WAYCROSS, GA (March 28, 2012) – The nation’s premier dirt late model sanctioning body, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Mississippi and Texas this upcoming weekend. Joining the stars and cars of the LOLMDS will be the top regional and local racers in the South.
On Friday Night, March 30th, the LOLMDS will make its first ever appearance at the Don Cliburn-promoted Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, MS for the “Southern 50”. This event is one of the biggest in several years at Jackson Motor Speedway and will mark the 60th different track that the series has visited.
Then on Saturday Night, March 31st, the series heads for the second year in a row to the Sam Hafertepe Jr.-promoted LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, TX for the running of the “High Banks Havoc”. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN won last year’s inaugural visit to LoneStar in front of a capacity crowd.
There will be a complete show both nights for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $10,000 to win/$800 to start main event. Fans will get to see the stars of the LOLMDS up close with a special driver autograph session scheduled at both events this weekend.
Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL takes a slim five point-lead into the events this weekend. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; the reigning LOLMDS National Champion; is second in points followed by Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA; and Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN. O’Neal is hot off a win in the “Indiana Icebreaker” at Brownstown (IN) Speedway this past weekend.
Other series regulars expected to be on hand will be Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; 4-time series champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE; 2 -time series champion Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY.
For more information on what promises to be an exciting weekend of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing action, log on to each track’s respective website at www.jacksonmotorspeedway.net and www.lonestarspeedway.com.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series’ website at www.lucasdirt.com.
Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) – 655
Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) – 650
Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) – 635
Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) – 595
Don O’Neal (Martinsville, IN) – 595
Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) – 565
Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) – 540
Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) – 535
Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) – 525
John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) – 490
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2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule
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Venue |
Track | City, State | To Win |
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13-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$5,000 |
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14-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$5,000 |
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15-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$7,000 |
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16-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$7,000 |
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17-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$10,000 |
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18-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$10,000 |
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24-Mar |
Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN |
$10,000 |
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30-Mar |
Jackson Motor Speedway | Jackson, MS |
$10,000 |
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31-Mar |
Lonestar Speedway | Kilgore, TX |
$10,000 |
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13,14-Apr |
Virginia Motor Speedway | Saluda, VA |
$25,000 |
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20-Apr |
Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex | Markleysburg, PA |
$10,000 |
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21-Apr |
Hagerstown Speedway | Hagerstown, MD |
$10,000 |
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4-May |
Tri-City Speedway | Pontoon Beach, IL |
$10,000 |
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5-May |
Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY |
$10,000 |
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11-May |
Hartford Motor Speedway | Hartford, MI |
$10,000 |
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12-May |
La Salle Speedway | La Salle, IL |
$10,000 |
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18,19-May |
Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR |
$20,000 |
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25,26-May |
Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO |
$30,000 |
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1-Jun |
Tazewell Speedway | Tazewell, TN |
$10,000 |
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2-Jun |
Florence Speedway | Florence, KY |
$10,000 |
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22-Jun |
Cherokee Speedway | Gaffney, SC |
$10,000 |
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23-Jun |
Wythe Raceway | Rural Retreat, VA |
$10,000 |
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1-Jul |
Portsmouth Raceway Park | Portsmouth, OH |
$10,000 |
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3-Jul |
Muskingum County Speedway | Zanesville, OH |
$10,000 |
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6,7-Jul |
Magnolia Motor Speedway | Columbus, MS |
$20,000 |
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13-Jul |
Tri-City Speedway | Pontoon Beach, IL |
$10,000 |
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14-Jul |
Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO |
$10,000 |
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20,21-Jul |
I-80 Speedway | Greenwood, NE |
$25,000 |
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24-Jul |
Stateline Speedway | Busti, NY |
$10,000 |
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25-Jul |
Utica Rome Speedway | Vernon, NY |
$10,000 |
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26-Jul |
Fonda Speedway | Fonda, NY |
$10,000 |
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28-Jul |
Hagerstown Speedway | Hagerstown, MD |
$10,000 |
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10,11-Aug |
Florence Speedway | Florence, KY |
$50,000 |
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17,18-Aug |
Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR |
$40,000 |
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23-Aug |
Volunteer Speedway | Bulls Gap, TN |
$10,000 |
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25-Aug |
Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN |
$10,000 |
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31-Aug, 1-Sep |
Portsmouth Raceway Park | Portsmouth, OH |
$20,000 |
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2-Sep |
I-77 Raceway Park | Ripley, WV |
$25,000 |
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14,15-Sep |
Virginia Motor Speedway | Saluda, VA |
$20,000 |
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21,22-Sep |
Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN |
$20,000 |
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27-Sep |
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA |
$7,000 |
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28-Sep |
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA |
$7,000 |
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29-Sep |
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA |
$40,000 |
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6-Oct |
Dixie Speedway | Woodstock, GA |
$10,000 |
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7-Oct |
Rome International Speedway | Rome, GA |
$10,000 |
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19,20-Oct |
Portsmouth Raceway Park | Portsmouth, OH |
$50,000 |
2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
ASI Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Canidae Pet Foods – “The Official Pet Foods” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
DART Machinery – “The Official Engine Components” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Geico – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire – “The Official Race Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MavTV – “The Official Men’s Network” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries – “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Speedco – “The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
U. S. Steel – “The Official Steel Manufacturer” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:
Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com