Dirt Late Model Notebook

By Doc Lehman

DRIVER & TEAM NEWS & NOTES:

G.R. Smith and the Premier Motorsports team, along with Delph Communications, would like to announce the launch of a brand new website into cyberspace. The new site, which is located at www.grsmith22.com, is dedicated to the young Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania transplant and includes the latest news, schedule information, photos, and much more on G.R. The twenty-four year old driver is making the switch to Dirt Late Models this season, after being a force in the D.I.R.T. Big Block Modified ranks.

World of Outlaws Stacker2 Late Model Series driver Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania, has recently hooked up with midget car owner Mike Miller to once again enter the prestigious ‘O’Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.’ The wildly popular midget event will be held on January 11-14, 2006 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are already 270 entrants slated to compete in the indoor event, which surpasses the race record of 249 set last season.

Jeff Robinson of Greencastle, PA was inducted into the Hagerstown Speedway Hall of Fame. Two-time track champion in 1985 and 1987, the Shady Grove Slingshot is seventh on the all-time win list with 38 career wins.

Popular West Virginia dirt Late Model driver Corey Conley has spent the off-season preparing for the upcoming 2006 season that will see the winning driver take to the road next year in search of high-profile sanctioned and television races throughout the Midwest and east coast. A new racecar, an updated website, an aggressive marketing program and a new outlook on his program will see Conley up and down the interstates taking on some of the best in the business. Conley who is also a guest speaker for the D.A.R.E Drug Prevention team at local grade schools and a supporter of the Salvation Army in Wellsburg, WV, will continue to work with current and potential sponsors in preparation for 2006. 2006 sponsors will be announced soon. For more information visit Conley’s updated website: www.coreyconley.com 

Arnie Ranta Motorsports has come on board as a major sponsor of Terry Casey's #42 Rocket / Pro Power entry. Arnie has been a long time supporter of Dirt Late Model racing throughout the upper Midwest and is now solidly behind the Casey Motorsports team. The sponsorship from Arnie Ranta Motorsports will allow Terry to do some more traveling in 2006, which will in turn provide him with more opportunities to compete in open motor competition.

1997 Dirt Track World Champion Marshall Green, of Woodstock, Georgia, and Delph Communications are excited to announce the launch of a brand new website into cyberspace dedicated to the Marshall Green Racing team. The new site, which is located at www.marshallgreenracing.com,  features all of the information that you will need to keep up with the driver of the Race It / Riverstone Graphics / Hatfield Racing Engines #89 Grand Prix.

Late model pilot Mark Vineyard has been named as the 2005 O’Reilly Southern All Star Racing Series Behind the Wheel / Cleveland Speedway Driving School Rookie of the Year. Vineyard, of Powell, TN, delivered twelve top tens, four top fives and a win during a twenty-six event tour which traveled to sixteen venues in seven different states.

Carolina Clash Series all-time winner and two-time champion Ricky Weeks will try and make it three Clash titles in a row in 2006 in the Henderson Motorsports entry.

NASCAR driver and motorsports television personality Kenny Wallace of St. Louis, MO will compete with the StormPay.com Dirt Late Model Series in their season opener at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL on January 7-8 with the $2,500-to-win NeSmith Chevrolet 40 as a part of the 16th Annual Ice Bowl.

Race fans and attendees of the 21st Annual Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels will get a chance to see dirt Late Model driver Doug Drown’s sleek Rocket Chassis #12 on display at the mid-winter extravaganza that is dedicated to everything motorsports. Drown’s racecar will be on display in the Virginia Motor Speedway booth (Booth #233) during the January 13-15, 2006 running of the popular show produced by Len Sammons Productions that will be held at the Ft. Washington Expo Center in Ft. Washington, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia.

Randy Weaver of Crossville, Tennessee and D&R Racing of Kingston, Tennessee would like to announce that they will be fielding Warrior Race Cars for the upcoming 2006 racing season. Randy recently captured the biggest payday of his racing career in the Warrior House Car, as he won the prestigious ‘Blue-Gray 100’ at the Cherokee Super Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina back in November. The #116 machine will also be powered by Custom Racing Engines in 2006.

Tim McCreadie, Rick Eckert, Bart Hartman, Steve Francis, Josh Richards and Jeep Van Wormer in announcing their intent on competing in the 20th Annual ‘O’Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.’ The action will kick off with three straight nights of qualifying features set for January 11-13. Last Chance events and the ever-popular ‘Chili Bowl’ A-Main will then take place on Saturday evening, January 14. All four nights of racing action will be webcast live at www.racinboys.com.

Dirt America Online has been updated with New Year’s weekend reading at: www.DirtAmericaOnline.com

SANCTION NEWS & NOTES:

Hoosier Race Tire will provide tire specs to IMCA drivers beginning next month. Specs for Hoosier-manufactured race tires will be detailed in an advertisement in the January issue of Inside IMCA. A flyer will also be included in the decal packet mailed to drivers after their 2006 license application is received and processed. Included with those specifications are air pressure recommendations, in the following cold starting ranges: Right rear, 16 to 24 PSI; left rear, 12 to 20 PSI; right front, 18 to 26 PSI; and left front, 14 to 22 PSI. Specific questions should be directed to Hoosier distributors. More information is also available at www.hoosiertire.com

The W.D.L.M.A. has worked out to return to the Sheboygan County Fair Park and the Plymouth Dirt Racing for the 2006 season.

The Carolina Clash Banquet Set for Sat. Jan. 14, 2006 at The Speedway Club in the Lowe's Motor Speedway. For ticket info call Larry Lee at (910)263-2285.

Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series Promotor Larry Lee announced that the 2006 Carolina Clash Series Official schedule is near completion and should be released on New Year's Eve. Several positive changes to the schedule have taken place during the past few weeks, with the most noticeable being that the series will kick off in the Carolinas. The previously announced February 3-4 tentative non-points Clash Races which had been planned are off of the schedule.

Clash Series President Larry Lee has named Lisa Pearson Davidson of Bassett, VA as the 2006 Media and Marketing Director. Davidson has a degree in marketing and has worked with the media and sponsors at tracks such as Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, VA and Oak Level Speedway in Oak Level, VA. Davidson will be working with all the tracks the Clash Series races at this year and will be working closely with sponsors for the Carolina Clash Series events and with the Clash Race teams in regards to their sponsorship programs.

The Tennessee Thunder DirtCar Series awards Banquet is coming up Saturday January 21st, 2006. Officials with the series have been working extremely hard to secure sponsorships, race tracks and many special promotions designed to create the most unique racing series going today. We will have rules modifications, format announcement and several very exciting awards and promotions to announce.

The 2006 racing season will feature a Dirt Motorsports Western Racing Series which will bring Dirt Motorsports(DM), the World of Outlaws Late Models, and the Western Dirt Late Model Tour, face to face for no less than four televised shows. The Tour will now be called the Dart Heads Western Dirt Late Model Tour.

Dirt America Online has been updated with New Year’s weekend reading at: www.DirtAmericaOnline.com

RACE TRACK NEWS & NOTES:

Pike County Speedway in Magnolia, MS has joined the StormPay.com Weekly Racing Series for the 2006 season. Drivers in the Pike County Speedway Crate Late Model Division will also be competing against drivers at weekly tracks across the country for StormPay.com Weekly Racing Series Regional and National points.

It has been announced that the World of Outlaws will return to Stateline Speedway on July 1 st, 2006. The inaugural Outlaw event at Stateline sponsored by Cummins Engine and Corry Chrysler Dodge last July saw John Blankenship get his first WOO win in front of a packed house and five local racers finishing in the top ten. Details are still being worked out but race fans should circle July 1st for a visit to Stateline Speedway.

Cleveland Speedway has put out an aggressive schedule for the 2006 racing season. The third mile clay oval located in Cleveland, Tennessee will start racing in March and offer race fans and competitors top notch racing that includes a liberal number of special events through November.There are currently no plans to increase the ticket prices for either the grandstands or the pits in 2006. Racing every Saturday night from March to November Cleveland Speedway is located on US 11 (Lee Highway) just north of the US 64 bypass in Cleveland, Tenn. For more information call the track (423) 479-8574. Or visit www.clevelandspeedway.com

After several weeks of discussion, officials at the new Lucas Oil Speedway are very close to publishing the speedways 2006 schedule of events. Although the late model class will not be raced weekly, late model specials will be featured many times during the 2006 racing season including the Lucas Oil Late Model Series . A full schedule of events will be posted on the speedways web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com  as soon as it is complete. Lucas Oil Speedway plans a mid May opening.

Promoter Frank Plessinger announced that the Hagerstown Speedway will begin the new 2006 season on Sunday afternoon , February 26th with a doubleheader program featuring the late models and modifieds. For complete rundown of the 2005 season and any additional driver information, check out the internet at www.hagerstownspeedway.com.

Ed and JoAnn Stevens will present the 15th edition of their pre-season gathering, the Middletown Motorsports Show, at the Orange County Fairgrounds Arena in Middletown, N.Y. This year's version is scheduled for Fri.-Sun. March 17-19.

INDUSTRY NEWS & NOTES:

A new addition to the 20th Annual Piedmont Racing Expo & Auction will be the First Annual Oval Track Race Car Show to be held at the NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh NC, Jan. 20-21, 2006. This will mark the 20th year that promoter and auctioneer Phillip Walker of Hillsborough, NC, the “Piedmont’s Racing Auctioneer” has conducted this racing event and the first time a race car show has been held in conjunction with the traditional auction and oval track trade show.

The third annual 'Southern Tier Speedworld' presented by Mike Stolarcyk Chevrolet of Whitney Point, NY will be presented at Johnson City's Oakdale Mall from Friday, March 3rd through Sunday, March 5th, 2006.

The 21st Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show will return to the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA and opening day is set for Sunday, February 26, 2006. The show will continue through Saturday, March 4.

MEDIA NEWS & NOTES:

The Dirt Track Channel website kicks off its 2006 season of live audio webcasting on Sunday afternoon, February 26th, from Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD, with Late Models and a Syracuse Qualifier for the Big Block Modifieds. For more information, fans can visit the Hagerstown Speedway website at www.hagerstownspeedway.com,  and The Dirt Track Channel at www.thedirttrackchannel.com  The webcast times will be announced closer to the broadcast date. More webcast dates are to be announced shortly.

Dirt America Online has been updated with New Year’s weekend reading at: www.DirtAmericaOnline.com 

Clifford Dove of Winchester, VA, photographer for the Area Auto Racing News received the 2005 Hagerstown Speedway Media Award. Dove is also the official photographer of the Hagerstown Speedway.

Romesburg Media announced that its motorsports television program Chase to the Checkered was recognized by the 2005 Accolade Competition. Beginning its fifth season on the air, Chase to the Checkered will be seen Saturday mornings on FSN Pittsburgh starting in June 2006. FSN Pittsburgh is delivered to over 2.4 Million subscribers in eleven media markets in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia. For more information, visit www.c2ctv.com.

Dirt Nation™ recently debuted a new website at www.dirtnation.net 

Dirt Nation™ will be broadcasting LIVE from the Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels on Friday January 13 and Saturday January 14. Info at: www.dirtnation.net  and www.aarn.com

After a two-week holiday break Dirt Racers Radio returns to the air on Sunday January 1, 2006. Dirt Racers Radio airs every Sunday evening on WQKT 104.5 FM from 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST. The show, hosted by Doc Lehman & Ryan Pearson, can also be heard over the internet at: www.wqkt.com 



 

December 28, 2005

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                                            Anderson, Tomkins, Tanner Headline Dirt Nation™


Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will bring in the new year on Monday January 2, 2006 with a multitude of guests from the world of dirt track racing. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and is hosted by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman.

Becca Anderson, 26, of Houston, DE, will make her debut appearance on Dirt Nation™. Anderson has been racing since 1991 and during 2006 will run for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series tour driving the Mike Woodring-owned #19 JEI.

Returning to the show will be Big Block Modified star Gary Tomkins of Clifton Springs, NY. Tomkins is the driver of the Honeoye Auto Parts-Beechy Motorsports #1 owned by Elaine and Jim Beachy. Tomkins is currently a member of Dirt Motorsports’ ‘Elite 11’. Tomkins also scored the Rolling Wheels Speedway track championship.

Also returning to the show will be Joey Tanner, a 15-year-old dirt Late Model phenom from Portland, OR who in 2005 competed on the Pacific Coast Xtreme Dirt Car Series (PCXDCS) and scored their Rookie of the Year title in addition to his career first feature win, a PCXDCS race at Skagit Speedway in Alger, WA. This young gun’s rookie title came against 14 other contenders.

Also appearing will be Ernie Saxton who will discuss the upcoming Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels and Seann Anderson of Panther Motorsports Design who will discuss the recent technological advances in race car graphics.

In Other Dirt Nation™ News:

Dirt Nation™ recently debuted a new website at www.dirtnation.net 

Dirt Nation™ will be broadcasting LIVE from the Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels on Friday January 13 and Saturday January 14. Info at: www.dirtnation.net   and www.aarn.com

The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil Drivers of the Year program nominating is in affect for fans until December 31! Info at: www.dirtnation.net 

Coming Soon! NST’s Fred Brownfield, Chub Frank, Australian dirt racing & more!

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. Visit: www.dirtnation.net 

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation or racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or Dirt America on AOL. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  and/or dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay and Doc Lehman at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  and DocLehman@sssnet.com
 
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services

December 22, 2005

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                                             Dirt Motorsports Spotlighted On Dirt Nation™
By Doc Lehman


The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will spotlight the Dirt Motorsports organization on the Monday December 26 show. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and is hosted by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman.

Dirt Motorpsorts is a racing and sports entertainment company which owns and operates four of motorsports' premier sanctioning bodies: the World of Outlaws, DIRT MotorSports Modified Series, United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) and the Mid-America Racing Series (MARS). Through these sanctioning bodies, DIRT MotorSports organizes and promotes 16 national and regional racing series including the World of Outlaws Sprint Series and the World of Outlaws Stacker 2 Late Model Series.

Appearing will be Dirt Motorsports officials President & Chief Financial Officer Brian Carter, DIRT Northeast General Manager Tonya Moschell and Vice President Race Operations Shane Carson.

Among the drivers appearing will be dirt Late Model star Billy Moyer of Arkansas, Big Block Modified star Billy Decker of New York and Sprint Car star Craig Dollansky of Minnesota.

Also appearing will be Dirt Motorsports’ Bret Emrick, PR Director for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Rick Eshelman, announcer for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

Dirt Nation™ recently debuted a new website at www.dirtnation.net 

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. Visit: www.dirtnation.net 

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation or racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or Dirt America on AOL. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  and/or dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay and Doc Lehman at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  and DocLehman@sssnet.com

-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services

December 18, 2005

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                                                Corey Conley Preps For 2006

Wellsburg, WV --- Popular West Virginia dirt Late Model driver Corey Conley has spent the off-season preparing for the upcoming 2006 season that will see the winning driver take to the road next year in search of high-profile sanctioned and television races throughout the Midwest and east coast. A new racecar, an updated website, an aggressive marketing program and a new outlook on his program will see Conley up and down the interstates taking on some of the best in the business. Conley feels the time has come to climb another rung in the ladder of big time dirt Late Model racing.

“We’ll try to travel out a little more every weekend, more than we did this year,” confirmed Conley. “We’re going to run more sanctioned shows and bigger money shows. You can’t afford to race a local Friday or Saturday night show anymore. Most of your sanctions now are paying good enough money to start that you’d have to finish second or third to make that. It’s just getting ridiculous. Our local tracks are charging more and more and paying less.”

Conley hopes going on the road to sanctioned and big money events as well as television races will help increase awareness of his team and abilities. Conley hopes his marketing campaign will lead to bigger things.

“I certainly hope so,” stated Conley. “I believe going on the road will help us with exposure, it should and I believe it will. We’ve raced with the professionals a good bit the last three or four years and every time we run with them we run well so I think if we can just get out there and run with them more often we can get up front a little better and maybe win a few races out there.”

Conley is getting his arsenal ready for 2006. “We have a brand new 2006 Rocket Chassis and my back up car will be a 2004 Rocket Chassis,” revealed Conley. “We are in good shape car-wise we just need to get our motor program picked up a little bit.”

2005 was a season that saw him grab eight dirt Late Model feature wins along with six Modified victories.

“We had a real good year,” commented Conley. “Eight wins isn’t what we’re accustomed to, I’d like to win more than eight but we ran a lot more of the bigger shows instead of staying around home. I think four of those eight were 50 lap events which isn’t too bad.”

As of this point in time Conley will run an independent schedule in 2006 based on logistics but a run with a series isn’t out of the question. “We probably will stay independent but if we could pick up some help I’d like to get out on the road and follow something like the MACS series.”

Conley who is also a guest speaker for the D.A.R.E Drug Prevention team at local grade schools and a supporter of the Salvation Army in Wellsburg, WV, will continue to work with current and potential sponsors in preparation for 2006. 2006 sponsors will be announced soon.

For more information visit Conley’s updated website: www.coreyconley.com 

-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services



 

December 17, 2005
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                                                   Dirt Nation™ Looks Ahead To ‘06


Hampton, VA --- The popular dirt racing radio program Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is gearing up for the 2006 racing season in a big way. Going into it’s fourth season bringing the dirt racing industry the voices of the sport Dirt Nation™ will expand it’s ‘road’ schedule in addition to bringing the personalities and stars of the sport of Late Model, Sprint Car & Modified racing to listeners every Monday night. But before 2006 arrives the proponents of the show would like to acknowledge the listeners and guests who made 2005 so special.

"During this wonderful time of year I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,” stated Dave Seay, co-host of Dirt Nation™. “2005 has been a marvelous year for Dirt Nation™ with a lot of firsts for the show. From our first visit to Eldora and the DTWC, to our first ever broadcast on the road at Motorsports 2005 and our first road trip to a track, Wayne County Speedway and the creation of our new website. Along the way I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet some of very loyal listeners of which we couldn't do without.”

“It’s all about the listeners,” added Doc Lehman, co-host of Dirt Nation™. “On behalf of my wife, kids and grandkids we would like to wish each and everyone in the racing community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well and hope that everyone can spend that special Christmas Day with family, friends and loved ones.”

“2005 was a terrific year for us on the show. The response and outpouring of support from the listeners has been tremendous and Dave and I are amazed, surprised and especially grateful to everyone who tunes in each week. Gearing the show towards the guests and listeners is the key to the show’s success and we appreciate their support and interest. We had about 275 guests on during 2005 and each and everyone was special and we thank them for spending time with us.”

"We couldn't have had such a wonderful year without the help of our sponsors like Virginia Motor Speedway, DirtAmericaOnline.com, Slavic Custom T-Shirt Designs, JD3 Graphics Lettering and Design and especially Lucas Oil,” commented Seay. “Forest Lucas and his staff have allowed us to expand what we are trying to accomplish with Dirt Nation™ and for that we are greatly appreciative. All I can say is just wait and see what 2006 has to offer!"

“And a big thanks to Chuck Hall at Racetalklive,” interjected Lehman. “This show wouldn’t exist without Chuck Hall’s belief in the show as well as his support, encouragement and professionalism. His station, WLRT 1490 and Racetalklive are important to dirt racing and Dave and I are grateful for his investment and commitment to dirt racing and motorsports in general.”

When the new year rolls around there will be some experimenting with the format as the hosts hope to bring more news to the listeners in addition to even more guests. New segments will be introduced and during the 2006 racing season there will be several fan promotions implemented that are currently being negotiated.

The show will also go back ‘on the road’ in 2006 for several special events including the upcoming Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels held in Ft. Washington, PA January 13-15. The show is also confirmed to return to the 26th Annual Dirt Track World Championship at KC Raceway and a handful of promoters are currently working with Dirt Nation™ to bring the show to their tracks and special events throughout the 2006 season.

To end the 2005 season Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil will host the final two shows on December 19 that will spotlight the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with several officials from the series and Lucas Oil company as well as Earl Pearson, Jr., and Scott James among others. Also that night will be Big Block Modified/Sprint Car driver Andy Priest. On Monday December 26 Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil will highlight Dirt Motorsports. Tentatively slated are Dirt's Brian Carter, Tonya Moschelle, Shane Carson, Billy Moyer, Billy Decker, Bret Emrick and more TBA.

“To bottom-line it, we’d like to thank those who tune in and put up with our goofiness,” commented Lehman. “We're just a couple of bums trying to have fun. We ain't curing cancer or anything important, just trying to bring the personalities and newsmakers of the sport to the listeners so they, and we, can get to know them and if we can all clown around a little and have some positive fun on occasion, why not?”

Seay & Lehman would also like to acknowledge the following for their support, help and backing during 2005: Brian Tidball, Ron Fleenor, Mike Farr, Ryan Pearson, Wayne Castleberry, Steve Scheidker, Tina Heil, Joe Pratt and Kim & Carol.

And of course the show’s sponsors for 2005: Lucas Oil Company, Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts & Decals and JD3Graphics & Lettering.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST each Monday evening and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com 

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. Visit: www.dirtnation.net 

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation or racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or Dirt America on AOL. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  and/or dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay and Doc Lehman at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  and DocLehman@sssnet.com

QUESTION: What do the following people all have in common in 2005?

Blaine Aber
Dave Adams
Kenny Adams
Chet Alexander
Justin Allgaier
Adam Andretti
Dave Argabright
Doug Auld
Rick Aukland
Mariann Austin
Shannon Babb
Andy Bachetti
Mike Balzano
Steve Barnett
Dick Barton
Brian Birkhofer
Keith Berner
Jim Bernheisel
Chris Blair
Dana Blair
Robbie Blair
Brad Blake
Dale Blaney
Dave Blaney
Kate Blaney
Georgie Bloomquist
Katrina Bloomquist
Scott Bloomquist
Mike Boland
Steve Boley
Rick Bond
Larry Boos
Jackie Boggs
Russ Bradford
Ralph Capitani
Kelley Carlton
Sean Carman
Eddie Carrier Jr
Shane Carson
Brian Carter
Steve Casebolt
Duane Chamberlain
Randle Chupp
Jeremy Clements
Maria Clements
Clint Coffman
Ernie Coffman
Corey Conley
Ray Cook
Craig Cormack
Sean Cosgrove
Steve Crumbacker
Jason Curd
Don Danley
Billy Decker
Ashley Deihl
Chris Dolack
Clint Doll
Craig Dollansky
Bucky Doren
Brad Doty
Billy Drake
Courtney Drown
Doug Drown
Jay Dugan
Charlie Duncan
John Duty
Mike Duvall
Kristal Eckert
Rick Eckert
Denny Eckrich
Eric Eicholtz
Clint Elkins
Ricky Elliott
Bret Emrick
Terry English
Dennis Erb
Rick Eshelman
James Essex
Rocky Esteep
Red Farmer
John Farr
Mike Farr
Cara Foss
Brian Ferrell
Todd Fisher
Ron Fleenor
Jason Flory
Kristin Flory
Mark Forte
Jane Francis
Steve Francis
Chub Frank
Dennis ‘Rambo’ Franklin
Stewart Friesen
Yvonne Friesen
Mark Gardiner
Kari Gasser
Andy Geesey
Jeff Geesey
Regina Geesey
Jim Gentry
J.R. Gentry
Judy Gower
Barry Graham
Terry Gray
Marshall Green
Chuck Griffith
Kevin Gundaker
Emmett Hahn
Jeff Hammond
Bart Hartman
Bobby Hartslief
Dana Hastings
Scot Haus
Bobby Hearn
Brett Hearn
J.R. Heffner
Tina Heil
Jack Hewitt
Todd Higdon
Jesse Hill
Steve Hilliard
Bill Holder
Duayne Hommel
Gayla Hommel
Jimmy Horton IV
Duane Howard
Austin Hubbard
Matt Hubbard
Jason Hughes
Kimmie Iles
Bobby Jackson
Scott James
Dustin Jarrett
Jason Jarrett
Mike Jewell
Danny Johnson
DJ Johnson
John Kaanta
Chad Kemenah
Tracy Kemenah
Larry Kemp
Mark Kenyon
Katie Kile
Josh King
Brandon Kinzer
Dave Kittey
Eric Kormann
Allen Kreitzer
Steve Landrum
Julie LaRock
Danny Lasoski
Tom Lathen
Robert Lawton
George Lee
Larry Lee
Stan Lester
Jim Long
Forest Lucas
Chris Madden
Brian Madsen
Lora Markham
Ryan Markham
Jamie Martin
Tim McCreadie
Dale McDowell
Darren Miller
DJ Miller
Jeremy Miller
Matt Miller
Ron Miller
Dale McDowell
Donnie Moran
Billy Moyer
Eric Myers
Dean Nardi
Bill Nelson
Tom Nesbitt
Jena Numer
Gerald Newton
Bruce Niemeth
Jim Nier
Don O’Neal
Jimmy Owens
Bob Patison
Billy Pauch Sr
Billy Pauch Jr
Daniel Patterson
Earl Pearson Sr
Earl Pearson Jr
Ryan Pearson
Mark Pettyjohn
Ryan Phelps
Lynn Phillips
Dave Poske
Joe Pratt
Andy Priest
Al Purkey
Jeff Purvis
Cory Reed
Jerry Reigle
Drew Ricco
Jerry Rice
Chris Rhodes
Scott Rhodes
Stacy Rhodes
Jerry Rice
Doc Richard
Mark Richards
Josh Richards
Tina Richards
Brian Ruhlman
Davey Sammons
Bob Sargent
Bill Sawyer
Clarke Sawyer
Ernie Saxton
Steve Scheidker
Rusty Schlenk
Bob Schippers
Judi Schippers
Dan Schlieper
Tom Schmeh
Ken Schrader
Rita Scott
Robbie Scott
Jeremy Shank
Steve Shaver
Patrick Sheltra
Matt Shepard
Sue Shepard
Brian Shirley
Carl Short
Chad Sinon
Roger Slack
Brady Smith
Clint Smith
Freddy Smith
Chris Smyser
Mooney Starr
Ricky Stenhouse
Chris Stepan
Dan Stone
Kyle Strickler
Scott Strode
Jeff Strunk
Gary Stuhler
Buffy Swanson
Jim Swanson
Joey Tanner
Matt Thomas
Gary Tomkins
Tony Traficant
Tim Tungate
Todd Turner
Bobby Varin
Mike Vaughn
Chris Wall
Doug Walters
Greg Walters
Pat Ward
Kevin Weaver
Renee Weeks
Ricky Weeks
Jimmy Weller III
John Wight
Martin Willis
Jim Wilson
Spencer Wilson
Dave Wirt
Lucas Wolfe
Colby Wolmer
Eric Zembower

ANSWER: They all appeared on Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil during 2005!

Over 270 guests appeared on Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil during 2005.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil: Bringing You the Voices of Dirt Racing!

Also brought to you by: Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Shirts & Decals, JD3Graphics.

Wishing everyone at a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

www.dirtnation.net
-Produced by Lehman Motorsports Services

December 16, 2005
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                                                      ‘Dirt Racers Radio’ Holiday Schedule
By Doc Lehman


Wooster, OH --- Dirt Racers Radio has announced its holiday schedule for the next two weeks. On Sunday December 18 the show will air later in the evening due to a Cleveland Browns game. A ‘Best of Dirt Racers Radio’ show will be aired at approximately 7:30 PM EST. The following Sunday, Christmas Day, the show will take the night off as WQKT traditionally airs Christmas music during that day.

The show will return live on Sunday January 1 with the popular husband-wife dirt Late Model team of Jason & Kristin Flory of Creston, OH. Jason Flory finished second in points in 2005 at the highly competitive KC Raceway in Chillicothe, OH while Kristin Flory finished second in points at Lakeville Speedway in Lakeville, OH. Jason Flory also competes in a wide array of special sanctioned events in the Midwest and east coast with MACS, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, UMP, Lucas Oil Late Model Series and Sunoco ALMS. Both have competed together in special events like the Dirt Track World Championship and Big 4 Series.

Dirt Racers Radio airs every Sunday evening on WQKT 104.5 FM from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The show, hosted by Doc Lehman & Ryan Pearson, can also be heard over the internet at: www.wqkt.com 

In addition, Pearson and Lehman will also offer listeners all the latest dirt racing news and results.

For more information on Dirt Racers Radio visit: www.wqkt.com  or email Doc Lehman and Ryan Pearson at: dirtracersradio@yahoo.com 

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December 15, 2005

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                                                         Lucas Oil Late Models On Dirt Nation™
By Doc Lehman


The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will spotlight the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series along with a talented Sprint Car/Modified driver on the Monday December 19 show. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com and is hosted by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman.

Appearing to talk about their successful 2005 season and what is ahead in 2006 will be Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials and reps Spencer Wilson, Mike Swims, Bob Patison and drivers Earl Pearson, Jr., the ’05 champion, and Scott ‘Silver Shark’ James, the ’05 Rookie of the Year. Other guests will be announced later.

Also appearing will be Andy Priest, the western Pennsylvania based driver who has had an outstanding career as a successful Big Block Modified and Sprint Car driver. Priest will talk about his career and plans for the 2006 season.

Dirt Nation™ recently debuted a new website at www.dirtnation.net
 
Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. Visit: www.dirtnation.net 

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation or racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or Dirt America on AOL. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  and/or dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay and Doc Lehman at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  and DocLehman@sssnet.com

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December 9, 2005
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                                             Drivers’ Wives Return To Dirt Nation™
By Doc Lehman


The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will once again present a show that is always a big favorite among listeners. On the Monday December 12 edition of the show a number of wives of various drivers will appear. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com  and is hosted by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman.

Appearing on the 3rd Annual Drivers’ Wives Show will be Katrina Bloomquist, the wife of dirt Late Model star Scott Bloomquist of Tennessee who just completed his 25th season as a dirt Late Model driver. Also appearing will be Stacy Rhodes, wife of dirt Late Model racer and businessman Chris Rhodes of Pennsylvania and Courtney Drown, wife of dirt Late Model driver Doug Drown of Ohio.

From the Sprint Car ranks Tracy Kemenah of Ohio will make an appearance. Tracy is the wife of defending All Star Circuit of Champions title holder Chad Kemenah. From the Big Block Modified ranks will be Kimmie Iles, the wife of Bridgeport Speedway Big Block Modified star Mike ‘Mad Dog’ Iles of New Jersey.

Also returning to the show will be Kristin Flory, wife of dirt Late Model driver Jason Flory. Kristin is also a successful dirt Late Model racer.

Dirt Nation™ recently debuted a new website at www.dirtnation.net 

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation or racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or Dirt America on AOL. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  and/or dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay and Doc Lehman at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  and DocLehman@sssnet.com


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December 8, 2005
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                                           Father-Son Duo On Dirt Racers Radio

By Doc Lehman


Wooster, OH --- This Sunday evening December 11 the father-son duo of Ernie & Clint Coffman will headline the Dirt Racers Radio show. Dirt Racers Radio airs every Sunday evening on WQKT 104.5 FM from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The show, hosted by Doc Lehman & Ryan Pearson, can also be heard over the internet at: www.wqkt.com 

Ernie Coffman is the owner of Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH who will talk about the changes, improvements and plans for the 2006 racing season at the popular 3/8 mile clay oval. Joining Coffman will be his son, Clint Coffman, driver of the Barry Wright Racer Cars #2c dirt Late Model Clint Coffman will talk about his career, race team and plans for 2006.

In addition, Pearson and Lehman will also offer listeners all the latest dirt racing news and results.

For more information on Dirt Racers Radio visit: www.wqkt.com  or email Doc Lehman and Ryan Pearson at: dirtracersradio@yahoo.com 

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                                          Dirt Nation™ Set For Two Shows From Motorsports ’06

By Doc Lehman


Ft. Washington, PA --- The popular Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will once again be broadcasting live from the famed Motorsports 2006 Presented by VP Racing Fuels show in January when the Len Sammons-produced extravaganza is held from January 13-15, 2006. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil will broadcast live from the show on Friday January 13 and Saturday January 14 with a huge assortment of special guests that tentatively include Bill Elliott and Jeff Hammond among a host of dirt racing stars. The 21st edition of the Motorsports 2006 Presented by VP Racing Fuels will be held at the Fort Washington, PA Expo Center near Philadelphia, PA.

“What can I say, Doc and I are fired up about returning to the Motorsports 2006 presented by VP Racing Fuels show,” stated co-host Dave Seay. “We will again be broadcasting on Friday and Saturday and we’ll have a virtual smorgasboard of guests from the world of dirt racing. We had a lot of fun last year and we’re positive we’ll have even bigger and better shows this year.”

The show will broadcast live on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST and then on Saturday from 4:00 – 6:00 PM EST. The show will originate from the Virginia Motor Speedway Booth #233. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is sponsored by the Lucas Oil Company with associate sponsorship from Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts & Decals and JD3Graphics & Lettering. The show will be available at: www.racetalklive.com  or www.dirtnation.net 

“Right now it’s tentative but we’re hoping that Jeff Hammond will make a return appearance to the show and we’re also hoping to get Bill Elliott on to talk dirt racing as well,” commented co-host Doc Lehman. “And of course we’ll have a long line of dirt racing drivers, promoters, sanction officials and manufacturers on the show during both broadcasts as well. This show got huge numbers with the two broadcasts last year and we’re looking for an even bigger audience this year.”

The winners of the 2nd Annual Dirt Nation™ - Lucas Oil Drivers of the Year Championships will also be announced during the Saturday January 14 broadcast. The 2nd Annual Dirt Nation™ - Lucas Oil Drivers of the Year Championship encompass dirt Late Model Sprint Car and Big Block Modified drivers.

Motorsports 2006 Presented by VP Racing Fuels will cover close to 300,000 square feet of the Expo Center with more than 600 exhibit areas offering just about everything automotive. Close to 200 race cars will be on display and there will be appearances by many of the top names in the sport along with many local and regional stars.

2006 marks the first year the Motorsports show has been sponsored by VP Racing Fuels who celebrated 30 years in the industry in 2005. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas and owned by Steve Burns and Fred Morrison. Motorsports 2006 Presented by VP Racing Fuels will again offer a variety of free Seminars for show attendees and again one of the highlights of the show will be the U.S. Tobacco Ms. Motorsports Pageant.

Exhibit space is filling quickly but there are some choice locations that could still be available. For information on exhibit spaces telephone Joe Pratt at 609.888.3618. Lodging reservations at area hotels offering special show discounts can be made through Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 or through Plaza Travel at 215.322.6888.

The Fort Washington Expo Center, site of the three-day show (January 13-15), is located just a short distance from Exit 339 in Fort Washington, PA.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. For additional information visit: www.dirtnation.net 

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December 3, 2005
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                                                  Mark Richards Headlines On Dirt Nation™
By Doc Lehman


The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will host a busy and varied program as a diversified list of guests involved in dirt racing will appear on the Monday December 5 Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.dirtnation.net  and is hosted by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman.

Famed dirt Late Model car builder Mark Richards will make a return appearance after a year. Richards, who owns Rocket Chassis in Shinnston, WV, will talk about his company, seminars and talk about the general state of the sport.

Modified star Eric Kormann of Vineland, NJ will make his debut appearance on the show. Kormann, who races in the Modified Sportsman class at Bridgeport Speedway finished third in that division point chase with one feature win. In the newly formed GM Crate Sportsman class at Bridgeport Kormann won the inaugural championship for that division and the 24-year-old star scored seven feature wins with six of them coming consecutively.

Also making his debut on Dirt Nation™ presented BY Lucas Oil will be Davey Sammons of Trenton, NJ. Sammons, a 17-year-old young gun, spent many years achieving success in Quarter Midgets and Micro Sprints, racking up hundreds of wins and many championships. In 2006 Sammons will make his debut in Sprint Car racing.

Also on tap will be a preview of the Tony Stewart-supported US Open Wheel RC Dirt Championship presented by Customworks RC Center based in Virginia.

An additional guest, to be announced, will also appear on the show Monday December 5.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.dirtnation.net  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation2003 at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or dirtnationradio on Yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at dirtnationradio@yahoo.com  and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: 804.758.1867 or via email at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Or email Doc Lehman at DocLehman@sssnet.com


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December 2, 2005

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                                     PRI Show & Baker Spotlighted On Dirt Racers Radio

By Doc Lehman



Wooster, OH --- This Sunday evening December 4 reports covering the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Orlando, FL and dirt Late Model star Thomas Baker will headline the Dirt Racers Radio show. Dirt Racers Radio airs every Sunday evening on WQKT 104.5 FM from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The show, hosted by Doc Lehman & Ryan Pearson, can also be heard over the internet at: www.wqkt.com 

Dirt Late Model young gun Thomas Baker of Massillon, OH will be the special in-studio guest. Baker runs the Rocket Chassis/Malcuit Racing Engines #3 sponsored by Ken Adams Trucking and Northfield Park.

Special reports covering the Performance Racing Industry Show held in Orlando, FL will also be featured with Dave Seay, Mike Farr and Rick Eshelman filing reports. Seay is the co-host of the Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show and PR/Marketing/Sale Director at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. Farr works in the sales department of VP Racing Fuels and is the owner of Farr Motorsports. Eshelman is the announcer for the World of Outlaw Late Model Series.

In addition, Pearson and Lehman will also offer listeners all the latest dirt racing news and results.

For more information on Dirt Racers Radio visit: www.wqkt.com  or email Doc Lehman and Ryan Pearson at: dirtracersradio@yahoo.com 

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December 2, 2005

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                                                 Dirt Nation™ Radio Kicks Off New Website



Orlando, FL --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show has debuted an all-new website for the popular dirt racing program that is located at: www.dirtnation.net  The new website was produced by JD3 Graphics, Lettering & Design. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can now be accessed over the internet via: http://www.dirtnation.net 

“The new website looks great, we’re more than happy with it,” stated Dave Seay, co-host of Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil. “Jay Dugan and his staff did a fantastic job on it and we’re fortunate that we have such a professional company like JD3Graphics backing us up.”

The new website will allow listeners to access the show each Monday evening. Additionally, the new website also has archived shows available ‘on demand’. The website also features an ‘On The Road’ schedule, news page and other features.

“As the weeks progress more and more will be added to the website,” commented Doc Lehman, co-host of Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil. “We’ll have a Poll Question of the Week, a contest page and other features and promotions. We want one destination for our listeners to go to and not only tune in to the show but keep up with all the latest monkey business Dave and I get ourselves into.”

“The Dirt Nation™ site gives us the opportunity to experiment with some new ideas while maintaining the same high level of visual stimulation that people are accustomed to seeing with our logo,” added Jay Dugan of JD3Graphics. The company’s website is located at: www.jd3graphics.com  "The Dirt Nation™ site is going to give fans just another avenue of interaction with the show. Whether it be through polls, contests, or trivia it gives an added opportunity to connect with the listeners."

“Dirt Nation™ will have a busy year in 2006,” added Lehman. “At the first of January we’re going to start fine tuning and mixing up the format some, we’ve got some ideas we want to try and implement to give the listeners and fans of dirt Late Model, Modified and Sprint Car racing more news and perspectives and bring even more voices of the industry to the listeners.”

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience.
Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation2003 at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or dirtnationradio on Yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at dirtnationradio@yahoo.com  and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: 804.758.1867 or via email at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Or email Doc Lehman at DocLehman@sssnet.com  Website: www.dirtnation.net 

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November 29, 2005

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                                Doug Drown Signs Two New Product Sponsors For ‘06

By Lehman Motorsports Services



Wooster, OH --- North central Ohio based dirt Late Model driver Doug Drown of Wooster, OH has signed two new product sponsors for his upcoming 2006 ‘Black ‘n Blue’ tour that will see the 23-year-old young gun run an extended schedule of high-profile events including non-sanctioned races as well as those sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Mid Atlantic Championship Series (MACS), UMP and Sunoco ALMS. Signing with Doug Drown Racing for product support for 2006 is Bert Transmissions and Mason Racin’, Inc.

Bert Transmissions, of St-Constant, Quebec, Canada, was founded in 1984 by Bert Robidoux and is currently one of the industry’s leaders specializing in transmissions and various drive train and suspension components.

“Bert Transmissions set the standard these days in their field and to have them join our team makes our 2006 prospects look even better,” commented Doug Drown, who just came off the 2005 Wayne County Speedway championship. “Our team has been believers in Bert Transmissions since we started racing and it adds a new level of confidence that we will be out there racing with top-quality equipment, equipment that is reliable and nearly bullet-proof from Bert Transmissions.”

Also signing on with Doug Drown Racing for 2006 is Mason Racin’, Inc., of Millersburg, OH, a large all-encompassing parts supply distributor and the manufacturers of the famed Mason Racin’ Starter. Founded by multi-titled champion and National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee Racin’ John Mason, the company offers all the latest hardware for any team’s dirt track needs. Mason Racin’, Inc., is also a dealer for a wide variety of companies in addition to all Bert products including Rocket Chassis, Coleman, Fire Bottle Systems, Inc., KSE Racing Products, Turbo Start Batteries, Winters Performance Products and many others.

“John Mason is not only a local but a national star and our entire team takes pride in being associated with John and his staff at Mason Racin’, Inc.,” stated Drown. “John, George Lee and the entire staff at Mason Racin’, Inc., stand behind their products and their customers 100%. They also build the best starter in the business as far as I’m concerned. Having quality parts and components means you finish races and both Bert Transmissions and Mason Racin’ will help us be there at the end of the race.”

Bert Transmissions is located at 395 St-Regis North, St-Constant, Quebec, Canada, J5A2E7. Telephone: 450-638-2960. Fax: 450-638-4098. Email: bert@berttransmission.com  Website: www.berttransmission.com 

Mason Racin’, Inc., is located at in Millersburg, OH and can be contacted at: P.O. Box 28, Millersburg, OH 44654. Telephone toll free at: 877-572-7141. Email: masrac@valkyrie.net  Website: www.masonracin.com 

Drown will start his 2006 ‘Black ‘n Blue Tour’ on the road with an early season trip to Georgia for the 2nd Annual Coca-Cola Young Guns Shoot-Out at Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Savannah, GA. The historic half-mile speedway will once again showcase some of the nation’s best dirt track racing talent the first weekend of February 2006 when Oglethorpe Speedway Park will host it’s 2nd Annual Coca-Cola Young Guns Shoot-Out on February 2, 3 and 4, 2006.

The race, featuring drivers age 23 and younger, provides an opportunity for professional teams to observe and meet the talented young drivers in one location. Drown, coming off the 2005 Wayne County (OH) Speedway track championship, and a former Renegade and MACS regular, will hit the road in 2006 concentrating on sanctioned races, television races and major unsanctioned events.

For more information on Doug Drown and Drown Racing visit: www.dougdrown.com  or telephone: 330.465.7691 or email: Drown12@hotmail.com 

Doug Drown Racing would like to acknowledge the support of: Wooster Glass Company, The Wooster Doll Shoppe, MCP, Incorporated, Hites Racing Stables, Lehman Motorsports Services, Santmyer Oil Company, Boals and Boreman Enterprises, Malcuit Racing Engines, Bert Transmissions, Mason Racin’ and Bilstein Shocks.

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November 26, 2005
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                                    Weeks, Elkins, Wolfe, Sinon On Dirt Nation™


The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will host three of the biggest names in dirt racing on Monday November 28. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com  and is hosted by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman.

The Carolina Clash dirt Late Model series will be spotlighted and appearing will be 2005 Carolina Clash champion Ricky Weeks and 2005 Carolina Clash Rookie of the Year Clint Elkins. Also appearing will be Carolina Clash officials Larry Lee and Jim Long.

Making a return appearance will be central Pennsylvania 19-year-old young gun Lucas Wolfe. Wolfe will go out on the road in 2006 as the new driver of the famed Selma Shell #11h Sprint Car on the National Sprint Car League tour.

Also appearing will be famed Big Block Modified car owner Chad Sinon. Sinon will return to the show and discuss his team’s upcoming 2006 racing season that will consist of drivers Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren and Ryan Watt.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation2003 at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or dirtnationradio on Yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at dirtnationradio@yahoo.com  and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: 804.758.1867 or via email at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Or email Doc Lehman at DocLehman@sssnet.com

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November 26, 2005

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Eric Zembower’s GIFT FOR KIDS Show Scheduled

By Doc Lehman

Pennsylvania-based dirt Late Model driver Eric Zembower has announced details for the 8th Annual Gifts for Kids Race Car Driver Autograph Session presented by Thomas Automotive & Smith Transport. The show will be held on Saturday December 17th, 2005 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Thomas Chevrolet in Bedford, Pa. A huge assortment of famed present and former drivers will be on hand to meet and greet the public including 2005 Craftsman Truck Series Champion, Ted Musgrave, “Mr. Excitement” Jimmy Spencer, USAC Champion and Nextel Cup Driver, Jason Leffler and NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series veteran driver Mike Wallace headline this years event along with over 50 active and retired Bedford Speedway drivers.

“I have people ask me about the event year around,” stated Zembower. “I think the fans really like seeing all the drivers together and contributing to a good cause.” Gifts and donations will be distributed to several organizations in Bedford and Blair Counties administered by the Bedford County Kiwanis Club.

To enter the autograph line fans are to bring an unwrapped gift or a $5.00 donation. Current and vintage race cars will be on display along with information booths from the Bedford Speedway and Port Royal Speedway. Gifts for Kids have raised just over $48,000.00 dollars since the inception. $6,200.00 was added to the till from the first ever Gifts for Kids Live/Silent auction held on November 12th at the new Heartland Hall Convention Center in Bedford.

Zembower, who founded the event, is dedicated. “There are several reasons why I do this,” commented Zembower. “Just being able to make a difference for needy children. I love Christmas and the whole deal. I could do without Halloween and get right to the holidays. I’ve always been a big proponent of moving the sport past the days of when people looked at you crossed eyed when you said ‘I’m a stock car driver’. And what better way to do that. The whole NASCAR and TV deal of the past 25 years has helped elevate the sport. We at the local level still need to do our part.”

Zembower is also excited that the event has lasted eight years and continues to grow. “Always a great driver and fan turnout,” said Zembower. “Just over 1000 people attended last year’s event. The fans love meeting the drivers. In addition tot he NASCAR drivers we’ll have notable dirt stars like Gerald Chamberlain, Charlie Cragan, Jack Pencil, Scott Rhodes, Larry Wright, Turk Burkett, Jim Nave and Nick Dickson.”

“The event keeps growing and growing. Just having champ Ted Musgrave attend the event is big news and the same with Jimmy Spencer with his recent TV popularity. Mike Wallace has been a big supporter of this in the past and is super to work with. He treats the fans great”

Along with Thomas Automotive and Smith Transport, other supporters of Gifts for Kids include: Interstate NAPA of Bedford & Breezewood, Cellular One, Sheetz, Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, The Comfort Inn of Altoona, Best Western of Bedford, Ressler’s Exxon & Mini-Mart, Bedford Speedway, Keifer Motorsports, Interstate Emergency Services of Breezewood, LaSalles Engine & Chassis, Hendrick Motorsports, Martz Chassis Engineering, WTAJ-TV10 , WBVE-107.5/WAYC-100.9 of Bedford, and the Pittsburgh Pirate/Altoona Curve ball clubs.

For additional information contact Eric Zembower at: 814-623-2194 or ericz@kniselyandsons.com

November 24, 2005

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                                            Flyin’ Ryan Markham Headlines Dirt Racers Radio



Wooster, OH --- This Sunday evening November 27 dirt Late Model star Flyin’ Ryan Markham will headline the Dirt Racers Radio show. Dirt Racers Radio airs every Sunday evening on WQKT 104.5 FM from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The show, hosted by Doc Lehman & Ryan Pearson, can also be heard over the internet at: www.wqkt.com

Markham, of Ashland, OH, is one of central Ohio’s top drivers and a multi-titled track champion. Markham drives the Biscottis Restaurant, Stu's Place, J & D Door Company, Bert Transmission; Malcuit powered Rocket Chassis #5M.

Also appearing will be Bryan Autullo, the new Public Relations Director for the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car series.

In addition, Pearson and Lehman will also offer listeners all the latest dirt racing news and results.

For more information on Dirt Racers Radio visit: www.wqkt.com  or email Doc Lehman and Ryan Pearson at: dirtracersradio@yahoo.com 

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November 13, 2005
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Hearn, Stenhouse & BOB Series On Dirt Nation™

By Doc Lehman


The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show will have an ultra-busy Monday night show this week as one of Modified racing’s top chassis builders, a hot young Sprint Car driver and drivers and series representatives of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Late Model Series will be spotlighted on Monday November 14. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com  and is hosted by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman.

For the first time in series history of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Series there are co-champions, Mike Jewell and Tim Tungate.

The hottest driver on the tour at the close of the year, Scottsburg, IN veteran Mike Jewell finished the season with five straight finishes of seventh or better. "The Scottsburg Express" had one O'Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series win on the season which came on June 18th at the Richmond Raceway. The MPC Motorsports #9 is a Bullock powered MasterSbilt Monte Carlo sponsored by Southern Indiana Drilling, Morgan Foods, Stephens Oil, K.P. Radio Sales & Service, Shelton Angus Farms, Scott Co Tire, Remax, Pruett's Auto Repair, Advanced Racing Suspensions, and PBM Performance Products.

Campbellsville, KY native Tim Tungate's consistent finishes help him nab a share of 2005 Championship. After a win on July 23rd at Richmond Raceway's Butterball Wooldridge Memorial, a 7th place nod on August 6th at Soggy Bottom, and a runner-up finish on September 2nd at Mountain Motor, Tungate was able to pull ahead of Whitney McQueary into the lead of the season-long points battle. Tungate held on to the top spot after a pair of top five finishes at 201 and Bluegrass in the month of September. "Stone Cold", as he's dubbed, drives the Guardian Mortgage/Ancil Reynolds RV/J&L Title/ABC Child Care/Cox Properties/Children's Palace/MDW Transport/Price's Grocery/White Construction/Shelly's Hot Styles/Mulch Madness/James Medical Equipment/Phillips Lanes & Restaurant sponsored, AMS powered, CJ Rayburn Monte Carlo for J&L Motorsports.

Also appearing will be O’Reilly BOB officials Spencer Wilson, Dustin Jarrett and James Essex.

Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., of Olive Branch, MS, will make his debut appearance on the show. The 18-year-old just completed his third season as a Sprint Car driver and will talk about the big plans for 2006 that his team is formulating for next year.

In addition Bobby Hearn, the guiding force behind the super-successful TEO Pro Race Cars chassis will make his first appearance on the show and talk about his business and the current state of the Modified racing industry.

In two weeks on Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil special guests will include Scott Bloomquist, Danny Lasoski and Tim Fuller.

Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and Doc Lehman and airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: http://www.racetalklive.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Dirt America Online, Slavic Custom Shirts and JD3Graphics.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation2003 at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo or dirtnationradio on Yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ at dirtnationradio@yahoo.com  and submit your track/tour/team results and news to DocLehman@sssnet.com  Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA. For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: 804.758.1867 or via email at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com  Or email Doc Lehman at DocLehman@sssnet.com
 
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services

November 11, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



                                                Dirt Racers Radio Airs Early w/ Kemenah, Fan Forum

By Doc Lehman


Wooster, OH --- This Sunday evening November 13 Dirt Racers Radio will air earlier for this week only. The show will be broadcast from 5:00 – 7:00 PM EST with several special guests on hand. Dirt Racers Radio airs every Sunday evening on WQKT 104.5 FM. The show, hosted by Doc Lehman & Ryan Pearson, can also be heard over the internet at: www.wqkt.com 

Appearing will be Chad Kemenah who just wrapped up his fourth consecutive All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car championship title. Kemenah, of Fremont, OH, is one of Sprint Car racing’s top stars.

Dirt Racers Radio will also be featuring a ‘Fan Forum’ with several diehard race fans including Gary Baker, Don Danley and Jack Shonk who will talk about the stat eof the sport locally, regionally and nationally.

Dirt Racers Radio usually airs from 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST every Sunday but on Sunday November 13 the show will air from 5:00 – 7:00 PM EST due to the late evening Cleveland Browns broadcast.

In addition to Balzano, Kemenah and Baker appearing news and results from around the country will also be offered. Dirt Racers Radio covers local, regional and national dirt racing each week from the studios of WQKT in Wooster, OH located at 104.5 FM on the dial and is streamed over the internet live at: www.wqkt.com

For more information on Dirt Racers Radio visit: www.wqkt.com  or email Doc Lehman and Ryan Pearson at: dirtracersradio@yahoo.com 

-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services