owens and Pearson.  Bloomquist quickly opened up a three-car length advantage over Owens, with Madden challenging Pearson in the race for third. Bloomquist began to enter traffic by lap 17, allowing Owens to close to within a car-length of him. Owens finally squeezed by Bloomquist for the lead coming off of turn number four on lap 23.

Just as the leaders crossed the start-finish line, the yellow came out for Steve Casebolt. On the restart, Madden made the move for third around Pearson on lap 27 after the two had battled side-by-side for two laps. Meanwhile Owens started to break away from Bloomquist stretching his lead out over the reigning series champion. Bloomquist and Madden slowly reeled in Owens with ten laps to go, but Owens was up to the task. He used lapped traffic to clear some distance between himself and the duo of Bloomquist and Madden. Madden saw his opportunity to pass Bloomquist on lap 40, but by then Owens was well ahead of him and without the benefit of any cautions it was Owens' race to lose.
 

Owens was joined in victory lane by car owner Mike Reece and told the fans that it was quite a race in his eyes. "I hoped the fans enjoyed that one, we had a real good race going with Scott. Once we got out into the lead, our car was just on a rail. I have to thank my crew, we have struggled a little bit lately, but they have worked real hard this week and gave me a good car tonight. Thanks to Mike Reece for being here and all the fans for coming out tonight," said the 38-year-old racer.
 

The number 20, Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion, powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Red Line Oil, VP Racing Fuels, Byrd's Radiator, C&C Trucking, Alwee Trucking, and Ohlins.

Madden was second in the Xtreme Customs and Cycles/Cornett Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars entry followed by Bloomquist in the Miller Brothers Construction/VP Racing Fuels/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS. Ray Cook came home in fourth in the D&R Racing/Hicks and Ingle Company General Contracting/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo with Weaver finishing fifth in the BKW Disaster and Recovery/Bloomquist Race Cars entry.

Completing the top ten were Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

 

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Thursday Night, June 17th, 2010

"4th Annual Car Smart Race for the Cure [Juvenile Diabetes]"

Cleveland Speedway - Cleveland, TN

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Scott Bloomquist / 13.086 seconds

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Brad Neat, Tony Knowles, Brandon Kinzer, Eric Jacobsen, Gabe Wilson, John Winge, Tim Isenberg, Steve Casebolt, Brett Wyatt

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Chris Madden, John Blankenship, Tyler Reddick, Shawn Chastain, Lee Sutton, Jeff Neubert, Matt Helbing, Derek Ellis, Michael Walker, Freddy Smith

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Randy Weaver, Don O'Neal, Mike Marlar, Chris Wall, Kayne Hickman, Steve Smith, David Payne, Chris Brown, Jamie Oliver, John Mason

 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Dan Schlieper, Jonathan Davenport, Tommy Kerr, Rick Rogers, Todd Morrow, Frank Ingram, Eric Wells, Johnny Chastain, Donal Bradsher, Casey Roberts-DNS

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Eric Jacobsen, Steve Casebolt, Lee Sutton, Brett Wyatt, Brandon Kinzer, Shawn Chastain, Gabe Wilson, Jeff Neubert, John Winge, Matt Helbing, Freddy Smith, Michael Walker, Tim Isenberg-DNS, Derek Ellis-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer):  Chris Wall, Eric Wells, Todd Morrow, Rick Rogers, Chris Brown, John Mason, Frank Ingram, Jamie Oliver, Johnny Chastain, Kayne Hickman, Donald Bradsher, David Payne, Steve Smith-DNS, Casey Roberts-DNS

 

Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 1 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
2 3 44m Chris Madden Gaffney, SC
3 2 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
4 7 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
5 6 116 Randy Weaver Crossville, TN
6 4 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
7 8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
8 14 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
9 5 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
10 11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
11 16 4T Tommy Kerr Maryville, tn
12 20 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
13 10 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN
14 12 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA
15 17 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA
16 9 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
17 18 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
18 15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
19 23 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
20 19 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
21 21 L7 Lee Sutton Taylorsville, GA
22 13 26 Tony Knowles Tyrone, GA
23 22 T1 Todd Morrow East Ridge, TN
24 24 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN

 

 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 44
Lap Leaders: Scott Bloomquist (Laps 1- 3); Jimmy Owens (Lap 3); Scott Bloomquist (Laps 4-22); Jimmy Owens (Laps 23-50)
Caution Flags: Chris Wall, Jonathan Davenport (Lap 7); Steve Casebolt (Lap 23)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Tim Isenberg, Michael Walker
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: none
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Eric Wells (Started 20th; Finished 12th; Advanced 8 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Ray Cook
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Owens
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Michael Walker
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Richard Davis (Eric Wells)
Time of Race: 26 minutes, 38 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:
 
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2650
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2530
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2445
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2315
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 2195
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2110
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2025
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1995
9 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1960
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1915
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1880
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1810
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1775
14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1510
15 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
16 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1360
17 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1265
18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1215
19 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 1190

 

 

 

 

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil on SPEED Channel this Saturday,
June 19th



 


 


 


 

CORONA, CA (June 9, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil taped on May 29th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO will be shown this Saturday, June 19th on SPEED Channel. The Two-hour Television program will air at 3:00 PM Eastern/2:00 PM Central on Saturday.
 
The $30,000 to win crown-jewel event was an instant classic as Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC came home the winner of the event for the second time in his career. He survived and won a three-wide battle for the Dart Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil hardware.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action this week starting on Thursday Night, June 17th at Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN for the 4th Annual Car Smart "Race for the Cure" benefiting Juvenile Diabetes.  On Friday and Saturday, June 18th and 19th the series will race at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN for the 7th Annual "Scorcher 100" Presented by Reece Monument Company of Tazewell, TN.
 
There will be a complete show each night with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win/$700 to start 50-Lap feature events.
 
For more information on the three nights of racing, visit www.clevelandspeedway.com and www.volunteerspeedway.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.
 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results
 
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)
Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out
Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out
Wythe (VA) Raceway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
La Salle (IL) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
34 (IA) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway - Ray Cook (Winner)
Tazewell (TN) Speedway - Brad Neat (Winner)
Florence (KY) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
 
 

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2420
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2270
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2245
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2125
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1985
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1925
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1895
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1815
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1800
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1745
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1700
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1660
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1610
14 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
15 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1375
16 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1265
17 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1220
18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1215
19 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
20 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 1065

 

 

 

 

 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Tennessee Tripleheader Awaits Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series this Week
 
CORONA, CA (June 14, 2010) - After taking a weekend off, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is back in action this week, with three events in the state of Tennessee. The first will be a visit to Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN on Thursday Night, June 17th for the 4th Annual Car Smart "Race for the Cure" for Juvenile Diabetes. The next event is the two-day dual 50-Lap "Scorcher 100" at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN on Friday and Saturday, June 18th and 19th.
 
There will be a complete show for each of the three nights with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win/$700 to start feature events.
 
Thursday Night will mark the second appearance of the LOLMDS at the Monty Morrow-promoted Cleveland Speedway. The track will host a special "Race for the Cure" for Juvenile Diabetes 50-Lap event. Last year in the series' initial visit to the track, Jake Knowles of Tyrone, GA won his first ever Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. This was also the biggest win of Knowles' racing career.
 
The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make its second appearance of the season at Volunteer Speedway. The famed high-banks will host the "Scorcher 100" as two one-day 50-Lap shows. The winner each night will earn $10,000 each night.  Originally the format was a two-day $20,000 to win program.  Back in March Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC captured the LOLMDS sanctioned "Spring Thaw 50" at "The Gap".
 
Reigning Series Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN currently holds the lead in the chase for the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship.  The title is worth $75,000 again this year. Currently, Bloomquist is leading fellow Tennessean, Jimmy Owens of Newport by 150 points heading into the weekend.  Behind Bloomquist and Owens is four-time LOLMDS National Champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; and 2010 DART Show-Me 100 winner, Ray Cook.
 
The remainder of the top ten going into this week at Cleveland and Bulls Gap are Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Chris Wall of Holden, LA; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.
 
Wall still maintains his lead in the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" points' battle; currently 70 points ahead of Wells.  Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI is third in the RoY chase.
 
This past weekend, several Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers participated in the Dirt Late Model Dream XVI at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH.  The top thirteen drivers in Lucas Oil Championship Points for the LOLMDS were on hand to battle for the sport's richest prize of $100,000 to win. Ten LOLMDS drivers made the starting grid for the event, which was held Sunday afternoon.  
 
The final results showed that six of the ten Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series starters finished in the top ten. Ray Cook finished second behind winner Billy Moyer.  Cook earned $20,000 for his runner-up finish. Dale McDowell took home $10,000 for finishing third in the famed-event.
 
Defending Series Champion, Scott Bloomquist was fifth. Don O'Neal, who had to race his way from the C-Main to the B-main came home in seventh, followed by 2009 LOLMDS Quarter Master Rookie of the Year, John Blankenship, who finished eighth.  Dan Schlieper rounded out the top ten for the Lucas Oil Series contingent.
 
Other series drivers who the made the starting grid for the race Dream included Brad Neat who finished 12th; Steve Casebolt, who finished 14th; Mike Marlar wound up 18th; and Jimmy Owens, the defending race winner finished 24th after dropping out of the event.
 
The tire rule for all three events will be the same at both Cleveland and Volunteer Speedways; American Racer SD 44 or any compound harder, SD 44 must punch a minimum of 40; Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.
 
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) 532-5302.
 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results
 
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)
Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out
Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out
Wythe (VA) Raceway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
La Salle (IL) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
34 (IA) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway - Ray Cook (Winner)
Tazewell (TN) Speedway - Brad Neat (Winner)
Florence (KY) Speedway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2420
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2270
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2245
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2125
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1985
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1925
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1895
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1815
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1800
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1745
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1700
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1660
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1610
14 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
15 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1375
16 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1265
17 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1220
18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1215
19 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
20 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 1065

 

 

 

 

 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Advance Ticket Sales Available for Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil; Red Buck Cigars Steps Up Fast Time Challenge for Event
CORONA, CA (June 10, 2009) - Advance discounted 2-day tickets for the 28th Sunoco Race Fuels Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway in Union, KY are on sale until July 31st.  The event, which will be held August 13th-14th will pay $50,000 and is sure to draw the top dirt late model racers from across the country again this year. Officials of Florence Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Red Buck Cigars are also excited to announce that Red Buck Cigars have stepped up the award for Fast Time Qualifier at the event; the driver with the quickest lap will receive $1,000 for the feat.
 
Activities will get underway on Thursday Night, August 12th with an open practice session followed on Friday Night, August 13th with Red Buck Time Trials worth $1,000 for the driver with the quickest time. On Saturday Night, August 14th, there will be Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 28th Sunoco Race Fuels Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil paying $50,000 to win and $2500 to start.  The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction the event for the third consecutive year.  Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI won the event in 2009.
 
Also, there will be the 10th Annual National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies in front of the main grandstand on Saturday.  The 2010 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductees are: Bobby Paul, Roger Long, Ernie Derr, Billy Scott, Ronnie Weeden, Mike Head, Steve Kosiski, The Thomas Family of Phenix City, AL.
 
Prime seats are selling quickly and everyone has until July 31st to purchase advanced two day passes at a discounted price. After that date, including the day of the race, tickets and seats will be available at full price.  
 
To order tickets and reserved seats (or check on seat availability); call the track office at (859) 493-0034. Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted for ticket purchases.  For more 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil information including the seat chart, format, times and prices; go to the North/South 100 page at www.florencespeedway.com.
 
 
 
Date of Event: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 12th-13th-14th

Times:
Note: All times are approximate and may be adjusted due to weather, attendance, or management's discretion.

Thursday:
Pit Gate Opens: 5pm
Main and Back Gates: 5pm

Friday:
Pit Gate Opens: 3pm
Main and Back Gates: 5pm
Hot Laps Start: 6:30pm
Racing Starts: 7:30pm
Late Model Qualifying Starts: approx. 8:30 pm

Saturday:
Pit Gate Opens: 3pm
Main and Back Gates: 3pm
Racing Starts: 8pm
Admission Prices
Reserved seats: $2 per seat

Thursday:
Pit Gate: $10
General Admission: $0
Kids(6-11): $0

 
Friday:
 
Pit Gate: $25
General Admission: $15
Kids(6-11): $3

Saturday:
 
Pit Gate: $45
General Admission: $35
Kids(6-11): $7
Two-Day Passes:

 
Pit Gate: $60
General Admission: $45
Kids(6-11): $8

 
Advanced Sale Two-Day Passes:(By July 31st)
Pit Gate: $55
General Admission: $40
Program for Divisions Competing:
Thursday:

 
Open Practice Session

 
Friday:
Late Models: Qualifying
Modifieds: Heats, and B-Mains
Pure Stocks: Heats, and B-Mains and a $500 to win Feature

 
Saturday:
Late Models: Heats, B-Mains, and the 100 lap, $50,000 to win 28th annual North/South 100
Modifieds: $1,000 to win feature

 
 

Past Winners:

Year
Driver

1983

Pat Patrick

1984

Pat Patrick

1985

John Mason

1986

Jack Boggs

1987

Jeff Purvis

1988

Scott Bloomquist

1989

Jeff Purvis

1990

Mike Head

1991

Rodney Combs

1992

Jack Boggs


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2420
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2270
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2245
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2125
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1985
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1925
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1895
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1815
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1800
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1745
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1700
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1660
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1610
14 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
15 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1375
16 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1265
17 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1220
18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1215
19 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
20 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 1065

 

 

 

 

 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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***Address Change Bulletin for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Office***
 
Waycross, GA (June 9, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series would like to announce an address change for the Series' Office. The new address applies to all official communications and for any correspondence for Series Director, Ritchie Lewis. The current address is:

Ritchie Lewis
c/o Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
1248 Crestridge Rd.
Waycross, GA 31503

There is also a new fax number for the Series Office and Ritchie Lewis as well, the new number is (912) 548-1021.

The office located on Poplar Creek Rd. in Oliver Springs, TN has moved to the current address; please update this information in your contact lists.

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 Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2420
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2270
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2245
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2125
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1985
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1925
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1895
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1815
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1800
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1745
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1700
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1660
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1610
14 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
15 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1375
16 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1265
17 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1220
18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1215
19 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
20 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 1065

 

 

 

 

 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Scorcher 100 Presented By Reece Monument Co at Volunteer to Take on New Format
 


 

BULLS GAP, TN (June 5, 2010) - Officials of Volunteer Speedway (TN) and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to announce a change in format for the Seventh Annual Scorcher 100 Presented by Reece Monument Company. Originally, the event was scheduled as a two-day $20,000 to win, 100-lap event. The event is now scheduled as dual $10,000 to win, 50 Lap events, one scheduled for Friday Night, June 18th; and the other scheduled for Saturday Night, June 19th. Both shows will feature Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and 50-Lap Features.

The Scorcher 100 will accompany the Thursday, June 17th, 4th Annual Car Smart Race for Juvenile Diabetes at Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, TN. The Car Smart Race for Juvenile Diabetes will also feature Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-Lap, $10,000 to win main event.

The tire rule for all three events will be as follows, American Racer SD44 or any compound harder, SD44's must punch a minimum of 40; Hoosier Racing Tires 1300 or any compound harder, 1300's must punch a minimum of 40 as well.

For more information on Cleveland Speedway, go to www.clevelandspeedway.com.

For more information on Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN, visit www.volunteerspeedway.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 Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2420
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2270
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2245
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2125
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1985
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1925
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1895
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1815
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1800
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1745
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1700
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1660
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1610
14 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
15 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1375
16 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1265
17 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1220
18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1215
19 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
20 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 1065

 

Pearson Holds Off Bloomquist and Mars to Win Ralph Latham Memorial at Florence

 


 

UNION, KY (June 5, 2010) - Fighting off both Scott Bloomquist and Jimmy Mars in the closing laps, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL captured the Lucas Oil Late model Dirt Series sanctioned 24th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial on Saturday Night at Florence Speedway.  Pearson's third series win of the year was worth $10,000 as he recorded his first ever win at the half-mile track.  Bloomquist fell one car length short to Pearson at finish with Mars taking a close third.  Completing the top five were Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY and Audie McWilliams of Walton, KY.
 

Ray Cook and Pearson made up the front row for the annual event with Pearson gaining the early advantage over Cook and Lanigan right from the start.  Pearson stretched his lead to eight car-lengths by lap three as he set a blistering pace in the Bobby Labonte owned car.  By lap nine, Pearson had already picked up the tail end of the field as Cook, Lanigan, Bloomquist and McWilliams made up the top five.

By lap 13 Pearson's lead was up to an astounding 15-car length lead over Cook, who had settled in second, just in front of a great battle between Lanigan and Bloomquist for third.  The first caution came out for sixth running Scott James on lap 18 as the veteran driver came to a halt in turn two.
 

On the restart Cook drastically fell off the pace in the running order; falling from second to fifth within a lap as Lanigan, Bloomquist, and McWilliams all went past him. The race stayed green for eight circuits until Matt Miller slowed on lap 25, the halfway mark of the race.  Pearson was still in the lead with Lanigan, Bloomquist, McWilliams and 14th starting Jimmy Mars now in the chase as he was up to fifth.
 

On the restart, Bloomquist and the Mars would subplant Lanigan from second as he dropped to fourth on lap 26.  Pearson then opened up some breathing room for himself as Bloomquist and Mars found themselves dicing it out for second.  With no caution flags in sight, Pearson started to pick up the back end of the pack again, allowing both Bloomquist and Mars to close the gap.
 

With ten to go, Bloomquist had his sights set on Pearson. Pearson was negotiating traffic and Bloomquist started knocking on the door for the race lead.  With five to go, Bloomquist was only a car length behind as Pearson dove to the inside of a lapped car just as Bloomquist put his car up against the retaining wall in turn three in an effort to pass Pearson coming off of turn four. Pearson's well-designed moves through traffic allowed him to hold off Bloomquist for the win.

With Bloomquist and Mars right behind Pearson, the trio of drivers took the white flag and coming off of turn two Bloomquist tried the high-side again into turn 4 and hoped his momentum would carry him past Pearson heading to the checkers, but Pearson was able to get off turn 4 good enough to beat Bloomquist to the finish line by a car length to grab the win.
 

In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 20th time in his career, the 38-year-old, 4-time LOLMDS Champion was elated to win for the first time at Florence.  "The track crew did a great job with this track as they always do, we didn't know how it would turn out with the rain chances for the day, but it turned out to be superb and the fans saw a helluva show," said the second generation racer, who is third in the Lucas Oil Championship Points' Standings behind Bloomquist and Owens.

"I have to thank my crew Jason, Matt and Eric. This car was perfect tonight, we got out there to that big lead and stayed up top there and we was hoping the top would stay good for the whole race like it usually does here, we had a couple of cautions there and that slowed our momentum and I saw Scott's nose there a few times and in traffic I thought I have to make the right move here or he was going to get me and fortunately we held on and it's great to get this win for Bobby (Labonte) he's going to be real happy when he about this and we got two wins for him this weekend," said Pearson who was referring to his win at Florence and teammate Brad Neat's win on Friday Night at Tazewell Speedway.

The MasterSbilt Dodge Charger driven by Pearson is powered by a Larry Wallace Racing Engines and sponsored by Lucas Oil Products, Red Buck Cigars, PRC, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Tires, Asi Racewear and Ohlins.

Bloomquist, who finished second in his Miller Brothers Construction/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS, congratulated Pearson afterwards for a great race.  "That was fun out there, Earl drove a really good race, I was hoping he would get caught behind that slower car there and I would be able to pass him, the track was great during the feature, we love coming up to race and can't wait to get back here in August," said Bloomquist who maintains the series points lead over Jimmy Owens and Pearson by 150 points.

Mars, the defending Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 winner last August at Florence was happy with his performance, "that was a good race out there between Earl and Scott, I thought we had something for them there at the end, the car was working real good there, but we just ran out laps, but we'll be back in August ready to go,' said the driver of the Deppe Enterprises/Pro Power Racing Engines/MB Customs Malibu.
 

Fourth went to Lanigan in the Gotta Race/Cornett Racing Engines/Rocket Monte Carlo SS who was followed by former Florence Speedway track champion Audie McWilliams in the Weber Racing/Sparks Contractors/Rocket Impala SS.
 

Completing the top ten were Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Jason James of Lawrenceburg, IN; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; and Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN.
 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, June 5th, 2010

"24th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial"

Florence Speedway - Union, KY

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Ray Cook / 16.686 seconds

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, Scott Bloomquist, Eric Jacobsen, Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Marlar, Brad Neat, Joe Janowski, Brandon Green, Tyler Reddick, James Rice, Michael Walker, Chris Stilwell

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott James, Jimmy Owens, Jason Jameson, Kent Robinson, Randy Weaver, Brian Birkhofer, Dan Schlieper, Greg Johnson, Barry Doss, Tim Prince, Chad Stapleton
 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Audie McWilliams, Dale McDowell, Jimmy Mars, Justin Rattliff, Josh Williams, Steve Casebolt, Mike Jewell, Tim Isenberg, John Mason, Robby Hensley
 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Darrell Lanigan, Don O'Neal, Eric Wells, Dustin Neat, Matt Miller, Chris Wall, Steve Francis, John Blankenship, Jerry Rice, Jesse Lay, Brian Wilhite
 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Randy Weaver, Mike Marlar, Brian Birkhofer, Brad Neat, Dan Schlieper, Joe Janowski, Greg Johnson, Brandon Green, Tyler Reddick, Barry Doss, Tim Prince, Michael Walker, James Rice, Chris Stilwell, Chad Stapleton
 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer):  Matt Miller, Josh Williams, John Blankenship, Justin Rattliff, Jesse Lay, Steve Francis, Tim Isenberg, John Mason, Chris Wall, Brian Wilhite, Steve Casebolt, Mike Jewell, Jerry Rice, Robby Hensley-DNS

 

Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 2 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
2 5 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
3 14 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
4 4 29 Darrell Lanigan Union, KY
5 6 10 Audie McWilliams Walton, KY
6 8 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
7 11 12 Jason Jameson Lawrenceburg, IN
8 10 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
9 7 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
10 17 116 Randy Weaver Crossville, TN
11 13 28 Eddie Carrier, Jr. Salt Rock, WV
12 12 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
13 9 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA
14 23 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
15 21 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA
16 22 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
17 20 JJ2 Josh Williams W. Harrison, IN
18 15 7R Kent Robinson Bloomington, IN
19 26 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
20 24 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
21 1 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
22 18 7 Matt Miller Waterville, OH
23 3 s44 Scott James Lawrenceburg, IN
24 19 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN
25 16 25n Dustin Neat Dunnville, KY
26 25 33 Jesse Lay Walton, KY

 

 

 

Entrants: 45

Lap Leaders: Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 1-50)

Caution Flags: Scott James (Lap 18); Matt Miller (Lap 25)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Steve Casebolt; Chris Wall

Florence Speedway Track Provisional: Jesse Lay

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Dan Schlieper

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Mars (Started 14th; Finished 3rd; Advanced 11 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Mars

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Ray Cook

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks (Scott Bloomquist)

Time of Race: 20 minutes, 16 seconds

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 2420
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2270
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2245
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2125
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1985
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1925
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1895
8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1815
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1800
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1745
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1700
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1660
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1610
14 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
15 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1375
16 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1265
17 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1220
18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1215
19 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
20 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 1065

 

 

 

 

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

 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

 

Brad Neat Takes Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Friday Night at Tazewell

 


 

TAZEWELL, TN (June 4, 2010) - Taking the lead on lap 17, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY held on for nearly 60 laps to score his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of 2010 in the Toyota Knoxville 75 on Friday Night at Tazewell Speedway.  Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN tried valiantly to get by Neat, but he had to settle for second. LOLMDS points' leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN held the third spot followed by Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
 
Rodney Kiker and Casebolt made up the front row of the 10,000 to win 75-lap Toyota Knoxville 75 held before a huge crowd.  Kiker started off quickly, grabbing the point on the opening lap as Neat, who started third moved into second ahead of Casebolt, Ogle, and Bloomquist. Kiker looked very good in the early laps of the race. Kiker held a three-car length lead over Neat and Casebolt in the first five laps of the race.  Kiker then started to hit heavy traffic by lap 12 and his lead shrank to a car length as he had Neat and Casebolt breathing down his neck.  In traffic, Neat overtook Kiker for the top spot on lap 17 and two circuits later Casebolt went by Kiker for second.
 
Kiker then began to fade even more as Ogle passed him on lap 20 for third. The first caution of the race came out on lap 24 for Mike Marlar's flat tire. On the restart, Neat led the field to green, with Casebolt and Ogle lined up side-by-side for the restart.
 
The restart saw Ogle lose a spot to Bloomquist for third as the two frontrunners started to pull away.  Casebolt kept the heat on Neat for several more laps until lap 41 when he was able to pull alongside Neat momentarily in the race for the lead. Neat was up to the challenge as he beat Casebolt to line to continue to stay in the lead.  The top five with 45 laps scored remained Neat, Casebolt, Bloomquist, Ogle, and O'Neal.  The top five were all running on the same straightaway as Neat started to get into heavy traffic once again.
 
With 25 laps remaining, Casebolt was all over Neat, he tried both low and high on the race track to get by Neat, but Neat held his line as he fought off repeated challenges from Casebolt.  The second and final caution came out for Kiker's flat tire on lap 54. Neat led the single file restart to the green. He quickly opened up a four car-length advantage over Casebolt with 15 laps to go.  Neat looked to be in control of the race until he entered traffic again. Casebolt picked up the pace and closed right onto Neat's deck lid in the final few laps.
 
Casebolt repeatedly put the pressure on Neat, waiting for him to make a mistake. Bloomquist closed on Casebolt as but held off the duo's efforts and went on to record his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the year and his first while driving for car owner, Bobby Labonte.
 
In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the first time since Hagerstown (MD) Speedway, last August, Neat first congratulated his crew for sticking it out with him in what has been an up and down season.  "Man, I've got to thank this great crew of mine, they did a fabulous job tonight and they have done so all year. We haven't had the results we would have liked to this season, but it feels good to win here at Tazewell, it's always been a tough place for anyone to win at and we were just fortunate to get the lead when we did," said the 30-year-old University of Kentucky graduate.
 
"We had pretty good year last year and we were looking forward to this year after teaming up with Bobby (Labonte) and Earl (Pearson Jr.), we've struggled at times and hopefully this will turn around our season and we can get some more wins and good finishes, it just helps everyone's morale on the team when you run good like this," said Neat, who's win at Tazewell was his third career Lucas Oil Late Model Series victory.
 
Neat's MasterSbilt Cadillac is powered by Cornett Racing Engines and sponsored by Red Buck Cigars/Lucas Oil Products/T&T Energy/Sunoco Race Fuels, PRC and Hoosier Racing Tires.
 
Casebolt, who's primary car suffered mechanical issues in his pit before hot laps, brought out a back-up for time trials and won his heat race to earn the outside of the front row starting spot, finished a close second in the Bob Harris owned/Dixie Chopper/Rocket GTO.  Taking third and maintaining his points lead was Bloomquist in his Miller Brothers Construction/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS. Fourth was Ogle in the Kilby Equipment/Competition Racing Engines/GTO Corvette. O'Neal, who started 12th came home fifth in the Superior Cleaning/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS.
 
Completing the top ten were Vic Hill of Morristown, TN; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.
 
 
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, June 4th, 2010
"Toyota Knoxville 75"
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Scott Bloomquist / 11.519 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Rodney Kiker, Vic Hill, Steve Smith, Tommy Kerr, Mike Weeks, David Webb, Terry Wolfenbarger, Michael Walker
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Brad Neat, Dan Schlieper, Mike Marlar, Earl Pearson Jr., Eric Wells, Michael Smith, Tim Isenberg, Jeff Wolfenbarger-DNS
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Rick Rogers, Chris Wall, Brian Smith, Tyler Reddick
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Billy Ogle, Jimmy Owens, Don O'Neal, Ray Cook, Shane Clanton, Bryan Hendrix, Jason Trammell
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer): Mike Weeks, Eric Wells, Michael Smith, Terry Wolfenbarger, Tim Isenberg, David Webb, Michael Walker, Jeff Wolfenbarger
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfer):  Rick Rogers, Shane Clanton, Chris Wall, Jason Trammell, Tyler Reddick, Brian Smith, Bryan Hendrix
 
 
Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown
 
 

FINISH

START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 3 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
2 2 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
3 6 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
4 4 201 Billy Ogle Knoxville, TN
5 12 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
6 5 1v Vic Hill Mosheim, TN
7 8 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
8 10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
9 7 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
10 14 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
11 16 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
12 9 3 Steve Smith Powell, TN
13 15 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
14 22 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
15 18 44x Rick Rogers Knoxville, TN
16 19 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
17 23 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
18 1 25K Rodney Kiker Greeneville, TN
19 13 4T Tommy Kerr Maryville, tn
20 20 25c Shane Clanton Locust Grove, GA
21 11 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN
22 24 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
23 21 4s Michael Smith Rogersville, TN
24 17 22 Mike Weeks Friendsville, TN




 

 

 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 31
Lap Leaders: Rodney Kiker (Laps 1-16); Brad Neat (Laps 17-75)
Caution Flags: Mike Marlar (Lap 24); Chris Wall (Lap 24); Tyler Reddick (Lap 24-Restart); Rodney Kiker (Lap 54)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Tim Isenberg, Tyler Reddick
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Chris Wall (Started 22nd; Finished 14th; Advanced 8 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Brad Neat
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Chris Wall
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Tyler Reddick
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Mark Hopper (Brad Neat)
Time of Race: 27 minutes, 11 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2190

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2085

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1985

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1925

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

1850

6

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

1735

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

1735

8

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

1685

9

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

1665

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1575

11

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1550

12

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

1540

13

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

1485

14

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1475

15

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

1265

15

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

1265

17

57J

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

1215

18

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

1160

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

1120

20

3c

Mike Collins

Council Bluffs, IA

1015

21

64

Michael Walker

Franklin, TN

980

 

 


 


 
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Penalties Levied for Pit Area Incident at Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway

CORONA, CA (June 2, 2010) -

Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series have suspended driver Will Vaught for one year, starting May 30, 2010.  Vaught, after contact with another driver on the race track, drove up the back straight-away, from turn three to the pit exit near turn two and against traffic and into the pit area.  Continuing into the hot pit area, Vaught used his race car to assault driver Jesse Stovall - still in his car.  Vaught crashed into Stovall's car causing severe damage and exposing crew members and others to risk of death or serious injury. This suspension applies to the Lucas Oil Speedway and the Lucas Oil MLRA.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Series Director Ritchie Lewis said: "While with on-track incidents it can be difficult to determine whether the incident was an accident or purposeful, Mr. Vaught's actions were clearly deliberate, and dangerous to the other driver and exposed crew members to great risk.  This type of action can not and will not be tolerated. Will is a good man that will be an asset to many forms of racing for years to come. He made a mistake and will pay for his off track actions and move forward. He has shared that he is not proud of his actions and the series will support him by staying in communication", said Lewis.

 

Vaught was disqualified from the race, the Show-Me 100, and his winnings will be forfeited and distributed to the DRO Program to support ministries for Lucas Oil Late Model drivers and teams.  Officials want it to be clear that the penalty is directed only to the driver and that his car owner would be welcome to continue in competition with another driver.

 

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Speeds into June with Events at Tazewell and Florence this Weekend


 

CORONA, CA (June 2, 2010) - After a hugely successful DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway this past Memorial Day Weekend, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicks off the month of June this Friday Night at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN for the Toyota Knoxville 75 and Saturday Night at Florence Speedway in Union, KY for the 24th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial Race.  Both events will pay $10,000 to win and $700 to start.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will visit the track simply known as "The Taz" this Friday Night, June 4 for the sixth time.  The Gary Hall promoted facility will host a complete show of LOLMDS action with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 75-lap $10,000 to win Toyota Knoxville sponsored event.  In the previous five visits to Tazewell, Lucas Oil Series regular Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN has won in three of the five series sanctioned races there.  Other series winners at Tazewell were Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN in '06 and Joe Armes of Petros, TN in '08.  For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series trip to Tazewell Speedway, find out at www.tazewellspeedway.net.

 

On Saturday Night, June 5th, Florence Speedway will host the Ralph Latham Memorial for the 24th time.  The last five Ralph Latham Memorial races have been won by Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regulars with Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN winning in '05, Scott Bloomquist in '06, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN in '07, and the last two years have seen Jimmy Owens in victory lane, hoisting the big check.

 

The King Family promoted facility will play host to a full program of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 24th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial 50-lap feature paying $10,000 to win.  The cameras of SPEED TV will be on hand to tape the event, which will be shown on June 26.  For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit to Florence Speedway this Saturday Night, visit www.florencespeedway.com.

 

The points' battle for the 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship enters a new month, as defending series champion Scott Bloomquist leads Jimmy Owens in the race for the title worth $75,000 again this year.  Four-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL is third in points followed by DART Show-Me 100 runner-up, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; and 2010 DART Show-Me 100 champion, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC who collected $30,000 this past weekend for winning his second career Show-Me 100 trophy.

 

The remainder of the top ten headed to Tazewell and Florence in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings are Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Chris Wall of Holden, LA; Steve Casebolt; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL.

 

Wall's lead in the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" points chase has narrowed to just 100 points over DART Show-Me 100 Hard Charger of the Race, Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; followed by Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI.

 

The tire rule at Tazewell will be the following; American Racer SD44 or any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40.  Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.

 

At Florence the tire rule will be as follows; Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM 20 and LM40 and American Racer SD44, SD48, MD53 and MD56.

 

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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results

 

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)

Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out

Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out

Wythe (VA) Raceway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

La Salle (IL) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

34 (IA) Raceway - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway - Ray Cook (Winner)

 

Previous Ralph Latham Memorial Winners

 

1987 - Bobby Carnes

1988 - Bob Pierce

1989 - John Gill

1990 - Jack Boggs

1991 - Scott Bloomquist

1992 - Jack Boggs

1993 - Jack Boggs

1994 - Billy Moyer

1995 - Donnie Moran

1996 - Billy Moyer

1997 - Steve Francis

1998 - Bart Hartman

1999 - Bart Hartman

2000 - Darrell Lanigan

2001 - R.J. Conley

2002 - Steve Francis

2003 - Scott James

2004 - Mike Jewell

2005 - Don O'Neal

2006 - Scott Bloomquist

2007 - Steve Casebolt

2008 - Jimmy Owens

2009 - Jimmy Owens

 

 


 
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Ray Cook Wins Heart Pounding 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Championship
 

Wheatland, Missouri (May 29th, 2010) - Ray Cook of Brasstown, North Carolina etched his name in the DART Show Me 100 history book for the second time, as he claimed the 18th edition of the event on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri in front of a capacity crowd in what could only be described as possibly one of the greatest races ever.
 
Jimmy Owens and Earl Pearson Jr. brought the field to the green flag for the 100-lap affair, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA).  Owens took the lead at the onset of the event with Pearson Jr., Terry Phillips, Don O'Neal, and Dale McDowell in tow.  By the third circuit O'Neal had cracked the top three as Owens began to motor away from the field.
 
Lap 5 found Jimmy Owens catching the tail of the field as Chad Simpson went down a lap on the sixth circuit.  Owens' commanding run would come to an abrupt halt exiting turn four on the tenth circuit as Brian Birkhofer got sideways causing Chris Wall to flip in front of the leader.  Owens, with nowhere to go, was caught up in the incident and had to go to the tail of the field.  Wall would be unhurt in the incident and would rejoin the event fourteen laps later to a standing ovation from the crowd.
 
With Owens tailback, Don O'Neal inherited the lead with Earl Pearson Jr., Billy Moyer, Terry Phillips, and Dale McDowell making up the top five in the running order.  On the ensuing restart O'Neal and Pearson Jr. began to battle for the lead before the caution waved again on lap 12 as Shannon Babb rolled to a stop with a flat tire.  During the caution, Steve Casebolt also headed pit-side, and both drivers rejoined the tail of the field.
 
With the green flag displayed once again, the action at the front of the pack saw O'Neal motor away from the pack with Pearson Jr. and Moyer continuing to host a spirited battled for the second spot.  Caution would fly again on lap 21 as Dale McDowell relinquished the fifth spot with a flat tire.  He too would head pit-side for fresh rubber before rejoining the field.
 
At the time of the caution the top five running order consisted of Don O'Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., Billy Moyer, Ray Cook, and Terry Phillips.  As the race resumed Billy Moyer moved past Earl Pearson Jr. for the second spot as the duo began to swap positions lap after lap.
 
Lap 27 would see the yellow flag in the air again as Scott Bloomquist relinquished the sixth spot with a flat tire.  It would mark the first of two trips to the pit area during the course of the feature for the Mooresburg, Tennessee driver.  With Bloomquist on the tail of the field the race continued as O'Neal jumped to a comfortable lead over Pearson Jr., Phillips, and eleventh starting Ray Cook.
 
The race would endure a ten lap green flag run with O'Neal still at the point as Phillips and Cook shuffled Pearson Jr. from second to fourth exiting turn two on lap 32.  Two laps later, Billy Moyer Jr. shuffled Pearson Jr. back another spot.
 
On lap 38, the caution would wave for Chris Simpson, who rolled to a stop on the backstretch, which erased O'Neal's eight-car length lead. At the time of the caution Phillips, Cook, Moyer Jr., and Earl Pearson Jr. followed O'Neal.
 
The restart saw Moyer Jr. and Cook beginning to race side-by-side for the third spot before Cook mounted a charge toward the front of the pack that saw him dispose of Moyer Jr. and Phillips to race his way to second by the race's midway point.  The next ten laps saw the race slow on various times by the caution flag before it endured another long green flag run.  Cook stalked O'Neal through lapped traffic for several laps before slipping passed him on the high side to take the lead as the field completed the 62nd circuit.
 
With Cook at the point, O'Neal continued to apply pressure, as 22nd starting Steve Casebolt joined the fray in the third spot.  Another driver on the move was 29th starting, John Blankenship, who was up to the fourth spot by lap 65.  While Cook maintained the lead, O'Neal and Casebolt waged war for the second spot with disaster nearly striking as they completed lap 67 as the pair briefly made contact sending Casebolt into the front stretch wall.  Casebolt would recover after losing several car lengths to O'Neal.  Three laps later he would race passed O'Neal for the lead and set his sights on race leader, Ray Cook.
 
By lap 73 Cook and Casebolt were battling side-by-side for the lead and Casebolt, became the fourth different leader of the race. Casebolt quickly extended his lead and would finally be slowed by a caution for John Blankenship, who rolled to a stop with a flat on lap 82.
 
The ensuing restart saw Casebolt drive away from the field once again, and appeared to be on his way to a comfortable win before bad luck struck on lap 89, when he lost his driveshaft, bringing his night to a disappointing early end.  With Casebolt in the pits, Ray Cook inherited the lead and fought off a late race challenge from Don O'Neal to claim the $30,000 payday in the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil.  Don O'Neal, Terry Phillips, Eric Wells, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Brad Neat, and Mike Marlar rounded out the top ten finishers.
 
Earlier in the evening Martinsville, Indiana's Don O'Neal topped the Manufacturer's Dash For Cash taking the win over Brian Birkhofer and Billy Moyer.
 
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Race Summary
Saturday Night, May 29th, 2010
18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil
Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO
 
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 16.037 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jesse Stovall, Jared Landers, Mike Marlar, Tim Isenberg, Brad Looney, Chris Smyser, Al Purkey, Stacy Taylor, Ed Mueller, Dave Eckrich, Joe Kosiski, Michael Walker
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Jimmy Mars, Will Vaught, Keith Foss, Steve Casebolt, Ray Moore, Jay Johnson, Evan Hubert, Austin Dillon, Justin Asplin, Rylan Long, Bill Koons
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Ray Cook, Brad Neat, Jeremy Payne, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Jason Hughes, Chris Brown, Mike Collins, Dewaine Hottinger, Zac Simmons, Chris Spieker
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Josh McGuire, Brandon Kinzer, Chris Simpson, Kyle Beard, Gary Christian, Shane Harris, Andrew Kosiski, Chris Hall
 
Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Eric Jacobsen, Wendell Wallace, Dennis Erb Jr., Chris Wall, Jason Feger, John Anderson, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Jon Kirby, John Mason, Larry Jones
 
AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer, Billy Moyer Jr., Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Eric Turner, Chad Simpson, David Turner, Raymond Merrill, Tyler Reddick, Alan Vaughn, Austin Rettig, PJ Haskins
 
Comp Cams Race of Champions Presented by Quarter Master (12 Laps): Wendell Wallace, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Terry Phillips, Billy Moyer
 
Manufacturers' Dash for Cash (10 Laps): Don O'Neal, Brian Birkhofer, Billy Moyer, John Blankenship, Al Purkey, Jack Sullivan, Jared Landers, Dennis Erb Jr., Terry Phillips, Ray Cook, Brandon Kinzer
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer): Mike Marlar, Steve Casebolt, Tim Isenberg, Keith Foss, Al Purkey, Ray Moore, Dave Eckrich, Stacy Taylor, Bill Koons, Justin Asplin, Austin Dillon, Evan Hubert, Brad Looney, Jay Johnson, Chris Smyser, Rylan Long, Ed Mueller-DNS, Joe Kosiski-DNS, Michael Walker-DNS
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer):  Chris Simpson, Josh McGuire, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Dewaine Hottinger, Chris Brown, Kyle Beard, Mike Collins, Gary Christian, Shane Harris, Eric Wells, Jason Hughes, Brandon Kinzer, Jeremy Payne, Zac Simmons, Chris Spieker, Andrew Kosiski-DNS, Chris Hall-DNS
 
Hawk Brake Third B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer): Brian Birkhofer, Dennis Erb Jr., Eric Turner, Jason Feger, Chad Simpson, Tyler Reddick, John Mason, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Alan Vaughn, Larry Jones, Austin Rettig, Jon Kirby, Chris Wall, John Anderson-DNS, David Turner-DNS, Raymond Merrill-DNS, PJ Haskins-DNS
 
 
Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown


 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

11

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

2

5

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

3

3

75

Terry Phillips

Springfield, MO

4

27

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

5

24

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

6

12

21JR

Billy Moyer, Jr.

Batesville, AR

7

8

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

8

14

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

9

17

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

10

19

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

11

29

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

12

16

88

Wendell Wallace

Batesville, AR

13

2

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

14

26

33

Al Purkey

Coffeyville, KS

15

13

777

Jared Landers

Lexington, NC

16

10

5

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

17

9

28m

Jimmy Mars

Menomonie, WI

18

22

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

19

25

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

20

7

00H

Jesse Stovall

Galena, MO

21

20

32x

Chris Simpson

Oxford, IA

22

15

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

23

6

21

Billy Moyer

Batesville, AR

24

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

25

21

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA

26

23

41

Josh McGuire

Grayson, KY

27

4

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

28

18

18

Shannon Babb

Mowequa, IL

29

28

25c

Chad Simpson

Mt. Vernon, IA



Race Statistics
Entrants: 73
Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1-10); Don O'Neal (Laps 11-61); Ray Cook (Laps 62-72); Steve Casebolt (Laps 73-89); Ray Cook (Laps 90-100)

Caution Flags: Lap 10 (Brian Birkhofer, Chris Wall, Jimmy Owens); Lap 11 (Jimmy Owens); Lap 12 (Shannon Babb); Lap 21 (Dale McDowell); Lap 23 (Brad Neat); Lap 27 (Scott Bloomquist); Lap 28 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 38 (Chris Simpson); Lap 50 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 52 (Earl Pearson Jr.); Lap 53 (Jared Landers); Lap 56 (Jimmy Owens); Lap 58 (Will Vaught); Lap 65 (Jesse Stovall); Steve Casebolt (Lap 89); Jimmy Mars (Lap 91); Jared Landers (Lap 92)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Chris Wall, Eric Wells

Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association Provisionals: Al Purkey, Chad Simpson

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: John Blankenship

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Eric Wells (Started 27th; Finished 4th; Advanced  23 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Eric Wells

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Race Engine Design

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Steve Casebolt

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Danny Dishman (Ray Cook)

Time of Race: 96 minutes, 34 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1960

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1890

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1820

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1720

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

1675

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

1555

7

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

1525

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

1505

9

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

1480

10

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1475

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1425

12

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

1360

12

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1360

14

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

1290

15

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

1285

16

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

1265

17

57J

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

1215

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

1120

19

3c

Mike Collins

Council Bluffs, IA

1015

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

995

21

64

Michael Walker

Franklin, TN

865

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

815

 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Jimmy Owens Tops Preliminary Night of 18th Annual DART
Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

Wheatland, Missouri (May 28th, 2010) - The opening night of the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 was held on Friday night as seventy-three Super Late Models converged on Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the event, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA).
 
Jimmy Owens opened the evening by setting fast time in Red Buck Cigars Qualifications with a 16.037 second lap around the clay oval.  Owens would go on to win the Wiles Drive Shaft First Heat race from the pole position to earn the pole for Saturday night's 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 finale.  He picked up the win in heat race one over Jesse Stovall, and Jared Landers, who both transferred to the main event.
 
Afco Heat Race #2 saw 1999 DART Show Me 100 Champion, Terry Phillips, take off from the pole position and build a straight away lead early in the race before Jimmy Mars caught him late in the race to battle for the lead.  Phillips held Mars off for the win as the pair raced away from the field, but behind them, a physical battle was held between Will Vaught and Steve Casebolt.  Vaught, who was running second early in the race, when he briefly lost control in turn four, allowing several cars to race past, made a daring move to the inside of Steve Casebolt entering turn one on the white flag lap.  The duo would make contact with Vaught clearing Casebolt down the backstretch as he went on to claim the third and final transfer spot.
 
All Star Performance Heat Race #3 once again saw the pole sitter run away and hide from the field as Martinsville, Indiana's Don O'Neal put on a driving clinic to take the win by a full straightaway.  However, the story of the event would be Ray Cook, who started in the 6th position.  While most of the competitors were committed to the low line, Cook opted for the middle of the track and spent the first half of the event in a battle with Brad Neat for the final transfer spot.  By lap 12, Cook cleared Neat and two laps later would race past Jeremy Payne to take the second spot.  Cook would go on to finish second with Brad Neat slipping past Payne in the closing laps for the final transfer spot.
 
Super Flow Heat Race #4 saw Brandon Kinzer and Chris Hall bring the field to the green.  Kinzer would jump to the early lead with Hall quickly falling backward as Earl Pearson Jr. and Scott Bloomquist moved up to the second and third positions respectively early in the event.  By lap five, Kinzer's handling was beginning to fade as Pearson Jr. took over control of the lead.  Over the next few laps Kinzer would endure a freefall through the field with Bloomquist moving up to the second spot as fifth starting Dan Schlieper advanced to the third spot. Pearson Jr. cruised to the win with Bloomquist in second as Schlieper withstood a late race challenge from Eric Wells for the final transfer position. 
 
Dale McDowell and Eric Jacobsen battled side by side early in Wiles Drive Shaft Heat Race #5 before McDowell set sail from the field as Jacobsen settled into a comfortable second position. Wendell Wallace, Dennis Erb Jr., and Chris Wall hosted a spirited battle for the final transfer spot with three-time DART Show Me 100 Champion, Wendell Wallace, claiming the spot.
 
AFCO Heat Race #6 saw an entertaining front row as Billy Moyer started on the pole with his son, Billy Moyer Jr. starting outside front row.  The duo would peak the interest of the crowd as they battled side by side for the top spot for the lead during the first two laps before the elder Moyer finally began to inch away.  By the race's midway point Moyer Jr. began to fight a slightly tight racecar as Shannon Babb and Brian Birkhofer reeled in the second place runner. However, over the last few laps Moyer Jr. would recover to claim the second spot behind Billy Moyer, who took the comfortable win.  Shannon Babb took the final transfer spot over Birkhofer.
 
The COMP Cams Race of Champions Presented By Quarter Master saw six of the event's previous eight winners in action.  Via pill draw, Scott Bloomquist and Wendell Wallace started on the front row for the $1,000 to win affair with Bloomquist taking the early lead.  By lap three Wallace pulled even with Bloomquist for the lead and two laps later would take over the top spot as Ray Cook and Brian Birkhofer battled side by side for the third spot.  On lap the ASI Racewear mandatory caution flew.  The field was lined up for a double file restart on the four lap shootout.  Wallace would quickly dispose of Bloomquist as he once raced to the lead and went on to lead the last four laps to claim the win and bragging rights.  Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Terry Phillips, and Billy Moyer rounded out the field.
 
Action will resume on Saturday night with a driver autograph session in the spectator midway from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.  Opening ceremonies are slated for 6:30pm with racing action to follow.  B-Mains, the Manufacturers Dash For Cash, and the 100 lap, 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil will all be held.  A complete program for the Open Wheel Modified division will also be held and is sponsored by Pitt's Homes and New Vision Graphics. 
 
For more information on Lucas Oil Speedway, visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil MLRA, check out www.mlraracing.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
Friday Night, May 28th, 2010
18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil
Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 16.037 seconds

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jesse Stovall, Jared Landers, Mike Marlar, Tim Isenberg, Brad Looney, Chris Smyser, Al Purkey, Stacy Taylor, Ed Mueller, Dave Eckrich, Joe Kosiski, Michael Walker

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Jimmy Mars, Will Vaught, Keith Foss, Steve Casebolt, Ray Moore, Jay Johnson, Evan Hubert, Austin Dillon, Justin Asplin, Rylan Long, Bill Koons

Allstar Performance Third Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Ray Cook, Brad Neat, Jeremy Payne, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Jason Hughes, Chris Brown, Mike Collins, Dewaine Hottinger, Zac Simmons, Chris Spieker

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Josh McGuire, Brandon Kinzer, Chris Simpson, Kyle Beard, Gary Christian, Shane Harris, Andrew Kosiski, Chris Hall

Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Eric Jacobsen, Wendell Wallace, Dennis Erb Jr., Chris Wall, Jason Feger, John Anderson, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Jon Kirby, John Mason, Larry Jones

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer, Billy Moyer Jr., Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Eric Turner, Chad Simpson, David Turner, Raymond Merrill, Tyler Reddick, Alan Vaughn, Austin Rettig, PJ Haskins

Comp Cams Race of Champions Presented by Quarter Master (12 Laps): Wendell Wallace, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Terry Phillips, Billy Moyer


 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 1765
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 1755
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 1655
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 1490
5 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1430
6 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1425
7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1390
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1365
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1290
10 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1270
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1215
12 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1185
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1180
14 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
15 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1150
16 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1115
17 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1105
18 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1000
19 3c Mike Collins Council Bluffs, IA 915
20 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 885
21 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 815

 


 


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

 
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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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 


DART Show-Me 100 to Include SuperFlow Seminar and Live Chassis Dyno Testing This Weekend
 

Wheatland, MO (May 27, 2010) -The DART Show-Me 100 main event will be the $30,000 to win 100-lap feature event for Super Late Models. Numerous other events will also take place during weekend. SuperFlow has come on board with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series this year and will conduct a special seminar during the DART Show-Me 100 this weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. SuperFlow is widely known for their industry leading engine dynos, flow benches, and chassis dynos. Representatives of SuperFlow will set up a chassis dyno at Lucas Oil Speedway and will use a dirt late model racecar on the dyno to demonstrate the use and advantages of the dyno for engine builders, chassis builders, and racers alike. SuperFlow will also make the chassis dyno available to any teams who wish to tune with it throughout the weekend.
 
This special SuperFlow seminar will be free and is open to chassis builders, engine builders, shock manufacturers, suspension parts manufacturers, and racers that attend the DART Show-Me 100 on May 27-29th at Lucas Oil Speedway.

In addition, SuperFlow will offer a special contingency award for racers and their engine builders that compete during the DART Show-Me 100 this weekend. SuperFlow will award the winning driver of the Show-Me 100 a 15% discount on a SuperFlow engine dyno, chassis dyno, or flow bench for the winning engine builder. The second place finisher will receive a 10% discount on a SuperFlow engine dyno, chassis dyno, or flow bench for the second place engine builder and the 3rd place finisher will receive a 5% discount on a SuperFlow engine dyno, chassis dyno, or flow bench for the third place engine builder.Drivers must run SuperFlow stickers to win these certificates for their engine builders.

"We are very excited to have SuperFlow come on board with us this year as a series sponsor. The chassis dyno seminar will be a great opportunity for racers to learn more about their cars and fine tuning their chassis. They have also stepped up and offered some contingency awards just for this weekends events. SuperFlow brings a nationally known name to the series and instant credibility on the series as well", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

To learn more about SuperFlow, its products, corporate offices, and contact information visit their official website at www.superflow.com.
 
For more information about Lucas Oil Products, please visit www.LucasOil.com.
 
To check out Lucas Oil Speedway, go to www.lucasoilspeedway.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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 1765
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 1755
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 1655
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 1490
5 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1430
6 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1425
7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1390
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1365
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1290
10 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1270
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1215
12 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1185
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1180
14 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
15 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1150
16 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1115
17 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1105
18 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1000
19 3c Mike Collins Council Bluffs, IA 915
20 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 885
21 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 815

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Begins New Era This Weekend

 


 

Wheatland, Missouri (May 26th, 2010) -This Thursday-Saturday, May 27th-29th, history will be made as the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products begins a new era of the event's illustrious history at the state-of-the-art, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.
 
For the first 17 years the DART Show Me 100 called West Plains Motor Speedway home, but at the end of the 2009 season, when it became apparent that the Gibsons were moving toward retirement, it was announced that the event would be moved to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.  With the move, a new era begins for the event at a facility where opportunities and possibilities abound.  For the 2010 event, Don and Billie Gibson will serve as the Grand Marshalls, and long-time DART Show Me 100 fans will recognize many familiar sights that will include everything from the traditional DART Show Me 100 trophy girls down to the one and only event mascot, Gus the Cool Mule.
 
Looking at the list of former champions of the event, there is no denying that it is truly a "Who's Who" of Super Late Model racing.  Previous champions of the mega-event include defending champion, Brian Birkhofer, Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Freddy Smith, Wendell Wallace, Rick Auckland, and Ray Cook. 
 
Many of the previous champions are expected for this year's addition of the event, which for the second consecutive year will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and will also welcome the co-sanction of the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA). 
 
Leading the competitor's into battle will be the only five-time, DART Show Me 100 Champion, Scott Bloomquist, who is the defending LOLMDS Champion and currently resides atop the point's standings for the tour heading into this weekend's festivities.  A strong contingent of drivers from across the nation is expected to converge on the Lucas Oil Speedway to take a shot at the $30,000 to win/$2,000 to start purse.
 
The format for the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 will get underway on Thursday, May 27th with the traditional practice night event that will include test and tune time from 7pm to 9:30pm. The popular BBQ Dinner with the drivers and crews will follow. The dinner is free to everyone with a pit pass and grandstand spectators are welcome to join for a modest $10.00 ticket fee.
 
Friday night will feature time trials and six heat races for the Super Late Models. Red Buck Cigars has posted a $250 cash prize for the fastest qualifier, and Weld Wheels has also posted two free wheels to the fastest driver on the clock. The top three finishers in each heat race will move on to Saturday night's main event.  The balance of the field in each of the heats will move on to the Super Late Model consolation events on Saturday night.  The COMP Cams Race of Champions Presented By Quarter Master will be held as well, where all previous winners of the event are eligible to battle for a $1,000 prize as well as bragging rights.  Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by Pitt's Homes and New Vision Graphics.
 
On Saturday night the Manufacturer's Dash and two consolation events will be held for the Super Late Models in addition to the 100 lap, DART Show Me 100 finale. Multiple bonus prizes have been added to the weekend's payout, and most recently Safety Solutions, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, has stepped up to the plate to present the DART Show Me 100 with a free professional head restraint as well as accompanying belts and nets.  The third and seventh place finishers in the coveted event will receive a product certificate for 50% off the purchase of a restraint system.
 
Open Wheel Modifieds will once again be featured as the support class on Saturday evening and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by Pitt's Homes and New Vision Graphics.  Race fans please note that an autograph session will be held in the spectator midway from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.
 
For more information on the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Products, please visit www.LucasDirt.com, www.MLRARacing.com, and www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .
 

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 1765
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 1755
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 1655
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 1490
5 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1430
6 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1425
7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1390
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1365
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1290
10 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1270
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1215
12 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1185
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1180
14 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
15 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1150
16 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1115
17 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1105
18 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1000
19 3c Mike Collins Council Bluffs, IA 915
20 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 885
21 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 815

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

May 25th, 2010

 

18th Annual DART Show Me 100 Begins New Era This Weekend

 

Wheatland, Missouri (5/25/10) –This Thursday-Saturday, May 27th-29th, history will be made as the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 begins a new era of the event’s illustrious history at the state-of-the-art, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.

 

For the first 17 years the DART Show Me 100 called West Plains Motor Speedway home, but at the end of the 2009 season, when it became apparent that the Gibsons were moving toward retirement, it was announced that the event would be moved to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.  With the move, a new era begins for the event at a facility where opportunities and possibilities abound.  For the 2010 event, Don and Billie Gibson will serve as the Grand Marshalls, and long-time DART Show Me 100 fans will recognize many familiar sights that will include everything from the traditional DART Show Me 100 trophy girls down to the one and only event mascot, Gus the Cool Mule.

 

Looking at the list of former champions of the event, there is no denying that it is truly a “Who’s Who” of Super Late Model racing.  Previous champions of the mega-event include defending champion, Brian Birkhofer, Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Freddy Smith, Wendell Wallace, Rick Auckland, and Ray Cook. 

 

Many of the previous champion’s are expected for this year’s addition of the event, which for the second consecutive year will be sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and will also welcome the co-sanction of the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA). 

 

Leading the competitor’s into battle will be the only five-time, DART Show Me 100 Champion, Scott Bloomquist, who is the defending LOLMDS Champion and currently resides atop the point’s standings for the tour heading into this weekend’s festivities.  A strong contingent of drivers from across the nation is expected to converge on the Lucas Oil Speedway to take a shot at the $30,000 to win/$2,000 to start purse.

 

The format for the 18th Annual DART Show Me 100 will get underway on Thursday, May 27th with the traditional practice night event that will include test and tune time from 7pm to 9:30pm. The popular BBQ Dinner with the drivers and crews will follow. The dinner is free to everyone with a pit pass and grandstand spectators are welcome to join for a modest $10.00 ticket fee.

 

Friday night will feature time trials and six heat races for the Super Late Models.  Red Buck Cigars has posted a $250 cash prize for the fastest qualifier, and Weld Wheels has also posted two free wheels to the fastest driver on the clock.  The top three finishers in each heat race will move on to Saturday night’s main event.  The balance of the field in each of the heats will move on to the Super Late Model consolation events on Saturday night.  The COMP Cams Race of Champions Presented By Quartermaster will be held as well, where all previous winners of the event are eligible to battle for a $1,000 prize as well as bragging rights.  Open Wheel Modifieds will be featured as the support class and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by Pitt’s Homes and New Vision Graphics.

 

On Saturday night the Manufacturer’s Dash and two consolation events will be held for the Super Late Models in addition to the 100 lap, DART Show Me 100 finale. Multiple bonus prizes have been added to the weekend’s payout, and most recently Safety Solutions, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, has stepped up to the plate to present the DART Show Me 100 with a free professional head restraint as well as accompanying belts and nets.  The third and seventh place finishers in the coveted event will receive a product certificate for 50% off the purchase of a restraint system

 

Open Wheel Modifieds will once again be featured as the support class on Saturday evening and will compete for $500 to win in an unsanctioned event sponsored by Pitt’s Homes and New Vision Graphics.  Race fans please note that an autograph session will be held in the spectator midway from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.

 

For more information on the event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com, www.MLRARacing.com, and www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .


 

Multiple Events, Special Awards for Racers and Fans at This Weekends DART Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

CORONA, CA (May 25, 2010) -This weekend's DART Show-Me 100 includes several special events during the race weekend with multiple awards up for grabs for racers. Lucas Oil Speedway is the new home of the DART Show-Me 100. The main event of the weekend will be the $30,000 to win DART Show-Me 100 feature for Super Late Models.
 
The 2010 DART Show-Me 100 will include Red Buck Cigars time trials with a special presentation to the fastest qualifier. Red Buck Cigars have stepped up for the DART Show-Me 100 and will pay $250 to the driver that sets the fastest qualifying lap during Red Buck Cigars time trials.
 
In addition to the $250 cash award to the fastest qualifier from Red Buck Cigars, Weld Wheels will present two new wheels to the driver that sets fast time. Weld Wheels is a proud sponsor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and provides a contingency award to racers at every series event in 2010. This year's DART Show-Me 100 field will have several added incentives to try to set the fastest lap during Red Buck Cigars time trials.
 
On Friday night after qualifying and heat race action, there will be a special 12-lap shootout for the past winners of the DART Show-Me 100. The COMP Cams Past Champions' Race presented by Quarter Master will pay $1,000 to the winner of this 12-lap special-formatted shootout event. Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Terry Phillips, Ray Cook, Rick Aukland, Wendell Wallace, Freddy Smith, and last year's winner Brian Birkhofer are eligible to compete is this special event.
 
On Saturday, the DART Show-Me 100 will kick off with a special Chassis Manufactures' Dash for the top chassis builders based on qualifying from Friday night. The driver that qualifies the highest for each chassis manufacturer represented will race in a special event and the winner will take home $500 and a special trophy.
 
Additional bonus money will be on the line for the winner of the DART Show-Me 100 courtesy of Sunoco Race Fuels, title sponsor of the "Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland" program. Seven drivers that have maintained perfect attendance to all Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events heading into this weekend and use Sunoco Race Fuel exclusively in their car are eligible to earn a $2,000 bonus, if they win the DART Show-Me 100 feature this weekend. These seven drivers include Earl Pearson Jr., Don O'Neal, Dale McDowell, Steve Casebolt, Chris Wall, Brad Neat, and Bub McCool.
 
Race fans that attend this weekend's events will also benefit from LOLMDS sponsors giving some additional prize packages and special awards. Red Buck Cigars will award a lucky race fan a special Red Buck Cigars gift package on Friday night and that lucky fan will be a special guest of Red Buck Cigars in the victory lane photo shoot with the Red Buck Cigars fastest qualifier. Sunoco Race Fuels will also give a lucky fan a special Sunoco gift package at the event and a VIP pass to watch Saturday night's event from the Sunoco Race Fuels Suite as special guest of Sunoco Race Fuels.
 
COMP Cams will host a special Engine Builders Appreciation luncheon at Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday May 29th at 12 noon. This luncheon will be open to any engine builder that attends the event on May 27-29th in appreciation to the engine builders that support super dirt late model racing.
 
SuperFlow, based out of Des Moines, IA is a proud sponsor of the LOLMDS, and they will conduct a special free chassis dyno seminar on Saturday. A dirt late model racecar will be used on the dyno for racers, manufactures and race fans to witness and listen to SuperFlow representatives as they discuss the workings of a dirt late model on the chassis dyno.
 
Numerous vendors, T-Shirt Trailers, racecar simulators, and displays will also be on hand, setting up in the grandstand midway for the famous Memorial Day Weekend event. Fans will also get to see some of the top drivers from the series during the special driver autograph session on Saturday at the vendor midway beside the main grandstands.
 
The DART Show-Me 100 weekend is shaping up to be one of the premier events of the season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and a must-see event for the super dirt late model race fan. To reserve tickets and get more information, visit the track website at www.lucasoilspeedway.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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 1765
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 1755
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 1655
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 1490
5 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1430
6 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1425
7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1390
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1365
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1290
10 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1270
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1215
12 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1185
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1180
14 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
15 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1150
16 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1115
17 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1105
18 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1000
19 3c Mike Collins Council Bluffs, IA 915
20 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 885
21 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 815

 


 


 
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Earl Pearson Jr. Takes Second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win of the Year Sunday Night at 34 Raceway


 


 

BURLINGTON, IA (May 23, 2010) - Visiting 34 Raceway for the first time since he won there in 2004, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL came home with the $10,000 victory in the first ever Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit to the southeast Iowa track.  Pearson, who started fifth and made quick work of lap one leader, Don O'Neal as he took the lead two laps into the 50 lap main event.  Pearson then led the rest of the way to score his second series win of 2010.  Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC finished second followed by 12th starting Will Vaught of Crane, MO, 17th starting Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA and 11th starting Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI.  All 25 starters in the main event managed to finish the 50 Lap feature.

 

O'Neal and Cook made up the front row as O'Neal grabbed the point at the start. Pearson started on the inside of row number three and quickly charged to the lead, using his patented inside line around the track as he moved into the top spot just two laps into the race. O'Neal fell to second behind Pearson with Cook, Jimmy Owens, and Mark Burgtorf in the top five with five laps in the books.  Cook then passed O'Neal for second on lap seven to take over the runnerup position as Pearson was pulling away from the pack of cars behind him.

 

The first caution of the race would fly on lap six for Jason Utter, who had a flat tire.  On the restart Pearson held the point with Cook and O'Neal lined up double-file behind him.  The race went green for two laps until Mike Marlar developed a flat, bringing out the second caution of the race. The restart again had Pearson on the point with Cook and O'Neal on his rear deck lid.  Dennis Erb, Jr. began to make some noise as he moved up to third after the restart. Mars then started to challenge O'Neal for fourth as the two ran side-by-side for two circuits with Mars edging ahead on lap 14.

 

With 15 laps in the books Pearson was comfortably out in front with Cook, Erb, Mars and O'Neal trying to stay within shouting distance of the leader.  The top stayed in the same order until Will Vaught flexed some muscle, as the 12th starting Missouri youngster was coming on strong, moving into the top five by lap 17. Pearson began to encounter traffic by lap 20 as Mars made a move on Erb to take over the third position.  Mars then started to track down Cook, who was still running second and has the cars took the crossed flags Mars was all over Cook in the race for second.

 

Chris Wall spun out right in front of him on lap 26 as Pearson was barely able to miss the spinning Wall. The restart saw Vaught jump from fifth to third as he was trying to get a good finish to break a streak of misfortune the last two series events.  Vaught then brought fellow Warrior Race Car driver Dale McDowell with him as McDowell charged from his 17th starting spot to fourth by lap 29.

 

With 20 laps to go Pearson was in complete control of the race as Cook and Vaught battled for second place.  Pearson began to pick up traffic again, this time heavier than before and with ten laps remaining. Cook and Vaught began to chop into his lead, but Pearson outmaneuvered the duo through some heavy lapped traffic.

 

With five to go Pearson still had to work his way past cars as the top five settled in for the finish.  Pearson went on to score the win, his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season, and his first since East Bay in February, as he remains in the third place in the championship points standings behind Bloomquist and Owens.

 

In Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland Victory Lane for the 19th time in series competition the 38-year-old racer thanked his crew, family, sponsors, and Bobbly Labonte . "We made the right tire choice tonight, I believe there were three other guys on the same compounds as we had and the track took off just tremendously well," said Pearson.  "The track was real good tonight, just like I remember it six years ago when we came here and won, it feels good to come back here and win again, this is a really nice facility and the track crew did a great job considering how much rain they had," said Pearson speaking of the nearly ten inches of the rain that fell in the area during the week leading up to the race.

 

"We are really running good here lately, we got second last night at La Salle and were going to make this a good race for the points title here soon if we keep this up, I am sure Bobby (Labonte) is going to proud of the team, it's always good to keep the boss happy and we look forward to going to Wheatland next weekend for the Show-Me 100 and we will try to get that one," said Pearson.

 

"We had some close moments there in traffic, but everyone gave each other plenty of racing room out there, it was close when Wall spun in front me, it looked like he just got out the brown and lost it, it was just one of those things and I just missed him, the crew did a great job tonight and thanks to the fans who came out this weekend to see us all race."

 

Pearson who drives for 2000 NASCAR Cup Champion, Bobby Labonte drives a MasterSbilt Dodge Charger powered by a Larry Wallace Racing Engine and sponsored by Lucas Oil Products/Red Buck Cigars/PRC/Sunoco Race Fuels/Hoosier Racing Tires and ASi Racewear.

 

Cook, who finished second moved into sixth in the championship point's standings was in the D&R Racing/Hicks and Ingle Co. General Contracting/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS. with Vaught driving the Paul McKenna owned/Mark Martin Chevrolet/Warrior Corvette came home third followed by McDowell in the Clint Bowyer Racing/Cheerios/Warrior Impala SS and Mars in the Deppe Enterprises/Pro Power Racing Engines/MB Customs Malibu.

 

Completing the top ten were Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN who retook the points lead by ten over Owens, who finished eighth.  Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA finished in between the two top series point men.  Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL was ninth and pole sitter Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN came home tenth after pitting for new tires on the last caution of the race.

 

 

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Sunday Night, May 23rd, 2010

34 Raceway - West Burlington, IA

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jason Feger / 16.260 seconds

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., Steve Casebolt, Jason Feger, Dale McDowell, Eric Wells, Denny Eckrich, Tyler Reddick, Rob Moss, Jason Frankel

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advances): Jimmy Owens, Mark Burgtorf, Jimmy Mars, Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, John Blankenship, Shannon Babb, Tim Isenberg, Brad Neat, Jason Hughes-DNS

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Ray Cook, Dennis Erb Jr., Brian Birkhofer, Bub McCool, Daniel McLaughlin, Frank Heckenast Jr., Jay Johnson, Mark Voigt, Michael Walker, Chris Simpson

 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Mike Marlar, Chris Wall, Will Vaught, Jason McBride, Mike Collins, Jake Meier, Jason Utter, Mike Murphy, Matt Miller-DNS, Rickey Frankel-DNS

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Dale McDowell, Eric Wells, Brad Neat, Dan Schlieper, Tim Isenberg, John Blankenship, Rob Moss, Tyler Reddick, Jason Frankel, Shannon Babb, Denny Eckrich, Jason Hughes-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers):  Bub McCool, Daniel McLaughlin, Jason Utter, Jake Meier, Mike Collins, Michael Walker, Jay Johnson, Mark Voigt, Mike Murphy, Matt Miller-DNS, Chris Simpson-DNS, Rickey Frankel-DNS

 

 

Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown

 

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN
1 5 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL
2 2 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC
3 12 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO
4 17 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA
5 11 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
6 15 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN
7 14 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA
8 3 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN
9 6 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL
10 1 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN
11 9 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN
12 23 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI
13 21 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY
14 19 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY
15 18 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
16 7 7b Mark Burgtorf Quincy, IL
17 24 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV
18 8 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA
19 4 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN
20 22 31u Jason Utter Columbus Junction, IA
21 13 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL
22 10 99jr Frank Heckenast, Jr. Frankfort, IL
23 20 14x Daniel McLaughlin Mediapolis, IA
24 25 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI
25 16 77m Jason McBride Carbondale, IL




Race Statistics
 

Entrants: 40

Lap Leaders: Don O'Neal (Lap 1); Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 2-50)

Caution Flags: Lap 6 (Jason Utter); Lap 8 (Mike Marlar); Lap 26 (Chris Wall)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dan Schlieper, John Blankenship

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Tim Isenberg

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Dale McDowell (Started 17th; Finished 4th; Advanced 13 positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Will Vaught

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Will Vaught

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Jason Feger

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Greco (Dale McDowell)

E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: n/a

Time of Race: 25 minutes, 13 seconds


 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 1765
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 1755
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 1655
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 1490
5 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 1430
6 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 1425
7 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 1390
8 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 1365
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 1290
10 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1270
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 1215
12 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 1185
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1180
14 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO 1160
15 25f Jason Feger Bloomington, IL 1150
16 57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS 1115
17 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 1105
18 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1000
19 3c Mike Collins Council Bluffs, IA 915
20 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 885
21 64 Michael Walker Franklin, TN 815

 


 


 
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Bloomquist Takes Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at La Salle Speedway Before Huge Crowd


 

La Salle, IL (May 22, 2010) - Before one of the largest crowds in the history of La Salle Speedway, reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN raced to the win. This victory marks his 21st career series win and the 390th of his Hall of Fame career. The Annual Spring Shootout on Saturday Night earned Bloomquist $10,000 for his triumph.  Bloomquist crossed the line ahead of 11th starting Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL. Pearson passed Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN on the final lap for second.  Owens saw his three-race win streak end by finishing third.  Eighteenth starting Matt Miller of Waterville, Oh finished fourth followed by Doug Drown of Wooster, OH; who recorded his best ever LOLMDS finish in fifth.

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Qualifier Mark Burgtorf and Bloomquist made up the front row for the eighth appearance for the LOLMDS at La Salle Speedway.  Bloomquist grabbed the early lead, setting the pace, followed by Burgtorf, Mike Marlar, Drown and Ray Cook.  Marlar challenged Drown for third as the two went back-and-forth for three laps with Drown finally regaining the spot.

 

Up front, Bloomquist held a narrow lead over Burgtorf, who was making his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series start of 2010. At the same time, a tremendous battle for third was taking place between Drown, Marlar, and Cook.  Drown, who had broken away from Marlar, began to put the pressure on Burgtorf for second by lap ten.

 

Drown cleared Burgtorf for second on lap eleven as he started to make a run on the leader, Bloomquist.  Bloomquist had started to pick-up the tail end of the field by lap 15, allowing Drown to close even closer.  Bloomquist put, Quarter Master Rookie of the Year contender, Eric Wells, a lap down. Wells then stayed between Bloomquist and Drown until the first caution of the race came out on lap 25 for a spinning Dale McDowell.

 

On the restart, Bloomquist was out in front for the Delaware double-file restart with Drown and Owens. With 30 laps in the books Bloomquist was starting to receive some heavy heat from Owens and Pearson, who was now up to third, as he had come from the inside of row number six. Matt Miller was now in the hunt as the 18th starting spot driver had moved within striking distance of the leaders.

 

A caution for debris on lap 36 slowed the field once more. Bloomquist had to fight off challenges from both Owens and Pearson. On the restart Owens and Pearson crowded Bloomquist on his deck lid as the duo made the Team Zero captain work hard for the lead.

 

Owens tried lap after lap to sneak to the inside of Bloomquist coming off of turn four. He pulled even with Bloomquist coming down the main straightaway multiple times, but Owens could not clear Bloomquist to take over the lead.  With six laps to go, the final yellow came out for Steve Casebolt.

 

Bloomquist re-fired for the final restart of the race and pulled away from Owens. Bloomquist went on unchallenged the remainder of the race to pick up his fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. The duo of Bloomquist and Owens are now tied for the Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings with 1565 points, and Pearson closely behind in third.

 

In the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland Victory Lane, Bloomquist mentioned that the last restart was to his benefit and felt that it killed Owens' chance for the win.  "The car fired real well out of the corner, we had a push across the corner on the other side, I saw his nose a couple of times before the caution, but under the caution we slowed down enough to keep the tires warm, because I knew he (Owens) went with a little harder on the left rear, I have to thank Tommy Hicks, my crew chief and the entire crew, they did a great job getting this car ready, we've run the Jay Dickens and the Vic Hill, both are great engines."

 

The 46-year-old Bloomquist drives his own Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Miller Brothers Construction/Hawkeye Trucking/Sweet Mfg/VP Racing Fuels/Hoosier Tires/Arizona Sport Shirts/Ohlins and Lane Automotive.

 

Pearson finished second, passing Owens on the last lap, in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Lucas Oil Products/MasterSbilt Dodge Charger to maintain third in the points standings.  Owens, who fell into a tie with Bloomquist for the points lead after entering the event leading by 30, was third in the Mike Reece/Reece Monument/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion. 

 

Completing the top five were Miller, who charged from 18th to earn the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race was fourth in the McCullough Industries/Gressman Racing Engine/MasterSbilt; with Drown scoring his best ever Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finish in the Wooster Glass Company/Malcuit Racing Engines/Lazer Chassis.

 

Completing the top ten were Dennis Erb, Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Ray Cook of Brasstown,NC; Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

 

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, May 22nd, 2010

"Spring Shootout 50"

La Salle Speedway - La Salle, IL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Mark Burgtorf / 13.243 seconds

 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Mark Brugtorf, Mike Provenzano, Jason Hughes, Ryan Unzicker, Jason McBride, Kevin Weaver, Allen Christy, Michael Walker, Randy Manos, Jr., Kerry Hansen, Will Vaught, Dan Schlieper

 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advances): Doug Drown, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson, Jr., Mark Voigt, Bub McCool, Rich Bell, Chris Wall, Bret Sievert, Mike Murphy, Gary Schalmo, John Provenzano, Gary Hunt

 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook, Tim Isenberg, John Blankenship, Matt Miller, Brad Neat, Don O'Neal, Steve Casebolt, Frank Heckenast., Jr., Jeff Larson, Brian Birkhofer, Jeep VanWormer

 

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Mike Marlar, Jason Feger, Dale McDowell, Dennis Erb Jr., Mike Collins, Brian Shirley, Tyler Reddick, Jimmy Mars, Jason Jaggers, Eric Wells, Shannon Babb, Todd Alexander-DNS

 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Bub McCool, Chris Wall, Kevin Weaver, Rich Bell, Jason McBride, Mike Murphy, Bret Sievert, Dan Schlieper, Gary Schalmo, Will Vaught, Randy Manos, Jr., Kerry Hansen, Gary Hunt, Allen Christy, Michael Walker, John Provenzano-DNS

 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers):  Matt Miller, Don O'Neal, Brad Neat, Steve Casebolt, Mike Collins, Brian Shirley, Eric Wells, Tyler Reddick, Jeff Larson, Jason Jaggers, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Shannon Babb, Jimmy Mars-DNS, Brian Birkhofer-DNS, Jeep VanWormer-DNS, Todd Alexander-DNS

 

 

Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown


 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2

11

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

3

7

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

4

18

7

Matt Miller

Waterville, OH

5

3

12d

Doug Drown

Wooster, OH

6

16

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

7

20

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

8

6

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

9

10

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

10

14

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

11

8

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

12

17

57j

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

13

1

7b

Mark Burgtorf

Quincy, IL

14

22

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

15

19

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

16

24

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

17

12

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

18

23

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

19

25

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

20

4

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

21

13

24

Ryan Unzicker

El Paso, IL

22

21

b12

Kevin Weaver

Gibson City, IL

23

9

12

Jason Hughes

Watts, OK

24

15

30

Mark Voigt

Marine, Il

25

5

m27

Mike Provenzano

Grand Ridge, IL




Race Statistics
Entrants: 48
Lap Leaders: Scott Bloomquist (Laps 1-50)
Caution Flags: Lap 25 (Dale McDowell); Lap 36 (Debris); Lap 44 (Steve Casebolt)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Eric Wells
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Matt Miller (Started 18th; Finished 4th; Advanced 14 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Doug Drown
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Matt Miller
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Tim Isenberg
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Mike Marlar
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks (Scott Bloomquist)
E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: n/a
Time of Race: 25 minutes, 14 seconds



 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:




 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1565

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1565

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1405

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1310

5

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

1250

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

1220

7

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

1190

8

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

1185

9

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

1120

10

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

1085

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

1055

12

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

1045

13

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

1040

14

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

1015

15

57j

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

960

16

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

940

16

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

940

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

875

19

3c

Mike Collins

Council Bluffs, IA

800

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

770

21

64

Michael Walker

Franklin, TN

705


 


 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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Friday's Event for 34 Raceway in West Burlington, IA has been Postponed Due to Rain

West Burlington, IA (May 21st, 2010) - Officials of 34 Raceway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have postponed the event scheduled for Friday, May 21st, due to rain. The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 23rd.

On Saturday, May 22nd, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to action at La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL for the Spring Shooutout 50. On Sunday, May 22nd, the stars of the LOLMDS will return to 34 Raceway for the make-up event of today's rainout. Both shows will pay $10,000 to win, and will feature Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and 50-Lap Features.

Event Times for La Salle Speedway are as follows:
Pit Gates Open                       12:00PM
General Admission Open         5:00PM
Drivers Meeting                      5:30PM
Hotlaps                                  6:00PM


Event Times for 34 Raceway are as follows:
Pit Gates Open                       2:00PM
General Admission Open         4:00PM
Drivers Meeting                      5:00PM
Hotlaps                                  5:30PM


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Sunoco® Road to Wheatland Program Heads to Iowa and Illinois this Weekend, then it's the DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway to Complete the Mini Tour Sponsored by Sunoco Race Fuels
 

Corona, CA (May 20, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" program continues this weekend in Iowa and Illinois before finishing at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland MO next weekend at the DART Show-Me 100. The series will travel to the Midwest this Friday and Saturday with a pair of $10,000 to win events on the schedule. On Friday Night, May 21st the series for the first time will visit 34 Raceway in Burlington, IA and on Saturday Night, May 22nd the LOLMDS comes to La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL for the Annual Spring Shootout.

 

The Sunoco Road to Wheatland Program pays the top ten drivers in the final 2009 Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings who maintain perfect attendance during the 2010 "Road to Wheatland" $700. Also receiving winners circle money, will be the top ten highest drivers in 2010 Lucas Oil Championship Points with perfect attendance; these drivers will also receive the $700 in "Road to Wheatland" Winners Circle money. So far in 2010 there are twenty (20) drivers that have maintained perfect attendance through last weekend's series event in Virginia.

 

The series will conclude the Sunoco Road to Wheatland Program the following weekend at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo for the $30,000 to win DART Show-Me 100. Sunoco Race Fuels has also added a special $2,000 bonus for any driver that wins the DART Show-Me 100 and maintained perfect attendance leading to the event and uses Sunoco Race Fuel in his racecar exclusively. Drivers eligible for the special Sunoco bonus award include, Earl Pearson Jr., Dale McDowell, Don O'Neal, Steve Casebolt, Brad Neat, Chris Wall and Bub McCool.

 

In addition to the Sunoco Race Fuels $2,000 cash bonus at the DART Show-Me 100 the series and Sunoco have put together a separate Sunoco point's fund category to award points to drivers using Sunoco Race Fuels at each event. At the end of the year the driver earning the most Sunoco Race for Gas Points will be awarded $3,000 cash award and the runner up will receive $1,000 cash award at the year end banquet.

"The Sunoco Road to Wheatland" program has been a huge success for our series and the drivers that participate in it. Sunoco has really stepped up and given back to the sport and the racers by partnering with us on this program. Sunoco has been a stronger supporter of the dirt late model industry for many years and continues to strengthen our sport and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series by supporting programs like this," stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

Sunoco Race Fuels is the "Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the title sponsor of the Sunoco Road to Wheatland program. Sunoco Performance Products is the largest manufacturer of racing gasoline in the world and 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 performance, quality and consistency. 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 more information about the "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" Program and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the official series website at www.lucasdirt.comor contact the Series Office at (951) 532-2503.

 


 


 
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Comes to 34 Raceway and La Salle Speedway with New Points Leader


 



 

CORONA, CA (May 19, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to the Midwest this Friday and Saturday with a pair of $10,000 to win events.  On Friday Night, May 21st the series for the first time will visit 34 Raceway in Burlington, IA and on Saturday Night, May 22nd the LOLMDS comes to La Salle Speedway in La Salle, IL for an the Annual Spring Shootout.

 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be making its first ever appearance at 34 Raceway on Friday Night.  The event at the Jeff and Amy Laue promoted facility will mark the 55th different track the LOLMDS has visited. The Friday night event at 34 Raceway has a rain date scheduled for Sunday Night May 23rd after the Saturday Night's trip to La Salle which will mark the seventh time the series has come to La Salle Speedway.  There have been seven different winners in the seven previous visits to the Joey Izzo promoted/Kerrianne Izzo managed facility with Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL, Scott Bloomquist,, Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY, Jimmy Owens and Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY all having entered Lucas Oil victory lane at La Salle without a repeat winner among them.

 

Both nights will see a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Wiles Drive Shafts, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance and SuperFlow Heat Races, Hawk Performance Brake Pads and Performance Rod and Custom B-Mains followed by the $10,000 to win/$700 to start main events.

 

After last weekend's event at Wythe Raceway in Virginia the series has a new points leader as Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN has taken over the top spot in the championship points standings from reigning series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN.  Owens won his third straight series event this past Saturday Night at Wythe and this Friday Night at 34 Raceway he will try to make series history by winning his fourth consecutive race.

 

Owens, who finished second to Bloomquist in last year's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings now leads Bloomquist by 30 points.  Bloomquist had led the points since the end of April of last year.  Both drivers have been in Lucas Oil victory lane three times already in 2010 and are among the seven different winners in the first eleven races this year.  The series championship again this year will pay $75,000 to win.

 

Four-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL coming off of a runner-up finish to Owens at Wythe is third in points followed by Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and Chris Wall of Holden, LA.  Wall currently leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" point's chase.

 

The rest of the top ten heading to Iowa an Illinois this weekend are Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.

 

Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN is eleventh in points followed by Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville IL, John Blankenship of Williamson, WV, Will Vaught of Crane, MO and Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL.

 

The remaining driver sin the top twenty in points are Bub McCool of Vicksburg, MS, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY, Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI, Mike Collins of Council Bluffs, IA and Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA.

 

Trailing Wall in the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" race are Wells, Vaught and Isenberg.  The 2010 top rookie will receive $10,000 and second place will pay $4,500 courtesy of Sweet Manufacturing.

 

In the Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" that concludes with the $30,000 to win 18th Annual DART "Show-Me 100" on Friday and Saturday, May 28th and 29th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO there have been twenty drivers who have maintained perfect attendance.

 

The tire rule will be the same at both tracks; American Racer SD44, SD48, MD53 and MD56, Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20 LM40 and WRS-2.  There will be NO crate tires allowed at either event.

 

For more information on this weekend's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series trek into the Midwest you can log onto www.34Raceway.com and www.lasallespeedway.com.  For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you ca find out more at www.lucasdirt.com or by calling the series office at (951) 532-2503.

 

2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results

 

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)

Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out

Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out

Wythe (VA) Raceway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)


 
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2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
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COMP Cams to Sponsor the DART Show-Me 100 Past Champions Race Presented by Quarter Master and the Special Engine Builders Appreciation Luncheon During the Show-Me 100 Weekend


 



 

 

CORONA, CA (May 19, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is pleased to announce COMP Cams will sponsor an exciting "Past Champions" race within the DART Show-Me 100 Weekend on May 28-29th. The COMP Cams Past Champions Race presented by Quarter Master will take place on Friday night May 28th at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland MO, as part of the big DART Show-Me 100 weekend. This special event will take place after the LM heat races and will be a 12-lap shootout for all DART Show-Me 100 past champions and will pay the winner $1,000.

 

 

Eligible drivers for this exciting 12-lap shootout include Billy Moyer, event winner in '93,'94, and '96, Scott Bloomquist, event winner in '95,'03,'04,'05,and '08, Rick Aukland, event winner in '97, Freddy Smith, event winner in '98 and '01, Terry Phillips, event winner in '99, Ray Cook, event winner in 2000, Wendell Wallace, event winner in '02, '06, and '07, and last years '09 champion Brian Birkhofer. All eight of these past DART Show-Me champion drivers are considered some of the best dirt late model drivers in the country. This shootout style event should be exciting and entertaining with nothing but cash and bragging rights on the line to see which driver can claim the COMP Cams Past Champions Race presented by Quarter Master.

 

 "We are excited about this special past champion's race during the DART Show-Me 100 weekend. COMP Cams has stepped up to give these past champions some additional bonus monies to race for during the big weekend of events at the Lucas Oil Speedway on May 28-29th. The format will be exciting as we have a special twist to the event that should make it really interesting, stated Ritchie Lewis, series director.

 

In addition to this special event COMP Cams will host a special Engine Builders Appreciation luncheon at the Lucas Oil Speedway track on Saturday May 29th at 12 noon. This luncheon will be open to any engine builder that attends the event on May 28-29th. In appreciation to the engine builders that support super dirt late model racing COMP Cams has put together this opportunity for the engine builders that attend the event to receive two VIP passes for the weekend, a special free lunch provided by the racetrack and several opportunities to receive some COMP Cams product certificates by attending the luncheon.

 

COMP Cams, Quarter Master and DART representatives will be in attendance at the luncheon to provide literature of their latest technology and products on the market and answer any questions by the engine builders

 

Any engine builder that supports super dirt late model racing and would like to attend this special DART Show-Me 100 weekend and the luncheon needs to contact Lucas Oil LM Series Marketing director Wayne Castleberry at (904) 210-6649 or email him at [email protected]. You must let us know your attending the event to participate in the free luncheon.

 

The DART Show-Me 100 weekend is shaping up to be one of the premier events of the season on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and a must see event for the super dirt late model race fan!! To reserve tickets and get more information visit the track website at www.lucasoilspeedway.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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1345

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1315

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1175

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1115

5

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

1085

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

1075

7

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

1050

8

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

995

9

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullinvan, WI

970

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

920

11

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

915

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

885

13

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

860

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

845

15

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

840

16

57j

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

790

17

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

780

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

690

19

3c

Mike Collins

Council Bluffs, IA

680

20

5

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

665

21

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

660

22

64

Michael Walker

Franklin, TN

630

           

 

 

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Owens Remains Hot in Winning Third Straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Event at Wythe, takes over points lead!
 



 

RURAL RETREAT, VA (May 15, 2010) - Remaining red hot, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN came from his fifth starting spot to win Saturday Night's first ever visit by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Wythe Raceway.  For Owens, it was a series record tying third consecutive win; it also enabled him to take over the points lead for the first time in his career.  Trailing Owens across the finish line was early-race leader Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; and Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN.

Bub McCool and Pearson made up the front row for the 50-lap main event before a jammed -packed grandstands on the hillside at Wythe.  Pearson took the lead at the drop of the green flag with McCool running second followed by Jonathan Davenport, Owens and Dennis Franklin.

Owens was on the move early after getting beaten in his heat race by McCool, Owens charged from the fifth spot past McCool on lap two to take the second spot. Pearson and Owens then started to pull away from the pack of cars that were battling for the third position. McCool slowed on lap seven and dropped out the race giving up his top five spot. Will Vaught, who started eight then moved into a top five position and began challenging the third place running Davenport.
 
Up front the battle for the lead was heating up as Pearson and Owens went toe to toe for six laps until Owens finally cleared Pearson for the lead on lap ten. The first caution of the race came out with ten complete for a slowing Dennis Franklin. On the restart Owens was out in front for the Delaware double-file restart with Pearson and Vaught; who had climbed to third in the race; lined up side-by-side heading to the green flag.
 
Owens quickly pulled out to a two-car length lead as Vaught made a move on Pearson taking the second spot on lap 12.  Pearson fought back, regaining the position from Vaught two laps later as the torrid battle continued for the runner-up spot, but on lap 16 Vaught snatched second away from Pearson again.
 
Meanwhile Owens was on cruise control as he stretched his lead out over Vaught and Pearson as Dale McDowell and Steve Casebolt maintained the fourth and fifth positions.  The top five remained the same until lap 27 when Vaught broke a rear-end, ending his night as he came to a halt in turn four.
 
Owens encountered traffic with eight laps to go and it looked like Pearson was going to be able to gain some ground on Owens in the waning laps.  But Owens cleared the lapped traffic with very little issues and went on unchallenged the rest of the way to score his record-tying third straight series victory, the 16th of his career.
 
In the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland Victory Lane, Owens was beaming ear-to-ear in the Mike Reece owned Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion; powered by a Cornett Racing Engine.  "Man I have to thank the crew again, they did a great job as usual, and everything's clicking right now, they made us earn it tonight, we started fifth but the car took off real well and we got off to a good start, it didn't take long to get up there and Earl and I had a great race going, we gave each other plenty of room and I was fortunate enough to get by him," said Owens who scored his second ever win at the Fred Brown promoted facility and his first there since 2007.
 
With the win, Owens took over first place in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings for the first time in his career.  He now leads defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist by 30 points.  "We are just worried about the wins right now, we are really on a hot streak and if we keep winning, the points will come along," said the 38-year-old driver.
 
Owens' #20 is sponsored by Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Red Line Oil, VP Racing Fuels, Byrd's Radiator, C&C Trucking, Hoosier Tires and Ohlins.
 
Pearson finished second in the Bobby Labonte Racing/ Lucas Oil Products/ MasterSbilt Dodge Charger  with McDowell coming home third in the Clint Bowyer/Dollar General/ Racing Warrior Impala SS. Casebolt was fourth in the Bob Harris Motorsports/Dixie Chopper/Rocket GTO followed by Bloomquist in his Miller Brothers Construction/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.
 
Completing the top ten were Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC, Eric Wells of Hazard, KY, Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV and Chris Wall of Holden, LA.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, May 15th, 2010
Wythe Raceway - Rural Retreat, VA
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Chris Wall / 16.823 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Bub McCool, Jimmy Owens, Eric Jacobsen, Benji Cole, Don O'Neal, Skip Arp, Chris Wall, Mike Collins, Michael Walker, Michael Smith, Stephen Evans
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advances): Dennis Franklin, Scott Bloomquist, Tommy Kerr, Steve Casebolt, Chris Ferguson, Dan Schlieper, Mike Marlar, Brad Neat, Donald Bradsher, Eric Wells, Jordan Bland
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Chris Madden, Dale McDowell, Ray Cook, Jeff Smith, Kennie Compton, Ricky Weeks, Jason Feger, Kenny Peeples, Tim Isenberg, Brett Wyatt
 
SuperFlow Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jonathan Davenport, Will Vaught, Vic Hill, John Blankenship, Steve Shaver, Brandon Kinzer, Dennis Erb Jr., Tyler Reddick, Chuck Harper, James Taylor, Travis Greer
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Dan Schlieper, Skip Arp, Eric Wells, Chris Wall, Mike Marlar, Michael Smith, Mike Collins, Michael Walker, Stephen Evans, Don O'Neal, Donald Bradshear
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers):  Jeff Smith, Steve Shaver, Dennis Erb Jr., Ricky Weeks, Brandon Kinzer, Tim Isenberg, Jason Feger, Travis Greer, Tyler Reddick, James Taylor, Chuck Harper, Kennie Compton
 
Feature Finish (50 Laps):

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

5

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2

2

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

3

10

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

4

15

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

5

7

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

6

14

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

7

6

44m

Chris Madden

Gaffney, SC

8

21

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

9

20

6

Steve Shaver

Vienna, WV

10

24

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

11

16

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

12

23

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

13

9

5

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

14

11

4T

Tommy Kerr

Maryville, tn

15

22

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

16

4

49

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

17

12

1v

Vic Hill

Mosheim, TN

18

8

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

19

19

31

Skip Arp

Georgetown, TN

20

13

121

Benji Cole

Canon, GA

21

3

2f

Dennis Franklin

Gaffney, SC

22

18

18m

Jeff Smith

Gastonia, NC

23

25

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

24

1

57j

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

25

17

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullinvan, WI




 
 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 44
Lap Leaders: Earl Pearson Jr. (Laps 1-9); Jimmy Owens (Laps 10-50)
Caution Flags: Dennis Franklin (Lap 10); Dennis Franklin (Lap 11); Will Vaught (Lap 27)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Don O'Neal, Chris Wall
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Mike Marlar
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Chris Wall (Started 24th; Finished 10th; Advanced 14 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Dale McDowell
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Will Vaught
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Fitzgerald (Earl Pearson Jr.)
E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: n/a
Time of Race: 23 minutes, 45 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1345

2

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

1315

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

1175

4

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

1115

5

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

1085

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

1075

7

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

1050

8

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

995

9

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullinvan, WI

970

10

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

920

11

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

915

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

885

13

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

860

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

845

15

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

840

16

57j

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

790

17

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

780

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

Marshfield, WI

690

19

3c

Mike Collins

Council Bluffs, IA

680

20

5

Eric Jacobsen

Watsonville, CA

665

21

11t

Tyler Reddick

Corning, CA

660

22

64

Michael Walker

Franklin, TN

630

           

 

 

 


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Bloomquist, Davenport, Ritchie Lewis and Blake Bentley Live Tonight!



 

 

You just never know quite what to expect with the FASTRAK Racing Series; tonight drivers Scott Bloomquist, Jonathan Davenport, Blake Bentley, and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Ritchie Lewis, will be on "Life in the FASTRAK" live at 8:00 PM Monday night, to listen to the show, go to www.fastrakracing.com and click on the FASTRAK Radio logo, found at the top left of the Home Page.

The show is normally about the FASTRAK late model series, but this time it will focus on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series as Fred Brown's Wythe Raceway will host the LOLMDS this Saturday night in Rural Retreat VA.

"Fred Brown has been a big supporter of FASTRAK and we want to show our support for him and Wythe Raceway" said FASTRAK CEO Stan Lester. "I talked with Ritchie, Scott, and Jonathan this morning and I appreciate them coming on the show tonight".

The announcement was made this past Friday night while the FASTRAK Late Model Series was at Modoc Speedway, that one lucky fan would win two (2) free tickets to this weekend's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Wythe Raceway. Doc Love, anouncer of "Life in the FASTRAK" will pose a quesiton to the radio audience, then a certain number caller will win the prize, be sure to tune in for a chance to win the tickets!

Tune in tonight for a special treat to all the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and FASTRAK late model fans across the country.

Go to www.fastrakracing.com and click on the FASTRAK radio logo on the top left of the page.

Time 8:00 PM

www.fastrakracing.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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 


 
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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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on SPEED and VERSUS this Weekend
 

CORONA, CA (May 7, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will appear twice on Television this upcoming Mother's Day Weekend. There will be a 1 PM Eastern/Noon Central on Saturday, May 8th, airing on SPEED. This one-hour presentation was taped February 6th and the fans of SPEED will see the exciting 12K to win grand finale of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals from East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL.
 
 
The second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series broadcast on television over the Mothers Day weekend boast a one hour airing that was filmed on February 4th during the Thursday night edition of the 34th Annual Dart Winternationals from East Bay Raceway Park. The show will air on the Versus Network at 6 PM Eastern/5 PM Central Sunday, May 9th.
 
The next event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be on Saturday Night, May 15th at Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, VA paying $10,000 to win.  For more information, go to www.wytheraceway.com.

 

For the latest SPEED and Versus Network Broadcast Schedule for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, click here.



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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Makes First Appearance at Wythe Raceway May 15th

CORONA, CA (May 6, 2010) - Make plans now for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series "Must See" appearance at Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, VA on Saturday Night, May 15th.  The Fred Brown promoted facility will host one of the biggest races in the track's history with a complete show for the LOLMDS including Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the $10,000 to win/$700 to start main event.
 
Wythe Raceway is rolling out the red carpet for all fans and drivers coming to this "Must See" event. There will be extra parking with attendants, shuttle service to and from parking areas, great racing, and some good old fashion hospitality. Purchase your tickets online today at www.wytheraceway.com
 
This "Must See" event at Wythe Raceway on May 15th is stop number five on the 2010 Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" Tour. The Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland"  tour offers 20 drivers with perfect attendance $700 in winner's circle money that will be paid to the drivers through the DART "Show-Me 100" scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. 
 
Defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN has seen his points lead cut to just five points by the hottest driver on the LOLMDS tour, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.  Owens has won the last two Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events walking away with over $20,000 on winnings.  Trailing the Bloomquist Racecars pilots are 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, who is tied for third place in points with 2-time series runner-up, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.  Chris Wall of Holden, LA currently resides in fifth place in the championship points standings; he also leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the year" point's standings.
 
The remainder of the top ten heading to Virginia next weekend are former Hav-A-Tampa Champion, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA who drives for NASCAR's Clint Bowyer; former World 100 winner, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; former Eldora Dirt Late Model Dream Winner, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; 2009 Hillbilly 100 Champions Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN.
 
The top twenty in points also includes 2009 UMP Champion, Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; 3-time Summernationals Champion, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Will Vaught of Crane, MO; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Bub McCool of Vicksburg, MS; Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI; Mike Collins of Council Bluffs, IA; and Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA.
 
Also competing for the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year' Championship are Wells, Vaught, and Isenberg.  The Quarter Master "Rookie of the year" Award pays $10,000, and second place will pay $4,500 courtesy of Sweet Manufacturing.
 
For more information on Wythe Raceway, visit www.wytheraceway.com.
 
The tire rule at Wythe will be as follows; American Racer SD44 or any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40, Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-250
 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results
 
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)
Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out
Paducah International (KY) Raceway - Rained Out
 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Schedule Changes, New Series Website, and Other Tidbits

Corona, CA (May 3, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to make several new announcements including a pair of schedule changes, a new web-design for www.lucasdirt.com, updated Internet Broadcast and TV schedules, and other tidbits as the series heads through the month of May.

·       The Friday Night, May 14th event scheduled at Beckley Motorsports Park in Prosperity, WV has changed to Thursday Night, July 1st; this change comes as major improvements are underway to the Grounds, Facilities, and Catch Fences around the track. This event will now be part of a three-race, four-night Independence Day Weekend, also including the "Budweiser 50" at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH on July 3rd, and Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH on July 4th. Over the three-race swing, there will be over $120,000 in total purse money up for grabs.

 

·       The event originally scheduled at Columbus Speedway in Columbus, MS for Friday and Saturday Nights July 9th and 10th has been moved across town to Magnolia Motor Speedway for the same $20,000 to win 2-day event, and will still be hosted by Promoter, Johnny Stokes. The event will be taped before the High-Definition Cameras of Lucas Oil Production Studios for airing on SPEED.

 

·       The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series also has a completely re-designed website to better serve the loyal fans, and those just discovering the series for the first time. The site contains many improvements over the previous site, and is still located at the home for all the latest breaking news, go to www.lucasdirt.com.

 

·       The Internet Broadcast Schedule has been updated for the 2010 season, and will be on live again at the upcoming events for 34 Raceway and La Salle Speedway, on May 21st and 22nd, with host Matt Noonan calling all the action. The Internet Broadcasts now have a new official home, our own site www.lucasdirt.com, just click on the Internet Broadcast Button.

 

·       The Television Broadcast Schedule has also been updated for the 2010 SPEED Channel and Versus Network telecasts. For more information, simply click here or go to www.lucasdirt.com, and under the Schedule Tabs, click Tour Schedule.

 

·       Make sure this Mother's Day weekend, to set your Tivo/DVRs to record the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series' CBS debut airing on May 8th at 5:00 pm (EDT).  Don't miss seeing The "Magnaflow Performance Exhaust Off Road Nationals" from Surprize, AZ, airing for the first time on television giant CBS, check your local channel listings for details.

 

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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 


 
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2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners with Safety Solutions to Increase Safety Awareness and Offer Safety Devices for Series Drivers

CORONA, CA (May 3, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce a new partnership with the company Safety Solutions, Inc. based in Mooresville, NC. Safety Solutions, Inc. has joined the series as a contingency sponsor in 2010 and will be awarding racers numerous product awards throughout the year. Safety Solutions is a leader in the safety head and neck restraint industry and first developed the Hutchens Device for NASCAR in 2001.

 

With the increase in severe wrecks and injuries in the dirt late model industry over the past couple of years, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series director Ritchie Lewis and series technical director AJ Bingham have been active in increasing safety awareness and products that can help prevent serious injury in the dirt late model industry. Safety Solutions representative Aaron Zentgraf has attended several series events already in 2010, fitting several drivers with the latest technology in the head and neck restraint harnesses.  Safety Solutions is a leader in the head and neck restraint devices and has several models for racers to try along with numerous other safety products. Safety Solutions representatives will attend several series events in 2010 to assist racers with the latest technology in safety.

 

"AJ (Bingham) and I are excited to partner with Safety Solutions and Aaron Zentgraf to provide racers the needed products and awareness about improving the overall safety of the driver inside these racecars. We hope all the racers all over the country will get on board with improving safety and really take a look at what Safety Solutions can offer", stated Ritchie Lewis.

 

To learn more about Safety Solutions, Inc. and their products log onto their company website at www.safetysolutionsracing.com.  Series technical director AJ Bingham can also assist racers at the track with products from Safety Solutions and information for racers to improve their safety program.

 

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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Mother Nature Wins Paducah International Raceway Lucas Oil Weekend

PADUCAH, KY (May 1, 2010) - With the continuation of severe storms battering the surrounding Paducah International Raceway areas, Lucas Oil and Paducah officials have cancelled round five of the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland scheduled for this weekend. Officials are looking at alternate dates and should have a decision in the near future.

The next event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be the sixth round of the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland for 2010. The series will be headed to Beckley Motor Speedway on May 14, 2010 followed by a visit to Wythe Raceway on May 15, 2010.

Please remember all of the folks who were in the path of these storms overnight.

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

2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results

 

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)

Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out
Paducah (KY) International Raceway - Rained Out

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Returns to Paducah on Saturday, May 1





 

CORONA, CA (April 27, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY for a $10,000 to win event this Saturday Night, May 1st.

 

This year's trip to Paducah International Raceway comes on the heels of last year's first ever appearance at PIR which saw a thrilling finish between Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regulars Dale McDowell and Scott Bloomquist with McDowell coming out on top before the cameras of SPEED Channel, which will return for 2010 to tape the event as part of the Series' Broadcast Schedule.

 

On Friday Night, April 30th Paducah will host a Late Model event with a purse of $3,000 to win, the night before the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits the high banks of Paducah with a complete show of Red Buck Cigars Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win/$700 to start main event.

 

The race at Paducah on May 1st is a part of the 2010 Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" program which offers 20 drivers $700 in winner's circle monies to be paid out until the DART "Show-Me 100" on May 28th and 29th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.  So far this year 20 drivers have maintained perfect attendance since the points' season began at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL back in February.

 

Defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN has seen his points lead cut to just five points over Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.  Owens has won the last two Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events, at Brownstown Speedway (IN) and Bedford Speedway (PA) walking away with over $20,000 in winnings.  Trailing the pair of Bloomquist Racecars are the 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; who is tied with 2-time series runner-up, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.  Chris Wall of Holden, LA currently resides in fifth place in the championship points' standings and also leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the year" points' standings.

 

The remainder of the top ten heading to PIR this weekend are last year's winner at Paducah, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA who drives for NASCAR's Clint Bowyer; former World 100 winner, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; former Eldora Dirt Late Model Dream Winner, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; former Hillbilly Hundred Winner, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, who led a good portion of last year's LOLMDS race at Paducah before suffering a flat tire and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN holds the tenth spot after ten events.

 

Rounding out the top twenty in points are 2009 UMP DirtCar Champion, Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; 3-time UMP Summernationals Champion, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Will Vaught of Crane, MO; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Bub McCool of Vicksburg, MS; Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI; Mike Collins of Council Bluffs, IA; and Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA.

 

Again Wall holds the top spot in the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" chase followed by Wells, Vaught and Isenberg.  The "Rookie of the year" award pays $10,000 and second place will pay $4,500, courtesy of Sweet Manufacturing.

Reserved seats for the May 1st Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series' event at Paducah International Raceway in 2010 may be purchased by calling the track at (270) 898-7469. For more information check out the PIR website at www.paducahracing.com.

 

The tire rule for the event at Paducah is as follows:  American Racer SD44 and MD56 and Hoosier LM20 and LM40.

 

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

 

NASCAR Stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Ken Schrader, and Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Paducah International Raceway in November of 2005. Two-time NASCAR Champion, Tony Stewart joined the trio of co-owners as a partner in September of 2006.  Paducah International raceway is located off of Interstate 24 at exit 11 in Paducah, KY.  For more information, call the PIR hotline at (270) 448-4PIR or the track at (270) 898-SHOW (7469).

 

2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results

 

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)

Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Bedford (PA) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)

Hagerstown (MD) Speedway - Rained Out
 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

***29th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic at Hagerstown, MD Canceled Due to Rain***








 

 


 

Hagerstown, MD (April 24, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event scheduled for Saturday Night, April 24th at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD has been canceled due of rain.  Rain showers hit the track at about 11am (EDT), with a continuing chance of further precipitation through the night. Officials of the series and track made the decision to cancel the event after rainfall at the track began to increase.
 

For more information on Hagerstown Speedway, check out 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 Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Jimmy Owens Takes Second Straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win on Friday Night at Bedford Speedway






 


 

BEDFORD, PA (April 23, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN scored his second straight Lucas Oil Model Dirt Series victory winning Friday Night's Bedford Valley Petroleum $10,000 to win event at Bedford Speedway.  Owens took the lead on lap 13 from Will Vaught and managed to hold off Brian Birkhofer in the waning laps to take the victory.  Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA finished second followed by Vaught of Crane, MO; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA.  With the win Owens closed to within five points of series leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; who finished eleventh.

Owens and Vaught made up the front row for the 50 lap main event with Vaught taking the lead at the start of the race with Owens and Birkhofer trailing. Vaught was racing at Bedford for the first time in his career. Vaught began to enter traffic by lap ten and Owens closed right on his bumper.

Vaught held the lead by two car lengths over Owens, as the top five remained the same for the first 12 laps of the race.  Vaught relinquished the lead to Owens on lap 13 as Vaught fell to second with Birkhofer still running third followed by Davenport and Pearson. With twenty laps in the books, Owens held a three-car length lead as Vaught and Birkhofer stayed close to Owens. By the halfway mark, the top ten cars were all on the straightaway as Owens tried to pass Dan Schlieper, who was the last car on the lead lap.
Birkhofer made the decision that it was time to make a pass on the second place running Vaught as the two came off of turn four on lap 34.  Birkhofer then began to give Owens a run for the lead. Pearson got by Davenport with ten laps to go to take fourth, but all eyes were up front to see if Birkhofer was going to be able to pass Owens and with less than five laps to go. Birkhofer put himself in a position to do so and with two circuits to go Birkhofer took a stab at Owens in turn 2, but had to back out of the gas, allowing Owens to get away.

Owens went on to lead the final two laps unchallenged to score his 15th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win and his first at Bedford Speedway in the Mike Reece owned, Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Red Line Oil, Hoosier Tires, VP Racing Fuels, Byrd's Radiator, C&C Trucking and Ohlins Shocks.

In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second consecutive series event after his dominating win at Brownstown (IN) Speedway last month. Owens complimented his crew for making the right tire choice.  "I have to thank my crew chief Chris Fox for choosing the right tires again tonight, the car was just perfect from the get go, we set fast time, won the heat and once the track got one-lane we knew it would be tough for anybody to pass us, Will (Vaught) got a good jump on us at the start and he drove a heck of a good race tonight, but fortunately for us we were able to get by him and then passing became difficult, the track was fast all night, it was a shame it rubbered up like that, but we'll take the win and head to Hagerstown."
 
With the win, Owens, who trailed defending series champion Scott Bloomquist by 90 points heading into the event, earned the maximum points for the night to close within five of Bloomquist, who was fortunate to finish eleventh after blowing a tire at the finish line.

Birkhofer in his J&J Steel/Pro Power Racing Engines/MB Customs Monte Carlo SS finished second in his first Lucas Oil Series start of 2010.  Vaught in the Paul McKenna owned/Mark Martin Chevrolet/Warrior Corvette finished third, marking his best ever finish with the series.  Completing the top five were Pearson in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Lucas Oil Products/MasterSbilt Dodge Charger and Davenport in the Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas/Clements Racing Engines/Barry Wright Race Cars entry.

The remainder of the top ten were Steve Shaver of Vienna, WV; Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI; Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA; Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL; and Chris Wall of Holden, LA.  The 66 cars entered were the most ever in Bedford Speedway racing history.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, April 23rd, 2010
"Bedford Valley Petroleum 50"
Bedford Speedway - Bedford, PA
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 19.614 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jimmy Mars, Tim McCreadie, Bub McCool, Mike Marlar, Vic Coffey, DJ Myers, Don O'Neal, Scott Lebarron, Nick Dickson, Wayne Johnson
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advances): Brian Birkhofer, Jeremy Miller, Austin Hubbard, Brady Smith, Jeff Rine, Daniel Stone, Brad Neat, Richard Jarvis, Michael Walker, Matthew Sala
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Josh Richards, Shane Clanton, Jack Pencil, Tim Fuller, Ricky Elliot, Mike Collins, John Blankenship, Derek Byler, Kenny Pettyjohn, Mason Zeigler, Tyler Hershey-DNS
 
Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Will Vaught, Jason Feger, Chris Wall, matt Lux, Gregg Satterlee, J.T. Spence, Gary Stuhler, Devin Friese, Tim Isenberg, Chuck Clise, Tom Decker Jr.
 
Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Transfer): Jonathan Davenport, Scott Bloomquist, Rick Eckert, Davey Johnson, Jason Covert, Bo Feathers, Darryl Hills, Donnie Moran, Steve Everhart, Randy Burkholder, Scott Rhodes
 
AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Transfer): Steve Shaver, Steve Casebolt, Jamie Lathroum, Eric Wells, Dale McDowell, DJ Troutman, Ray Cook, Dan Schlieper, dennis Erb Jr., Tyler Reddick, Allen Lemin-DNS
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Transfers): Bub McCool, Tim Fuller, Mike Marlar, Jeff Rine, DJ Myers, Vic Coffey, Rick Elliot, Dan Stone, John Blankenship, Brad Neat, Mike Collins, Derek Byler, Scott Lebarron, Don O'Neal, Richard Jarvis, Matthew Sala, Wayne Johnson, Nich Dickson, Michael Walker, Jack Pencil, Brady Smith, Kenny PettyJohn-DNS, Mason Zeigler-DNS, Tyler Hershey-DNS
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Transfers):  Davey Johnson, Matt Lux, Eric Wells, Jason Covert, Gregg Satterlee, J.T. Spence, Gary Stuhler, Darryl Hills, Dan Schlieper, Devin Friese, Ray Cook, Bo Feathers, Tim Isenberg, Steve Everhart, Scott Rhodes, Tyler Reddick, Chuck Clise, Donnie Moran, Randy Burkholder, Dennis Erb Kr., Dale McDowell, DJ Troutman, Tom Decker Jr., Allen Lemin-DNS
 
"Bedford Valley Petroleum 50" Feature Finish (50 Laps): Jimmy Owens, Brian Birkhofer, Will Vaught, Earl Pearson Jr., Jonathan Davenport, Steve Shaver, Jimmy Mars, Jeremy Miller, Jason Feger, Chris Wall, Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, Rick Eckert, Josh Richards, Austin Hubbard, Davey Johnson, Jamie Lathroum, Don O'Neal, Bub McCool, Dan Schlieper, Matt Lux, Tim McCreadie, Shane Clanton, Jack Pencil, Tim Fuller, Dale McDowell
 
 
 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2

3

15b

Brian Birkhofer

Muscatine, IA 

3

2

1

Will Vaught

 Crane, MO

4

5

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

5

4

49

Jonathan Davenport

 Blairsville, GA

6

6

6

Steve Shaver

 Vienna, WV

7

7

28m

Jimmy Mars

 Menomonie, WI

8

9

1m

Jeremy Miller

 Gettysburg, PA

9

8

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

10

14

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

11

10

0

Scott Bloomquist

 Mooresburg, TN

12

12

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

13

16

24

Rick Eckert

 York, PA

14

11

25

Josh Richards

Shinnston, WV

15

15

19

Austin Hubbard

 Seaford, DE

16

20

1J

Davey Johnson

 Greensburg, PA

17

18

9

Jamie Lathroum

 Mechanicsville, MD

18

23

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

19

19

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

20

26

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

21

22

21L

Matt Lux

 Franklin, PA

22

13

39

Tim McCreadie

Watertown, NY

23

17

25c

Shane Clanton

Locust Grove, GA

24

25

14

Jack Pencil

 Bedford, PA

25

21

19t

Tim Fuller

 Watertown, NY

26

24

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA





 
 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 66
Lap Leaders: Will Vaught (Laps 1-12); Jimmy Owens (Laps13-50)
Caution Flags: none
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Don O'Neal; Dale McDowell
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Dan Schlieper
Bedford Speedway Track Provisional: Jack Pencil
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Dan Schlieper (Started 26th; Finished 20th; Advanced 6 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Will Vaught
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Owens
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Will Vaught
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Dale McDowell
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Andy Eutsler (Will Vaught)
E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: n/a
Time of Race: 17 minutes, 21 seconds
 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

1100

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

1095

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

945

3

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN 

945

5

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

905

6

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

855

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

845

8

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

840

9

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

795

10

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

790

11

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

735

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

730

12

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

730

14

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO 

705

15

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

685

15

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

685

17

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

665

18

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

580

19

3c

Mike Collins

 Council Bluffs, IA

565

19

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

565

21

64

Michael Walker

 Franklin, TN

520

22

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

23

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

24

116

Randy Weaver

 Crossville, TN

400

25

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

390


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Adds Sweet Manufacturing and Weld Wheels as New Sponsors for 2010





 


 

CORONA, CA (April 22, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce that Sweet Manufacturing and Weld Wheels have joined the series as sponsors and are offering racers additional awards for 2010. Sweet Mfg. is a leader in the steering components industry and provides quality steering components to numerous dirt late model drivers all over the country. Randy Sweet is the owner and founder of Sweet Mfg, based in Kalamazoo, MI, and has partnered with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2010. Sweet Mfg adds additional cash awards and product awards to the 2010 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year program. This year's Rookie of the Year will receive $10,000 cash award and several product awards including a special Sweet Mfg product award and the 2nd place finisher in the Rookie of the Year award will now receive a $4,500 cash award and special product award from Sweet Mfg as well.
 
"We're excited to have Sweet Mfg come on board and add additional money to our Quarter Master Rookie of the Year program. The rookies are competing against some of the best dirt late model drivers in the country on a weekly basis and the added awards from Sweet Mfg just gives these racers some additional incentives to run the tour in 2010", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.
 
Weld Wheels has also come on board for the 2010 season and is offering several special awards throughout the year including a special product award at every series event to the 10th place finisher in each feature event. In addition, Weld Wheels will give away two wheels to the fastest qualifier at the DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway on May 28th. Weld Wheels will also give a special product award to the Rookie of the Year program at the series' year-end banquet.
 
"We are pleased to also have Weld Wheels come on board with the series in 2010 and strengthen our contingency program even more. Weld Wheels has been a long time supporter of dirt late model racing and provides a vital product award to our series. We are thankful that so many companies have partnered with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series as contingency sponsors. They all help to strengthen our entire program", stated Ritchie Lewis.
 
To learn more about Sweet Manufacturing and their products, log onto their company website at www.sweetmfg.biz. To learn more about Weld Wheels, visit their official website at www.weldracing.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.

Speedco Comes on Board as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsor in 2010




 


 

CORONA, CA (April 22, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce a new bonus program for the 2010-racing season. In partnership with Speedco Truck and Tire Lube centers, all race teams that compete with the LOLMDS this season are given a keychain card to be used for oil change discounts. Anytime a race team uses their discount card at Speedco for maintenance or other services, they will also receive special discounts on Lucas Oil products when they choose to use Lucas Oil in an oil change or another Lucas Oil Product in any service. Discounts are also available on Lucas Oil products sold directly through Speedco.

There is a $200 cash award available at Bedford Speedway or the next LOLMDS event. Each team that comes to Bedford and brings a Speedco receipt for a Speedco oil change and also activates there discount card, will be placed in a drawing at the "Bedford Valley Petroleum 50" drivers meeting and one will win the $200 cash award. In addition to the $200 cash award, there will also be a $2000 cash bonus to the team that uses their Speedco cards the most, which will be awarded at the year ending series banquet.

"We are really excited about Speedco coming on board, this program is a little different than most that we offer, its new and I think it will not only benefit the team that wins the $200 at Bedford or the $2000 prize at the banquet, but this program really benefits all of the race teams, and it helps to curb costs while going down the road from track to track," stated Series Director, Ritchie Lewis.

Speedco provides quick lube service for commercial truck owner-operators, diesel pickups, RV's, and fleets from more than 50 shops located on freeways nationwide. Services include oil and filter changes, tractor-trailer chassis lube, refrigeration unit service, generator service, transmission fluid change, and oil analysis. At most of its locations, Speedco offers tire services, including replacement and retreading. Speedco is the only national network to specialize in quick lubes and tire services for the trucking industry.

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 Championship Point Standings:


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

925

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

835

3

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

805

4

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

 Jacksonville, FL

735

5

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

730

6

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

725

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

715

8

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

710

9

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

670

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

670

11

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

655

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

610

13

41n

Brad Neat

 Dunnville, KY

600

14

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

595

15

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

550

16

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

530

17

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

505

18

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

19

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

490


 

 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Visits Bedford and Hagerstown in April



 


 

CORONA, CA (April 12, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take the next weekend off before commencing on a busy remaining 2010 race schedule.  The next scheduled events will be Friday Night, April 23rd at Bedford (PA) Speedway and Saturday Night, April 24th at Hagerstown (MD) Speedway.  Both events will pay $10,000 to win with over $80,000 in prize money up for grabs on the weekend between the two tracks.
 
Coming off of a successful "Indiana Icebreaker" at Brownstown (IN) Speedway on March 27th, Saturday Night which saw Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN score his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season and his 14th career victory in series competition. The event drew 61 entries before an enormous crowd.
 
So far this year there have been seven different winners in the first nine events on the series tour and 22 drivers still maintain perfect attendance in the Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" bonus program.
 
Defending Series Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points heading to Bedford and Hagerstown. Bloomquist, who set a new all-time Late Model track record at Bedford last year with a qualifying lap of 19.346 seconds around the five-eighth's mile fairgrounds track, holds a 90-point lead over Jimmy Owens.  Trailing Bloomquist and Owens are Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.
 
The remainder of the top ten in current Lucas Oil Championship Points' Standings are Chris Wall of Holden, LA; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN. The 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship is worth $75,000.
 
Wall holds the top spot in the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" standings ahead of Eric Wells of Hazard, KY; Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI; and Will Vaught of Crane, MO. All four drivers will be making their first ever appearances at Bedford and Hagerstown. The 2010 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year title is worth $10,000.
 
In the two previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits to Bedford in '08 and '09 Steve Francis of Ashland, KY and Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI were the winners. The visit to historic Hagerstown Speedway will be the sixth visit for the series. There have been five different winners in the first five appearances. Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA; Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN; Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH; Tim Fuller of Watertown, NY; and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY have ended up in victory lane in LOLMDS competition at Hagerstown in the past.
 
For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series' "Bedford Valley Petroleum" event at the HKM, Inc. promoted Bedford Speedway on April 23rd, go to www.bedfordspeedway.com. For the more information on the 29th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic at Frank Plessinger's Hagerstown Speedway on April 24th, visit the track's website at www.hagerstownspeedway.com.
 
The tire rule for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit to Bedford and Hagerstown will be the same. American Racer - SD44 or any compound harder - SD44 must punch a minimum of 40. Hoosier - 1300 or any compound harder - 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.
 
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.
 
Upcoming Events
 
April 23rd - Bedford Speedway - Bedford, PA - $10,000 to win
April 24th - Hagerstown Speedway - Hagerstown, MD - $10,000 to win
 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results
 
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)
Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)
Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)
Brownstown (IN) Speedway - Jimmy Owens (Winner)
 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

925

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

835

3

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

805

4

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

 Jacksonville, FL

735

5

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

730

6

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

725

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

715

8

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

710

9

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

670

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

670

11

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

655

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

610

13

41n

Brad Neat

 Dunnville, KY

600

14

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

595

15

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

550

16

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

530

17

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

505

18

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

19

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

490


 

 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Visits Bedford and Hagerstown in April

 

CORONA, CA (April 8, 2010) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take the next two weekends off before commencing on a busy remaining 2010 race schedule.  The next scheduled events will be Friday Night, April 23rd at Bedford (PA) Speedway and Saturday Night, April 24th at Hagerstown (MD) Speedway.  Both events will pay $10,000 to win with over $80,000 in prize money up for grabs that weekend between the two tracks.

 

Coming off of a successful “Indiana Icebreaker” at Brownstown (IN) Speedway this past Saturday Night which saw Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN score his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season and his 14th career on the series tour.  The event drew 61 entries before what can be described as an enormous crowd.

 

So far this year there have been seven different winners in the first nine events on the series tour and 22 drivers still maintain perfect attendance in the Sunoco Race Fuels “Road to Wheatland” bonus program.

 

Defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points heading to Bedford and Hagerstown later this month.  Bloomquist who set a new all-time Late Model track record at Bedford last year with a qualifying lap of 19.346 seconds around the five-eight mile fairgrounds track holds a 90-point lead over Jimmy Owens.  Trailing Bloomquist and Owens before the next two series races are Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA.

 

The rest of the top ten in the current championship points standings are Chris Wall of Holden, LA, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN.  The 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship is worth $75,000.

 

Wall holds the top spot in the Quarter Master “Rookie of the Year” standings ahead of Eric Wells of Hazard, KY, Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI and Will Vaught of Crane, MO.  All four drivers will be making their first ever appearances at Bedford and Hagerstown.  The 2010 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year title is worth $10,000.

 

In the two previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits to Bedford in ’08 and ‘09 Steve Francis of Ashland, KY and Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI were the winners.  The visit to historic Hagerstown Speedway will be the sixth time for the series and there have been five different winners in the first five appearances.  Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA, Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN, Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH, Tim Fuller of Watertown, NY and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY have ended up in victory lane in LOLMDS competition at Hagerstown in the past.

 

For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series “Bedford Valley Petroleum” event at the HKM, Inc. promoted Bedford Speedway on April 23rd you can go to www.bedfordspeedway.com.  For the more information on the 29th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic at Frank Plessinger’s Hagerstown Speedway on April 24th you can visit the track’s website at www.hagerstownspeedway.com.

 

The tire rule for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit to Bedford and Hagerstown will be the same.  American Racer – SD44 or any compound harder – SD44 must punch a minimum of 40.  Hoosier – 1300 or any compound harder – 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.

 

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

 

Upcoming Events

 

April 23rd – Bedford Speedway – Bedford, PA - $10,000 to win

April 24th – Hagerstown Speedway – Hagerstown, MD - $10,000 to win

 

2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results

 

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park – Mike Marlar (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park – Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park – Billy Moyer (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park – Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park – Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park – Don O’Neal (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway –Ray Cook (Winner)

Cherokee (SC) Speedway – Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

Brownstown (IN) Speedway – Jimmy Owens (Winner)

 


Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is Excited to Announce SuperFlow as a New Series Partner for 2010


 


 

CORONA, CA (April 8, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is pleased to announce that SuperFlow has joined the series as a new sponsor for 2010. SuperFlow will be the title sponsor of the fourth (4th) heat race at all series events in 2010 and will be a special partner of the rapidly growing DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO on May 28-29th.
 
SuperFlow will conduct a special seminar during the DART Show-Me 100 weekend at the Lucas Oil Speedway in MO. SuperFlow is widely known for their industry leading engine dynos, flow benches and chassis dynos. Representatives of SuperFlow will set up a chassis dyno at Lucas Oil Speedway and will use a dirt late model on the dyno to demonstrate the uses and advantages for engine builders, chassis builders, and racers alike. SuperFlow will also make the chassis dyno available to any teams who wish to tune with it throughout the weekend.
 
This special SuperFlow seminar will be free and open to chassis builders, engine builders, shock manufacturers, suspension parts manufacturers and racers that attend the DART Show-Me 100 on May 28-29th at Lucas Oil Speedway. 
 
"We are excited to have SuperFlow come on board with the series this year as a new marketing partner. Their name and involvement in the motorsports industry just brings our series additional credibility to the dirt late model industry as a whole. We are really excited about the seminar that they will be conducting at the DART Show-Me 100. The knowledge and information the engine builders and racers will get by attending this seminar will be tremendous. The guys from SuperFlow will be demonstrating the advantages that tuning on a chassis dyno can offer our teams, and best of all its FREE to anyone that attends the DART Show-Me 100", stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.
 
To learn more about SuperFlow, its products, corporate offices and contact information visit their official website at www.superflow.com.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the official Series' website at www.lucasdirt.com, or call the Series' office at (951) 532-2503.
 
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.

For more information about Lucas Oil Products, please visit www.LucasOil.com

 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

925

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

835

3

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

805

4

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

 Jacksonville, FL

735

5

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

730

6

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

725

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

715

8

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

710

9

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

670

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

670

11

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

655

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

610

13

41n

Brad Neat

 Dunnville, KY

600

14

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

595

15

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

550

16

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

530

17

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

505

18

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

19

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

490


 

 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Tri-City Speedway Agree to Unsanction Fedex 50

 


 

CORONA, CA (April 7, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Tri-City Speedway (IL) have come to a mutual agreement not to sanction the Fedex 50, scheduled for May 30th. The event falls on the same weekend as the 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. The event is slated to take place on the Sunday after DART Show-Me 100, which has been designated as the rain date for the famous event now held at Lucas Oil Speedway.
 
"Everyone with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series loves going to Tri-City, we love working with the Gundakers and their whole staff," stated Series Director Ritchie Lewis, "we really don't like having to make these changes to our schedule, but we talked with Kevin and Tammy [Gundaker] and everyone agreed that with the 30th being the rain date for the Show-Me, it might be best to let the event go unsanctioned."
 
"We have an incredible partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Series and
Ritchie Lewis and I are very understanding of the decision not to sanction the
Memorial Day May 30th FedEx 50 at Tri-City Speedway. As we all know, the weather is a major factor at racetracks and is totally unpredictable.  We look forward to our scheduled July 16 Budweiser 50 Lucas Oil Late Model event at Tri-City Speedway", stated Promoter Kevin Gundaker.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will still sanction the Budweiser 50 at Tri-City Speedway on July 16th for the $10,000 to win main event in conjunction with the $10,000 to win 4th Annual Diamond Nationals on July 17th at Lucas Oil Speedway.
 
For the latest news on Tri City Speedway, log onto www.tricityspeedway.net.
 
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 Championship Point Standings:


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

925

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

835

3

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

805

4

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

 Jacksonville, FL

735

5

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

730

6

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

725

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

715

8

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

710

9

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

670

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

670

11

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

655

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

610

13

41n

Brad Neat

 Dunnville, KY

600

14

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

595

15

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

550

16

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

530

17

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

505

18

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

19

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

490


 

 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

***Tire Testing Bulletin***
 

 

 


 

CORONA, CA (April 2, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have announced that all tire samples taken at Brownstown Speedway during the 13th Annual Indiana Icebreaker have come back from the lab and no chemicals were found in any of the tires that were sampled.

Tire samples were taken from Jimmy Owens, Chris Wall, Earl Pearson Jr., Eddie Carrier Jr., and Jason Feger during the event. All samples were taken by LOLMDS Officials, and sealed in front of each team's designated representative in accordance with LOLMDS procedures.

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 Championship Point Standings:


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

925

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

835

3

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

805

4

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

 Jacksonville, FL

735

5

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

730

6

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

725

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

715

8

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

710

9

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

670

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

670

11

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

655

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

610

13

41n

Brad Neat

 Dunnville, KY

600

14

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

595

15

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

550

16

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

530

17

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

505

18

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

19

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

490


 

 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

 

Jimmy Owens Routs Field in Winning Indiana Icebreaker at Brownstown

 


 

BROWNSTOWN, IN (March 27, 2010) - Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN dominated the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned 13th Annual Indiana Icebreaker on Saturday Night at Brownstown Speedway for his 14th career series win. Owens led all 50 laps.  Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL finished second, followed by series points leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
 
Owens and first- time Brownstown visitor, Chris Wall started on the front row of the $10,000 to win event, which was held before a standing room only crowd.  Owens got the jump on the field at the drop of chief starter Eric Roll's green flag.  Pearson took the second slot followed by Wall, Bloomquist and Hartman.
 
Owens quickly built his lead over the field as Pearson and Bloomquist battled for second.  Owens had a five-car length lead as the first caution appeared for a three-car pileup in turn two.  On the restart, Owens continued to show his prowess as he pulled away from the field. Bloomquist moved into second as Steve Casebolt climbed to third, just ahead of Pearson.
 
Pearson then regrouped after the restart as he and Casebolt went door-to-door for two laps before eventually clearing him on lap 12 to re-take third. With 15 laps in the books Owens had a straightaway lead over Bloomquist, who was still running second with Pearson third followed by Casebolt and Hartman. By Lap 17, Owens picked up the tail end of the field as he now battled cars running two and three wide in front of him.  Bloomquist could'nt gain any ground on Owens..
 
At the halfway mark Owens was putting on a clinic has he developed a huge lead over the field with 20 laps remaining.   Bloomquist was still keeping Pearson at bay for second as Hartman ramped up his effort and got by Casebolt to take over fourth. Thirteenth starting Shannon Babb was beginning to make a charge into the top five.
 
With 40 laps recorded, Owens was up to a half-a-lap lead over Bloomquist as Owens was still fighting his way through traffic. Pearson was pressuring Bloomquist for second with ten to go.  Pearson kept the heat on Bloomquist and with five laps to go, Pearson finally cleared Bloomquist to take over the runner-up spot.
 
Owens was still on cruise control as he went on unchallenged to record his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of 2010.  Owens had previously won two open wheel modified features at Brownstown and took home his first ever Late Model win at the historic Jackson County Fairgrounds track.
 
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Owens emerged in front of the cheering crowd to talk about his domination from start to finish.  "The car was great right of the box, we didn't have to do anything to it, we put the right tire on, I want to thank Chris (Fox, his crew chief), I want to thank Mike Reece, Reece Monuments, Gantte Appraisals and all of our other sponsors, we needed this win, we struggled at Bulls Gap and Cherokee, this crew we've have all been together since we started racing, it means a lot to win here and it was a good points night," said Owens who climbed to second behind Bloomquist in the championship points standings.
 
Owens' Mike Reece owned Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion and Cornett Racing Engines powered entry is sponsored by Reece Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, Red Line Oil, VP Racing Fuels, Byrd's Radiator and C&C Trucking.
 
Pearson, who finished second, saw his two-race Lucas Oil Series win streak at Brownstown end also wound with a good points' night in the Bobby Labonte Racing Racing/Lucas Oil Products/MasterSbilt Dodge Charger.  "Jimmy was gone tonight, we did what we could to stay with him, but we couldn't, I finally got around Scott there at the end and the way we ran at Bulls Gap and Cherokee a few weeks ago we will definitely take this finish,"
 
Bloomquist finished third, he said afterwards.  "Congratulations to Jimmy on the win, we had the same tires on as he did and then elected to change and go to the hard stuff, but Jimmy had us all covered tonight, we'll just move onto the next one," said the 2009 series champion in his Miller Brothers Construction/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.
 
Hartman in his first race of the season placed fourth in The912Project.com/Cornett Racing Engines/Rocket Aero followed by O'Neal in the Superior Cleaning/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS put on a late race charge to take fifth.
 
Completing the top ten were Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL, Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN, Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH, Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.
 
Brad Neat was officially credited with an 11th place finish after originally being scored in 23rd place. A transponder error was found after the finish and his final position was determined to be 11th Place.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, March 27th, 2010
"13th Annual Indiana Icebreaker"
Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 15.418 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Steve Casebolt, Shannon Babb, Dale McDowell, Wayne Chinn, Dennis Erb Jr., Mike Collins, Brad Neat, Scott James, Sammy Epling, Brandon Webber
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advances): Earl Pearson Jr., Josh McGuire, Matt Miller, Tyler Reddick, Chad Stapleton, Ryan Unzicker, Dillan White, Brandon Thirlby, Marty O'Neal, Brian Wilhite
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Tim Isenberg, Eric Wells, Steve Barnett, Jeep VanWormer, Patrick Sheltra, Dona Marcoullier, Brad Eitinear, Michael Walker, Mitchell Lankford
 
Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance):Chris Wall, Jason Feger, Rohn Moon, Will Vaught, Mike Marlar, Bub McCool, Dustin Neat, Tim Rivers, Kevin Weaver, Jimmy Fairbanks
 
Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Transfer): Bart Hartman, Don O'Neal, Dan Schlieper, John Blankenship, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Eric Jacobsen, Jason Smith, Joe Janowski, Tim Prince, Tim Dohm
 
AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Transfer): Eddie Carrier Jr., Greg Johnson, Ray Cook, Justin Rattliff, Zack Dohm, Chris Streeval, Mike Jewell, Mark Andersen, Doug Dodd, Kenny Carmichael
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Transfers): Dale McDowell, Wayne Chinn, Steve Barnett, Mike Collins, Chad Stapleton, Jeep VanWormer, Dillan White, Ryan Unzicker, Dennis Erb Jr., Brandon Thirlby, Dona Marcoullier, Tyler Reddick, Brad Eitniear, Michael Walker, Patrick Sheltra, Brandon Webber, Brad Neat, Marty O'Neal, Brian Wilhite, Scott James
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Transfers):  Mike Marlar, Will Vaught, Bub McCool, Justin Rattliff, Chrs Streeval, Kevin Weaver, Frank Heckenast Jr., Jason Smith, Mark Andersen, Sammy Epling, John Blankenship, Joe Janowski, Tim Rivers, Tim Dohm, Mike Jewell, Dustin Neat, Eric Jacobsen, Mitchell Lankford, Tim Prince, Kenny Carmichael, Doug Dodd, Zack Dohm, Jimmy Fairbanks
 
"13th Annual Indiana Icebreaker" Feature Finish (50 Laps): Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Bart Hartman, Don O'Neal, Shannon Babb, Greg Johnson, Wayne Chinn, Mike Marlar, Steve Casebolt, Brad Neat, Josh McGuire, Will Vaught, Dan Schlieper, Dennis Erb Jr., Jason Feger, Matt Miller, Dale McDowell, Chris Wall, Rohn Moon, Steve Barnett, Ray Cook, Tim Isenberg, Eddie Carrier Jr., John Blankenship, Eric Wells
 
 

 

FINISH

START

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

1

1

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

2

3

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL 

3

5

0

Scott Bloomquist

 Mooresburg, TN

4

4

75

Bart Hartman

 Zanesville, OH

5

10

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

6

13

18

Shannon Babb

 Moweaqua, IL

7

12

15

Greg Johnson

 Bedford, IN

8

21

1c

Wayne Chinn

 Bradford, OH

9

20

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

10

7

C9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

11

26

41n

Brad Neat

 Dunnville, KY

12

9

41

Josh McGuire

 Grayson, KY

13

22

1

Will Vaught

 Crane, MO

14

16

S9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

15

23

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

16

8

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL 

17

15

7

Matt Miller

 Watertown, OH

18

19

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

19

2

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

20

14

56

Rohn Moon

 Greenwood, IN

21

25

89

Steve Barnett

Franklin, IN 

22

18

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

23

11

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

24

6

28

Eddie Carrier, Jr.

 Salt Rock, WV

25

24

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

26

17

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY




 
 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 61
Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1-50)
Caution Flags: Lap 7 (Dale McDowell, Eric Wells, John Blankenship)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dennis Erb Jr., John Blankenship
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Brad Neat
Brownstown Speedway Track Provisional: Steve Barnett
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Wayne Chinn (Started 21st; Finished 8th; Advanced 13 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Don O'Neal
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Will Vaught
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Eric Wells
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox
E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: Jimmy Owens
Time of Race: 17 minutes, 19 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:


 

POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN 

925

2

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

835

3

71

Don O'Neal

 Martinsville, IN

805

4

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

 Jacksonville, FL

735

5

17m

Dale McDowell

 Chickamauga, GA

730

6

71w

Chris Wall

 Holden, LA

725

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

 Sullivan, WI

715

8

53

Ray Cook

 Brasstown, NC

710

9

157

Mike Marlar

 Winfield, TN

670

9

c9

Steve Casebolt

 Richmond, IN

670

11

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

 Carpentersville, IL

655

12

18e

Eric Wells

 Hazard, KY

610

13

41n

Brad Neat

 Dunnville, KY

600

14

23

John Blankenship

 Williamson, WV

595

15

25f

Jason Feger

 Bloomington, IL

550

16

57j

Bub McCool

 Vicksburg, MS

530

17

9t

Tim Isenberg

 Marshfield, WI

505

18

5

Eric Jacobsen

 Seacliffe Beach, CA

500

19

16

Justin Rattliff

 Campbellsville, KY

495

20

11t

Tyler Reddick

 Corning, CA

490


 

 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Stout Field of Drivers Competing for Quarter Master Rookie of the Year in 2010 for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

 


 

CORONA, CA (March 26, 2010) - A stout lineup of four drivers have announced their intentions to run for the 2010 Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Quarter Master will again be the title sponsor of the "Rookie of the Year" program in 2010 and will make the special presentation at the year end banquet to the top Rookie on the series for 2010. The Quarter Master 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 the series and this year's program offers both cash and numerous product awards to the top rookies of the series in 2010.

 

This year's program will pay $10,000 to the winner of the Rookie of the Year, with the runner up receiving $2,500 at the year end banquet. Other awards posted for the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year program include a special product award from Quarter Master, a complete set of connecting rods from Dyers Rods, 10 sheets of pre-finished aluminum from Wrisco Industries, $500 product award from Wiles Driveshafts, one set of wheels from Weld Racing, a complete car product package from Dominator Race Products, special product award from Hypercoil Springs, product award from FAST Shafts, and a complete MD3 nose combo package from Performance Bodies for both the Rookie of the Year and the runner-up.

 

The winner out of this year's candidates in the running for the $10,000 top prize by collecting the most points among the four participants will join an impressive list of previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series "Rookie of the Year" winners including; Scott James (2005), Steve Casebolt (2006), Justin Rattliff (2007), Terry Casey (2008) and last year's winner, John Blankenship.

 

Chris Wall of Holden, LA joins the Lucas Oil Series this year full-time as the 42-year-old alligator farmer is in search of the top rookie honors in 2010.  Wall is off to a strong start this season already recording four Red Buck Cigar Fast Qualifier honors which includes a new Late Model track record at East Bay (FL) Raceway Park, set back in February, to go along with two sixth-place finishes this year.  Wall drives a MasterSbilt by Stuckey Impala SS powered by a Wall2Wall Performance Engine and sponsored by C&M Gator Farm, Gator Trax Boats, GVS Racing, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Xtreme Graphics, Phase II Sign Supply.com and Hoosier Racing Tires.

 

An excited Eric Wells of Hazard, KY has announced his intentions to run for the series rookie of the year in 2010. The 21-year-old student at Hazard Community College is studying Business Management, and will hit the road for the first time in his racing career.  Wells, who turned heads last year by making both the World 100 and North/South 100 for the first time against the best in dirt late model racing drives a Rocket Chassis powered by a Custom Racing Engine and sponsored by Wells Motorsports, Convenience Lube, Skillsaw Designs, Expression Floral and Gifts, Cox Wrecker Service and Tim Short Automotive.  Wells' best finish so far this year with the series is a tenth at Volunteer (TN) Speedway.

 

Tim Isenberg of Marshfield, WI is another leading candidate for the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year honors on the Lucas Oil Series. The 28-year-old second generation racer is an engineer by trade and has a season-best seventh place finish at East Bay in February so far this year.  Isenberg is driving a new Mars Car Chassis from the Jimmy and Chris Mars racing stable with a Pro Power Engine under the hood.  His car is sponsored by Custom Fabricating and Repair, McMillan Electric, Chase Race Decals, Basic Stainless, Inc. and Don Nickolai Construction.

 

Will Vaught of Crane, MO will be pursuing the top rookie honors with the Lucas Oil series in 2010 as the 23-year-old racer teams up with car owner Paul McKenna in hitting the road this year.  Vaught, who unfortunately missed the DART Winternationals at East Bay after his hauler broke down on the way home after racing in Arizona at the end of January, joined the tour at Bulls Gap and Cherokee driving a Warrior Race Cars entry powered by a Clements Racing Engines.  The sponsors on the car are Big Dog Motorsports, Mark Martin Chevrolet, Circle M Auto Sales, GW Performance, Branson Craft Mall and New Vision Graphics.  His best finish so this year with the series is a 14th place finish at Bulls Gap.

 

About Quarter Master

 

QUARTER MASTER began operations in 1972, and since that date, QUARTER MASTER
products have enjoyed a long history of track-proven race-winning results. That
long-standing enjoyment has come from a "race-team like effort" with attention to detail, and from listening and responding to the racer. To learn more about Quarter Master visit their official website at www.racingclutches.com.

 

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Points Standings
 

POS

CAR#

DRIVER

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

705

2

71

Don O'Neal

600

3

17m

Dale McDowell

590

4

53

Ray Cook

585

5

71w

Chris Wall

580

6

20

Jimmy Owens

575

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

555

8

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

505

9

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

500

10

c9

Steve Casebolt

490

11

157

Mike Marlar

485

11

18e

Eric Wells

485

13

23

John Blankenship

470

14

5

Eric Jacobsen

425

14

41n

Brad Neat

425

16

57j

Bub McCool

410

17

11t

Tyler Reddick

405

18

25f

Jason Feger

400

18

116

Randy Weaver

400

20

9t

Tim Isenberg

380

20

16

Justin Rattliff

380

22

64

Michael Walker

370

23

3c

Mike Collins

365

24

4T

Tommy Kerr

330

24

44c

Clint Smith

330

26

1

Will Vaught

310

27

12x

Jordan Bland

295

28

31

Skip Arp

230

30

11b

Stacy Boles

195

31

18

Shannon Babb

190

32

24

Rick Eckert

185

32

25

Jimmy Mars

185

34

09

Johnny Pursley

180

35

15

Steve Francis

175

35

54w

Dillan White

175

37

19t

Tim Fuller

170

37

39

Tim McCreadie

170

37

7

Matt Miller

170

37

21

Billy Moyer

170

37

2

Brady Smith

170

37

7w

Ricky Weiss

170

43

85

Mark Andersen

165

43

14

Kyle Berck

165

43

99c

Jeff Cooke

165

43

17t

Tim Dohm

165

43

11

Austin Hubbard

165

43

21d

Daniel Stone

165

49

10

Leon Henderson

160

49

56

Russ King

160

49

77m

Jason McBride

160

49

18d

Danny Mitchell

160

49

44

James O'Hara

160

49

6

Steve Shaver

160

49

17ss

Shan Smith

160

49

T53

Lee Thomason

160

49

41

Travis Varnadore

160

58

49

Jonathan Davenport

155

58

38

Robert Geiger

155

58

4Ds

Chad Hollenbeck

155

58

44x

Rick Rogers

155

58

m14

Brandon Thirlby

155

63

1

Doug Blashe

150

63

18c

Ross Camponovo

150

63

46

Tim Rivers

150

63

18m

Jeff Smith

150

63

32

Chad Stapleton

150

68

101

Casey Roberts

135

69

6

Kerry Jones

125

70

1v

Vic Hill

120

71

98

Shon Flanary

115

71

32

Jim Rasey

115

73

16b

Daniel Baggerly

110

73

00

Freddy Smith

110

75

17

Mike Gault

105

75

10

Chad Ogle

105

77

22

Chris Ferguson

100

77

4v

Mark Vineyard

100

79

50

Shanon Buckingham

95

79

52d

Mark Douglas

95

81

93

Donald Bradsher

90

81

1c

Wayne Chinn

90

81

4s

Michael Smith

90

84

3

Steve Smith

85

85

1d

Brent Dixon

80

85

25

Scott Sexton

80

87

B4

Danny Howell

75

88

c5

David Crabtree

50

88

22x

John Henderson

50

89

44m

Chris Madden

-95

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E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Penalties Levied for Tire Rule Infraction at Spring Thaw at Volunteer Speedway

CORONA, CA (March 22, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announce an independent lab determined that samples from a tire that Chris Madden used to compete with at the Spring Thaw at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN had been chemically altered before it was used in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned heat race on March 6, 2010 at Volunteer Speedway.

 

The following penalties were handed down in accordance to the LOLMDS rulebook for anyone competing with a chemically altered tire during competition at a LOLMDS sanctioned event. The Spring Thaw at Volunteer Speedway on March 6th, 2010 was a sanctioned LOLMDS event with a contract and insurance in place at the time of this occurrence.  The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rulebook States that for a 1st offense: $1,500.00 Fine and 300 points plus any winnings that have accrued for the event, violator will assume all costs included in any testing procedures, no points and no winners circle money will be awarded for that event. 

In total, Mr. Madden is being fined 300 points, plus the $1500 fine, $300 in lab testing fees, the $5,000 winnings for his 2nd place finish in the feature event, for a total of $6,800.00. The portion of the fines making up his winnings from the Spring Thaw will be redistributed to the track and drivers feature finishing order. Due to this disqualification, the points from the event will be adjusted accordingly.

 

A tire sample was collected from both Ray Cook and Jimmy Owens from the Spring Thaw event March 6th at Volunteer Speedway that were tested and found to be legal. A tire sample was also collected from Scott Bloomquist and Chris Wall at the March Madness event March 7th at Cherokee Speedway that were tested and found to be legal.

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

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Points Standings
 

POS

CAR#

DRIVER

POINTS

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

705

2

71

Don O'Neal

600

3

17m

Dale McDowell

590

4

53

Ray Cook

585

5

71w

Chris Wall

580

6

20

Jimmy Owens

575

7

s9

Dan Schlieper

555

8

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

505

9

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

500

10

c9

Steve Casebolt

490

11

157

Mike Marlar

485

11

18e

Eric Wells

485

13

23

John Blankenship

470

14

5

Eric Jacobsen

425

14

41n

Brad Neat

425

16

57j

Bub McCool

410

17

11t

Tyler Reddick

405

18

25f

Jason Feger

400

18

116

Randy Weaver

400

20

9t

Tim Isenberg

380

20

16

Justin Rattliff

380

22

64

Michael Walker

370

23

3c

Mike Collins

365

24

4T

Tommy Kerr

330

24

44c

Clint Smith

330

26

1

Will Vaught

310

27

12x

Jordan Bland

295

28

31

Skip Arp

230

30

11b

Stacy Boles

195

31

18

Shannon Babb

190

32

24

Rick Eckert

185

32

25

Jimmy Mars

185

34

09

Johnny Pursley

180

35

15

Steve Francis

175

35

54w

Dillan White

175

37

19t

Tim Fuller

170

37

39

Tim McCreadie

170

37

7

Matt Miller

170

37

21

Billy Moyer

170

37

2

Brady Smith

170

37

7w

Ricky Weiss

170

43

85

Mark Andersen

165

43

14

Kyle Berck

165

43

99c

Jeff Cooke

165

43

17t

Tim Dohm

165

43

11

Austin Hubbard

165

43

21d

Daniel Stone

165

49

10

Leon Henderson

160

49

56

Russ King

160

49

77m

Jason McBride

160

49

18d

Danny Mitchell

160

49

44

James O'Hara

160

49

6

Steve Shaver

160

49

17ss

Shan Smith

160

49

T53

Lee Thomason

160

49

41

Travis Varnadore

160

58

49

Jonathan Davenport

155

58

38

Robert Geiger

155

58

4Ds

Chad Hollenbeck

155

58

44x

Rick Rogers

155

58

m14

Brandon Thirlby

155

63

1

Doug Blashe

150

63

18c

Ross Camponovo

150

63

46

Tim Rivers

150

63

18m

Jeff Smith

150

63

32

Chad Stapleton

150

68

101

Casey Roberts

135

69

6

Kerry Jones

125

70

1v

Vic Hill

120

71

98

Shon Flanary

115

71

32

Jim Rasey

115

73

16b

Daniel Baggerly

110

73

00

Freddy Smith

110

75

17

Mike Gault

105

75

10

Chad Ogle

105

77

22

Chris Ferguson

100

77

4v

Mark Vineyard

100

79

50

Shanon Buckingham

95

79

52d

Mark Douglas

95

81

93

Donald Bradsher

90

81

1c

Wayne Chinn

90

81

4s

Michael Smith

90

84

3

Steve Smith

85

85

1d

Brent Dixon

80

85

25

Scott Sexton

80

87

B4

Danny Howell

75

88

c5

David Crabtree

50

88

22x

John Henderson

50

89

44m

Chris Madden

-95

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

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, ?hlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Technical Bulletin

Corona, CA (March 22, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has announced the tire rule for events through the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland.

 

3/27 Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN

American Racer SD44, SD48, MD53, MD56

Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40

***No Crate Tires***

 

4/23 Bedford Speedway - Bedford, PA

American Racer SD44 or any compound harder - SD44 must punch a minimum of 40

Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder - 1300 must punch a minimum of 40

 

4/24 Hagerstown Speedway - Hagerstown, MD

American Racer SD44 or any compound harder - SD44 must punch a minimum of 40

Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder - 1300 must punch a minimum of 40

 

5/1 Paducah International Raceway - Paducah, KY

American Racer SD44, MD56

Hoosier LM20, LM40

***No Crate Tires***

 

5/14 Beckley Motorsports Park - Beckley, WV

American Racer SD44 or any compound harder - SD44 must punch a minimum of 40

Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder - 1300 must punch a minimum of 40

 

5/15 Wythe Raceway - Rural Retreat, VA

American Racer SD44 or any compound harder - SD44 must punch a minimum of 40

Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder - 1300 must punch a minimum of 40

 

5/21 34 Raceway - Burlington, IA

American Racer SD44, SD48, MD53, MD56

Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40

***No Crate Tires***

 

5/22 LaSalle Speedway - LaSalle, IL

American Racer SD44, SD48, MD53, MD56

Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40

***No Crate Tires***

 

5/28 & 29 Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO

American Racer SD44, SD48, MD53, MD56

Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20, LM40

***No Crate Tires***

 

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.


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 13th Annual Indiana Icebreaker at Brownstown Speedway Set for March 27th

CORONA, CA (March 16, 2010) - For the fifth consecutive year the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanctioned the $10,000 to win 13th Annual Indiana Icebreaker on Saturday, March 27th at the Brownstown (IN) Speedway.  For the first time in the event's history it will be taped by SPEED TV and shown on a date and time to be announced in the future.

 

There will be a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series as there will be Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the 50-lap $10,000 to win/$700 to start Indiana Icebreaker. 

 

The Indiana Icebreaker at Brownstown Speedway is again part of the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland in 2010 as 20 drivers with perfect attendance will be eligible for the $700 winners circle money once again.  So far this season 23 drivers have perfect attendance as the series has had six different winners in the first eight events so far this year.

 

Defending series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN leads the championship point's standings heading to Brownstown.  Bloomquist has won three events already this year on the ultra-competitive tour after winning only once a year ago on his way to his seventh national touring title in his career.

 

Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN a two-time series runner-up in points is second to Bloomquist in the current point's standings as he tries to gain ground at a track he began his Late Model racing career on in the early 90's.  Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA coming off of a second place finish at Cherokee in the last Lucas Oil series event is third in points followed by a tie between Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC and Chris Wall of Holden, LA who are tied four fourth in points.

 

Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN who finished second in last year's championship standings to Bloomquist is sixth coming into the Indiana Icebreaker with Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL, 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Richmond, IN's Steve Casebolt rounds out the top ten in points.

 

Pearson comes into the event as the defending race winner; in fact Pearson has won the last two Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events at Brownstown which includes last September's Jackson 100 the track's signature event.

 

The schedule of events for March 27th at Brownstown Speedway will see the gates open at 12:00 Noon with a driver's autograph session from 3-4:00 PM, driver's meeting at 4:15 PM followed directly by hot laps at 4:45 PM.  For more information on the track you can go to www.brownstownspeedway.com.

 

The tire rule for the Indiana Icebreaker at Brownstown will be as follows; American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56 and Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM20 and LM40.  There will be no Crate 55 tires allowed to run.

 

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

 

 

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 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event Results

 

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Mike Marlar (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Billy Moyer (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Earl Pearson Jr. (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

East Bay (FL) Raceway Park - Don O'Neal (Winner)

Volunteer (TN) Speedway -Ray Cook (Winner)

Cherokee (SC) Speedway - Scott Bloomquist (Winner)

 

Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

 

  1. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 700
  2. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 595
  3. Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) - 585
  4. Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA) - 585
  5. Chris Wall (Holden, LA) - 575
  6. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 570
  7. Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 545
  8. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 500
  9. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 500
  10. Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 485
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRi Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Race Format Change


 

 

Corona, CA (March 10, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series strives to provide the fairest racing possible while at the same time producing the most entertainment value for the race fans. The series is always reviewing it policies, formats, rules, and procedures on a constant basis. After carefully analyzing the series stance on heat race inversions and collecting data on what role the inversion plays in a series race outcome, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will amend its technique for the remaining events in 2010.
 
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will continue to utilize its "Group A&B Method" to line up the heats after Red Buck Cigar Time Trials. The series will discontinue the use of the inversion wheel.
 
"This is something the series has monitored since June of 2007. We noticed as the talent pool continued to rise, the need for inverts has gone by the wayside" stated Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Ritchie Lewis. "Often times in the past, the series had a significant difference in time trials of the cars that were inverted. This provided great racing that the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series fans have come to expect. Now, that time differences have gotten so close, it just isn't the same case today," continued Lewis.
 
"We have carefully watched the inversion wheel and the role it's played in the actual events," stated Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Project Manager Rick Schwallie. "We found in most cases, the few times the inversion wheel actually inverted up to four cars, the drivers were able to somewhat overcome the inversion as long as track conditions were great. We never want to have a race on a track that has less than favorable conditions, but in the dirt environment, where so many variables make up a track's conditions, it's not totally avoidable, continued Schwalliie.
 
While assembling the 2010 schedule, the goal of series' officials was to keep in mind as much as possible, to provide the series' race fans with the most entertaining venues, while providing the competitors the most lucrative travel schedule.
 
"We're confident that we've accomplished our goals and feel that at the top echelon of the sport, there isn't a need to shuffle the starting line up to provide the best racing," continued Schwallie
 
The series' next stop is at the home of the "DirtOnDirt.com Race of the Year" Brownstown Speedway in historic Brownstown, Indiana. The series will once again kick off it first northern event of the season at the 13th Annual Indiana Icebreaker. Last year, race fans saw Earl Pearson Jr. win the 50 Lap "Indiana Icebreaker" in front of a standing room only crowd.  In a heart-stopping event, Pearson took the lead on lap 20 after a five-car battle for the lead.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 


 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Schedule Adjustments and Additions

 

 

CORONA, CA (March 12, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have announced that the its' next event, the 13th Annual "Indiana Icebreaker" on Saturday, March 27th at the Brownstown (IN) Speedway paying $10,000 will be taped for the first time as part of the series' SPEED TV broadcast schedule.  This year will mark the fifth consecutive year the series has sanctioned the popular early season event.
 
Heading into the event at Brownstown later this month, the Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" still has 23 drivers with perfect attendance with 20 of those drivers having been eligible for the $700 winner's circle money that is being offered through the end of May.  There have been six different winners in the first eight events in 2010 for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Reigning series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN leads the Lucas Oil Championship Points' Standings over Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Chris Wall of Holden, LA who are tied for fourth in the points.  Positions two through seven are separated by a mere 50 points.
 
In other series news, a schedule change for the month of June has been announced with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Cleveland (TN) Speedway originally scheduled for Friday Night, June 18 moved back a day to Thursday Night, June 17 to coordinate with the just revealed $20,000 to win 2-day show at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN on June 18 and 19.
 
The series has also added an event on Friday Night, September 17 at Winchester (VA) Speedway which is now under the guidance of new promoter, Greg Gunter.  Several improvements are being made at the historic Virginia oval as the series will sanction a $10,000 to win event the night before the $15,000 race at Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA on Saturday Night, September 18.
 
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.



 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Bloomquist Passes McDowell on Final Lap to Win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Cherokee


 

GAFFNEY, SC (March 7, 2010) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN passed race leader Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA in turn four of the final lap as he outsprinted McDowell to the checkered flag in winning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned March Madness race Sunday at Cherokee Speedway.  Randy Weaver of Crossville, TN crossed the stripe in third followed by 16th starting Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC rounded out the top five.

A wild first lap saw Bub McCool and Ray Cook get together on the backstretch with Cook suffering heavy damage to his car.  Cook went pit-side and fell several laps down as his crew made repairs to the car.  While the race was under red outside front row starter Dan Schlieper went to the pits for the night after fluid began leaking out from under his car.  So that put Madden to the outside of polesitter John Blankenship. The second time would be a charm to get the race underway. Madden took the lead, followed by McDowell, Blankenship, Chris Wall, and Johnny Pursley.  Wall, who was making his first appearance at Cherokee, climbed to third on lap three as Blankenship fell to fourth.

McDowell then started to put the heat on Madden for the lead pulling even with him on lap ten as the two crossed the start-finish line.  McDowell pulled ahead of Madden on lap 11 as Wall maintained third.  The second caution of the race flew on lap 12 as McCool slowed on the backstretch.

The restart saw McDowell on the point of the Delaware double-file restart as Madden and Wall lined up side-by-side ready for the return of chief starter Bruce Coyle's green flag.  McDowell showed his power; but Madden did not giving up easily as the hometown favorite closed to the bumper of McDowell's mount with 16 laps complete. Bloomquist, who started seventh, was now in the hunt. He was running in the fourth spot bringing Randy Weaver with him.  Bloomquist and Weaver then began to pressure Wall for third, but Wall, who was the Red Buck Cigars fast qualifier for the night was doing a good job in fighting off the challenges of the two.

McDowell continued to show the way as he and Madden raced through traffic through the mid-point of the race.  Madden then pulled dead even with McDowell on lap 27 as the crowd came to its collective feet.  McDowell led lap 28, but a circuit later Madden was scored as the race leader. The torrid battle for the lead had all eyes on the two frontrunners. Madden then took a five-car length lead over McDowell on lap 32 as it looked like he was going to be the car to beat in the remaining laps of the race, but McDowell re-grouped and closed quickly on Madden as the two continued to race through some heavy lapped traffic.

With ten laps to go Madden was still showing the way, followed by McDowell.  Bloomquist and Weaver had managed to get around Wall back on lap 38 to take over third and fourth places, but they looked to be too far out of it to make a run in the final laps. Bloomquist was out to prove the naysayers wrong as he put on a charge in the last five laps that would give him a shot at the win.

Bloomquist went around Madden on lap 45 as he set his sights on McDowell.  A caution with four laps to go for Casey Roberts bunched the field for a four-lap shootout to the finish.  McDowell was under constant pressure from Bloomquist as the two went side-by-side coming off of turn number two. McDowell managed enough momentum to maintain the lead. As the two drivers took the white flag, McDowell was a car length ahead of Bloomquist and going into turn number two he moved up just enough out of the groove to allow Bloomquist room on the bottom to pull even with him as Bloomquist carried that momentum as the two were still side-by-side in turn three.

Bloomquist slid up in front of McDowell in turn four and led him on a drag race down the frontstretch as the two headed to the checkered flag. Bloomquist got the win by one car length as a stunned crowd looked on as Bloomquist had recorded another come from behind victory for his third Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the year.

In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 20th time in his Hall of Fame Career, the reigning series champion was out of breath in his post-race interview.  "Well the car was super, it just got better and better as the race went on, everything went well today for us, Chris (Madden)is good at this place, we share a lot of information, if he would have had my tire combination on he would have won," said the 46-year-old driver who is quickly approaching 500 career wins.

"We had out a Jay Dickens Engine in today, what can I say, everything went good for us. Dale and I had a great race, we raced each other clean, before that last caution I was catching them and I didn't know if the caution was good or bad for us, the car just fired up real good on the restart, this race track was real good today, everybody was giving each other room, there was some good racing going on out there. Dale and I have raced together several times in the past and it was going to be tough to get around him," said the winner who continues to lead the series points standings heading into the next event on March 27th at Brownstown (IN) Speedway.

Bloomquist' Jay Dickens Racing Engine powered Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS is sponsored by Miller Brothers Construction, Hawkeye Trucking, Sweet Mfg, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tires, Arizona Sport Shirts, Ohlins and Lane Automotive.

McDowell in the Clint Bowyer Racing/Dollar General/Warrior Race Cars Impala SS moved to third in the points after his runner-up finish.  Weaver was third in the BKW Disaster, Recovery and Rebuilding/Race Engine Design/Bloomquist Race Cars Corvette.  Fourth went to the hard charger of the race Don O'Neal in the Superior Cleaning/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS as Madden took fifth in the Century Plastics/Cornett Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.

Completing the top ten were Chris Wall of Holden, LA, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, Clint Smith of Senoia, GA and Johnny Pursley of Clover, SC.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Sunday Night, March 7th, 2010
"March Madness VIII"
Cherokee Speedway - Gaffney, SC
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Chris Wall / 16.381 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): John Blankenship, Jimmy Owens, Casey Roberts, Jeff Smith, Mike Marlar, Jonathan Davenport, Eric Jacobsen, Freddy Smith, Tim Isenberg, Justin Rattliff, Wayne Chinn
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advances): Johnny Pursley, Scott Bloomquist, Eric Wells, Dennis Erb Jr., Steve Casebolt, Steve Shaver, Chris Ferguson, Jordan Bland, Ray Cook, Brent Dixon, Danny Howell
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Dale McDowell, Chris Wall, Clint Smith, Jason Feger, Will Vaught, Tyler Reddick, Donald Bradshear, Jim Rasey, Brad Neat, Michael Walker
 
Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Chris Madden, Jeff Cooke, Randy Weaver, Don O'Neal, Bub McCool, Mike Collins, Earl Pearson Jr., Daniel Baggerly, Mike Gault, Tim Rivers, John Henderson
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Mike Marlar, Steve Shaver, Jonathan Davenport, Eric Jacobsen, Steve Casebolt, Freddy Smith, Tim Isenberg, Ray cook, Chris Ferguson, Justin Rattliff, Wayne Chinn, Jordan Bland, Brent Dixon, Danny Howell
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers):  Jason Feger, Will Vaught, Bub McCool, Tyler Reddick, Jim Rasey, Daniel Baggerly, Mike Gault, Tim Rivers, Mike Collins, Donald Bradsher, Michael Walker, Earl Pearson Jr.-DNS, Brad Neat-DNS, John Henderson-DNS
 
"March Madness VIII" Feature Finish (50 Laps): Scott Bloomquist, Dale McDowell, Randy Weaver, Don O'Neal, Chris Madden, Chris Wall, Dennis Erb Jr., Jimmy Owens, Clint Smith, Johnny Pursely, Mike Marlar, John Blankenship, Jeff Cooke, Steve Shaver, Jonathan Davenport, Jeff Smith, Will Vaught, Freddy Smith, Earl Pearson Jr., Eric Wells, Brad Neat, Bub McCool, Casey Roberts, Jason Feger, Ray Cook, Dan Schlieper
 
 
Finish Start Car Number Driver Name - Hometown


 

 

1

7

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

2

6

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

3

12

116

Randy Weaver

Crossville, TN

4

16

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

5

4

44m

Chris Madden

Gaffney, SC

6

10

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

7

15

28e

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

8

5

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

9

14

44c

Clint Smith

Senoia, GA

10

3

09

Johnny Pursley

Clover, SC

11

17

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

12

1

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

13

8

99c

Jeff Cooke

Gaffney, SC

14

19

6

Steve Shaver

Vienna, WV

15

21

49

Jonathan Davenport

Blairsville, GA

16

13

18m

Jeff Smith

Gastonia, NC

17

20

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

18

26

00

Freddy Smith

Seymour, TN

19

23

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

20

11

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

21

25

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, NC

22

22

57j

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

23

9

101

Casey Roberts

Toccoa, GA

24

18

25f

Jason Feger

Bloomington, IL

25

24

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

26

2

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

 

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 39

Lap Leaders: Chris Madden (Laps 1-10); Dale McDowell (Laps 11-28); Chris Madden (Laps 29-41); Dale McDowell (Laps 42-49); Scott Bloomquist (Lap 50)

Caution Flags: Bub McCool, Ray Cook (Start); Bub McCool (Lap 12); Casey Roberts (Lap 46)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Earl Pearson Jr., Ray Cook

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Brad Neat

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race:  (Started ; Finished ; Advanced  positions)

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Dale McDowell

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Scott Bloomquist

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: none

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Jay Dickens

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Dan Schlieper

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks

E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: n/a

Time of Race: 35 minutes, 41 seconds

 

Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:

 

 

1

0 Scott Bloomquist 700

2

71 Don O'Neal 595

3

17m Dale McDowell 585

4

71w Chris Wall 575

4

53 Ray Cook 575

6

20 Jimmy Owens 570

7

s9 Dan Schlieper 545

8

28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 500

8

44 Earl Pearson, Jr. 500

10

c9 Steve Casebolt 485

11

157 Mike Marlar 480

11

18e Eric Wells 480

13

23 John Blankenship 470

14

44m Chris Madden 435

15

5 Eric Jacobsen 420

15

41n Brad Neat 420

17

57j Bub McCool 410

18

11t Tyler Reddick 405

19

25f Jason Feger 400

20

116 Randy Weaver 395

21

9t Tim Isenberg 385

21

16 Justin Rattliff 385



 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Ray Cook Outduels Chris Madden to Win Spring Thaw Lucas Oil Event at Bulls Gap
 

 
 

BULLS GAP, TN (March 6, 2010) - Taking the lead on lap 36, Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC raced to the win on Saturday Night at Volunteer Speedway. Cook outdueled Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned Spring Thaw 60. Cook, along with car owners Danny Dishman and Ronald Ivey earned $10,000 for their first Lucas Oil Series win of 2010.  Trailing Cook and Madden to the checkers were Skip Arp of Georgetown, TN; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.
 
Arp and Madden earned front row starting spots by virtue of their heat race victories. Madden sprinted out to the early lead over Arp and Casebolt.  Madden quickly opened up a three-car length advantage over Arp, who was running his first event of the season.  The battle for third was close with Casebolt, holding off Cook, who had started fifth. Madden started to pick-up the tail end of the field by lap 11, allowing the trailing cars of Arp, Casebolt, Cook, and Schlieper to close ground on him.  The race for first was heating up as Cook went by Casebolt for third on lap 17 and then he tracked down Arp a lap later, going side-by-side with the veteran.
 
The first caution of the race came out with 20 laps complete as Mike Marlar came to a halt on the frontstretch to bring out the yellow.  On lap 20 Cook had made his way around Arp to take over the second spot, lining up there for the restart. Madden continued to show his strength on the restart, bolting out to a two-car length lead over Cook. A caution slowed the action on lap 22 for John Blankenship.  The restart again saw Madden on the point followed by Cook, Arp, Casebolt and Schlieper.
 
On this restart Cook was able to stay close to Madden as the two were running two different lines around the high-banked oval.  Cook kept the pressure on Madden as two again picked up the tail end of the field with 30 laps in the record books. The halfway mark showed the top seven cars all on the same straightaway. Cook dove low in the corners and took a peek at Madden several times leading up to his pass on lap 36 which put him in the lead for good. 
 
Cook and Madden would still have lapped traffic to contend with as they were having trouble getting by the cars on the tail of the lead lap.  Cook changed his lines several times in closing the door on Madden as the duo fought a spirited and clean race for the lead. Madden tried the high line on the track in an attempt to overhaul Cook. Madden tried lap after lap in the final ten laps, but every time Cook thwarted Madden's moves as he held him off to take his sixth career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win and his first ever at Bulls Gap. The win also moved Cook into a first-place tie in the Lucas Oil Championship Points standings with reigning series champion, Scott Bloomquist, who finished sixth.
 
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the first time in 2010, Cook thanked a multitude of people.  "It's great to get our first win here at Bulls Gap, my car owners are from Tennessee, John King from Fairway Ford is here, thanks to him and Tader Masters for such a great race car, he (Madden) fired well on the restart, I think our right front tire was better than his, our car was better on the long runs," said the 38-year old Cook, who is coming off the best year of his racing career in 2009 when he won 12 feature events including a career-high purse in winning the Hillbilly 100.
 
"As far as the points are concerned we are taking them week-to-week, you never know what could happen tomorrow you might fall out of a race and drop back in points, we've got an awesome race team, car, engine, tires, shocks, I mean the whole thing is just clicking right now, I'm just real fortunate just to be able to drive the car. It's fun when you are running this well , you just have to enjoy it while you can, cause it could change the next race, thanks to the fans for coming out tonight, the show was well run and we're glad to be in victory lane."
 
Cook's D&R Racing Team #53 MasterSbilt Race Cars Monte Carlo SS is powered by Race Engine Design motor and sponsored by Hicks & Ingle Co General Contracting, PRC, A+ Moving and Storage, American Racer Tires, Wyatt Builders, Integra Racing Shocks, Star Grafix, PPM, VP Race Fuels, K&N Filters, Real Racing Wheels, B&M Concrete and Fairway Ford.
 
Madden took second in his Xtreme Custom and Cycles/Cornett Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS with Arp finishing third in his Stanley Best Heating and Air/Vic Hill Racing Engines/GRT.  Completing the top five were Schlieper in his Rockstar Energy Drink/Pro Power Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion and Casebolt in the Bob Harris/Dixie Chopper/Rocket GTO.
 
Rounding out the top ten were Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Stacy Boles of Clinton, TN; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.
 
 
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
 
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, March 6th, 2010
"Spring Thaw 60"
Volunteer Speedway - Bulls Gap, TN
 
Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 12.522 seconds
 
Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Skip Arp, Ray Cook, Dale McDowell, Chris Wall, Clint Smith, Brad neat, Bub McCool, tim Rivers, Eric Jacobsen, Dennis Erb Jr, David Crabtree
 
AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advances): Steve Casebolt, Will Vaught, Randy Weaver, Rick Rogers, Tyler Reddick, Shanon Buckingham, Shon Flanary, Jason Feger, Tim Isenberg, Michael Walker
 
Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Chris Madden, Dan Schlieper, Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Mike Marlar, Kerry Jones, Don O'Neal, Steve Smith, Justin Rattliff, Michael Smith, Mark Douglas
 
Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Stacy Boles, Eric Wells, Tommy Kerr, John Blankenship, Earl Pearson Jr., Mark Vineyard, Vic Hill, Scott Sexton, Mike Collins, Chad Ogle, Jordan Bland
 
Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Clint Smith, Brad Neat, Bub McCool, Tyler Reddick, Shon Flanary, Tim Isenberg, Eric Jacobsen, Jason Feger, Dennis Erb Jr., Michael Walker, Shanon Buckingham, Tim Rivers-DNS, David Crabtree-DNS
 
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers):  Earl Pearson Jr., Mike Marlar, Kerry Jones, Vic hill, Justin Rattliff, Mike Collins, Chad Ogle, mark Vineyard, Mark Douglas, Don O'Neal, Michael Smith, Steve Smith, Scott Sexton, Jordan Bland-DNS
 
Spring Thaw 60 Feature Finish (60 Laps): Ray Cook, Chris Madden, Skip Arp, Dan Schlieper, Steve Casebolt, Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Stacy Boles, Dale McDowell, Eric Wells, Randy Weaver, Chris Wall, Tommy Kerr, Will Vaught, Don O'Neal, Rick Rogers, Earl Pearson Jr., Clint Smith, Mike Marlar, Brad Neat, Eric Jacobsen, Bub McCool, Kerry Jones, John Blankenship, Michael Walker
 
Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name - Hometown
 

1

5

53

Ray Cook

Brasstown, NC

2

2

44m

Chris Madden

Gaffney, NC

3

1

31

Skip Arp

Georgetown, TN

4

6

s9

Dan Schlieper

Sullivan, WI

5

3

c9

Steve Casebolt

Richmond, IN

6

10

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

7

14

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

8

4

11b

Stacy Boles

Clinton, TN

9

9

17m

Dale McDowell

Chickamauga, GA

10

8

18e

Eric Wells

Hazard, KY

11

11

116

Randy Weaver

Crossville, TN

12

13

71w

Chris Wall

Holden, LA

13

12

4T

Tommy Kerr

Maryville, TN

14

7

1

Will Vaught

Crane, MO

15

23

71

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

16

15

44x

Rick Rogers

Knoxville, TN

17

18

44

Earl Pearson, Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

18

17

44c

Clint Smith

Senoia, GA

19

20

157

Mike Marlar

Winfield, TN

20

19

41n

Brad Neat

Dunnville, KY

21

24

5

Eric Jacobsen

Seacliffe Beach, CA

22

21

57j

Bub McCool

Vicksburg, MS

23

22

6

Kerry Jones

Bristol. TN

24

16

23

John Blankenship

Williamson, WV

25

25

64

Michael Walker

Franklin, TN



 
 
Race Statistics
Entrants: 43
Lap Leaders: Chris Madden (Laps 1-35); Ray Cook (Laps 36-60)
Caution Flags: Lap 20 (Mike Marlar); Lap 22 (John Blankenship)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Don O'Neal, Eric Jacobsen
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Michael Walker
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Don O'Neal (Started 23rd; Finished 15th; Advanced 8 positions)
Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Ray Cook
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: none
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Race Engine Design
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Jimmy Owens
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox (Jimmy Owens)
E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: n/a
Time of Race: 22 minutes, 13 seconds
 
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:
 
1. #0 Scott Bloomquist - Mooresburg, TN
1. #53 Ray Cook - Brasstown, NC
3. #s9 Dan Schlieper - Sullivan, WI
4.  #71 Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN
5. #20 Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN
6. #c9 Steve Casebolt - Richmond, IN
7. #71w Chris Wall - Holden, LA
7. #44 Earl Pearson Jr. - Jacksonville, FL
9. #17m Dale McDowell - Chickamauga, GA
10. #18e Eric Wells - Hazard, KY
 

 
 

 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Road to Wheatland Program and Race for Gas Program Sponsored by Sunoco Again in 2010

 

 

CORONA, CA (March 4, 2010) - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials are excited to announce that Sunoco Race Fuels will again sponsor the Sunoco Road to Wheatland Program and the Sunoco Race For Gas Program in 2010. The Sunoco Road to Wheatland program is for competitors that participate with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series headed to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks, Lucas Oil Speedway, for the $30,000 to win 18th Annual DART Show-Me 100 on May 28-29th.
 

The "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" bonus program will reward participants that follow the Series to each Lucas Oil Championship Points event, beginning at East Bay Raceway in Tampa, FL through the May 28-29th DART Show-Me 100 event at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Sunoco Race Fuels will award an additional $2,000 cash award to the winner, if that driver has perfect attendance on the series leading up to the DART Show-Me 100 and used Sunoco Race Fuels to win the event.

"We are very pleased to continue our relationship with the premier national touring dirt late model series in the country, not only as the "Official Fuel" of the Series, but as the title sponsor of the Road to Wheatland Program again in 2010. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series continues to grow and provides great professionally run events for both racers and promoters alike", stated Rob Marro, Sunoco's General Manager of Performance Products and Automotive Events.
 

The "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" program will continue in 2010 through the US, with competition already held at East Bay Raceway Park during the DART Winternationals. The series will next compete March 6 and 7th at two different venues. On March 6th the series will visit Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap TN. Then the series will travel to Gaffney, SC on Sunday March 7th and compete at the Cherokee Speedway. The series will head back to Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN for the "Ice Breaker" on March 27th.
 

The "Sunoco Road To Wheatland then takes drivers and fans to Bedford Speedway and Hagerstown Speedway on April 24th and 25th. On May 1st, the series heads to Paducah, KY; then on to Beckley Motor Speedway in WV on May 14th, Wythe raceway in VA on May 15th, 34 Raceway in IA on May 21st, LaSalle Speedway in IL on May 22nd. The Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland comes to its culmination at Lucas Oil Speedway for the DART Show-Me 100 on May 28th and 29th.

The terms for the 2010 "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" Winners Circle Program have been announced. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winners Circle program will pay the top ten drivers in the final 2009 Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings who maintain perfect attendance during the 2010 "Road to Wheatland" $700. Also receiving winners circle money, will be the top ten highest drivers in 2010 Lucas Oil Championship Points with perfect attendance; these drivers will also receive the $700 in "Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland" Winners Circle money after the DART Winternationals.
 

The program begins at the next sanctioned event, Volunteer Speedway in TN on March 6th and will continue to earn "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" money as long as the driver maintains perfect attendance at each of the "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" events. Only drivers that have perfect attendance on the Series schedule through the DART Show-Me 100 on May 28-29th event at Wheatland, MO will be eligible for this bonus money.

In addition to the Sunoco Race Fuels $2,000 cash bonus at the DART Show-Me 100, the series and Sunoco have put together a separate Sunoco point's fund category to award points to drivers using Sunoco Race Fuels at each event. At the end of the year, the driver earning the most Sunoco Race for Gas Points will be awarded a $3,000 cash award and the runner up will receive $1,000 cash award at the Championship Awards Banquet. "Sunoco continues to support and reward the racers that use our products, especially racers that follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. We are excited to be a part of the "Race for Gas Program" again in 2010 and look forward to honoring the driver that earns the most Sunoco Race For Gas points in 2010 at the Series' Awards Banquet", stated Russ Bradford of Bazell Race Fuels.

For more information about the "Sunoco Road to Wheatland" Program and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the official series website at www.lucasdirt.com or contact the Series' Office at (951) 532-2503.
 
 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]


 

CORONA, CA (March 4, 2010) - Lucas Oil Products is pleased to announce that DART Machinery has expanded its partnership within the Lucas Oil Motorsports properties under the Team Lucas umbrella for 2010. DART Machinery has been a long time supporter of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and has been instrumental in helping to grow that series while offering racers contingency awards at the same time.
 

"Dart Machinery, a manufacturer of the World's Best Racing Components has been a long time supporter of the motorsports racing community, both at the professional racing level and recreational enthusiast. We are thrilled to have them expand their partnership to several other Lucas Oil Motorsports properties and offer racers contingency awards among all the racing series. Also as part of this agreement were extremely excited to have DART as the title sponsor of the DART Show-Me 100 this year at our Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. With the prestige and spectacle of this event matched with the nations premier national touring series this event will be a must see event in 2010," stated Tom Fredrickson of Lucas Oil Products.
 

Under this new agreement Dart will now be sponsoring the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, the Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series, I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. DART will continue to be a sponsor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series including the title sponsor of the DART Winternationals and now the DART Show-Me 100 held May 28-29th at the Lucas Oil Speedway. Contingency awards from DART will be available to racers in all of these series!
 
"Dart Machinery has a long history with Lucas Oil.  We've worked with Lucas in the past both as a series sponsor and to offer contingency to a multitude of racers.  By working together over the years, we have been able to help great racing series thrive and to support racers and engine builders that are the foundation of the motor sports industry.
 

It's because of the great success of these past programs that we are proud to announce that we have signed an expanded agreement with Lucas Oil this year.  Our new agreement with Lucas Oil will support an even greater number of popular racing series, racing venues and to offer contingency support to more racers than ever before," stated Ted Keating, General Manger of DART Machinery.
 
About DART Machinery
 
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
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.

For more information about Lucas Oil Products, please visit www.LucasOil.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.
 

 
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Earlier Starting Times Announced for Lucas Oil Series Events this Weekend at Bulls Gap and Cherokee


 

CORONA, CA (March 3, 2010) - Just weeks after completing the 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Florida, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series get back on the track with a doubleheader of racing action starting this Saturday, March 6th at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN and Sunday, March 7th at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC.
 
Both tracks have announced earlier starting times this weekend with Volunteer Speedway opening the pits gates at 1:00 PM, grandstand gates opening at 3:30 PM, drivers meeting at 4:30 PM followed by hot laps at 5:00 PM.  On Sunday at Cherokee Speedway pit gates will open at 10:00 AM with the driver's meeting at 1:00 PM followed by hot laps at 1:30 PM.
 
"We appreciate the efforts of the promoters at both facilities in making every effort to get this weekend's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events in," said series director, Ritchie Lewis.  "We all realize it has been a long-winter in both regions and the race-starved fans will be in for quite a show at both race tracks this weekend and a big thank you to the promoters for moving up their normal starting times to accommodate the fans and the racers this weekend."
 
The series comes to Volunteer Speedway on Saturday March 6th for the "Spring Thaw" paying $10,000 to win for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  It will be the fifth ever visit to the Joe and Phyllis Loven promoted facility located in East Tennessee.  In the previous four appearances there have been four different winners with defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; 4x series champion, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; and Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY have all ended up in victory lane at "The Gap" in LOLMDS competition in the past.
 
On Sunday, March 7th the series comes to Cherokee Speedway for "March Madness VIII" paying $10,000 to win.  The visit to the track "Where Three Wide is a Given" will be for the fourth time to the Lennie Buff promoted facility.  In the previous three appearances Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC have all captured Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events at the track.
 
There will be a complete show at each track for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the Main Event.  For more information on the series visit to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN log onto www.volunteerspeedway.com and for further info on Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC go to www.cherokee-speedway.com.
 
The tire rule for both events will be the same: AMERICAN RACER SD44 or any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40 and HOOSIER 1300 or any compound harder, and 1300 must punch a minimum of 40. Officials have also announced that window nets are mandatory at Bulls Gap.
 
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 Upcoming Events
 
March 6 - Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) - $10,000 to win
March 7 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $10,000 to win
March 27 - Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, IN) - $10,000 to win
 
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
 
 

Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 250
Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 230
Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 220
Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 210
Dennis Erb, Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 205
Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) - 200
Chris Wall (Holden, LA) 195
Shannon Babb (Moweaqua, IL) - 190
Jimmy Mars (Menomonie, WI) -185
Rick Eckert (York, PA) - 185

 

 
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Visit Bulls Gap and Cherokee First Weekend of March

 

 

CORONA, CA (February 26, 2010) - Just a few weeks after completing the 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Florida, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series gets back on the track with a doubleheader of racing action in Tennessee and South Carolina on March 6th and 7th.
 
The series comes to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN on Saturday March 6th for the "Spring Thaw" paying $10,000 to win for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  It will be the fifth ever visit to the Joe Loven promoted facility located in East Tennessee.  In the previous four appearances there have been four different winners with defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; 4x series champion, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; and Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY have all ended up in victory lane at "The Gap" in LOLMDS competition in the past.
 
On Sunday, March 7th, the series comes to Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC for "March Madness VIII" paying $10,000 to win.  The visit to the track "Where Three Wide is a Given" will be for the fourth time to the Lennie Buff promoted facility.  In the previous three appearances Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Chris Madden of Gaffney, SC have all captured Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events at the track.
 
There will be a complete show at each track for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the Main Event.  For more information on the series visit to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN log onto www.volunteerspeedway.com and for further info on Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC go to www.cherokee-speedway.com.
 
The tire rule for both events will be the same with the following stipulations; AMERICAN RACER SD44 or any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40 and HOOSIER 1300 or any compound harder, and 1300 must punch a minimum of 40. At Volunteer, the pit gates will open at 1:00PM and Hot Laps will begin at 5:00PM; at Cherokee, the Pit Gates will open at 10:00AM and Hot Laps will begin at 1:30PM.
 
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.

 

Upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events for the Month of March

March 6th - Volunteer Speedway-Bulls Gap, TN - $10,000 to win

March 7th - Cherokee Speedway-Gaffney, SC - $10,000 to win

March 27th - Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN - $10,000 to win

 
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Volunteer Speedway opens 2010 racing season Saturday, March 6 with running of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000-to-win 'Spring Thaw'

BULLS GAP, Tenn. — After a long, cold and snowy winter around the East Tennessee region there is great anticipation to the arrival of the warmth of spring.

Volunteer Speedway will kick off its 37th season of exciting dirt racing on Saturday, March 6 with the running of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000-to-win "Spring Thaw." Making it an all-late model racing program, besides the Lucas Oil Super Late Models also racing will be the Fastrak Racing Series-sanctioned Pro Late Models.

Headlining the list of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers expected to be in action is current points leader and defending series champion Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn.; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, Ind.; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla. (2005, '06, '07 and '08 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion, driving for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competitor Bobby Labonte); Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tenn.; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, Wis.; Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill.; Dale McDowell of Chickamuaga, Ga.; Ray Cook of Brasstown, N.C.; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, Ind.; Brad Neat of Dunnville, Ky.; Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, Calif.; John Blankenship of Williamson, W.Va.; Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C.; Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y.; Chris Wall of Holden, La.; Eric Wells of Hazard, Ky.; Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, Ky., plus many more.

Racers' from around the East Tennessee region looking to take on the out-of-state invaders at the Spring Thaw include five-time (1997, '98, 2000, '05 and '09) Volunteer Speedway track champion Vic Hill of Morristown, Greeneville's Jeff Maupin (2008 Super Late Model track champion), Bristol's Kerry Jones, Randy Weaver of Crossville, Knoxville's Billy Ogle Jr., Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Knoxville's Rick Rogers, Michael Smith of Rogersville, Shanon Buckingham of Morristown, Knoxville's Mark Douglas, Mark Vineyard of Powell, along with several others.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heat races, last chance B-mains and the $10,000-to-win, 60-lap Spring Thaw main event highlight the Saturday, March 6 racing program, along with a 25-lap Pro Late Model feature.

Adult grandstand admission on Saturday, March 6 is $25, youth (ages 8-15) $15, with 7-and-under admitted free in the grandstands. Pit passes and backside tier-parking $35, regardless of age.

The pit gate will open at 2 p.m., with the grandstands opening at 3 p.m. The driver's meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Hotlaps are tentatively scheduled to begin around 5 p.m., followed by qualifying and then racing action.

***NOTE: With a large crowd expected and all available seating space needed for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event, no lawn chairs will be permitted in the grandstands. Only stadium seat-type cushions will be allowed. Also, no coolers or outside food allowed to be brought into the front straightaway (main) grandstands!

Directions to Volunteer Speedway: South on Interstate 81 from Tennessee/Virginia state lines, take Exit 23 (Bulls Gap/Greeneville), then turn right onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Look for track entrance approximately 200 yards on left.

 


Doubleheader of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Racing on SPEED This Saturday; New Air Times Announced
 

 

CORONA, CA (February 18, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be featured in back-to-back SPEED Channel broadcasts this Saturday, February 20th.  Hitting the airwaves first will be the "Jackson 100" from Brownstown (IN) Speedway at 6 PM Eastern/7 PM Central followed by the "Dixie Shootout" from Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA which will air at 7PM Eastern/6 PM Central.
 
Both shows will be one-hour in length and were originally scheduled for broadcast at 2 and 3 PM Eastern Time according to the original SPEED Channel broadcast schedule, but have been moved to later in the day.
 
The 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule kicks into high gear in a couple of weeks with the "Spring Thaw" on Saturday, March 6th at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN and Sunday,  March 7th at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC for "March Madness."  Both events will pay $10,000 to win and $700 to start.
 

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.

 

Upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events for the Month of March

March 6th - Volunteer Speedway-Bulls Gap, TN - $10,000 to win

March 7th - Cherokee Speedway-Gaffney, SC - $10,000 to win

March 27th - Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN - $10,000 to win

 
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Dennis Erb Jr. Claims 34th Annual DART Winternationals Points Championship at East Bay Raceway Park

 

CORONA, CA (February 12, 2010) - For the sixth consecutive year, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned the 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. At the end of the six days of racing, Dennis Erb Jr. had claimed his second DART Winternationals Points Championship.  The 37-year-old, second generation racer from Carpentersville, IL earned a check for $5,000 and a nice trophy for his accomplishments.  Erb also won the title back in 2006.

Erb started all six main events during the week. He recorded two top-five finishes and six top ten finishes.  His average finish was sixth, amongst the stiff competition that comes to race each year at the "Clay by the Bay."  Erb captured the 2010 title by 50 points over his nearest competitor, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN. Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC was third in the final points followed by Matt Miller of Waterville, OH and a tie for fifth among Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA.

After last Saturday's main event Erb was announced as the weeklong points champion and was extremely appreciative of winning the title again.  "I have to thank everyone at DART Machinery for this check and trophy. Thanks to them for helping the racers down here at East Bay, I always enjoy coming here to race. It gets kind of wild out there sometimes, everybody races each other hard here and I am glad to come home with the championship at the end of the week. I want to thank my crew chief, Heather Lyne, my sponsors, and Lucas Oil for everything they do for the racing industry."

Erb is currently fifth in the Lucas Oil Championship Points following the reset in points after East Bay. He plans on competing in the next three Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events in March as one of the 20 drivers eligible for the Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" bonus program.

Erb, who has both a C.J. Rayburn Race Car and a Barry Wright Race Car at his disposal, drove the Rayburn mount for all six nights of competition at East Bay. A Vic Hill Racing Engine powers the car.  His sponsors are Thomason Express LLC, Petroff Towing, McBride MACK, PRC, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Allstar Performance, AFCO Racing Products, Petersen Aluminum, and Dodd Signs.

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.

 

Upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events for the Month of March

March 6th - Volunteer Speedway-Bulls Gap, TN - $10,000 to win

March 7th - Cherokee Speedway-Gaffney, SC - $10,000 to win

March 27th - Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN - $10,000 to win

 
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

 

Doubleheader of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Action on SPEED Channel this Saturday


 


 

 

CORONA, CA (February 11, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series makes a return visit to the airwaves on the SPEED Channel this Saturday, February 13th with back-to-back events.  First up, at 2:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Central will be the "Bluegrass Classic" from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY. Following the "Bluegrass Classic" at 3:00 PM Eastern/2:00 PM Central will be the "River Rumble Days" from Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH.  Both race broadcasts will be one-hour in length.


 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicked off its 2010 season last week at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL with the 34th Annual DART Winternationals. The event saw Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL capture the weeklong DART Winternationals Points' Championship worth $5,000.


 

The next scheduled events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be March 6th at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN and March 7th at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC.  Both sanctioned 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.

 


 

 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Reset After East Bay
 


 


 

CORONA, CA (February 10, 2010) - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials have reset and finalized the 2010 Championship Points after the three events at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL.

 

After East Bay, series officials reset the Championship Points Standings so that it only counts as one race. By doing this, it gives all the drivers a fair shot at trying to claim the 2010 Championship Points Title at the end of the year.

How the reset works is that drivers stay in the order they earned as if we had not reset the points. First through tenth place were reset and received points as if they have raced only a single event. Drivers earned eleventh place in points if they raced in all three feature events that were contested as point earning events. In twelfth place are drivers who raced in two feature events during any of the three point's events. Thirteenth place are the drivers who raced in one feature event on any of the three point's events.

Any driver making an attempt to race all three points nights but did not advance to the feature received 14th place points. All drivers making an attempt to race in two of the three point's nights, but did not advance to the feature received 15th place points. Finally, all drivers making an attempt at only one of the three points nights, but did not advance to the feature received 16th place points.

"I want to thank our staff for the great job they did keeping up with the registration of 6 straight races including the double show on Saturday. This can become a little hairy at times keeping up with all the teams coming and going. Some teams are registering for shows in advance and someone will withdraw and may want to register for a later event, the list goes on and on," states Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

The 1st points posting on www.lucasdirt.com after East Bay was sorted by the excel program in use by alphabetical order instead of by the earned position order we now have posted.


 

Lucas Oil Championship Points' Standings


 

 

POS CAR# DRIVER POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist 250
2 71 Don O'Neal 230
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. 220
4 s9 Dan Schlieper 210
5 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 205
6 53 Ray Cook 200
7 71w Chris Wall 195
8 18 Shannon Babb 190
9 25 Jimmy Mars 185
9 24 Rick Eckert 185
11 5 Eric Jacobsen 175
11 15 Steve Francis 175
11 20 Jimmy Owens 175
11 23 John Blankenship 175
11 54w Dillan White 175
12 21 Billy Moyer 170
12 2 Brady Smith 170
12 25f Jason Feger 170
12 7 Matt Miller 170
12 18e Eric Wells 170
12 19t Tim Fuller 170
12 16 Justin Rattliff 170
12 39 Tim McCreadie 170
12 34 Mike Marlar 170
12 17m Dale McDowell 170
12 7w Ricky Weiss 170
13 41n Brad Neat 165
13 17t Tim Dohm  165
13 11 Austin Hubbard 165
13 c9 Steve Casebolt  165
13 9t Tim Isenberg 165
13 85 Mark Andersen 165
13 11t Tyler Reddick 165
13 14 Kyle Berck 165
13 21d Daniel Stone 165
14 56 Russ King 160
14 64 Michael Walker 160
14 41 Travis Varnadore 160
14 57j Bub McCool 160
14 12x Jordan Bland 160
14 18d Danny Mitchell 160
14 10 Leon Henderson 160
14 44 James O'Hara 160
14 T53 Lee Thomason 160
14 4T Tommy Kerr 160
14 77m Jason McBride 160
14 17ss Shan Smith 160
14 3c Mike Collins 160
15 38 Robert Geiger 155
15 m14 Brandon Thirlby 155
15 4Ds Chad Hollenbeck 155
16 18c Ross Camponovo 150
16 1 Doug Blashe 150
16 30 Steve Shaver 150
16 32 Chad Stapleton 150
16 3d Wade Davis 150
16 3r Brent Robinson 150


 

 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Don O'Neal Rallies for Victory in the Final Night of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay


 

TAMPA, FL (February 6, 2010) - Taking the lead on lap 40 when race leader Scott Bloomquist jumped the cushion in turn one, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN led the remaining 35 circuits to win the final night of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at East Bay Raceway Park. He earned $12,000 for the win.  Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI finished second, followed by Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN;  Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; and Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI.  Erb tallied the most DART Winternationals Championship Points for the week to earn a $5,000 bonus from DART Machinery.


 

Red Buck Cigar Fast Qualifier and new track record holder, Chris Wall earned the pole starting position. Alongside Wall was the Zero machine of Scott Bloomquist, who was coming off a win in the afternoon event that preceded the night's finale.  Bloomquist stormed to the point from the drop of the green over Wall, O'Neal and Schlieper.  By the seventh lap Bloomquist had opened up a straightaway lead over the field and he began approaching the tail end of the field.


 

Bloomquist moved into traffic by lap nine. O'Neal was hounding Wall for second as the two went go side-by-side for a lap until O'Neal made the pass on Wall for second on the tenth circuit.   Justin Rattliff remained in the thick of things holding the fourth spot followed by tenth place starter, Mike Marlar; who was on the move as a caution came out for debris on the track with 14 laps complete. O'Neal got sideways coming out of turn two on lap 20 as well as Wall, who spun to avoid running into O'Neal. Wall lost five spots in the running order.  Mark Andersen slowed on the frontstretch with 21 laps complete to bring out caution number three.


 

Bloomquist remained in front, followed by O'Neal, Schlieper, Erb and Jimmy Mars.  The top five remained the same until Erb got by Schlieper for third on lap 28.  Erb then slip out of the groove allowing both top five newcomer Ray Cook and Mars to get by him with 30 laps down. O'Neal was dancing a treacherous top line around the track and on lap 31 he lost three spots, falling from second to fifth in a matter of one lap.  Up front, Bloomquist was almost a straightaway ahead of Schlieper, who was now second with Cook running in third followed by Mars and O'Neal. A red flag came out with 39 laps complete for a multi-car pileup on the frontstretch. The incident eliminated the cars of Brady Smith and Ricky Weiss.


 


 

On the fateful lap 40 restart, Bloomquist headed into turn one and jump the cushion. Both O'Neal and Schlieper went him as Bloomquist was relegated to third place. O'Neal pounded the gas with Schlieper in tow. Another caution waived, this time for Justin Rattliff, who pulled out of the race.  O'Neal jumped at the chance to lead the race; Bloomquist and Schlieper went at it for second. Bloomquist moved back into the runnerup slot on lap 44.


 

O'Neal stretched his lead to ten car lengths over Bloomquist and Schlieper. Steve Francis was now in the hunt for the first time in the race. He finally climbed from his 19th starting spot to run fourth by lap 46.  Cook then rebounded; passed Francis for fourth.  O'Neal was looking solid and was comfortably in front of Bloomquist when the caution came out for Francis on lap 57. The top five stayed in that running order as O'Neal looked to be on cruise control. Following O'Neal was a terrific battle for second between the cars of Bloomquist, Schlieper and Erb. Bloomquist jumped the cushion in turns one and two again. Schlieper slipped by him on lap 64.  Schlieper then started to track down O'Neal who had no traffic in front of him, but Schlieper slowly closed the gap with five laps to go. O'Neal sped on to pick the big check for his not only his 13th career win at East Bay, but his 13th career win on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour.


 

In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane the 45-year-old racer who has twice finished runner-up in the Lucas Oil Series; was happy to be there. He thought he had thrown the chance away when he jumped the cushion back on lap 31.  "I thought I had really messed up there, we had a really good car from the start and I thought I had lost my chance to win. 75 laps is a lot of laps here, things can happen so quick here; people come and go to the front so often that you lose and gain track position all the time. When I saw Scott jump the cushion up there on that restart, I thought this was my chance to redeem myself," said O'Neal.


 

"That cushion was tough, but after we got out in front I tried to avoid as many of the rough spots as possible and keep the car straight so we wouldn't lose a tire out there. Man it feels good to get back to victory lane here at East Bay, we've always run well here and I have to thank my crew, Tader, Doug, Mark and Tim for all their help. It's a good win for MasterSbilt and Jay Dickens," said O'Neal who won before the cameras of SPEED Channel. SPEED was on hand to film the event to be shown at a later date.


 

The rest of the sponsors on O'Neal's car include; Superior Cleaning, O'Neal Mulch, Independence Lumber, Jones Core, Hanzo Logistics, Sunoco Race Fuels, Ohlins Shocks, Budda Bert Transmissions and Brownstown Speedway and Hoosier Racing Tires.


 

Schlieper came across the line in second his Rockstar Energy Drink/DART Machinery/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion; followed by Bloomquist in his miller Brothers Construction/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.  The rest of the top finishers were Erb in his Thomason Express LLC/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Rayburn Impala SS and Mars in the Ernie and Connie Davis/Ernie D's/Rocket Impala SS.


 

Completing the top ten were Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL who pitted for a flat tire and returned to finish sixth followed by Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Rick Eckert of York, Pa; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.


 

By virtue of his fourth place finish, Erb captured the 2010 34th Annual DART Winternationals Championship.  Erb took home a $5,000 check for his efforts during the week as won by a 55-point margin over O'Neal.


 


 

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


 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, February 6th, 2010

"34th Annual DART Winternationals"

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL


 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Chris Wall / 14.022 seconds ***New Track Record***


 

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Chris Wall, Ray Cook, Dennis Erb, Jr., Tim McCreadie, Jimmy Owens, Matt Miller, Shannon Babb, Austin Hubbard, Dale McDowell, Kyle Berck, Robert Geiger, Earl Pearson, Jr., Shan Smith


 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advances): Don O'Neal, John Blankenship, Rick Eckert, Jason Feger, Steve Francis, Dillan White, Eric Jacobsen, Billy Moyer, Steve Casebolt, Travis Varnadore, Tim Dohm, Lee Thomason 


 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Mike Marlar, Ricky Weiss, Jason McBride, Brad Neat, Tim Fuller, Tim Isenberg, Bub McCool, Jordan Bland, Mike Collins, Leon Henderson


 

Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Justin Rattliff, Brady Smith, Jimmy Mars, Mark Andersen, Eric Wells, Daniel Stone, Russ King, Tyler Reddick, Danny Mitchell, Michael Walker, James O'Hara, Tommy Kerr


 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Matt Miller, Steve Francis, Shannon Babb, Dillan White, Eric Jacobsen, Billy Moyer, Austin Hubbard, Tim Dohm, Dale McDowell, Travis Varnadore, Steve Casebolt, Robert Geiger, Earl Pearson, Jr., DNS Kyle Berck, Shan Smith


 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Daniel Stone, Eric Wells, Tim Fuller, Bub McCool, Michael Walker,  Leon Henderson, Mike Collins, Russ King, Tim Isenberg, Jason McBride, Danny Mitchell, James O'Hara, Lee Thomason, Brad Neat, Tyler Reddick, DNS Jordan Bland, Tommy Kerr 


 

PRC Strawberry Dash (Track Provisional Winner Transfers):, Steve Casebolt, Tim Dohm, Tim Isenberg, Travis Varnadore, DNS Jason McBride, Eric Jacobsen, Dale McDowell, Billy Moyer


 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Saturday (Night) Feature Finish (75 Laps): 

Don O'Neal, Dan Schlieper, Scott Bloomquist, Dennis Erb, Jr., Jimmy Mars, Jason Feger, Steve Francis, Rick Eckert, Ray Cook, Earl Pearson, Jr., Chris Wall, John Blankenship, Tim Fuller, Eric Wells, Eric Jacobsen, Tim McCreadie, Justin Rattliff, Brady Smith, Matt Miller, Ricky Weiss, Daniel Stone, Shannon Babb, Mark Andersen, Mike Marlar, Steve Casebolt, Jimmy Owens, Dillan White,


 

Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name - Hometown


 

1. (3) Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN

2. (6) Dan Schlieper - Sullivan, WI

3. (2) Scott Bloomquist - Mooresburg, TN

4. (9) Dennis Erb, Jr. - Carpentersville, IL

5. (12) Jimmy Mars - Menomonie, WI

6. (15) Jason Feger - Bloomington, IL

7. (19) Steve Francis - Ashland, KY

8. (11) Rick Eckert - York, PA

9. (5) Ray Cook - Brasstown, NC

10. (24) Earl Pearson, Jr. - Jacksonville, FL

11. (1) Chris Wall - Holden, LA

12. (7) John Blankenship - Williamson, WV

13. (22) Tim Fuller - Watertown, NY

14. (20) Eric Wells - Hazard, KY

15. (27) Eric Jacobsen - Seacliffe Beach, CA

16. (13) Tim McCreadie - Watertown, NY

17. (4) Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY

18. (8) Brady Smith - Solon Springs, WI

19. (17) Matt Miller - Waterville, OH

20. (14) Ricky Weiss - Winnipeg, Manitoba

21. (18) Daniel Stone - Thompson, PA

22. (21) Shannon Babb - Moweaqua, IL

23. (16) Mark Andersen - Blanchard, MI

24. (10) Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN

25. (26) Steve Casebolt - Richmond, IN

26. (23) Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN

27. (25) Dillan White - Crofton, KY


 


 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 49

Lap Leaders: 1-39 Scott Bloomquist, 40-75 Don O'Neal

Caution Flags: (Lap 18) Mike Marlar; (Lap 28) Debris; (Lap 29) Daniel Stone;
(Lap 38) Eric Wells; (Lap 39) Brady Smith, Ricky Weiss, Earl Pearson, Jr.; (Lap 43) Justin Rattliff; (Lap 57) Steve Francis; (Lap 63) Jason Feger

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson, Jr.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: Eric Jacobsen

DART Fast Pass Provisional: Dillan White

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Earl Pearson, Jr. (Started 24th; Finished 10th; Advanced 14 positions) 

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Dan Schlieper

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Don O'Neal

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: None

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

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Dale McDowell

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tader Masters (Don O'Neal)

E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge All stars: Don O'Neal, Dan Schlieper, Scott Bloomquist

Time of Race: 52 minutes, 43 seconds


 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Final Championship Point Standings:


 

1. 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 1205

2. 71 Don O'Neal 1155

3. 53 Ray Cook 1045

4. 7 Matt Miller 1035

5. 0 Scott Bloomquist 1010

5. 5 Eric Jacobsen 1010

5. 18 Shannon Babb 1010

8. s9 Dan Schlieper 1005

9. 21 Billy Moyer 1000

10. 71w Chris Wall

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Scott Bloomquist Leads Team Zero Sweep on Saturday Afternoon at East Bay DART Winternationals


 

TAMPA, FL (February 6, 2010) - Leading all 50 laps, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN held off Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN by two car lengths to win Saturday afternoon's  Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at East Bay Raceway Park.  The $10,000 to win race was washed out on Friday and rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader of action during the 34th Annual DART Winternationals.  Trailing Bloomquist and Owens to the finish was Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA; Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR; and Rick Eckert of York, PA.


 

Bloomquist and Owens started on the front row of the 26 car starting field. Bloomquist quickly opened up a three-car length advantage over Owens, current DART Winternationals point's leader Dennis Erb Jr., Shannon Babb, and Eric Jacobsen. Jacobsen then dueled side-by-side with Babb for two laps before finally clearing the veteran racer to take over the fourth position.  Just as Bloomquist was picking up the tail end of the field on the track. The first caution came out for Jimmy Mars, who came to a halt in the middle of backstretch.  Mars was pushed off the track, becoming the first car out of the event.


 

On the restart, Bloomquist held the point as the race went green for a lap until the next caution came out for Tyler Reddick. The third restart still had Bloomquist in front, just ahead of Owens, Erb, Jacobsen and Babb.


 

The top five remained the same until Jacobsen was able to make a pass on Erb for third on lap 21. Owens was able to chase down Bloomquist as the race for the lead was getting interesting.  He pulled even with Bloomquist on a couple of occasions after lap 23. All that seemed to accomplish was wake Bloomquist up as he started to open up some distance between himself and Owens.


 

On lap 29, the third and final caution flew for Michael Walker who stopped in turn one. The final restart had the field line up single file behind Bloomquist who had led every lap until this point of the race.  The trio of Bloomquist, Owens and Jacobsen continued to show their superiority pulling away from the rest of the running order with 20 laps to go.


 

The distance between the top three was basically even with four-to-five car lengths separating the trio of Bloomquist, Owens and Jacobsen.  Behind those three was an excellent battle between several drivers as Erb, Babb, Billy Moyer and Earl Pearson, Jr. were jockeying for a spot in the top five.


 

With ten laps to go, things were looking good for Bloomquist as he was comfortably out in front of Owens and Jacobsen.  With 44 laps down Moyer charged to fourth in front of Erb, but he was running out of time to catch the cars in front of him. With five laps remaining, Owens started to pick up the pace closing the gap on Bloomquist as the fans were anticipating another close finish like the Wednesday and Thursday Night had provided as Owens closed to within four lengths of Bloomquist with two to go.


 

Owens then reduced the lead to two lengths on the white flag lap as another last lap charge looked imminent, but Bloomquist got into and out of turn four with no problems. He held off Owens by two lengths to record his second victory of the week and his fourth ever at the one-third mile oval.


 

In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane for 19th time in his Hall of Fame career, the 2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion Bloomquist commented that the track was a lot racier than he thought it would be, "for a daytime race it was good, we knew tire selection was going to be critical. I was just hoping we had made the right choice, Jimmy, I figured was right there and I guess Eric ended up third, so that makes us feel good, to win here twice in one week is something we've never done before an it's a great way to get the season started," said the 46-year-old driver who has seven national touring titles to his credit.


 

"I have to thank Bob and Barb Miller for all their support through the years and my crew did a great job preparing this car we've come awfully close to winning a third time this week so we'll give it a shot tonight and try to end the week on a solid note," said Bloomquist, who drives his own Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Miller Brothers Construction, Hawkeye Trucking, Sweet Mfg, Ohlins, VP Racing Fuels, Arizona Sport Shirts, Lane Automotive and Hoosier Racing Tires.


 

Owens, in the Reece Monument Company/Cornett Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion finished second followed by Jacobsen in his VP Racing Fuels/Bell Helmets/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS.  Completing the top five in the finishing order were 13th starting Billy Moyer in the Henderson Motorsports/Cornett Racing Engines/Moyer Victory Circle M1 Ford Mustang GT and Eckert in the J&K Salvage/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Corvette to give Bloomquist built-cars four of the top five spots.


 

Completing the top ten were Dennis Erb, Jr. of Carpentersville, IL. Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI and Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY.


 

To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.


 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Day, February 6th, 2010

"34th Annual DART Winternationals"

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL


 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Steve Francis / 14.403 seconds


 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Dennis Erb, Jr., Steve Francis, Billy Moyer, Jimmy Mars, Ray Cook, Travis Varnadore, Jason McBride, Tim Isenberg, Jordan Bland, Leon Henderson, Danny Mitchell, Brandon Thirlby 


 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Shannon Babb, Rick Eckert, Jason Feger, Justin Rattliff, Tim fuller, Tyler Reddick, Russ King, Dillan White, Brad Neat, Mark Andersen, James O'Hara, Chad Hollenbeck 


 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Eric Jacobsen, Don O'Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., Brady Smith, Mike Marlar, Daniel Stone, Dale McDowell, Steve Casebolt, Lee Thomason, Tim Dohm, DNS Mike Collins


 

Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Austin Hubbard, Tim McCreadie, Chris Wall, John Blankenship, Eric Wells, Matt Miller, Tommy Kerr, Kyle Berck, Bub McCool, Shan Smith, Michael Walker


 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Tim Fuller, Jimmy Mars, Tyler Reddick, Ray Cook, Tim Isenberg, Dillan White, Russ King, Jordan Bland, Danny Mitchell, Brad Neat, Travis Varnadore, Leon Henderson, Mark Andersen, James O'Hara, DNS Jason McBride, Chad Hollenbeck, Brandon Thirlby


 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): John Blankenship, Brady Smith, Mike Marlar, Daniel Stone, Eric Wells, Matt Miller, Tim Dohm, Bub McCool, Steve Casebolt, Tommy Kerr, Michael Walker, Lee Thomason, Shan Smith, Kyle Berck, DNS Dale McDowell, Ricky Weiss, Mike Collins 


 

PRC Strawberry Dash (NO DASH- Random Draw): Michael Walker


 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Saturday (Day) Feature Finish (50 Laps): Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, Eric Jacobsen, Billy Moyer, Rick Eckert, Dennis Erb Jr., Shannon Babb, Earl Pearson Jr., Brady Smith, Tim McCreadie, Chris Wall, Dan Schlieper, Steve Francis, Don O'Neal, John Blankenship, Ray Cook, Justin Rattliff, Austin Hubbard, Jason Feger, Dillan White, Dale McDowell, Michael Walker, Mike Marlar, Tyler Reddick, Tim Fuller, Jimmy Mars


 

Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name - Hometown


 

1.    (1)  0 Scott Bloomquist - Mooresburg, TN

2.    (2) 20 Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN

3.    (6)  5 Eric Jacobsen - Seacliffe Beach, CA

4.   (13) 21 Billy Moyer - Batesville, AR

5.    (7) 24 Rick Eckert - York, PA

6.    (5) 28e Dennis Erb Jr. - Carpentersville, IL

7.    (3) 18 Shannon Babb - Moweaqua, IL

8.   (14) 44 Earl Pearson Jr. - Jacksonville, FL

9.   (20) 2 Brady Smith - Solon Springs, WI

10. (12) 39 Tim McCreadie - Watertown, NY

11. (16) 71w Chris Wall - Holden, LA

12.   (4) s9 Dan Schlieper - Sullivan, WI

13.   (9) 15 Steve Francis - Ashland, KY

14  (10) 71 Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN

15. (18) 23 John Blankenship - Williamson, WV

16. (24) 53 Ray Cook - Brasstown, NC

17. (15) 16 Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY

18.   (8) 11 Austin Hubbard - Laurel, DE

19. (11) 25f Jason Feger - Bloomington, IL

20. (25) 54w Dillan White - Crofton, KY

21. (23) 71m Dale McDowell - Chickamauga - GA

22. (26) 64 Michael Walker, Franklin, TN

23. (22) 34 Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN

24. (21) 11t Tyler Reddick - Corning, CA

25. (17) 19t Tim Fuller - Watertown, NY

26. (19) 25 Jimmy Mars - Menomonie, WI


 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 50

Lap Leaders: 1-50 Scott Bloomquist

Caution Flags: (Lap 9) Jimmy Mars; (Lap 10) Tyler Reddick; (Lap 29) Michael Walker

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Dale McDowell, Ray Cook

DART Fast Pass Provisional: Dillan White

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Brady Smith (Started 20th; Finished 9th; Advanced 11 positions) 

Ohlins Shocks Performer of the Race: Eric Jacobsen

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Billy Moyer

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: None

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Brandon Thirlby

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks (Scott Bloomquist)

Time of Race: 25 minutes, 22 seconds


 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Championship Points:


 

1. 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 995

2. 71 Don O'Neal 905

3. 7 Matt Miller 900

4. 18 Shannon Babb 885

5. 21 Billy Moyer 880

6. 53 Ray Cook 860

7. 5 Eric Jacobsen 855

8. 39 Tim McCreadie 805

9. 71w Chris Wall 800

10. 0 Scott Bloomquist 790

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Racing Action Coming to YouTube.com


 

CORONA, CA (February 6, 2010) - Exciting racing action from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is coming via www.youtube.com as video clips direct from Lucas Oil Studios will be previewing the 900 horsepower/9,000 RPM Dirt Late Model racing action that will be seen on the VERSUS Network and SPEED Channel in the coming months. 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 41 events in 18 states across the country in 2010.  For an event coming to your area, log onto www.lucasdirt.com and check out the schedule page on the web site.  The video clips will preview the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action from across the nation that will be HD in quality.

"We are excited to bring fans, access to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action on Youtube, they [LOLMDS] are the premier dirt late model touring series in the nation and race fans from all over the world will be able to go to Youtube and view the sights and sounds from some of the top drivers and race tracks in the country," said Scott McLemore, who is the on-sight producer for the series working for Lucas Oil Studios.

To check out the video clips from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Youtube, head to www.youtube.com/user/lucasoiltv.
 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event on Friday Night at East Bay Postponed


 

TAMPA, FL (February 5, 2010) - The fifth night of the 2010 DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has been postponed due to heavy rain on Friday afternoon.  A decision will made at 8 AM on Saturday morning whether the Friday program will be ran Saturday or Sunday depending on the track conditions Saturday morning.  The $12,000 event scheduled for Saturday Night is still scheduled as planned with hotlaps starting at 5:00pm. If Friday's event is scheduled for Saturday, thing will begin at noon.

There have been four different winners in the first four nights with Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR and Earl Pearson Jr.. of Jacksonville, FL.

Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL currently leads the DART Winternationals points by five points over Matt Miller of Waterville, OH.  The overall points champion will receive $5,000.

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) 5320.



 

 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Earl Pearson Jr. passes Scott Bloomquist to Win DART Winternationals Event at East Bay on Thursday Night


 

TAMPA, FL (February 4, 2010) - Taking the lead as he headed to the white flag, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL passed race-long leader Scott Bloomquist.The duo battled side-by side, but it was Pearson who went to win a heart-pounding 40 lap main event. The event marked night four of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals on Thursday Night at East Bay Raceway Park.  The four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion earned $10,000 for the win for car owner Bobby Labonte.  Bloomquist finished second followed by Pearson's teammate, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; and Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL.C

O'Neal and Bloomquist started on the front row the main event. The event was also taped before the cameras of the VERSUS Network.  Bloomquist took an eight car length advantage early on over O'Neal and Dennis Erb Jr.  The race was going along smoothly until a multi-car accident in turn four on lap three slowed the field. On the restart, Bloomquist continued his assault on the field, as Tuesday Night's winner was looking for his fourth ever win at the third-mile oval.  Bloomquist started to enter lap-traffic by the tenth lap. Second place running O'Neal could not gain any ground on the race leader, Bloomquist, who made a swift move in traffic; splitting three cars; and opened up a straightaway lead over O'Neal by lap 15.
 

A tight battle for third was going on at the same time between Schlieper, Erb, and Jimmy Mars.  The top five remained the same in the running order until Pearson climbed into the top five for the first time on lap 20. With Bloomquist comfortably in control of the race at the halfway mark of the race, O'Neal continued to run in second as a three-car battle between Schlieper, Erb and Pearson ensued.  Erb and Pearson went side-by-side for two laps until Pearson cleared him for fourth on lap 278.  Two laps later, Pearson overtook Schlieper for third.
 

Pearson then had O'Neal in his sights making a pass on lap 30 to grab second. Pearson was looking unstoppable at this point of the race, with ten laps to go, but he had a lot of work to do as Bloomquist was still well out in front. Pearson caught a break on lap 31 when Dillan White slowed in turn two bringing out the final caution of the race.  The incident allowed Pearson to restart right on the bumper of Bloomquist. The two Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champions had only nine laps to decide the outcome of the race.
 

Bloomquist, on the restart, maintained the pace he had set for the entire race. Pearson began to challenge two laps later, pulling even with the Hall of Famer.  Pearson caught Bloomquist and the two set up a heart-pounding ending, going side-by-side for most of the final seven laps. Heading to the white flag lap Pearson went underneath of Bloomquist and took over the lead as the crowd rose to its feet. Pearson took over the lead in a smooth move around Bloomquist on the inside.  Pearson led Bloomquist out of turn two down the back stretch as he kept his low line on the track. Bloomquist made a last-ditch attempt on the outside as the two came to the checkers. Pearson held off Bloomquist by a mere car length for the win.
 

Bloomquist, the 2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, finished second in his Miller Brothers Construction/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS; followed by Neat in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Red Buck Cigars/MasterSbilt Cadillac; O'Neal in the Superior Cleaning/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS; and Schlieper in the Rockstar Energy Drink/Pro Power Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion.

Completing the top ten were Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Matt Miller of Waterville, OH; and Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI.
 

In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 18th time in his career, the former series champion talked about his win against the reigning series champ.  "Man the car was outstanding tonight, it's great to win here in front of my homestate fans in Florida. I hoped they enjoyed that race, Scott (Bloomquist) raced me clean the whole time we were side-by-side. I wasn't sure if I could have gotten to him without that last caution flag. We restarted real good and I just drove into the corners as hard as I could to catch up to him," said the 38-year-old driver.

"I was able to get under him coming to the white and I just held him off on the final lap.  I have to thank Bobby (Labonte) he has put a great team around me and Brad (Neat) and it paid off tonight, he got third and we got the win.  Thanks to Jason Fitzgerald he's back onboard this year as the team manager and Matt and Devine for their help it was total team effort."

The number 44 MasterSbilt Dodge Charger is powered by a Larry Wallace Racing Engine and sponsored by Lucas Oil Products/Red Buck Cigars/PRC/Sunoco Race Fuels/Hoosier Racing Tires and ASI Racewear.

 

 

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary

Thursday Night, February 4th, 2010
"34th Annual DART Winternationals"
East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL
 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Chris Wall / 14.189 seconds

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jimmy Mars, Shannon Babb, Steve Francis, Chris Wall, Jason Feger, Jimmy Owens, Bub McCool, Shan Smith, Leon Henderson

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Kyle Berck, Mike Marlar, Dillan White, Brady Smith, Rick Eckert, John Blankenship, Tyler Reddick, Russ King, Brandon Thirlby, Doug Blashe

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Eric Jacobsen, Billy Moyer, Tim Dohm, Austin Hubbard, Justin Rattliff, Tim McCreadie, Jason McBride, Danny Mitchell

Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Tim Isenberg, Brad Neat, Ray Cook, Travis Varnadore, Robert Geiger, James O'Hara, Tim Fuller, Michael Walker, DNS Wade Davis
 

Wiles Driveshafts Fifth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dennis Erb, Jr, Matt Miller, Ricky Weiss, Dale McDowell, Ross Camponovo, Steve Casebolt, Tommy Kerr, Mike Collins, DNS Steve Shaver

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Jordan bland, Mark Andersen, Chad Hollenbeck, Daniel Stone, Chad Stapleton, Lee Thomason, DNS Brent Robinson
 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Transfers): Steve Francis, Tim
Dohm, Brady Smith, Rick Eckert, Austin Hubbard, Justin Rattliff, Tyler Reddick, John Blankenship, Jason Feger, Chris Wall, Russ King, Danny Mitchell, Jason McBride, Leon Henderson, Brandon Thirlby, Shan Smith, Bub McCool, Doug Blashe, Jimmy Owens, DNS Tim McCreadie

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 2 Transfers): Ray Cook, Dale McDowell, Steve Casebolt, Ross Camponovo, Tim Fuller, Mark Andersen, Travis Varnadore, Michael Walker, Tommy Kerr, James O'Hara, Lee Thomason, Robert Geiger, Chad Hollenbeck, DNS Daniel Stone, Chad Stapleton, Mike Collins, Wade Davis, Steve Shaver, Brent Robinson
 

PRC Strawberry Dash (8 Laps - Winner Transfers): Austin Hubbard, Russ King, Rick Eckert,  Tyler Reddick, Brandon Thirlby, Leon Henderson, Ross Camponovo, Tommy Kerr, DNS Michael Walker, John Blankenship

34th Annual DART Winternationals Thursday Night Feature Finish (40 Laps): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Brad Neat, Don O'Neal, Dan Schlieper, Shannon Babb, Ray Cook, Dennis Erb Jr., Matt Miller, Jimmy Mars, Kyle Berck, Tim Dohm, Steve Casebolt, Billy Moyer, Chris Wall, Austin Hubbard, Dale McDowell, Eric Wells, Ricky Weiss, Mike Marlar, Tim Isenberg, Dillan White, Jimmy Owens, Steve Francis, Jordan Bland, Eric Jacobsen

 

Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name - Hometown

 

1.    (5) 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. - Jacksonville, FL

2.    (2) 0 Scott Bloomquist - Mooresburg, TN

3.    (14) 41n Brad Neat - Dunnville, KY

4.    (1) 71 Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN

5.    (6) s9 Dan Schlieper - Sullivan, WI

6.    (13) 18 Shannon Babb - Moweaqua, IL

7.    (20) 53 Ray Cook - Brasstown, NC

8.    (4) 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. - Carpentersville, IL

9.    (10) 7 Matt Miller - Watertown, OH

10.  (7) 25 Jimmy Mars - Menomonie, WI

11.  (3) 14 Kyle Berck - Marquette, NE

12.  (21) 17t Tim Dohm - Cross Lanes, WV

13.  (24) c9 Steve Casebolt - Richmond, KY

14.  (17) 21 Billy Moyer - Batesville, AR

15.  (25) 71w Chris Wall - Holden, LA

16.  (26) 11 Austin Hubbard - Laurel. DE

17.  (22) 17m Dale McDowell - Chickamauga, GA

18.  (12) 18e Eric Wells - Hazard, KY

19.  (16) 7w Ricky Weiss - Winnipeg, Manitoba

20.  (9) 34 Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN

21.  (8) 9t Tim Isenberg - Marshfield, WI

22.  (15) 54w Dillan White - Crofton, KY

23.  (23) 20 Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN

24. (19) 15 Steve Francis - Ashland, KY

25. (18) 12x Jordan Bland - Charlotte, NC

26. (11) 5 Eric Jacobsen - Seacliffe Beach, CA


 

Entrants: 57
Lap Leaders: 1-38 Scott Bloomquist, 39-40 Earl Pearson Jr.
Caution Flags: (Lap 3) Austin Hubbard; (Lap 3) Chris Wall, Austin Hubbard, Ricky Weiss (Lap 31) Dillan White
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Jimmy Owens, Steve Casebolt
DART Fast Pass Provisional: Chris Wall
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Ray Cook (Started 20th; Finished 7th; Advanced 13 positions)
Ohlins Shocks Performer of the Race: Brad Neat
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: None
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Jimmy Owens
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Fitzgerald (Earl Pearson Jr.)
E3 Spark Plugs TV Challenge: Earl Pearson, Jr.
Time of Race: 41 minutes, 40 seconds

 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Championship Points:

 

1. 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 795

2. 7 Matt Miller 790

3. 71 Don O'Neal 745

4. 53 Ray Cook 710

5. 18 Shannon Babb 690

6. 21 Billy Moyer 670

7. 17t Tim Dohm 665

8. c9 Steve Casebolt 645

9. 5 Eric Jacobsen 635
 

10. 14 Kyle Berck 630

10. 9t Tim Isenberg 630



 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

 

Billy Moyer takes 20th Career Win at East Bay Raceway Park on Wednesday Night


 

 

CORONA, CA (February 3, 2010) -  Hall of Famer Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR claimed his 20th career win at East Bay Raceway Park on Wednesday Night  during the 34th Annual DART Winternationals. Moyer and Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV exchanged the lead four times in the final six laps in a stirring race that had the fans on their feet.  Moyer's win was the 718th of his illustrious career. Moyer managed to hold off Richards with some of the smoothest driving of his career for the $5,000 win.  Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL finished third, followed by Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN.

Moyer and Richards started on the front row of the 30 lap main event. A multi-car pileup took place in turn two on the initial lap, delaying the green and ending the night for Chris Wall.  On the restart Richards took the lead followed by Moyer, Babb, Owens, and O'Neal.

Richards stretched his lead to five-car lengths by the fourth lap. Moyer and Babb raced side-by-side for two laps with Moyer vying to hold off the high-side charging Babb.  Moyer pulled to within a half a car length at the start-finish line of Richards on lap ten. At the time, Owens managed to displace Babb for third at the same time. The race for the lead continued to be heated between Richards and Moyer as they lapped Brandon Thirlby. Thirlby lost a right front wheel, bringing out the next caution.  The race restarted with Richards in front, with Moyer and Babb restarting side-by-side.
 

The race went green for two laps until Tim Isenberg spun in turn two, bringing out the final caution on lap 17.  This set up a 13 lap final run for the drivers; Richards led the pack to green for the restart.  Babb jumped back to the topside, squeezing by Moyer to take second place away from him. Moyer fought back two circuits later to regain the runner-up spot.  Moyer then picked up the pace and began to challenge Richards in the battle for the lead.  Moyer gained ground each lap on Richards and with six laps to go, the two were dead even for the lead.

Moyer got by Richards for the lead with five laps to go. However, Richards was not done; he went to the outside of Moyer to regain the point on lap 27.  The duo went at it tooth-and-nail in a clean battle for the lead. Moyer went underneath Richards and barely got a nose on him as the duo took the white flag lap.
 

Moyer held the lead heading into turn three. Richards made a wide sweep to the outside and gave it everything his Rocket Chassis had to earn the win, but Moyer had the momentum off of turn four as the two headed to the finish line. Moyer won the event by one car length over Richards in an exciting finish.

Richards was driving the Ernie and Connie Davis/Ernie D's/Rocket Impala SS; followed by Babb in the Sheltra and Sons Construction/Clements Racing Engines/Rocket Chassis.  Fourth went to O'Neal in Superior Cleaning/Jay Dickens Racing Engines/MasterSbilt; with Jimmy Owens winding up fifth in the Reece Monument Company/Cornett Racing Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford.
 

In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Moyer had a wide smile as he exited his car to the cheering fans that quite possibly saw one of his last appearances in victory lane at East Bay. Moyer picked up his 20th career win at the "Clay by the Bay".  "Retirement is a lot closer than people think, "said the 52-year-old dirt racing superstar.  "That was a heck of a good race out there with Josh, he raced me clean and I gave him room as well, the track was excellent tonight as I had said earlier. I've got to thank Leon Henderson for getting me down here, we weren't going to come as of the first of the year, but he called and we got this deal together and I am glad to get this win for him. also thanks to the fans for coming out here tonight I am sure that was exciting for them to watch," said Moyer who recorded his 13th career win on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour.

Moyer's Henderson Motorsports entry is sponsored by L&D Trucking/Cooley Transport/Banner Valley Hauling/Sunoco Race Fuels/Redline Oil/PRC/New Vision Graphics and Watters Auto Land.  The Moyer Victory Circle M1 Chassis Ford Mustang GT is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine.

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Wednesday Night, February 3rd, 2010
"34th Annual DART Winternationals"
East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Billy Moyer / 14.281 seconds

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Billy Moyer, Don O'Neal, Steve Francis, Justin Rattliff, Austin Hubbard, Steve Casebolt, Jason Feger, Bub McCool, Brandon Thirlby, Chad Hollenbeck, Travis Varnadore, DNS Scott Bloomquist

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Eric Jacobsen, John Blankenship, Tim Dohm, Terry Casey, Shan Smith, Doug Blashe, Leon Henderson, Eric Wells, Daniel Stone, Dale McDowell, Ross Camponovo
 

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Josh Richards, Chris Wall, Tim McCreadie, Jason McBride, Steve Shaver, Tim Isenberg, Dillan White, Brad Neat, Tyler Reddick, James O'Hara, Robert Geiger

Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Shannon Babb, Matt Miller, Dennis Erb, Jr, Brady Smith, Earl Pearson, Jr, Ray Cook, Kyle Berck, Chad Stapleton, Danny Mitchell, Mark Andersen, Mike Marlar, Mike Collins
 

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 4 Transfers): Steve Casebolt, Austin Hubbard, Jason Feger, Brandon Thirlby, Doug Blashe, Shan Smith, Travis Varnadore, Leon Henderson, Terry Casey, Chad Hollenbeck, Daniel Stone, DNS Eric Wells, Dale McDowell. Dan Schlieper, Ross Camponovo, Scott Bloomquist

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 4 Transfers): Earl Pearson, Jr, Dillan White, Tim Isenberg, Tyler Reddick, Chad Stapleton, Mark Andersen, James O'Hara, Mike Marlar, Kyle Berck, Steve Shaver, Ray Cook, Brad Neat, Robert Geiger, Danny Mitchell, DNS John Kellum, Mike Collins
 

PRC Strawberry Dash (5 Laps - Winner Transfers): Bub McCool, Shan Smith, Doug Blashe, Terry Casey, Brad Neat, DNS Travis Varnadore, Leon Henderson, Mark Andersen, Daniel Stone, Steve Shaver

34th Annual DART Winternationals Tuesday Night Feature Finish (30 Laps):

Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name - Hometown
 

1.    (1) 21 Billy Moyer - Batesville, AK
2.    (2) 25 Josh Richards - Shinnston,
3.    (4) 18 Shannon Babb - Mowequea, IL
4.    (5) 71 Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN
5.    (3) 20 Jimmy Owens - Newport, TN
6.  (13) 17t Tim Dohm - Crosslanes, WV
7.    (8) 7 Matt Miller - Waterville, OH
8.  (12) 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. - Carpentersville, IL
9.  (16) 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. - Jacksonville, FL
10. (10) 39 Tim McCreadie - Watertown, NY
11.   (7) 5 Eric Jacobsen - Sea Cliff Beach, CA
12. (25) 15 Steve Francis - Ashland, KY
13. (24) 57j Bub McCool - Vicksburg, MI
14. (26) 2 Brady Smith - Solon Spring, WI
15. (20) 9t Tim Isenberg - Marshfield, WI
16. (17) 19 Austin Hubbard - Laurel, DE
17.   (9) 23 John Blankenship - Williamson, WV
18. (19) 25f Jason Feger - Bloomington, IL
19. (15) c9 Steve Casebolt - Richmond, IN
20. (14) 77m Jason McBride - Carbondale, IL
21. (18) 54w Dillon White - Crofton, KY
22. (22) 11t Tyler Reddick - Corning, CA
23. (21) m14 Brandon Thirlby - Traverse City, MI
24. (11) 16 Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY
25. (23) 18e Eric Wells - Hazard, KY
26.   (6) 71w Chris Wall - Holden, LA

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 49
Lap Leaders: 1-30 Scott Bloomquist
Caution Flags: (Lap 0) Chris Wall, Justin Rattliff, Steve Casebolt, Tim Isenberg, (Lap 7) Justin Rattliff, (Lap 17) Tim Isenberg
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: None
DART Fast Pass Provisional: Eric Wells
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Bub McCool (Started 24th , Finished 13th , Advanced 11 positions)
Ohlins Shocks Performer of the Race: Shannon Babb
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Billy Moyer
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: None
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Chris Wall
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Steve Norris (Billy Moyer)
Time of Race:  22 minutes, 21 seconds
 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Championship Points:

1.  25  Josh Richards 625
2.    7  Matt Miller 605
2.  28e Dennis Erb, Jr. 605
4.  39  Tim McCreadie 575
5.  71  Don O'Neal 535
6.  53  Ray Cook 515
7.  21  Billy Moyer
7.    5  Eric Jacobson 510
9.   9tTim Isenberg 505

10. 17t Tim Dohm 495

 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces E3 Spark Plugs Challenge for 2010 
 


 

 

CORONA, CA (February 3, 2010) -The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce that E3 Spark Plugs, a Team Lucas partner, will be the title sponsor of the E3 Spark Plugs Challenge on the series in 2010. The E3 Spark Plugs Challenge will be centered on the selected televised events on the series in 2010. The E3 Spark Plugs Challenge will base its standings on points earned by drivers with perfect attendance during each of the televised events in the 2010 season. The driver earning the most points in all of the televised events, while maintaining perfect attendance, will win a special cash award. To be eligible to win the cash awards, drivers must mention the E3 Spark Plugs Challenge during television interviews at each event. Each driver must display E3 Spark Plugs decals throughout the season.

 

The driver that earns the most E3 Spark Plug Challenge points during the year will be awarded a $2,500 cash award and the runner-up will receive a $1,500 cash award at the series year end awards banquet to be held at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

 

"E-3 Spark Plugs have been a great Team Lucas partner for several years now and their company continues to grow along with their partnerships with all the Lucas Oil entities," stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director, "We are excited to have E3 Spark Plugs come on board as the title sponsor of this special challenge within our televised events on the Late Model Dirt Series in 2010. This program gives racers that maintain perfect attendance added incentives to do well in the televised events and earn additional monies."

 

The E-3 Spark Plug was developed by researchers from leading engineering universities, who have produced a spark plug which can actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming by reducing fuel consumption. The E-3 Spark Plug patented Edge-to-Edge electrode design provides maximum performance in long term use. Quite simply, the DiamondFire electrode design burns fuel more efficiently and completely, increasing gas mileage and drastically cutting toxic emissions, while still improving horse power.

    

Log onto, www.e3sparkplugs.com, to learn about all the science behind Diamond Fire Technology, and how shooting a straighter shot (flame kernel to the piston) - E3 has increased power with less fuel.  E-3 spark plugs were produced from research performed at Georgia Tech and Michigan State for E-3 Laboratories. They are designed to provide more power with less fuel cost to the consumer. E-3 Spark Plugs are the only spark plugs able to perform in this way.

        

Find E-3 Spark Plugs at over 14,000 vendors nationwide and on-line. View their website at www.e3sparkplugs.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.

 

2010 Scheduled Televised Events as Part of the E3 Spark Plugs Challenge

 

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL 2/4/10

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL 2/6/10

Paducah International Raceway - Paducah, KY 5/1/10

Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO 5/28-29/10

Florence Speedway - Florence, KY 6/1/10

Columbus Speedway - Columbus, MS 7/9-10/10

Tri-City Speedway - Pontoon Beach, IL 7/16/10

Batesville Speedway - Batesville, AR 8/20-21/10

Lawrenceburg Speedway - Lawrenceburg, IN 8/27/10

Portsmouth Raceway Park - Portsmouth, OH 9/3-4/10

Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN 9/24-25/10

Dixie Speedway - Woodstock, GA 10/9/10
 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

 

Scott Bloomquist Takes Second Night of DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park

 

TAMPA, FL (February 2, 2010)- Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN put on a clinic Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. It was the second night of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals and he led from flag-to-flag for his third win of his career at East Bay and his 18th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory.  Bloomquist, the defending series champion, dominated the main event earning $5,000.  Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL finished second followed by Matt Miller of Waterville, OH; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC.

Bloomquist started on the front row alongside of 12-time East Bay winner, Don O'Neal.  Bloomquist jumped to the point, with O'Neal running second, followed by Eric Jacobsen, and Tim Isenberg.  By the fourth lap, Bloomquist was already up to a six-car length advantage over the field as he made quick work of the field early on.  Jacobsen maintained his second spot until lap eight when he and O'Neal go together after both had slowed.

Jacobsen was forced to leave the race with a damaged car; O'Neal continued in the second spot.  O'Neal managed only one green flag until he drifted up the race track in turn two, ultimately ending his night.  On the restart Bloomquist remained strong as he now had Erb behind him in second followed by Isenberg who was enjoying a solid performance.

Miller started to make his way towards the front, gaining the third spot on lap ten as he brought Josh Richards and Austin Hubbard with him into the top five.  Richards stayed in front until he had problems in turn two, forcing him to slow. Richards restarted on the tail of the field.

Again Bloomquist flexed his muscle on the restart, pulling away from Erb when the final caution flew for Tim McCreadie on lap 20.  With ten green flag laps awaiting the field, there would be no more cautions the remainder of the way. Bloomquist continued to dominate just as he had done the entire race.

Erb finished second in his Thomason Express LLC/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Rayburn Impala SS; followed by Miller in the Moring Motorsports/Freeport Recycling/MasterSbilt.  Completing the top five were 18th starting Dan Schlieper in the Rockstar Energy Drink/Pro Power Engines/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion; and Ray Cook in the Hicks and Ingle Co. General Contracting/Race Engine Design/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS.

In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Bloomquist talked about his dominating performance on Tuesday Night.  "We just kicked everybody's butt tonight, we are on top of our game right now, and we are looking forward to a big year, we ran well at Golden Isles and to come here a track we have struggled at in the past it feels real good to out there and do what we did tonight," said the 46 year old Bloomquist who owns seven national touring titles in his career including last years' Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship.

"I wish my family was here to see this, Bob and Barb Miller they will be down later in the week, the car was outstanding and we had no problems," said Bloomquist who set fast time in the Red Buck Cigar Time Trials despite being the final qualifier.

Bloomquist drives his own self-designed Bloomquist Race Cars Monte Carlo SS powered by a Vic Hill Racing Engine.  His sponsors include Miller Brothers Construction/Hawkeye Trucking/Sweet Manufacturing/Hoosier Tires/VP Racing Fuels/Lane Automotive and Arizona Sport Shirts.

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Tuesday Night, February 2nd, 2010
"34th Annual DART Winternationals"
East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Scott Bloomquist / 14.875 seconds

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jason Feger, Austin Hubbard, Billy Moyer, Steve Shaver, Brandon Thirlby, Steve Casebolt, Travis Varnadore, Mike Collins, Danny Mitchell, Tim Dohm

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Eric Jacobson, Dennis Erb, Jr, Josh Richards, Jason McBride, Ray Cook, Tyler Reddick, Shannon Babb, Chad Stapleton, Shan Smith, Doug Blashe, Robert Geiger

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Matt Miller, John Blankenship, Terry Casey, Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Mark Andersen, Dillan White, James O'Hara, Dale McDowell, Chad Hollenbeck

Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Tim Isenberg, Chris Wall, Kyle Berck, Tim McCreadie, Daniel Stone, Justin Rattliff, Bub McCool, John Kellum, Leon Henderson, DNS Mike Marlar

Hawk Brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 4 Transfers): Ray Cook, Steve Shaver, Brandon Thirlby, Steve Casebolt, Tyler Reddick, Travis Varnadore, Mike Collins, Chad Stapleton, Shan Smith, Doug Blashe, Danny Mitchell, Shannon Babb, Tim Dohm, Bob Geiger

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 4 Transfers): Dan Schlieper, Daniel Stone, Dillan White, Eric Wells, Mark Andersen, Bub McCool, John Kellum,  James O'Hara, Chad Hollenbeck, Leon Henderson, Dale McDowell, Mike Marlar, Justin Rattliff

PRC Strawberry Dash (8 Laps - Winner Transfers): Danny Mitchell, Chad Hollenbeck, Shannon Babb, Chad Stapleton, Robert Geiger, Mike Collins, James O'Hara, Mike Marlar

34th Annual DART Winternationals Tuesday Night Feature Finish (30 Laps):

Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name

1.    (2) 0 Scott Bloomquist - Mooresburg, TN
2.    (7) 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. - Carpentersville, IL
3.    (6) 7 Matt Miller - Waterville, OH
4.  (16) s9 Dan Schlieper - Sullivan, WI
5.  (17) 53 Ray Cook - Brasstown, NC
6.    (8) 71w Chris Wall - Holden, LA
7.    (4) 9t Tim Isenberg - Marshfield, WI
8.  (11) 25 Josh Richards, Shinnston, WV
9.  (10) 14 Kyle Berck - Marquette, NE
10.  (5) 25f Jason Feger - Bloomington, IL
11. (15) 77m Jason McBride - Carbondale, IL
12. (23) c9 Steve Casebolt - Richmond, IN
13. (14) 39 Tim McCreadie - Watertown, NY
14.   (9) 11 Austin Hubbard - Laurel, DE
15. (21) m14 Brandon Thirlby - Traverse City, MI
16. (26) 23 John Blankenship - Williamson, WV
17. (19) 30 Steve Shaver - Vienna, WV
18. (20) 54w Dillon White - Crofton, KY
19.   (3) 5 Eric Jacobsen - Sea Cliff Beach, CA
20.   (1) 71 Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN
21. (22) 18e Eric Wells - Hazard, KY
22. (13) 21 Billy Moyer - Batesville, AK
23. (25) 16 Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY
24. (18) 21d Daniel Stone - Thompson, PA
25. (12) 42 Terry Casey - New London, WI
26. (24) 18d Danny Mitchell - Clarksburg, WV

Race Statistics
Entrants: 43
Lap Leaders: 1-30 Scott Bloomquist
Caution Flags: (Lap 1) Terry Casey, (Lap 2) Danny Mitchell, (Lap 7) Eric Jacobsen, (Lap 7 ) Don O'Neal, (Lap 8) Jason Feger, (Lap 9) Chris Wall, (Lap 14) Steve Shaver, (Lap 15) Josh Richards, (Lap 16) Austin Hubbard, (Lap 20) Tim McCreadie
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: None
DART Fast Pass Provisional: Justin Rattliff
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Dan Schlieper (Started 16th , Finished 4th , Advanced 12 positions)
Ohlins Shocks Performer of the Race: Dennis Erb, Jr.
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: None
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Racing Engines
Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Eric Jacobson
DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Tommy Hicks (Scott Bloomquist)
Time of Race:  39 minutes, 10 seconds

34th Annual DART Winternationals Championship Points:

1.  53     Ray Cook 425
2.  28e    Dennis Erb, Jr. 415
3.    7     Matt Miller 410
4.  39     Tim McCreadie 395
4.  25     Josh Richards 395
6.  14     Kyle Berck 355
7.   9t     Tim Isenberg 350
7.    9     Dan Schlieper 350
9.   c9     Steve Casebolt 345
10.   5     Eric Jacobson 335
10.  34    Mike Marlar 335
10. 71w   Chris Wall 335

 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

 

Mike Marlar Wins First Ever East Bay Raceway Park on Opening Night of DART Winternationals


 

 

TAMPA, FL (February 1, 2010) - Driving a car that had not been on the race track in over a year, Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN led all 30 laps on the opening night of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park.  Marlar's storybook win was worth $5,000 for his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory since 2004.  Trailing Marlar to the finish line was polesitter Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY; Ray Cook of Brasstown ,NC; Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV; and Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV.

Marlar started alongside McCreadie on the front row of the 30 lap main event. He got the jump on McCreadie, beating him into the first turn to take the lead.  While the drivers were setting a rapid pace around the "Clay by the Bay" Jason Feger; in his first ever appearance at East Bay; came to a halt on the backstretch for the first caution of the race.

On the restart, Marlar was still showing the way followed by McCreadie, Cook, Eric Jacobsen and Chris Wall.  Marlar quickly built his lead over McCreadie, opening up a four-car length advantage with eight laps scored.  The second caution of the new came out for a slowing Tyler Reddick on lap nine.

After the yellow for Reddick, Marlar again opened his lead on the restart as Josh Richards moved into the top five for the first time on lap ten.  Richards, who won three times a year ago, was making his way from the eighth starting spot. With 15 laps to go, Marlar was still in front holding his line around the track as McCreadie was slowly but surely cutting down his lead with ten to go. With nine laps to go the third and final caution came out for a slowing Justin Rattliff who had a flat tire.  Rattliff headed to the pits out of the race. Along with Rattliff, Dan Stone suffered the same fate with a flat tire which knocked him out of contention.

On the final restart of the race, with nine laps to go, Marlar led the field to the green flag with McCreadie hot on his heels.  McCreadie dove down low heading into the fourth turn as he kept a close grip on Marlar's #34. Marlar never slipped up in the final circuits as he held off McCreadie to the checkers to score his first ever win at East Bay and his first Lucas Oil Series since winning the Hillbilly 100 at Tyler County Speedway in West Virginia in 2004.

McCreadie; who missed last year's Winternationals due to his injuries at the Chili Bowl a year ago; crossed the line in second in the Sweeteners Plus/pro Power Engines/Rocket followed Cook in the D&R Racing/Race Engine Design/MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS.  Dohm took fourth in the Seymour Motorsports/Vic Hill Racing Engines/Rocket Impala SS with Richards taking fifth in the Ernie and Connie Davis/Cornett Engines/Rocket Impala SS.

Completing the top ten were Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN, Matt Miller of Waterville, OH, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL and Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL.

In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Marlar became emotional when talking about his former car owner Owen Stephens, who passed away a few years ago. "I know he was looking down on us tonight, we all miss him and thanks to his wife Mary Lu Stephens for letting me drive the car, we just started working on this car a few weeks ago after it had been sitting around for a year since the last time we raced it here.  I have to thank all the crew guys, my Crew Chief Michael Coffey, and everybody who helped on the car. It feels great to win here at East Bay and thanks to C.J. Rayburn, I know he will be happy about this and Estes Racing Engines, we had more than enough power and when you can beat someone like Tim McCreadie then you have to be pleased with that," said Marlar who will marry his long-time girlfriend Stacy at the end of the month.

The number 34 is sponsored by Stephens Trucking/S&B Cattle Company and VP Racing Fuels.

To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Monday Night, February 1st, 2010

"34th Annual DART Winternationals"

East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL

 

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Chris Wall / 14.575 seconds

 

Wiles Driveshafts First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Tim McCreadie,Chris Wall, Dennis Erb, Jr, Kyle Berck, Shannon Babb, Mark Andersen, Eric Wells, Justin Ratliff, Leon Henderson, Robert Geiger, DNS Danny Mitchell
 

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Ray cook, Dillan White, Jason Feger, Steve Shaver, Brandon Thirlby, Christain Augspurger, Jason McBride, John Kellum, Doug Blashe, Billy Moyer

Allstar Performance Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Mike Marlar, Eric Jacobsen, Tim Dohn, Daniel Stone, Bub McCool, Dan Schlieper, James O'Hara, Dale McDowell, Austin Hubbard, Chad Stapleton, Chad Hollenbeck
 

Wrisco Aluminum Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Matt Miller, Josh Richards, Tyler Reddick, Steve Casebolt, Don O'Neal, Tim Isenberg, Travis Varnadore, Ricky Weiss, Shan Smith, Terry Casey

Hawk brake First B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Shannon Babb, Mark Andersen, Eric Wells, Jason McBride, Brandon Thirlby, Christain Augspurger, Justin Rattliff, Danny Mitchell, Doug Blashe, Leon Henderson, Robert Geiger, Billy Moyer, DNS John Kellum
 

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Transfers): Bub McCool, Don O'Neal, Dan Schlieper. Tim Isenberg, Travis Varnadore, Chad Stapleton, Ricky Weiss, James O'Hara, Chad Hollenbeck, Shan Smith, Dale McDowell, DNS Terry Casey, DNS Austin Hubbard

PRC Strawberry Dash (No Dash, Fan Drew Name From Hat): Justin Rattliff
 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Monday Night Feature Finish (30 Laps):

Finish (Start) Car Number Driver Name
 

1.    (2) 34 Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN

2.    (1) 39 Tim McCreadie - Watertown, NY

3.    (3) 53 Ray Cook - Brasstown, NC

4.  (10) 17t Tim Dohm - Cross Lanes, WV

5.    (8) 25 Josh Richards - Shinnston, WV

6.    (6) 5 Eric Jacobsen - Sea Cliff Beach, CA

7.  (20) 71 Don O'Neal - Martinsville, IN

8.    (4) 7 Matt Miller, Waterville, OH

9.    (9) 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. - Carpentersville, IL

10. (17) 18 Shannon Babb, Moweaqua, IL

11. (16) c9 Steve Casebolt - Richmond, IN

12. (13) 14 Kyle Berck - Marquette, NE

13. (18) 57j Bub McCool - Vicksburg, MS

14.   (7) 54w Dillan White -  Crofton, Ky

15. (24) 9t Tim Isenberg - Marshfield, WI

16. (12) 11t Tyler Reddick - Corning, CA

17. (14) 21d Daniel Stone - Thompson, PA

18. (22) s9 Dan Schlieper - Sullivan, WI

19. (26) 16 Justin Rattliff - Campbellsville, KY

20. (23) 77m Jason McBride - Carbondale, IL

21.   (5) 71w Chris Wall - Holden, LA

22. (15) 30 Steve Shaver - Vienna, WV

23. (21) 18e Eric Wells - Hazard, KY

24. (25) 21 Billy Moyer - Batesville, AR

25. (19) 85 Mark Andersen - Blanchard, MI

26. (11) 25 Jason Feger - Bloomington, IL

 

Race Statistics

Entrants: 42

Lap Leaders: 1-30 Mike Marlar

Caution Flags: (Lap 3) Jason Feger, (Lap 9) Tyler Reddick, (Lap 21) Justin Ratliff

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: none

DART Fast Pass Provisional: Billy Moyer

PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Don O'Neal (Started 20th , Finished 7th , Advanced 13 positions)

Ohlins Shocks Performer of the Race: Mike Marlar

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Tim Dohm

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: None

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Estes Racing Engines

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Terry Casey

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Michael Coffey (Mike Marlar)

Time of Race:  16 minutes, 29 seconds

 

34th Annual DART Winternationals Championship Points:

 

1.  34   Mike Marlar 250

2.  39   Tim McCreadie 230

3.  53  Ray Cook 220

4.  17t Tim Dohm 210

5.  25  Josh Richards 205

6.  5   Eric Jacobsen 200

7.  71  Don O'Neal 195

8.  7   Matt Miller 190

9.  28eDennis Erb, Jr. 185

10. 18 Shannon Babb 180


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Special Award Programs For 2010



 

CORONA, CA (February 1, 2010) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is excited to announce the many special awards programs and numerous returning contingency sponsors and awards for racers that attend series events in 2010. Series officials are excited to announce a brand new sponsor on the LOLMDS series in 2010 Tantus Tobacco and their Red Buck Filtered Cigars brand based in Russell Springs, KY will be the official fast time sponsor for the series in 2010. The RED BUCK Fast Time award will award the fastest qualifier at every event a $100 cash award and a special year end banquet award to the driver that earns the most fast time awards during the year.
    
DART Machinery will again sponsor the DART Winternationals point's fund that will pay racers cash and product for the special speedweeks points fund put together by the series for drivers that participate in the events at East Bay Raceway Park. The top 10 racers that accumulate the most points will receive a portion of the points fund on the final night at East Bay Raceway Park with the DART Winternationals Champion receiving $5,000 in cash. In addition, DART has stepped up and added an additional starting spot in each feature throughout the week, bringing the total number of starting spots each nights feature to twenty-six. The DART Fast Pass provisional will be given each night of the DART Winternationals to the fastest qualifier that did not earn a starting position in the feature.

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) has returned to sponsor the East Bay Raceway Park PRC Strawberry Dash each night giving the winner of the dash the final starting position for the feature event each night of the DART Winternationals. This driver will start 26th each night in the feature event. PRC will also sponsor the 2nd B-Main at every series event in 2010 and will award the first non-qualifier in the second B-main at every series event a PRC product award.

OHLINS Shocks will be the official sponsor of the OHLINS Shocks Top Performer of the race award in 2010. The driver that has the best overall performance of each event will win a special OHLINS Shocks product award at each event and the driver that earns the most OHLINS Shocks Top Performer points during the season will be awarded a special award at the series year end banquet compliments of OHLINS Shocks.

Quarter Master will again sponsor the "Quarter Master Rookie of the Year" program on the series for 2010. 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 to the winner of the Rookie of the Year, with the runner up receiving $2,500 cash at the year end banquet. Other awards that have been posted for the rookie of the year program in 2010 include product awards from Quarter Master, Dyers Rods, Wrisco Industries, FAST Shafts, Performance Bodies, Hyperco, and Dominator Race Products. Racers have until March 1st to notify series officials their intent to run for the "Quarter Master Rookie of the Year".

AFCO will again be the title sponsor of the "AFCO Heat Race Winners" point's category and award the driver that wins the most heat races a special award at the year end awards banquet. Wiles Drive Shafts will be the title sponsor of Heat Race #1 and award a product certificate to the winner of heat race #1 at every series events. AFCO Products will sponsor Heat Race #2 and will award a product certificate to the winner. Allstar Performance will be the title sponsor of Heat Race #3 and award a product award to the winner at every event. Wrisco Aluminum will be the title sponsor of Heat Race #4 at every series event in 2010.

HAWK Brake will be the title sponsor of B-Main #1 and award the 1st non-qualifier a product award at every series event. Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) will be the title sponsor of B-Main #2 and also will award the 1st non-qualifier a product award at every series event.

PBM/Erson Cams has signed on as the title sponsor of the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger Award. PBM/Erson Cams will award the driver at every event that advances the most positions in the feature event a product award. The driver that earns the most PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger points throughout the year will be awarded the PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Year award at the series year end banquet and receive a special award from PBM/Erson Cams.

COMP Cams will again be the title sponsor of the COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge for the series in 2010. Engine builders that sign up for the challenge will earn points at every series event in 2010 and a COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year will be crowned at the series year end banquet. The top engine builder will receive a $2,500 cash award and other special awards from COMP Cams. Engine builders competing in the 2010 COMP Cams Challenge to date include: Cornett Race Engines, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, Malcuit Engines, Pro Power Engines and Vic Hill Engines, Custom Race Engines, ECR Race Engines and Rhyne Competition Engines. Engine builders that want to be a part of the series and the engine builder's challenge should contact series officials.

A new special award in 2010 will show case the numerous crew chiefs of the drivers that follow the LOLMDS. DirtonDirt.com has com on board in 2010 to be the title sponsor of the "DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Year" award. Points will be awarded to the crew chiefs of the drivers following the series and the crew chief that earns the most points will be crowned the "DirtonDirt Crew Chief of the Year"  and receive a special cash award along with a free cruise from "Cruise with the Champions" at the series year end banquet. DirtonDirt.com will showcase the crews that turn the wrenches on these machines on the video section on www.Dirtondirt.com throughout the year.

Another new award on the series in 2010 will be the "Dominator Race Products Hard Luck" award. Dominator Race Products based in Lyons, OH has come on board to sponsor this special category and award a special product award to the driver that suffers the toughest luck of the event. Dominator Race Products have been approved by the LOLMDS and have introduced several new products for dirt late model racers in 2010.

Sunoco Race Fuels will once again be the Official Fuel of the LOLMDS and title sponsor of the "Sunoco Race for Gas" competition. The driver using Sunoco Race Fuels and earns the most Sunoco Race For Gas points during the season will be awarded a $3,000 cash award to first place and a $1,000 cash award to the runner-up in the year long points category.

K&N Filters the Official Filter of the LOLMDS will again sponsor the "K&N Clean Pass" award and give a $250 cash award to the driver that makes the cleanest and most impressive pass at each event.

Other official sponsor status on the LOLMDS in 2010 include Lucas Oil the official Lubricant, General Tire the official street tire, Rockstar Energy Drink as the official energy drink, E3 Spark Plugs as the official spark plug, R&L Carriers as the official carrier, ASI Racewear as the official merchandise vendor for the series and Hoosier Tire as the official race tire.

Other companies that have signed on as sponsors of the LOLMDS in 2010 include Hyperco, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, JRI Precision Suspensions, American Race Tire, Banshee Graphics, Dyers Top Rods, Wrisco Industries, FAST Shafts, Hyperco, 5150 Trailers, RaceCeiver, Rick Schwallie Photography, WD Enterprises, Bloomquist Race Cars, Mastersbilt Racecars, Rocket Chassis, Warrior Race Cars, and GRT Race Cars.

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.

 


 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Ready to Unleash Their 2010 Season with 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay


 

CORONA CA (January 28, 2010)-The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to get its 2010 racing season started for the sixth consecutive year at the DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL.  The 34th annual event will be contested from February 1st through the 6th.  There will be six straight nights of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing, beginning on Monday Night, February 1st; concluding on Saturday Night, February 6th with a $12,000 to win event.  Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR is the reigning DART Winternationals Champion.COR

 

"It's been a great relationship between East Bay Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and we look forward to seeing all the fans and competitors again in 2010," said East Bay Raceway Park Vice-President, Todd Hutto. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Director Ritchie Lewis is equally as excited to be heading to Florida in February.  "We are looking forward to being back at East Bay in 2010, working with Todd, Al Varnadore and Jean Lynch, it is a great atmosphere to be in and around and after a long winter; it's always great to see some tremendous racing that East Bay offers."

 

The 2009 DART Winternationals was one for the record books as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regular and 2007 DART Winternationals Points Champion Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI set a new late model track record at East Bay last February 2nd. Schlieper eclipsed the previous track record, with a blistering lap time of 14.136 second. The previous track record was set in 2003 by Jackson OH's, Jason Montgomery. 

 

The 33rd Annual DART Winternationals also saw a record-setting performance by Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV; who not only won his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event; but won three main events within a 24-hour period in 2009.  Other winners last year included opening night victor, Matt Miller of Waterville, OH; who took his third career win at "The Clay by the Bay". 2009 DART Winternationals Points Champion, Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR won for the 19th time at East Bay; and Dennis Erb, Jr. of Carpentersville, IL captured his first ever Lucas Oil Series win and his first ever triumph at East Bay. He won the heart-pounding finale on Saturday Night worth $12,000 before the cameras of SPEED Channel, who will be on hand again this year to tape the finale on February 6th.

 

Each night of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action this year will again include Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, the Strawberry Dash and the Main Event.

 

For more information on the 34th Annual DART Winternationals, log onto the track's website at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.

 

For the latest news and information regarding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the Series' website at www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

 


 

Previous Late Model Feature Winners at East Bay Raceway Park

(Wins include Winternationals (1978-2009) and Fall Nationals (2000)

 

Billy Moyer (19)

Don O'Neal (12)

Steve Francis (8)

Jimmy Mars (6)

Steve Shaver (5)

Keith Nosbisch (4)

Rick Eckert (4)

Davey Johnson (3)

Dan Schlieper (3)

Josh Richards (3)

Matt Miller (3)

Buck Simmons (2)

Kenny Brightbill (2)

Charlie Swartz (2)

Kevin Gundaker (2)

Jack Boggs (2)

Donnie Moran (2)

Scott Bloomquist (2)

Rick Aukland (2)

John Berg (1)

Doug Kenimer (1)

John Gamble (1)

Tye Long (1)

Will Cagle (1)

Ronnie Johnson (1)

Jim Dunn (1)

Freddy Smith (1)

Larry Phillips (1)

Jeff Purvis (1)

C.J. Rayburn (1)

Steve Smith (1)

Ken Nosbisch (1)

Booper Bare (1)

Skip Arp (1)

Mike Balzano (1)

Gary Stuhler (1)

Wendell Wallace (1)

Ray Cook (1)

Brian Birkhofer (1)

Jackie Boggs (1)

Chub Frank (1)

Kyle Berck (1)

John Mason (1)

Tim McCreadie (1)

Terry English (1)

Dale McDowell (1)

Earl Pearson Jr. (1)

Tim Dohm (1)

Shannon Babb (1)

Terry Casey (1)

Dennis Erb Jr. (1)


 

 

 

 

2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/DART Winternationals Schedule

East Bay Raceway Park-Tampa, FL

 

Sunday, January 31st

Open Practice Session

6-9 PM

 

Monday, February 1st

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win

 

Tuesday, February 2nd

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win

 

Wednesday, February 3rd

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win

 

Thursday, February 4th

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000 to win

 

Friday, February 5th

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000 to win

 

Saturday, February 6th

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $12,000 to win

 

2010 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 Power Sports - "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
 

 
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

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

 
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Chassis, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with Champions, Custom Race Engines, Dyers Rods, PBM/Erson Cams, GRT, HAWK, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mason Racin, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD enterprises, ECR Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Hyperco, Safety Solutions, 5150 Race Trailers
 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]

Rockstar Energy Drink and Lucas Oil Products Forge National Motorsports Alliance‏

Rockstar Energy Drink
Corona, Ca. (January 25, 2010) – Today, Lucas Oil Products and Rockstar Energy Drink have finalized an agreement that brings the Rockstar Energy brand into the complete spectrum of Lucas Oil motorsports endeavors. Rockstar Energy Drink is also named “The Official Drink” in each of the involved series. The properties that encompass this program include: the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and newly renamed Rockstar Energy Modified Racing Series.

“This unprecedented partnership unites the excitement of the lifestyle branding of Rockstar Energy with our deep involvement in the motorsports culture nationwide,” said Lucas Oil Products Executive Vice-President, Bob Patison. Patison continued, “With a strong presence in national and worldwide event broadcasts combined with on-site activation, this complete program gives Rockstar an all inclusive package that extends beyond the more traditional marketing efforts commonly engaged in by the energy drink segment. We are thrilled to have them alongside us as a partner.”

Through this comprehensive initiative, Rockstar Energy will reach a broad range of consumers with their innovative branding philosophies and aggressive marketing programs. In addition to significant television branding elements throughout broadcasts on CBS, NBC, SPEED, Versus, Outdoor and Mav-TV, Rockstar will be seen on-site at a wide range of these motorsports events nationwide with product sampling teams, models and give-a-ways promoting their unique lifestyle to a new audience. To further enhance their presence, Rockstar will support a competitive Rockstar Energy Drink branded team in each of the various series.

Rockstar Energy Drink Vice President, Marketing Frank Guernsey spoke on the new venture. “Lucas Oil Products has seen phenomenal growth through the utilization of a variety of diverse motorsports properties. The development of their in-house studio and production facilities has established Lucas Oil as an industry leader in motorsports programming. With this new endeavor focusing on grass roots racing, we are eager to see Rockstar Energy Drink in the hands of people that may not have yet discovered our product. With Lucas Oil Products leading the way, we are confident that Rockstar will reach an exciting new audience.”

About Rockstar Energy Drink
“ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles - from athletes to rock stars.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in 13 amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla and our two new flavors Recovery Lemonade and Rockstar Energy Cola.
ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. Rockstar Energy Gum is available in Iced Mint and Iced Orange.  
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout the United Kingdom.”
For more information about Rockstar Energy Drink, please visit www.rockstar69.com

About Lucas Oil Products
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes 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.

For more information about Lucas Oil Products, please visit  www.LucasOil.com

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads into Decade with New Logo


 

CORONA, CA (January 18, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil Products have revamped the logo for the LOLMDS. As the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series becomes more of a household name each day, it has become time for the series to retire the traditional oval logo, and replace it with a logo that fits with the new image of the entire family of Lucas Oil Products and Lucas Oil Motorsports outlets.

"The new logo incorporates the traditional Lucas Oil shield element, which is consistent with our overall branding of all Lucas Oil properties and products," stated Bob Patison, Vice President of Lucas Oil Products.

The new logo will have the shape of the familiar Lucas Oil Shield design, but will garner a new color-scheme. Gone are the days of the Red, Blue, and White; and welcome the new Red, Black, and White. "I really like the new logo, we went through multiple design proposals, before finally getting one that fits the new image of the LOLMDS and Lucas Oil Products," exclaimed Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

The new logo is available in .eps, .gif, and .jpg formats; to download the new logo, log onto www.lucasdirt.com/media.php

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.

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
 
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
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
 

 
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, Frankland Rearends, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.

 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on SPEED TV this Saturday from Lawrenceburg Speedway

 

CORONA, CA (January 15, 2009) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will hit the airwaves this Saturday afternoon, January 16th from the Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN.  The one-hour show will start at 2:00PM Eastern/1:00 PM Central on the SPEED Channel.

 

For the first time Lawrenceburg Speedway was a part of the 2009-10 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series SPEED TV schedule as 13 one-hour shows will air nationwide during the winter months.

 

The 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will kick off the new season on Monday, February 1st at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL with the 34th Annual DART Winternationals which features six consecutive nights of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action.

 

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


DART Fast Pass Adds Fast-Time Provisional to 34th Annual DART Winternationals


 

Corona, CA (January 13, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and DART Machinery have announced that there will be an extra provisional for the six nights of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. The decision comes as DART Machinery steps up their support of the LOLMDS and of the DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park. This position will add an additional starting spot in each feature throughout the week, bringing the total number of starting spots to twenty-six.

In years past at the DART Winternationals have only started 25 cars, including the winner of the PRC Strawberry Dash. But, in 2010, the 25th starting position of each main event will be the DART Fast Pass, given each night to the fastest qualifier that did not earn a starting position in the feature. The DART Fast Pass provisional is a points-paying provisional, allowing the recipient to earn Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship Points during the final three nights of the DART Winternationals.  Following the 25th starting position, will be the winner of the PRC Strawberry dash as the last-place starting-position in the feature.

During the first three nights of the 34th Annual DART Winternationals, the LOLMDS will race to 24 starting positions, followed by the DART Fast Pass recipient and the PRC Strawberry Dash winner. During the final three nights will race to 22 starting positions, followed by the two series provisionals, the DART Fast Pass recipient, and the PRC Strawberry Dash winner. "We have always valued our relationship with DART Machinery, and are excited to see them step-up in such a big way with the DART WInternationals and now with the DART Fast Pass," stated Series Director, Ritchie Lewis, "it just goes to show how much DART Machinery gives back to the sport, to those that support them week-in and week-out."

 

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
 
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
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
 

 
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, Frankland Rearends, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.

 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

North/South 100 and Topless 100 Back-to-Back on SPEED Channel this Saturday, January 9th

 

CORONA, CA (January 6, 2010) – Two of the country’s biggest dirt late model events will be seen back-to-back on the SPEED Channel this Saturday, January 9th as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned events the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil and the COMP Cams Topless 100, both events were taped back in August.

 

Up first will be the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil from Florence Speedway in Union, KY airing at 2:00 PM Eastern Time followed at 3:00 PM Eastern by the COMP Cams Topless 100 from Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, AR.  Both shows are one-hour in length and part of the 13 shows aired on SPEED Channel this winter for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

 

The 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicks off on Monday, February 1st with the DART Winternationals from East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL.

 

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


Tripleheader of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Racing on SPEED TV This Saturday January 2nd

 

CORONA, CA (December 30, 2009) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will appear Ton the SPEED Channel this Saturday, January 2nd with a tripleheader of racing action with three one-hour shows.

 

Up first at 2 PM Eastern will be the Show-Me 100 from West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, MO followed at 3 PM by the LOLMDS event from Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS and winding up the day at 4 PM will be action from Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL.

 

The 2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season will kick off with the DART Winternationals from East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL on February 1st.

 

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

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on SPEED TV

 

Saturday, January 2nd, 2009

 

(All Times Are Eastern)

 

2:00 PM – West Plains (MO) Speedway

 

3:00 PM – Magnolia (MS) Motor Speedway

 

4:00 PM – Tri-City (IL) Speedway


Dale McDowell Looks Forward to 2010 and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Title Run

 

By James Essex (December 22, 2009) – In 2009 veteran driver Dale McDowell returned to the road in following the full Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule.  The final summation showed two series wins, 14 top five finishes and 26 top ten finishes on his way to a fourth-place finish in the championship point’s standings.

 

But McDowell has his goals already set for 2010, to build on his ’09 campaign, to have even better chemistry with his crew, more races with the experimental Earnhardt-Childress Engines he will be running and give car owner, NASCAR Cup driver Clint Bowyer his first touring title in dirt late model racing.

 

With McDowell returning to the road for the first time since 2006, he realized it would be tough at times adjusting to life on the road with a new team, crew and car owner after years of traveling with his brother, Shane.

 

McDowell’s credentials are many and when he hooked up with Bowyer, the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion who had Shannon Babb behind the wheel for his debut as a late model car owner in ’08 it appeared the team could make an immediate impact on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

 

In fact McDowell ran has high as second in the points taking two series wins (Paducah and Bulls Gap) before winding up fourth in a season that saw him take 12 top ten finishes in 13 races the mid-point of the season to keep him in the hunt for the championship.

 

“Scott (Bloomquist) did an awesome job this year-with the depth of his team, knowing his program like he does and his good finishes, he was always there at the end and he did what you have to do to win these championships,” said McDowell who has a national touring championship on his resume’ winning the Hav-A-Tampa title in 1999.

 

“It was a learning year for us after being off the road for a couple of years,” said the 43-year-old driver who looks forward to running the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series again in 2010.  “The Goddard-Warrior cars were real good, we started with the Custom Race Engines and we had no mechanical failures all year and then we began running the ECR Engines and won three races towards the end of the year in non-Lucas Oil events.”

 

“We need to improve at those five or six track we struggled at this year, we took thorough notes, there were at least two tracks off the top of my head we completely missed on the set-up and struggled mightily, but another year with Tommy Grecco and Caleb Baker, we feel our communications will be better in me telling them what the car is doing and they can relate to me better what they see from their vantage point,” said McDowell.

 

“Quite honestly we had a lot of fun back racing on the road this year, we are just going to sit down and see what we need to work on as a team standpoint, Clint’s really happy with everything that’s going on, he’s hands on, you’ll come into the shop one day and he’ll be hanging a body on one of our cars, he’s brought along sponsors like Dollar General, General Mills and Cheerios this year to really help out, it sure is nice having someone else pay the bills after having to do it myself for so many years,” said McDowell.

 

The biggest news for 2010 for McDowell and Bowyer is the announcement the team will be running the Earnhardt and Childress Racing Engines.  “We’ve decided that’s the direction we are going, again with Clint’s involvement at Richard Childress it was just a good fit for us as a team to go this route, we’ve done some R&D testing late this year with Lanny Barnes at the engine shop he has a lot of good people to service the engines, we are fortunate that he close by and we think the benefits will pay off.”

 

McDowell debuted the ECR Racing Engine at the Dirt Track World Championship Race in October at Lawrenceburg, IN and finished 13th in the final rundown.  He then went on to win two $10,000 races over the last month of the season to close it out on a solid note which McDowell hopes sets the tone for 2010.


***East Bay Tire Rule Bulletin***

CORONA, CA (December 18, 2009) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has announced the tire rule for the 34th Annual DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park. The tire rule for the event, scheduled for February 1st through the 6th, 2010 will be open competition for both Hoosier and American Racer for Hot Lap sessions plus the B and A mains each night. A practice night is on the docket for Sunday January 31st from 6-9 PM.CO

For Time Trials and Heat Races, each entrant is mandated to use only one (1) set of (4) four Hoosier 1100's or American Racer SD23's tires per night; the entrant must use the same set of (4) four for both Qualification and Heat Races. There is to be no sharing of these (4) four tires [the one (1) allotted set of (4) four Hoosier 1100's or American Racer SD23's] with any other entrant, and will be branded and marked to reflect each entrant. After qualifying and prior to a heat race, there is to be no washing or cleaning of any of the four (4) tires used during qualifications. Any Hoosier or American Racer compound will be allowed for the B-Mains and A Feature during each night of competition. If for any reason an entrant has a flat tire after qualifications, and uses an unbranded tire in a Heat Race, that entrant will start tail-back in the Heat Race.

No tire entered into Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition at the 34th Annual DART Winternationals will be allowed if defaced, chemically altered, whether it be by means of non biodegradable or  biodegradable chemicals; defrauded; or otherwise enhanced in an attempt improve performance. All tires must have the make and compound clearly visible at all times; no taping over, grinding off, or otherwise covering up of the make and compound of the tire will be permitted. Each tire must pass the designated Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series hoop test of 16.75 inches (no 11/92 wide tires permitted). Approved methods of preparing a tire for competition are by means of grooving, siping, and/or buffing of a tire; however, it must pass all portions of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series inspection at anytime.

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.
 

 

 

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
 
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
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
 

 
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, Frankland Rearends, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.

 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]
 

Portsmouth Raceway Park Marks 20th Anniversary with Pepsi 75

CORONA, CA (December 17, 2009) - Known to fans near and far as one of the raciest speed-plants in Ohio, Portsmouth Raceway Park has become a fixture on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Tour. The event originally scheduled as a one-day $10,000 to win 50 lap race, will now become the two-day Pepsi 75, paying $20,000 to win for the 75 lap main event.

Promoters Donna Rayburn and Chuck Greenslate along with Owner Tim Coleman have decided to make the one day event scheduled for September 4th, 2010, a two-day special event to be ran on September 3rd and 4th as the Pepsi 75. This event will be the biggest race in the tracks history, as the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series invade PRP for the special 20th Anniversary event.

"The fans have been asking for a big two-day show for years, and we decided that there is just no better year to have the event, than the 20th Anniversary of the track. It is just the right time to host the $20,000 to win two-day event," exclaimed Promoter Donna Rayburn, "I think the Lucas Oil Series is the premier series in the country right now, and there was no question that we wanted them to sanction the event; the organization that the Lucas Series has in place is just second to none."

Along with the loyal fans that come out in support of the LOLMDS event each year, the event will be shot in High-Definition once again in front of the cameras of SPEED Channel, to air at a later date.

Last year, it was Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN who pulled away on lap 20 from a four car battle for the lead, going on to score his fourth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season at Portsmouth Raceway Park in capturing the main event.  Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA finished second,  followed by 22nd starting Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV, and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN. With more cash up for grabs in 2010, Owens will have to work even harder to defend his victory in the '09 event.

For more information on Portsmouth Raceway Park or the Pepsi 75, go to www.portsraceway.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.

 

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
 
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
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
 

 
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
 

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, Frankland Rearends, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.

 
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [email protected]