For Immediate Release
May 12, 2008
Shannon Babb Blasts to Win in 2nd Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals
WHEATLAND, MO (May 12, 2008) - Shannon Babb can now add a Diamond Nationals victory and a diamond ring to his already impressive resume as the Mowequa, IL hotshoe led every lap en route to picking up the $40,000 paycheck.
A stellar field of 80 entries was trimmed to 26 for the 100-lap 2nd Annual Super Clean Diamond Nationals with Scott Bloomquist and Shannon Babb leading the field down to the green. Babb immediately showed his strength by powering ahead of the second place battle between Bloomquist, Moyer, and Pearson.
While a rash of early cautions kept Babb at bay, Bloomquist, Moyer, and Pearson swapped the second position back and forth, 20th-starting Steve Francis and 25th-starting Bart Hartman were slowly working their way through the field. Francis ran as high as sixth before falling into the pits and Hartman cracked the top ten before being involved in a lap 39 caution which included Jimmy Mars, Will Vaught, Michael England, and Terry Casey among others.
The restart saw Babb on the point with Pearson, Bloomquist, Scott James, and Moyer in tow. As Babb weaved in and out of lapped traffic, Pearson shadowed his every move until lap 69 when a broken j-bar forced the defending Series champion to slow on the track.
When racing resumed, Babb led Bloomquist, Moyer, Darrell Lanigan, and Jimmy Owens down to the green as Bloomquist slipped high in turn four allowing several cars to pass. Moyer then gave chase to the race-long leader over the closing laps, but was never able to chase down the driver of the Clint Bowyer Motorsports #18.
Babb was the first to cross the stripe in his Clements powered Rocket with Moyer crossing in second, Lanigan third, Owens fourth, and Steve Casebolt fifth.
"I'd just like to thank Clint Bowyer and this whole team for giving me a great race car," Babb said in victory lane. "It's awesome to get this win and I'd like to thank Forrest (Lucas) for all he does to make this event possible."
Upon the conclusion of the race, Series officials reviewed the official score sheets and revised two positions in the final rundown of the track's original electronic scoring. Darrell Lanigan, who was originally scored one lap down in eighth position, was determined to be on the lead lap, thus revising his finishing position to third place. In addition, John Blankenship was originally scored electronically in 14th place, but was later credited with a 13th place finish after a review of the official score sheets.
You can find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series by logging 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 11, 2008
Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, Missouri
PRC Fast Time: Scott Bloomquist/16.909 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Scott James, Jeremy Payne, Darrell Lanigan, Chad Simpson, Larry Campbell, Jesse Stovall, JD Hubert, Mark Voigt, Larry Clawson, Greg Larsen, Rickey Frankel - DNS, PJ Haskins - DNS
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Will Vaught, John Blankenship, Dan Schlieper, Chub Frank, Freddy Smith, Brian Shirley, Shanon Buckingham, Scott Drake, Alan Vaughn, Wayne Chinn, Chad Frewaldt, Billy Peden - DNS, Stacy Taylor - DNS, Larry D. Clawson - DNS
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Shannon Babb, Jimmy Owens, Terry Casey, Clint Smith, Chris Simpson, Brian Birkhofer, Dave Eckrich, Billy Drake, Brandon McCormick, Mark Burgtorf - DNS, Ryan Dauber - DNS, Aaron Seabaugh - DNS, Davis Thomas - DNS
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer, Steve Casebolt, Michael England, Ray Cook, Wendell Wallace, Rusty Dukes, Denny Eckrich, Jack Sullivan, John Mason, Justin Fegers, Steve Hucovski, Don O'Neal - DNS, Brady Smith - DNS
Hawk Brake Fifth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Rick Eckert, Josh Richards, Steve Francis, John Anderson, Bart Hartman, James Ward, Justin Rattliff, Larry Jones, Jeremy Grady, Peyton Taylor, Jason Sivils, Darren Miller - DNS, Bryant Goldsmith - DNS
Hawk Brake Sixth Heat (10 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Mars, Eric Turner, David Turner, Brantlee Gotschall, Al Purkey, Terry Phillips, Andrew McKay, Denny Woodworth, Steve Rushin, Randy Zimmerman, Shawn Harker, Brad Neat
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (20 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Darrell Lanigan, Chub Frank, Clint Smith, Freddy Smith, Chad Simpson, Chris Simpson, Jesse Stovall, Brain Shirley, Larry Campbell, JD Hubert, Wayne Chinn, Larry Clawson, Chad Frewaldt, Mark Voigt, Scott Drake, Dave Eckrich, Brandon McCormick, Alan Vaughn, Greg Larsen, Brian Birkhofer, Billy Drake, Shanon Buckingham - DNS, Rickey Frankel - DNS, PJ Haskins - DNS, Billy Peden - DNS, Stacy Taylor - DNS, Larry D. Clawson - DNS, Mark Burgtorf - DNS, Aaron Seabaugh - DNS, David Thomas - DNS
Quarter Master Second B-Main (20 Laps-Top 2 Advance): Steve Francis, Wendell Wallace, Ray Cook, John Anderson, Brantlee Gotschall, Andrew McKay, Rusty Dukes, John Mason, Jack Sullivan, Peyton Taylor, Denny Woodworth, Larry Jones, Jeremy Grady, Steve Hucovski, James Ward, Justin Fegers, Al Purkey, Bart Hartman, Steve Rushin, Randy Zimmerman, Jason Sivils, Terry Phillips - DNS, Denny Eckrich - DNS, Justin Rattliff - DNS, Shawn Harker - DNS, Tommy Elston - DNS, Brad Neat - DNS, Don O'Neal - DNS, Brady Smith - DNS, Darren Miller - DNS, Bryant Goldsmith - DNS
2nd Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals Feature Finish (100 Laps): Shannon Babb, Billy Moyer, Darrell Lanigan, Jimmy Owens, Steve Casebolt, Scott James, Josh Richards, Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Rick Eckert, Justin Rattliff, Steve Francis, John Blankenship, Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Mars, Bart Hartman, Will Vaught, Terry Casey, Michael England, Wendell Wallace, Chub Frank, Jeremy Payne, Terry Phillips, Eric Turner, Al Purkey, David Turner
Race Statistics
Entries: 80
Caution Flags: 9
Lap Leaders: Shannon Babb 1-100
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Justin Rattliff, Bart Hartman
Midwest Late Model Racing Association Series Provisionals: Al Purkey, Terry Phillips
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Darrell Lanigan (Started 19th and finished 3rd-advanced 16 positions)
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Darrell Lanigan
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Bart Hartman
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: John Blankenship
ASI Racewear Lucky 7 Award: Josh Richards
Integra Shocks Crew Chief of the Race: Eric Killion (Steve Casebolt)
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines
Time of the Race: 1 hour, 13 minutes
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 1625
1) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 1625
3) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) 1525
4) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 1520
5) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) 1470
6) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) 1400
7) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) 1375
8) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) 1280
9) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 1240
10) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 1160
Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 1520
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 1160
3) John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 520
4) Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA) 75
5) Tony Knowles (Tyrone, GA) 75
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery, Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public
Relations
Director(jessex@lucasdirt.com)
Second Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway Postponed
until Sunday
WHEATLAND, MO (May 10, 2008) - The Second Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals at
the Lucas Oil Speedway has been postponed for Saturday Night when thunderstorms
hit the area at approximately 6:00 PM Central Time. The event, co-sanctioned by
the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the O'Reilly MLRA Late Model Series,
will be run Sunday Afternoon with gates opening at 2:00 PM and racing starting
at 4:00 PM.
There will be six Late Model heat races followed by the B-Mains and the 100 Lap
Second Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals paying $40,000 to win.
Sunday's SuperClean Diamond Nationals Heat Race Line-Ups:
12 Lap Heats (Top 3 Advance to Main Event)
First Heat: Scott Bloomquist, Scott James, Jeremy Payne, Chad Simpson, Darrell
Lanigan, Jesse Stovall, Larry Campbell, Rickey Frankel, Mark Voigt, J.D. Hubert,
Greg Larsen, Larry Clawson, P.J. Haskins
Second Heat: Will Vaught, Dan Schlieper, Chub Frank, John Blankenship, Brian
Shirley, Freddy Smith, Shanon Buckingham, Scott Drake, Wayne Chinn, Alan Vaughn,
Billy Peden, Stacy Taylor, Chad Frewaldt, Larry D. Clawson
Third Heat: Shannon Babb, Jimmy Owens, Clint Smith, Dave Eckrich, Chris Simpson,
Terry Casey, Mark Burgtorf, Billy Drake, Brian Birkhofer, Brandon McCormick,
Ryan Dauber, Aaron Seabaugh, David Thomas
Fourth Heat: Steve Casebolt, Billy Moyer, Michael England, Ray Cook, Wendell
Wallace, Justin Fegers, Rusty Dukes, Don O'Neal, Denny Eckrich, John Mason,
Steve Hucovski, Brady Smith, Jack Sullivan
Fifth Heat: Earl Pearson Jr., Rick Eckert, Josh Richards, John Anderson, Steve
Francis, Bart Hartman, Peyton Taylor, Justin Rattliff, James Ward, Darren
Miller, Jeremy Grady, Larry Jones, Bryan Goldsmith, Jason Sivils
Sixth Heat: Jimmy Mars, Eric Turner, Tommy Elston, Brad Neat, Denny Woodworth,
Terry Phillips, Steve Rushin, Brantlee Gotschall, David Turner, Al Purkey,
Andrew McKay, Randy Zimmerman, Shawn Harker
For the latest information on this event you can go to
www.LucasOilSpeedway.com and
www.lucasdirt.com.
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
For Immediate Release
May 9, 2008
Scott Bloomquist Tops 80 Car Field in PRC Time Trials at the Second Annual
SuperClean Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO (May 9, 2008) - Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN led a
star-studded field of 80 entries on Friday Night as he set fast time at the
Second Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway. Bloomquist
spun a number one on the wheel which means the fastest qualifiers in each of the
six heat races will start from the pole. Other polesitters will be Will Vaught
of Crane, MO, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN, Earl
Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI.
The first of six Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heat Races will fire at 7:00PM
on Saturday Night followed by B-Mains and the 100 Lap $40,000 to win Second
Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals.
On Friday Night the Integra Racing Shocks Crew Chief Challenge was won by crew
chief Randall Edwards and crew member Matt Langston of the Bobby Labonte Racing
Team with driver, Earl Pearson Jr. Other finalists competing against Edwards
were Austin Hargrove of Bart Hartman's team and Kenny Kenneda crew chief for the
Powell Motorsports Team with driver Scott James.
The Powell Motorsports Team of Kenny Kenneda and Shane James captured the ASI
Racewear Best Appearing Crew which was determined by a vote of celebrity judges
based on the appearance of the car, driver and crew.
The Second Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals can be heard live on
www.lucasdirt.com or
www.racetalklive.com with Dustin
Jarrett bringing all the action beginning at 8:00 PM (Eastern), 7:00 PM
(Central).
Saturday Night's SuperClean Diamond Nationals Heat Race Line-Ups
10 Lap Heats (Top 3 Advance to Main Event)
First Heat: Scott Bloomquist, Scott James, Jeremy Payne, Chad Simpson, Darrell
Lanigan, Jesse Stovall, Larry Campbell, Rickey Frankel, Mark Voigt, J.D. Hubert,
Greg Larsen, Larry Clawson, P.J. Haskins
Second Heat: Will Vaught, Dan Schlieper, Chub Frank, John Blankenship, Brian
Shirley, Freddy Smith, Shanon Buckingham, Scott Drake, Wayne Chinn, Alan Vaughn,
Billy Peden, Stacy Taylor, Chad Frewaldt, Larry D. Clawson
Third Heat: Shannon Babb, Jimmy Owens, Clint Smith, Dave Eckrich, Chris Simpson,
Terry Casey, Mark Burgtorf, Billy Drake, Brian Birkhofer, Brandon McCormick,
Ryan Dauber, Aaron Seabaugh, David Thomas
Fourth Heat: Steve Casebolt, Billy Moyer, Michael England, Ray Cook, Wendell
Wallace, Justin Fegers, Rusty Dukes, Don O'Neal, Denny Eckrich, John Mason,
Steve Hucovski, Brady Smith, Jack Sullivan
Fifth Heat: Earl Pearson Jr., Rick Eckert, Josh Richards, John Anderson, Steve
Francis, Bart Hartman, Peyton Taylor, Justin Rattliff, James Ward, Darren
Miller, Jeremy Grady, Larry Jones, Bryan Goldsmith, Jason Sivils
Sixth Heat: Jimmy Mars, Eric Turner, Tommy Elston, Brad Neat, Denny Woodworth,
Terry Phillips, Steve Rushin, Brantlee Gotschall, David Turner, Al Purkey,
Andrew McKay, Randy Zimmerman, Shawn Harker
Schedule of Events for Saturday, May 10, 2008
Pit Gates Open at 4 p.m. (pit passes $30)
Spectator Gate Open at 4 p.m.
Sports Cards Driver Autograph Session 5:15 p.m.
Driver's Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Hot Laps "A" Mods ONLY 6:45 p.m.
Late Model Heat Races 7:00 p.m.
First Half "A" Modified B Features
Late Model B Features
Second Half "A" Modified B Features
SuperClean Diamond Nationals Late Model 100 Lap Main Event
"A" Modified 30 Lap Main Event ($2000 to win, $325 to Start)
Second Annual SuperClean "Diamond Nationals" Payoff: $40,000, $20,000, $10,000,
$7,500, $6,000, $4,000, $3,500, $3,000, $2,600, $2,550, $2,500, $2,450, $2,400,
$2,350, $2,300, $2,250, $2,200, $2,100, $2,050, $2,000, $2,000, $2,000, $2,000,
$2,000, $2,000, $2,000
Tire Rule: American Racer - SD44, SD48, MD56 and Hoosier Tire - 1300, 1350,
LM20, 1600, LM40, D55(Shoulder Plated)
For up-to-date information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can point
your browser to www.lucasdirt.com
or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public Relations
Director(jessex@lucasdirt.com)
For Immediate Release
April 15, 2008
Carrier, James, Pearson, and Rattliff Highlight Tonight's Lucas Oil Motorsports
Hour
CORONA, CA (April 15, 2008) - Tonight at 8:00pm (EST) the Lucas Oil Motorsports
Hour returns to the airwaves of RaceTalkLive.com with an action packed line-up
featuring drivers Eddie Carrier Jr., Scott James, Earl Pearson Jr., and Justin
Rattliff as well as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Technical Director AJ
Bingham.
Salt Rock, WV's Eddie Carrier Jr. is the most recent Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series winner, narrowly taking Saturday night's "Glockner 50" at K-C Raceway. An
incredible battle between Carrier, Scott Bloomquist, and Bart Hartman saw a
remarkable 10 "official" lead changes in the first 32 laps of the race. The
defending Hillbilly 100 champion then fended off Bloomquist to lead the final 17
laps and put the Carl Grover owned #28 in victory lane. Carrier Jr. will join
the broadcast to discuss his Series win and his plans for the rest of 2008.
Scott James will also come on the show to talk about his roller coaster season
in 2008. "The Silver Shark" notched his only Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
top 10 finish of this season on Friday, April 4th at Screven Motor Speedway when
he rolled the Jam-Pow Motorsports #83 into winner's circle. Last year's
runner-up in points will talk about his up and down season as well as look ahead
to the rest of 2008.
Four time and defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion Earl Pearson
Jr. will join the program to discuss his "Drive for Five" and talk about his
dramatic Series win at Golden Isles Speedway where he passed Scott Bloomquist on
the final lap to pick up the victory. Pearson, who currently leads the 2008
Series standings, will also talk about how his wreck at Volusia has changed the
sport's outlook on safety.
Campbellsville, KY's Justin Rattliff will close out the show. The defending
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year currently sits 5th in the
overall points standings, less than 100 points behind leader Pearson. "The
Rattler" has five top 10's with the Series this year, including a runner-up
finish in the Indiana Icebreaker at Brownstown Speedway.
Also joining the broadcast will be Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Technical
Director AJ Bingham. Bingham, a native of Hope, IN, will talk about the duties
of a Technical Director and the difficulties he encounters each and every night
at the track.
The Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour, hosted by Dustin Jarrett, will air LIVE at
8:00pm eastern/7:00pm central tonight on
www.RaceTalkLive.com. Fans are encouraged to send in your questions,
or feedback by email, instant messenger, or by calling in Live at 866-593-7945.
Email is djarrett@lucasdirt.com.
AOL IM Username is LucasDirtDJ.
For more information on the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour or the Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series, please visit
www.LucasDirt.com.
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
Dustin Jarrett - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Internet Broadcast
Coordinator(djarrett@lucasdirt.com)
For Immediate Release
April 14, 2008
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Mourns Passing of Freddy Smith's Father-In-Law
CORONA, CA (April 14, 2008) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is saddened
to learn of the passing last week of Naomi Smith's father Ezell Kirby. Naomi is
the wife of National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series competitor, Freddy Smith who reside in Seymour, TN. Freddy Smith is one
of most well known dirt late model racers in history. He has 782 career feature
wins and is the only 5-time winner of the Dirt Track World Championship Race.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs. Naomi Smith's father Ezell Kirby
passing away. Freddy and Naomi are true ambassadors for the sport of dirt track
racing. I had the chance to speak with her at a race in early March and she
shared with me her personal story about her father's health situation. It was a
privilege to talk with her for a few moments." said Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series Director Ritchie Lewis. "We left our conversation with a prayer promise
for her father and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs.
Naomi Smith, Freddy, Jeff and the entire family as they mourn the loss of a
great man."
Freddy Smith is currently 13th in the latest Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Championship Points Standings. He was unable to attend the series' last event on
Saturday Night, April 12th at Jim Nier's K-C Raceway in Chillicothe, OH due to
Mr. Ezell Kirby passing. He was voted 75 hardship points by his fellow drivers
and that is reflected in the latest points standings now posted at
www.lucasdirt.com.
You can find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series by logging on
to www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series off ice at (951) 532-2503.
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public Relations Director
(jessex@lucasdirt.com)
For Immediate Release
April 12, 2008
Eddie Carrier Jr. the King of K-C Raceway; Veteran Driver Wins Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series "Glockner 50"
Chillicothe, OH (April 12, 2008)- Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV raced into
the lead on lap 31 and then withstood the challenges of Scott Bloomquist as he
captured the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series "Glockner 50"on Saturday Night at
K-C Raceway. In a race slowed by 12 cautions the race for the lead lasted all 50
laps as Carrier pocketed $10,000 for himself and car owner Carl Grover before
the cameras of SPEED Channel who was on hand to tape the event. Bloomquist
finished in second followed by John Blankenship, Billy Drake and Earl Pearson
Jr.
Carrier who started alongside Bloomquist on the front row of the race fell back
to as far as fourth in running order at one point charged into the second spot
on lap 30 just one circuit before he overtook Bloomquist for the lead. The two
drivers ran distinctive grooves over the final 20 laps running side by side on
several occasions until Carrier was able to open enough breathing room as he had
to hold off a last lap Bloomquist charge that fell just short at the finish
line.
Completing the top ten were Matt Miller, Donnie Moran, Bart Hartman, Dan
Schlieper and Steve Casebolt.
In preliminary action Wayne Chinn took the PRC Fast Time over the 52 entrants
with a lap of 14.483 seconds around the 3/8ths mile oval. Heat race winners were
Wayne Chinn, Eddie Carrier Jr., Bart Hartman and Scott Bloomquist. The B-mains
victors were Dan Schlieper and Doug Drown.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will next be in action on Friday Night,
April 25th at Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA for a $7,000 to win event followed
on Saturday Night, April 26th as the series travels to Hagerstown Speedway in
Hagerstown, MD for the $10,000 to win "Stanley Schetrompf Memorial."
For further information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can visit
the series website at www.lucasdirt.com
or you can call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, April 12, 2008
K-C Raceway - Chillicothe, OH
PRC Fast Time: Wayne Chinn/14.483 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Wayne Chinn, Terry Casey, John
Blankenship, Rick Combs, Dan Schlieper, Tim Dohm, Ben Adkins, Chris Garnes,
Terry Hicks, Larry Kingseed, Kenny Christy, Damon Eller, Mike Meyers
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Eddie Carrier Jr., Mike Marlar,
Jeep VanWormer, Mike Wilson, Shannon Thornsberry, Jeff Houser, Nick Corbitt, Rob
Stambaugh, Steve Shaver, Chris Combs, Josh McGuire, Steve Francis, Jared Hawkins
- DNS
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Bart Hartman, Billy
Drake, Matt Miller, Justin Rattliff, Darrell Lanigan, Scott James, John Mason,
Steve Casebolt, Rod Conley, Dean Boyd, Joe Ramey, Donnie Stewart, Brandon Fouts
- DNS
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, RJ
Conley, Earl Pearson Jr., Donnie Moran, Doug Drown, Bobby Kitchen, Delmas
Conley, KC Burdette, Greg Anderson, Don O'Neal, Rick Aukland, Russ Frohnapfel,
Dan Shrigley
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dan
Schlieper, Josh McGuire, Ben Adkins, Tim Dohm, Rob Stambaugh, Terry Hicks, Kenny
Christy, Larry Kingseed, Mike Meyers, Shannon Thornsberry, Chris Garnes, Chris
Combs, Steve Francis, Jeff Houser, Nick Corbitt, Steve Shaver - DNS, Damon Eller
- DNS, Jared Hawkins - DNS
Quarter Master Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Doug Drown, Don O'Neal,
Darrell Lanigan, John Mason, Delmas Conley, Greg Anderson, Rod Conley, Dean
Boyd, Donnie Stewart, Joe Ramey, KC Burdette, Scott James, Rick Aukland, Steve
Casebolt, Russ Frohnapfel, Bobby Kitchen, Brandon Fouts - DNS, Dan Shrigley -
DNS
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Glockner 50 Feature Finish (50 Laps): Eddie
Carrier Jr., Scott Bloomquist, John Blankenship, Billy Drake, Earl Pearson Jr.,
Matt Miller, Donnie Moran, Bart Hartman, Dan Schlieper, Steve Casebolt, Justin
Rattliff, Ben Adkins, Wayne Chinn, Jeep VanWormer, Darrell Lanigan, RJ Conley,
Mike Marlar, Rick Combs, Terry Casey, Mike Wilson, Josh McGuire, Doug Drown, Don
O'Neal, Scott James
Race Statistics
Entries: 52
Caution Flags: 12
Lap Leaders: Bloomquist 1, 10, 16-20, 24, 30-31; Hartman 2-9, 11-15; Eddie
Carrier Jr. 21-23, 28-29, 32-50
Series Provisionals: Steve Casebolt, Scott James
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Steve Casebolt (Started 23rd and
finished 10th-advanced 13 positions)
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Billy Drake
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Eddie Carrier Jr.
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: John Blankenship
ASI Racewear Lucky 7 Award: Donnie Moran
Integra Crew Chief of the Race: Eddie Carrier Sr. (Eddie Carrier Jr.)
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Grover Engines
Time of the Race: 1 hour
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 1210
2) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 1205
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 1160
4) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) 1120
5) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) 1115
6) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) 1065
7) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) 1010
8) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) 995
9) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) 925
10) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 865
Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 1205
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 865
3) John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 360
4) Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA) 75
5) Tony Knowles (Tyrone, GA) 75
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public Relations Director
(jessex@lucasdirt.com)
For Immediate Release
April 11, 2008
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series "Glockner 50" at K-C Raceway is Still a GO for
Saturday Night, April 12
CORONA, CA (April 11, 2008) - "Yes we are going to race on Saturday," those were
the words that race fans and drivers were waiting to hear from K-C Raceway
promoter, Jimmy Nier whose track hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
$10,000 to win "Glockner 50" this Saturday Night, April 12th.
Rain passed through the area Thursday Night and Friday, but the prospects for
racing Saturday Night at K-C have improved over the last several hours. "For
fans and drivers driving a distance, it looks good at this point; I see no
reason why we won't race on Saturday. It looks like the rain has passed us and
is moving out." said Nier.
There was a large turnout of people at Glockner Toyota in Portsmouth, OH on
Friday afternoon as Zanesville, OH native and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
competitor Bart Hartman enjoyed a meet and greet session with the fans. Radio
station WPAY 104.1 was on hand for the event as they did a live remote from
Glockner Toyota.
"Jimmy Nier, his staff and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are looking
forward to Saturday Night's show. We will have SPEED TV on hand to tape the
event and fans and drivers can look forward to another well run show by everyone
involved," commented Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Ritchie Lewis.
Owner and Promoter Jim Nier, who took over the track after one event in 2002 has
done a lot of work to the facility over the off-season. "We've put a lot of work
into the facility this winter when the weather permitted. We've added additional
lighting to the track, added some clay, remodeled the pit concessions, and
purchased some new equipment in an effort to make this year our best yet. We are
looking forward to seeing the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race at K-C on
April 12 and I'm sure it's going to be very exciting," said Nier, who still
races a sprint car on occasions when his busy schedule permits.
In 2005 K-C Raceway also became the host to one of dirt late model racings'
crown jewel events as Carl Short brought his "Dirt Track World Championship"
race to K-C. The annual $50,000 to win event has become a must see over the
years for race fans and Saturday's visit by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
gives drivers additional track time on the high banks leading up to the annual
October showcase event.
The series trip to K-C featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be
the next event that 20 drivers will be eligible for the "Winners Circle Program"
and the "Jasper Engines Road to Wheatland bonus monies. This is an incentive
program that will pay the top ten drivers in the 2008 Championship Points an
extra $600 each with perfect attendance throughout 2008. The "Jasper Engines
Road to Wheatland" Program will also pay an additional $600 to each of the ten
highest points drivers from the final 2007 Championship Points standings that
follow the Road to Wheatland with perfect attendance but are not in the current
top ten in points. The SuperClean "Diamond Nationals" at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, MO is slated for May 9th and 10th and will pay $40,000 to win this
year.
On Saturday April 12th at K-C pit gates will open at 4:00 pm with grandstand
gates opening at 4:30 PM. Hot laps are set to begin at 6:30 PM with PRC Time
Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to start at 7:00 PM. General
grandstand admission will be $25 with children ages 7-12 admitted for $5 with
kids 5 and under free. Pit passes will be $35.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, OH on State Road 23, two
miles off of Blain Highway in Alma, OH. For more information you can visit
www.kc-raceway.com or call the
track office at (740) 663-4141.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tire rule for the race will be Hoosier
1300, D35/1425, 1600 and LM20/40 and American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56. For
more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can go to
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings (After
April 6, 2008)
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 1070
2) Earl Pearson Jr (Jacksonville, FL) - 1005
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 980
4) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) - 940
5) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) - 930
6) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) - 870
7) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) - 870
8) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 825
9) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) -715
10)Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 695
11)Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 690
12)Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) - 645
13)Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) - 825
14)John Mason (Millersburg, OH) - 605
15)Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC) - 585
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Quarter Master Rookie of the Year
Points Standings (After April 6, 2008)
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 1070
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 690
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series April Racing Schedule
April 12 - KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH ($10,000 to win)
April 25 - Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA ($7,000 to win)
April 26 - Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD ($10,000 to win)
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public Relations Director
(jessex@lucasdirt.com)
For Immediate Release
April 10, 2008
Buckeye State Drivers Looking Forward to Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Visit
to K-C Raceway; Glockner 50 Set for This Saturday Night
CORONA, CA (April 10, 2008) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series rolls into
Jim Nier's K-C Raceway in Chillicothe, OH for the $10,000 to win "Glockner 50"
this Saturday Night, April 12th and four drivers from the Buckeye State who are
following the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2008 have their eyes set on
the first place prize.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series last visited K-C Raceway back in 2005 and
with Saturday's return engagement nearing Bart Hartman of Zanesville, Oh, Donnie
Moran of Dresden, OH, Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH and John Mason of Millersburg,
OH look to break through with a victory lane celebration before the cameras of
SPEED Channel who will be on hand to tape the event.
Hartman, who is in his first season of following the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series tour comes into K-C the highest ranked Ohio driver in points. Hartman
currently runs fifth in the championship points standings as he sits behind
points leader, Terry Casey of New London, WI, three-time champion, Earl Pearson
Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, reigning Eldora Dream winner Steve Casebolt of
Richmond, IN and 2007 LOLMDS "Rookie of the Year" Justin Rattliff of
Campbellsville, KY.
Moran, who won the last time the series raced at K-C will be on hand seeking to
end a streak that dates back to September 18, 2005 when he won the "Pittsburgher
100" that's the last time he won a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event.
Moran, who has finished third (twice) and fourth place (last year) in the Lucas
Oil Series Championship Points Standings comes into this weekend's race at K-C
locked in a sixth place tie with Scott James the championship points race.
Chinn, who has hit the road with the Lucas Oil series in '08, rests just outside
the top ten in points in the 11th position, just five points behind Don O'Neal
of Martinsville, IN who holds down tenth place. Chinn comes into the event at
K-C second to Casey in the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" standings.
Mason, whom like Hartman and Moran is a former Dirt Track World Championship
event winner in his career heads into K-C 14th in the championship points
standings after last weekend's Georgia road trip. Mason like Chinn will be
seeking his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win in trying to
defend his home turf.
Owner and Promoter Jim Nier, who took over the track after one event in 2002 has
done a lot of work to the facility over the off-season. "We've put a lot of work
into the facility this winter when the weather permitted. We've added additional
lighting to the track, added some clay, remodeled the pit concessions, and
purchased some new equipment in an effort to make this year our best yet. We are
looking forward to seeing the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race at K-C on
April 12 and I'm sure it's going to be very exciting," said Nier, who still
races a sprint car on occasions when his busy schedule permits.
In 2005 K-C Raceway also became the host to one of dirt late model racings'
crown jewel events as Carl Short brought his "Dirt Track World Championship"
race to K-C. The annual $50,000 to win event has become a must see over the
years for race fans and Saturday's visit by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
gives drivers additional track time on the high banks leading up to the annual
October showcase event.
The series trip to K-C featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be
the next event that 20 drivers will be eligible for the "Winners Circle Program"
and the "Jasper Engines Road to Wheatland bonus monies. This is an incentive
program that will pay the top ten drivers in the 2008 Championship Points an
extra $600 each with perfect attendance throughout 2008. The "Jasper Engines
Road to Wheatland" Program will also pay an additional $600 to each of the ten
highest points drivers from the final 2007 Championship Points standings that
follow the Road to Wheatland with perfect attendance but are not in the current
top ten in points. The SuperClean "Diamond Nationals" at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, MO is slated for May 9th and 10th and will pay $40,000 to win this
year.
On Saturday April 12th at K-C pit gates will open at 4:00 pm with grandstand
gates opening at 4:30 PM. Hot laps are set to begin at 6:30 PM with PRC Time
Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to start at 7:00 PM. General
grandstand admission will be $25 with children ages 7-12 admitted for $5 with
kids 5 and under free. Pit passes will be $35.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, OH on State Road 23, two
miles off of Blain Highway in Alma, OH. For more information you can visit
www.kc-raceway.com or call the track
office at (740) 663-4141.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tire rule for the race will be Hoosier
1300, 1425 - D35, 1600 and LM20/40 and American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56. For
more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can go to
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 1070
2) Earl Pearson Jr (Jacksonville, FL) - 1005
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 980
4) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) - 940
5) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) - 930
6) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) - 870
7) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) - 870
8) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 825
9) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) -715
10) Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 695
11) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 690
12) Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) - 645
13) Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) - 825
14) John Mason (Millersburg, OH) - 605
15) Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC) - 585
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Quarter Master Rookie of the Year
Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 1070
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 690
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series April Racing Schedule
April 12 - KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH ($10,000 to win)
April 25 - Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA ($7,000 to win)
April 26 - Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD ($10,000 to win)
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public Relations Director
(jessex@lucasdirt.com)
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For Immediate Release
April 8, 2008
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Returns to K-C Raceway April 12th Brownstown
Tidbits
CORONA, CA (April 8, 2008) - What better way to kick off your 2008 racing season
than hosting a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event? Jim Nier of K-C Raceway
in Chillicothe, OH can attest as he owns "Ohio's Fastest 3/8ths Mile High Banked
Dirt Track" that will host the touring pros of the Lucas Oil Series on Saturday
Night, April 12th.
K-C Raceway had scheduled to open the new campaign on March 29th, but two
straight cancellations due to persistent wet grounds have laid the groundwork
for the track's opening event this year to be the "Glockner 50" featuring a
complete $10,000 to win show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series which will
be taped by SPEED Channel.
Owner and Promoter Jim Nier, who took over the track after one event in 2002 has
done a lot of work to the facility over the off-season. "We've put a lot of work
into the facility this winter when the weather permitted. We've added additional
lighting to the track, added some clay, remodeled the pit concessions, and
purchased some new equipment in an effort to make this year our best yet. We are
looking forward to seeing the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race at K-C on
April 12 and I'm sure it's going to be very exciting," said Nier, who still
races a sprint car on occasions when his busy schedule permits.
In 2005 K-C Raceway also became the host to one of dirt late model racings'
crown jewel events as Carl Short brought his "Dirt Track World Championship"
race to K-C. The annual $50,000 to win event has become a must see over the
years for race fans and Saturday's visit by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
gives drivers additional track time on the high banks leading up to the annual
October showcase event.
The series trip to K-C featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be
the next event for drivers who will be eligible for the "Winners Circle Program"
and the "Jasper Engines Road to Wheatland bonus monies. This is an incentive
program that will pay the top ten drivers in the 2008 Championship Points an
extra $600 each with perfect attendance throughout 2008. The "Jasper Engines
Road to Wheatland" Program will also pay an additional $600 to each of the ten
highest points drivers from the final 2007 Championship Points standings that
follow the Road to Wheatland with perfect attendance but are not in the current
top ten in points. The SuperClean "Diamond Nationals" at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, MO is slated for May 9th and 10th and will pay $40,000 to win this
year.
On Saturday April 12th at K-C pit gates will open at 4:00 pm with grandstand
gates opening at 4:30 PM. Hot laps are set to begin at 6:30 PM with PRC Time
Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to start at 7:00 PM. General
grandstand admission will be $25 with children ages 7-12 admitted for $5 with
kids 5 and under free. Pit passes will be $35.
K-C Raceway is located 12 miles south of Chillicothe, OH on State Road 23, two
miles off of Blain Highway in Alma, OH. For more information you can visit
www.kc-raceway.com or call the
track office at (740) 663-4141.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tire rule for the race will be Hoosier
1300, 1425 - D35, 1600 and LM20/40 and American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56. For
more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can go to
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
BROWNSTOWN TIDBITS:
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series paid a visit to the Brownstown Speedway in
Brownstown, IN back on March 29th for the 11th Annual "Indiana Icebreaker" which
drew 61 entries to the Tim Keithley promoted facility. Despite nearly 20 inches
of rain and snow in the one month period leading up to the race Keithley and his
crew did an outstanding job of getting the track prepared to race on for the
Icebreaker which produced some outstanding racing especially in the 50-lap main
event which saw winner Terry Casey of New London, WI come from 16th starting
spot to notch his second career series victory and his second ever $10,000 win.
The series returns to Brownstown on September 19th and 20th for the 29th Annual
"Jackson 100" which this year pays a record-setting $20,000 to win.
CASEBOLT HARD CHARGER: Reigning Eldora Dream winner and Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series regular Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN was suffering through a
terrible night leading up to the main event at Brownstown. Casebolt, who
finished third in last year's championship points standings, had to take a
provisional to make a tough-starting lineup. Casebolt displayed plenty of
patience early on in the event racing his way up to a fifth place finish to earn
the PBM/Erson Cams "Hard Charger of the Race."
INDIANA WELL REPRESENTED IN ICEBREAKER: A third of the starting lineup for the
11th Annual "Indiana Icebreaker" was made up of drivers from the Hoosier State.
Indiana has always been a hotbed of driving talent as Casebolt, Scott James, Don
O'Neal, John Gill, Steve Barnett, Rohn Moon, Kevin Claycomb and Cody Mahoney all
made the 24-car starting field with four of those drivers finishing in the top
ten. Casebolt (5th), O'Neal (6th), Gill (8th) and Barnett (9th) all represented
their home-state well with those finishes. Claycomb was making his first start
at Brownstown since the 2004 Jackson 100.
SPECIAL SPONSOR GUESTS ON HAND AT BROWNSTOWN: Kraig Reash, COO of SuperClean
Brands, Inc. along with Jeff Cave was visitors to the "Indiana Icebreaker" at
Brownstown Speedway. SuperClean is the title sponsor for the SuperClean "Diamond
Nationals" at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO on May 9th and 10th which pays
a record $40,000 to win this year. Also on hand at Brownstown were Rico Elmore
and Tom Aquilera of Fatheadz.com one of the new series sponsors in 2008.
LUCAS OIL STADIUM TO DEBUT IN PRIME TIME: Lucas Oil Stadium located in
Indianapolis will be the new home of the Indianapolis Colts starting in 2008.
The announcement was made this past Monday that the new venue will host the
Colts and the Chicago Bears in a rematch Super Bowl XLI (won by the Colts,
29-17) on the National Football League's opening weekend as NBC will televise
the event at 8:15 PM on Sunday, September 7th.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series April Racing Schedule
April 12 - KC Raceway-Chillicothe, OH ($10,000 to win)
April 25 - Bedford Speedway-Bedford, PA ($7,000 to win)
April 26 - Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown, MD ($10,000 to win)
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "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
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers,
Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI
Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp
Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk
Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines,
Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge
Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro
Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger
Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles
Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Public Relations Director
(jessex@lucasdirt.com)
For Immediate Release
April 6, 2008
Hurricane blows through Golden Isles with Last Lap Pass
BRUNSWICK, GA (April 6, 2008) - Earl Pearson Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, started
ninth and led just one lap en route to claiming the $10,000 feature win. Scott
Bloomquist, of Mooresburg, TN, led 49 laps of 50, only to finish second in the
final rundown. Steve Casebolt, of Richmond, IN, finished third after battling
the final few laps with eventual race winner Earl Pearson Jr.
Bloomquist, who started outside of the first row alongside Terry Casey, jumped
out to an early lead on the start. Bloomquist led much of the early half of the
race with little pressure. Around halfway he began to fend off challenges from
Jacksonville's Jason Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald took advantage of heavy lap traffic
to apply pressure on Bloomquist. On lap 28, the first caution flew for
Crossville, TN's Randy Weaver, who pulled up lame atop turn two.
Fitzgerald chose the inside of the second row for the 'Dixie/Delaware' Double
File Restart. Casebolt, who was running third at the time, was forced to restart
outside of the second row. On the restart Casebolt moved by Fitzgerald while
Bloomquist began to extend his lead as Casebolt tried to chase him down.
With only twelve laps remaining, the second of only two cautions, waved over the
field for Guyton, GA's Shane Riner, who looped his mount in turn four. This
allowed the field to close on Bloomquist. The ensuing Double File Restart saw
Casebolt choose the top, forcing third place Fitzgerald to the inside.
As the green waved, Casebolt charged into turn one, showing Bloomquist his nose.
Bloomquist held off the challenge. Pearson, who was now fourth, moved by
Fitzgerald on lap 39 and set his sights on Casebolt. Casebolt tried several
different lines to move by Bloomquist, but every time it was to no avail.
With only two laps remaining, Pearson moved by Casebolt on the outside, and
began to try and eat into the ten car-length lead that Bloomquist had. As the
field came to the white flag, the crowd was on its feet as Pearson had closed to
the rear deck lid of the race leader. Bloomquist entered turn one hugging the
bottom line, and Pearson used the top. With the momentum of the top, Pearson
catapulted into the lead down the backstretch. Pearson exited turn four to the
sight of the checkered flag and the sound of the crowd as he went on to claim
the win ahead of Bloomquist.
"It feels great to come here and win in front of this amazing crowd. I cut my
teeth at this track and to come here and pass Scott Bloomquist is awesome,"
stated an elated Pearson in victory lane.
Pearson's Bobby Labonte Racing MasterSbilt Chassis is powered by a Larry Wallace
Race Engine, and is sponsored by Life Long Locks and Lucas Oil.
You can find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series by logging on
to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Sunday Night, April 6, 2008
Golden Isles Speedway -- Brunswick, GA
PRC Fast Time: Jimmy Owens/15.270 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Justin Rattliff,
Ivedent Lloyd Jr., Chris Madden, Bart Hartman, Billy Drake, Jimmy Owens, Steven
Howard
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Terry Casey, Ronny Lee
Hollingsworth, Carlton Jackson, Dan Schlieper, Shanon Buckingham, Damon Eller,
Randy Weaver, Bodine Massengill
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jason Fitzgerald, Earl
Pearson Jr., Donnie Moran, Shane Riner, Russell Brown Jr., Dillon Wood, Ches-ley
Dixon, Freddy Smith
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott Bloomquist, Randle
Chupp, Dean Bowen, Scott James, Wayne Chinn, John Mason, Tyler Ivey, Casey
Barrow
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Bart
Hartman, Shanon Buckingham, Randy Weaver, Damon Eller, Steven Howard, Bodine
Massengill, Billy Drake, Jimmy Owens - DNS
Quarter Master Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Wayne Chinn, Tyler Ivey,
Dillon Wood, John Mason, Freddy Smith, Russell Brown Jr., Casey Barrow, Ches-ley
Dixon
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Feature Finish (50 Laps): Earl Pearson Jr.,
Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, Jason Fitzgerald, Bart Hartman, Justin
Rattliff, Ivedent Lloyd Jr., Shanon Buckingham, Dan Schlieper, Chris Madden,
Donnie Moran, Tyler Ivey, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Dillon Wood, Scott James,
Shane Riner, Randle Chupp, Carlton Jackson, Billy Drake, Randy Weaver, Freddy
Smith, Wayne Chinn, Dean Bowen, Terry Casey
Race Statistics
Entries: 32
Caution Flags: 2
Lap Leaders: Bloomquist 1-49, Pearson 50
Series Provisionals: Billy Drake, Freddy Smith
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Bart Hartman (Started 17th and finished
5th-advanced 12 positions)
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Steve Casebolt
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Earl Pearson Jr.
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Wayne Chinn
ASI Racewear Lucky 7 Award: Ivedent Lloyd Jr.
Integra Crew Chief of the Race: Randall Edwards (Earl Pearson Jr.)
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines
Time of the Race: 35 minutes
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 1070
2) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 1005
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 980
4) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) 940
5) Bart H