BATAVIA, OH (April 2, 2018) – The nation’s top dirt late model drivers will return to Batesville Motor Speedway on April 6-7 for the annual Bad Boy 98, the first of two stops of the 2018 campaign at the Batesville, Arkansas oval.
The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will challenge several regional standouts and other top drivers from around the country – all chasing the $20,000 top prize. The marquee event is sure to produce some of the most thrilling, edge of your seat racing action of the season at the lightning-fast, 3/8-mile oval.
The action will get underway on Friday night, April 6 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 7, the festivities will begin with an autograph session for fans to meet their favorite drivers. 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, Mini Stocks, and Modifieds.
To purchase tickets, call Connie Starr at: (870) 613-1337. For additional information on Batesville Motor Speedway, visit: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com.
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Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
| POS | CAR # | DRIVER NAME | HOMETOWN | POINTS | TRAIL BY |
| 1 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | Blairsville, GA | 1455 | |
| 2 | 1R | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | 1450 | -5 |
| 3 | 1 | Earl Pearson, Jr. | Jacksonville, FL | 1425 | -30 |
| 4 | 1s | Brandon Sheppard | New Berlin, IL | 1410 | -45 |
| 5 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | Brandon, FL | 1285 | -170 |
| 6 | 71 | Hudson O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | 1275 | -180 |
| 7 | 0 | Scott Bloomquist | Mooresburg, TN | 1265 | -190 |
| 8 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | Newport, TN | 1260 | -195 |
| 9 | 116 | Brandon Overton | Evans, GA | 1200 | -255 |
| 10 | 5 | Don O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | 1185 | -270 |
| 11 | 14 | Darrell Lanigan | Union, KY | 1175 | -280 |
| 11 | 32 | Bobby Pierce | Oakwood, IL | 1175 | -280 |
| 13 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | Watertown, NY | 1140 | -315 |
| 14 | 22 | Gregg Satterlee | Indiana, PA | 1105 | -350 |
| 15 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr. | Carpentersville, IL | 1100 | -355 |
| 16 | 99B | Boom Briggs | Bear Lake, PA | 1020 | -435 |
| 17 | 25Z | Mason Zeigler | Chalk Hill, PA | 970 | -485 |
| 18 | 21JR | Billy Moyer Jr. | Batesville, AR | 855 | -600 |
| 19 | 12J | Jason Jameson | Lawrenceburg, IN | 810 | -645 |
| 20 | 1G | Ryan King | Seymour, TN | 795 | -660 |
Track Information:
Batesville Motor Speedway
Phone Number: 870-251-0011
Promoter: Mooney Starr
Location: 5090 Heber Springs Road, Batesville, AR 72550
Website: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com
Tire Rule for Batesville Motor Speedway, April 6-7:
Fronts – Hoosier Rib 28.5 – 1350, LM40
Left Rear – Hoosier LM40
Right Rear – Hoosier LM40
*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the A-Main, competitors may use 3 new tires.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.
Event Purse: 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