BATAVIA, OH (April 4, 2017) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make their first of two visits, in 2017, to Batesville Motor Speedway – this week. The lightning-fast 3/8-mile oval, located in Batesville, AR, will host the annual Bad Boy 98, Friday-Saturday, April 7th-8th. The event is co-sanctioned with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series – Presented by Lucas Oil.
The action will get underway on Friday night, April 7th with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials and Heat Races, to set the starting field for the Bad Boy 98. On Saturday, April 8th, the festivities will begin with an autograph session for fans to meet the nation’s top dirt late model drivers, as well as several regional standouts and other top drivers from around the country. Following the autograph session will be two B-Mains, to complete the starting grid for the 98-lap, $20,000-to-win main event. Other divisions in competition this weekend include: Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Front Wheel Drives, and Modifieds. For tickets and more information, visit: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com or call the track office at: (870) 251-0011.
Bad Boy Mowers will have several models on display and show a huge presence this weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway. With their state-of-the-art manufacturing muscle and ever-growing workforce, located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Bad Boy Mowers is the classic American manufacturing and the classic American success story that lives on – and is stronger than ever. Bad Boy Mowers continues to buck the industry by building the strongest, most powerful mowers – for the best value – packed with innovation not found on any other mower in their class. The result has made them the fastest growing mower company in the world. Bad Boy Mowers is located at 102 Industrial Drive, Batesville, AR 72501. To learn more about Bad Boy Mowers visit: www.badboymowers.com.
Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
| POS | CAR # | DRIVER NAME | HOMETOWN | POINTS | TRAIL BY |
| 1 | 0 | Scott Bloomquist | Mooresburg, TN | 1535 | |
| 2 | 1R | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | 1435 | -100 |
| 3 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | Williamson, SC | 1370 | -165 |
| 3 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | Watertown, NY | 1370 | -165 |
| 5 | 1 | Earl Pearson Jr. | Jacksonville, FL | 1345 | -190 |
| 6 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | Newport, TN | 1315 | -220 |
| 7 | 5 | Don O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | 1245 | -290 |
| 8 | 28e | Dennis Erb Jr. | Carpentersville, IL | 1230 | -305 |
| 9 | 14 | Darrell Lanigan | Union, KY | 1215 | -320 |
| 10 | 15 | Steve Francis | Bowling Green, KY | 1160 | -375 |
| 11 | 71 | Hudson O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | 1060 | -475 |
| 12 | 99B | Boom Briggs | Bear Lake, PA | 1030 | -505 |
| 13 | C8 | Timothy Culp | Prattsville, AR | 955 | -580 |
| 14 | 22 | Gregg Satterlee | Rochester Mills, PA | 935 | -600 |
| 15 | 75 | Colton Flinner | Allison Park, PA | 905 | -630 |
Track Information:
Batesville Motor Speedway
Phone Number: 870-251-0011
Tracks Promoter: Mooney Starr
Location: 5090 Heber Springs Road, Batesville, AR 72550
Website: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com
Tire Rule for Batesville Motor Speedway April 7th-8th:
Fronts –Â Hoosier Rib 1350, LM40
Left Rear – Hoosier LM40
Right Rear –Â Hoosier LM40 (no cutting, no siping)
Batesville Motor Speedway April 7th-8th Event Purse:
$20,000-to-win: 1. $20,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,100, 8. $2,000, 9. $1,800, 10. $1,750, 11. $1,650, 12. $1,600, 13. $1,550, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,450, 16. $1,400, 17. $1,350, 18. $1,300, 19. $1,250, 20. $1,200, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200