For Immediate Release
August 6, 2008
$50,000 to Win Sunoco Race Fuels 26th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas
Oil at Florence Speedway This Weekend
CORONA, CA (August 6, 2008) - The superstars of the dirt late model racing world
will converge on Florence Speedway in Union, KY this upcoming weekend for the
Sunoco Race Fuels 26th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil.
On Thursday, August 7th there will be an open practice session followed on
Friday Night, August 8th with PRC Time Trials for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series. The weekend will conclude on Saturday Night, August 9th with Heat Races,
B-Mains and the 100-lap $50,000 to win/$2500 to start feature race.
Among the other activities going on this weekend at Florence Speedway will be
the Eighth Annual National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer ceremonies which get
underway at 6:00 PM on Saturday. This year's inductees include; Skip Arp, Morgan
Chandler, Danny Dean, Herman Goddard, Joe Kosiski, Porter Lanigan, Chuck
McWilliams, Gary Stuhler, Gary Webb and Paul "Butterball" Wooldridge.
The first North/South 100 was contested back in 1983 with Hall of Famer, Pat
Patrick, of Saylor Park, OH winning the very first event which then became a
staple on the Florence Speedway schedule. The race has been run every year since
then (except for a 2001 rain out) and the King Family started paying $50,000 to
win back in 2003 as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitor Dan Schlieper of
Sullivan, WI took the victory that year.
Now listed as one of the crown jewel events in dirt track racing, the Sunoco
Race Fuels 26th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil, continues to grow
in prestige every year not only because the best in dirt late model racing will
be present but they have to go up against arguably the best weekly Saturday
Night racers in the country who call Florence Speedway home.
Jesse James Lay of Verona, KY is the current track point's leader after the
August 2nd race. Defending track champion Audie McWilliams of Walton, KY is
second in points followed by Josh Williams of West Harrison, IN, Robby Hensley
of Richwood, KY and Bill Blair Jr. of Amelia, OH
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads into this weekend's racing action at
Florence Speedway with 4-time consecutive National Champion, and reigning Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL atop
the championship point's standings. Pearson won the LOLMDS event on Friday Night
at Winchester (VA) Speedway. Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH who captured
Saturday Night's Lucas Oil Series win at Hagerstown (MD) Speedway is back into
second place in points followed by Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Billy Drake
of Bloomington, IL; and Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY.
The top ten in LOLMDS points is rounded out by: Terry Casey of New London, WI;
Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN; Freddy Smith of
Seymour, TN; and Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH. Casey leads Chinn in the Quarter
Master "Rookie of the Year" point's standings.
For more information on this week's Sunoco Race Fuels 26th Annual North/South
100 Presented by Lucas Oil you can go to the tracks website address at
www.florencespeedway.com.
The tire rule at Florence Speedway for this weekend will be as follows: Hoosier
1300, LM20, 1350, 1600 and LM40 and American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56. Also a
special note for this weekend's events at Florence, mufflers are required on all
cars.
For the latest info on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can log onto
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
Previous North-South 100 Winners
1983 - Pat Patrick
1984 - Pat Patrick
1985 - John Mason
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Jeff Purvis
1988 - Scott Bloomquist
1989 - Jeff Purvis
1990 - Mike Head
1991 - Rodney Combs
1992 - Jack Boggs
1993 - John Gill
1994 - Jack Boggs
1995 - John Gill
1996 - Donnie Moran
1997 - Rick Aukland
1998 - Donnie Moran
1999 - Bob Pierce
2000 - Scott Bloomquist
2001 - Rained Out
2002 - Chub Frank
2003 - Dan Schlieper
2004 - Steve Shaver
2005 - Bart Hartman
2006 - Steve Shaver
2007 - Jimmy Owens
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 5450
2) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) - 4935
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 4925
4) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) - 4590
5) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) - 4395
6) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 4315
7) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 4305
8) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) - 4260
9) Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) - 3830
10) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 3585
Current Florence Speedway Late Model Points Standings
1) Jesse James Lay - 1503
2) Audie McWilliams - 1452
3) Josh Williams -1385
4) Robby Hensley - 1295
5) Bill Blair Jr. - 1276
6) David Spille - 1151
7) Adrian Nichols 0 1135
8) Jerry Rice - 1119
9) Steve Landrum - 1112
10) Jeff Alsip - 1078
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 "DJ" Jarrett, Internet Broadcast Coordinator,
djarrett@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
August 5, 2008
Hartman, Stuhler, Lanigan, and Spille Appearing on Tonight's Lucas Oil
Motorsports Hour!
CORONA, CA (8/5/08) - With the highly anticipated 26th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels
North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil coming up this weekend, tonight's Lucas
Oil Motorsports Hour will preview the $50,000 to win crown jewel with a
star-studded line-up of guests that includes former N/S 100 Champion Bart
Hartman, Hall of Fame inductee Gary Stuhler, current WoO points leader Darrell
Lanigan, and local favorite David Spille. The show airs LIVE Tuesday evening at
8:00pm eastern, 7:00pm central on www.RaceTalkLive.com.
Bart Hartman will make his second appearance on the program as the Zanesville,
OH driver is coming off his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the
season Saturday night at Hagerstown Speedway. Hartman has catapulted to second
in the Series points hunt behind defending champion Earl Pearson Jr. The former
North/South 100 winner will talk about his momentum heading into this weekend's
race as well as his chances to pick up another $50,000 paycheck.
Greencastle, PA's Gary Stuhler will join the show as the Hall of Fame inductee
makes his first appearance on the program. Over the weekend, Stuhler had three
top 15 finishes in the LOLMDS races at Bedford, Winchester, and Hagerstown. With
125 feature wins at Hagerstown alone, Stuhler will talk about his East Coast
success and what it means to be inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall
of Fame.
Also joining the broadcast for the first time will be Union, KY's Darrell
Lanigan. The North/South 100 is a crown jewel that has eluded Lanigan over his
illustrious career and the current World of Outlaws points leader hopes to
change that this weekend. Lanigan, the 2003 winner of The Dream and the Dirt
Track World Championship, will discuss his season to date and give his thoughts
on Florence Speedway and this weekend's $50,000 to win 26th Annual Sunoco Race
Fuels North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil.
Former Open Wheel Modified standout David Spille will join the program as the
Harrison, OH hotshoe is currently in his second full season behind the wheel of
a Late Model. Spille is the 2006 Open Wheel Modified Champion at Florence
Speedway and was last year's Late Model Rookie of the Year at the King Family's
famed track. In last year's North/South 100, Spille qualified 14th fastest among
the 86 entries and went on to make the prestigious race in his first ever
attempt.
In addition to those four drivers, Russ Bradford of Sunoco Race Fuels will
briefly join the show to discuss Sunoco's sponsorship of this weekend's big race
and the company's future involvement with the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100
presented by Lucas Oil.
Hosted by Dustin "DJ" Jarrett, the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour airs LIVE at
8:00pm eastern, 7:00pm central Tuesday nights of race week on
www.RaceTalkLive.com. Fans are
encouraged to instant message their questions to DJ via the AOL Instant
Messenger screen name "LucasDirtDJ". Emails are also welcome at
djarrett@lucasdirt.com.
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 "DJ" Jarrett, Internet Broadcast Coordinator,
djarrett@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
August 5, 2008
Sunoco Race Fuels Sponsors Florence Speedway's North/South 100 This Weekend in
Kentucky
CORONA, CA (August 4, 2008) - Sunoco Race Fuels will be the title sponsor of
this weekends mega event the "Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by
Lucas Oil" at Florence Speedway in Union, KY. This event will be sanctioned by
the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and pay a whopping $50,000 to the winner of
the 100-lap feature event. Sunoco Race Fuels the official fuel of the Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series has been a strong supporter of dirt late model racing and
is excited to be a part of one of the crown jewel events in dirt late model
racing this weekend in Kentucky.
Sunoco Race Fuels continues to dominate the dirt late model industry with more
wins and championships year end and year out. Sunoco Race Fuels drivers
currently hold the top three spots in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
national point's standings with Earl Pearson Jr. leading Bart Hartman and Steve
Casebolt in the series point's standings. Sunoco Race Fuels driver Earl Pearson
Jr. is the reigning 3-time series champion and is looking to win his fifth
consecutive dirt late model national touring series championship in a row.
Sunoco Race Fuel drivers have currently won 14 series events in 2008. Bazell
Race Fuels a Sunoco Race Fuels distributor will be at the event as support to
all the racers that attend the event and continues its partnership with Florence
Speedway and the King family that own and operate the facility.
"Were very excited to be associated with Bill Corwin and all the people at
Sunoco Race Fuels. Their support of this mega event on our schedule is huge to
the sport and the series. We are very appreciative of all that Sunoco has done
for dirt late model racing over the years and their commitment has been
instrumental in helping build the sport to where it is today", stated Ritchie
Lewis, series director.
In association with their support of dirt late model racing Sunoco is the
official fuel of NASCAR and has kicked off their Free Fuel 5000 summer promotion
for the fourth consecutive year. The Free Fuel 5000 rewards customer loyalty to
the Sunoco Brand with free gas prizes all summer long. Consumers are encouraged
to enter by stopping at one of over 4,000 participating Sunoco stations to pick
up a free Sunoco/NASCAR decal and displaying it on their car - the same decal
featured on every car in NASCAR. Sunoco will deploy professional spotting teams
throughout the summer and, if a consumer is spotted with the decal displayed on
their vehicle at or near a Sunoco station, they will instantly win a Gift Card
for free gas. The spotting teams will reward 12,000 instant winners who can then
be included in a grand prize drawing for 5,000 gallons of quality gasoline from
Sunoco. Consumers can win Sunoco Gift Cards again and again, every time they are
spotted. The Sunoco/Nascar decal will also be available to pick up at the Sunoco
tent at Florence Speedway this weekend along with Sunoco T-Shirts and
merchandise.
"Sunoco is excited to bring back the Free Fuel 5000 again this year and reward
our loyal consumers throughout the summer months with free gas as well as
provide one lucky Sunoco customer with 5,000 gallons of free fuel." says Chris
Buitron, Manager - Brand Marketing. "It's our way of thanking our customers for
their continued support."
Customers can log onto www.gosunoco.com for the official rules, to find
participating locations and view photos of the winners as they are spotted at
Sunoco stations.
About Sunoco
Sunoco, Inc., headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, is a leading manufacturer and
marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products. With 910,000 barrels per day
of refining capacity, nearly 4,700 retail sites selling gasoline and convenience
items, approximately 5,500 miles of crude oil and refined product owned and
operated pipelines and 38 product terminals, Sunoco is one of the largest
independent refiner-marketers in the United States. Sunoco is a significant
manufacturer of petrochemicals with annual sales of approximately five billion
pounds, largely chemical intermediates used to make fibers, plastics, film and
resins. Using a unique, patented technology, Sunoco's coke making facilities in
the United States have the capacity to manufacture over 2.5 million tons
annually of high-quality metallurgical-grade coke for use in the steel industry.
Sunoco also is the operator of, and has an equity interest in, a 1.7 million
tons-per-year coke making facility in Vitoria, Brazil. For additional
information, visit Sunoco's Web site at
www.SunocoInc.com.
For more information about Sunoco Race Fuels you can also visit
www.racegas.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.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator,
jessex@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
August 2, 2008
Hartman in a Hurry, Taking His Second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at
Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN,MD (August 2, 2008)- Taking advantage of a late race restart, with 11
laps to go, Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH sprinted to his second Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series win of 2008 on Saturday Night at the Hagerstown Speedway as he
won the "Shootout Finale" worth $10,000. Hartman had carried the for the first
16 laps of the race before yielding to Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN who led until
the late caution with 11 laps that allowed Hartman to get a run on him to retake
the lead on the restart. Hartman sped away for the win with Owens finishing
second followed by Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV, Earl Pearson Jr. of
Jacksonville, FL and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY.
The 50 lap main event began with last year's Lucas Oil winner at Hagerstown
Scott James starting on the pole alongside Hartman. Hartman gained the top spot
immediately as he moved his bright yellow #75 car to the point ahead of James,
Owens, Eckert and Pearson.
Owens made a move on James to take second on lap two as Hartman built a six-car
length lead in the early stages of the race as Owens was trying to track him
down. As the two battled through lapped traffic, Owens would pull even with
Hartman by the 15th circuit. The two would race side-by-side for two laps until
Owens was finally able to clear Hartman and take the lead. Owens then opened a
five-car length spread over Hartman.
The race for third was heating up as well with Pearson passing Eckert for third
on lap 22. The top two of Owens and Hartman had distanced themselves from the
rest of the field as Owens managed a straightaway lead over Hartman with 27 laps
recorded.
Josh Richards began his march toward the leaders as he climbed to fourth,
passing Eckert just after the halfway mark of the race. At this point, Owens had
lapped up to the 11th place Matt Lux machine, with Hartman slowly cutting down
the margin between himself and Owens with only 15 laps remaining.
Hartman had cut, what once seemed to be an insurmountable lead, down to just
five car lengths as Lux suddenly slowed in turn two on lap 39, bringing out the
only caution of the race. On the restart, Owens was out front by himself, with
Hartman and Richards lined up side-by-side on the Delaware double-file restart
right behind him.
Hartman picked the inside on the restart, which proved to be the right choice,
as Owens drifted up coming to the green flag. Hartman moved quickly to the
inside of Owens heading down the main straightaway, as the pair entered into
turn number one, Hartman would retake the lead.
Hartman then pulled away from Owens, as he set a blistering pace that would
carry him to his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory in the last
four races. Owens, who was making his first ever start at Hagerstown, finished
second in the Mike Reece/Reece Monuments/Bloomquist Race Cars Ford Fusion.
Richards would finish third in the Ernie Davis/Ernie's Towing and Hauling Monte
Carlo SS with Pearson in the Bobby Labonte Racing/LifeLong Locks/MasterSbilt
Dodge Charger finishing fourth followed by Francis in the Dale Beitler
Racing/Reliable Painting/Rocket GTO.
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the third time in his career, Hartman regained
second place in the championship point's standings behind Pearson. "I didn't
think I had enough for Jimmy out there, on the restart, the race took off real
good and I think Jimmy had softer tires on than us, this is a brand new car,
we've had a tough weekend starting at Bedford and we didn't run well last night
at Winchester, but I can't thank Austin Hargrove (his crew chief) enough, the
car was fast all night and it feels good to get in the Lucas Oil Victory Lane
again, said the former Dirt Track World Champion.
Hartman's Rocket Monte Carlo SS is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine, and
sponsored by Imler's Poultry/LendX Check Cashing and Loans/Sunoco Race
Fuels/Dyers Rods/Allstar Performance/Lucas Oil Products and Ohlins.
Completing the top ten were Rick Eckert, Gary Stuhler, Donnie Moran, Steve
Casebolt and Scott James.
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to
www.lucasdirt.com or call the series
office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, August 2, 2008
Hagerstown Speedway - Hagerstown, MD
PRC Fast Time: Scott James/19.078 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Scott James, Brian Booze, Gary
Stuhler, Andy Anderson, Billy Drake, Steve Casebolt, Dan Stone, David Williams,
Billy Wampler, Mike Lupfer, Scott LeBarron, Marvin Winters, Nathan Duboraw - DNS
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Bart Hartman, Earl Pearson Jr.,
Donnie Moran, Jim Bernheisel, Steve Shaver, Wayne Chinn, Tyler Armstrong, Darryl
Hills, Timothy Wilson, Scott Cross, Roland Mann, Matt Murphy, Terry Casey
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Rick Eckert, Josh
Richards, Jeremy Miller, DJ Myers, Booper Bare, Devin Friese, DJ Troutman, Ricky
Elliot, Kirk Ryan Jr., Vic Coffey, Paul Crowl, Al Cheney, Ronnie DeHaven Jr.
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Matt Lux,
Steve Francis, JT Spence, Justin Rattliff, Dan Schlieper, Jamie Lathroum, Jason
Covert, Brent Smith, John Mason, Frank Plessinger, Freddy Smith, Jim Stine
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Steve
Shaver, Billy Drake, Steve Casebolt, Dan Stone, Darryl Hills, David Williams,
Billy Wampler, Scott LeBarron, Wayne Chinn, Marvin Winters, Mike Lupfer, Tyler
Armstrong, Matt Murphy, Scott Cross, Roland Mann, Terry Casey, Timothy Wilson -
DNS, Nathan Durboraw - DNS
Quarter Master Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Booper Bare, Ricky
Elliott, Dan Schlieper, Jason Covert, Justin Rattliff, DJ Troutman, Jamie
Lathroum, Vic Coffey, Devin Friese, Paul Crowl, Kirk Ryan Jr., Brent Smith, John
Mason, Frank Plessinger, Al Cheney, Jim Stine, Freddy Smith, Ronnie DeHaven Jr.
27th Annual "Stanley Schetromph Classic" Feature Finish (50 Laps): Bart Hartman,
Jimmy Owens, Josh Richards, Earl Pearson Jr., Steve Francis, Rick Eckert, Gary
Stuhler, Donnie Moran, Steve Casebolt, Scott James, JT Spence, Steve Shaver,
Billy Drake, DJ Myers, Justin Rattliff, Booper Bare, Dan Schlieper, Terry Casey,
Brian Booze, Mike Lupfer, Matt Lux, Andy Anderson, Ricky Elliott, Jimmy
Bernheisel, Jeremy Miller
Race Statistics
Entries: 52
Caution Flags: 1
Lap Leaders: Bart Hartman 1-16, Jimmy Owens 17-39, Hartman 40-50
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Justin Rattliff, Terry Casey
Hagerstown Speedway Track Provisional: Mike Lupfer
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Steve Casebolt (Started 21st and
finished 9th -advanced 12 positions)
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Gary Stuhler
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Bart Hartman
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Terry Casey
ASI Racewear Lucky 7 Award: Gary Stuhler
Integra Shocks Crew Chief of the Race: Chris Fox (Jimmy Owens)
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Time of the Race: 22 minutes
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 5450
2) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) 4935
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4925
4) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) 4590
5) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) 4395
6) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 4315
7) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) 4305
8) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) 4260
9) Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) 3830
10) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 3585
Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 4315
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 3585
3) John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 745
4) Tony Knowles (Tyrone, GA) 425
5) Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA) 245
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, Public Relations Coordinator,
jessex@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
August 1, 2008
Live Internet Broadcast for Lucas Oil Race at Hagerstown!
CORONA, CA (August 1, 2008) - Live internet broadcast to take place this
Saturday, August 2nd at the Hagerstown Speedway. Hosted by Dustin "DJ" Jarrett,
the broadcast with begin at 8pm eastern, 7pm central on www.RaceTalkLive.com.
This Saturday, August 2nd, the famed ½-mile Hagerstown Speedway will play host
to the rescheduled 27th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic/Shootout Finale,
paying a cool $10,000 to win. A full racing program of PRC Time Trials, Heats,
B-Mains, and feature is planned with all of the racing action being streamed
live on the internet.
The last Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Hagerstown took place on
April 28, 2007 and was an amazing display of wild, no holds barred, three-wide
action, which saw Scott James rally from the 14th starting position to get the
win over Steve Casebolt and 18th-starting Jason Covert in a field of 58 entries.
With Hot Laps slated to hit the track at 7pm and qualifying to follow, the
internet broadcast will get underway at 8pm eastern time on
www.RaceTalkLive.com. As always,
the broadcast is FREE for all listeners, who are reminded to have the latest
edition of Windows Media Player installed on their computer to hear the action.
For more information on the Series' internet broadcasts 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 "DJ" Jarrett, Internet Broadcast Coordinator,
djarrett@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
August 1, 2008
Earl Pearson Jr. Takes Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winchester Shootout on
Friday Night
Bedford, WINCHESTER, VA (August 1, 2008) - Taking the lead on the fourth lap,
Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL picked up his third Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series event of 2008 running away with the $7,000 to win event at
Winchester Speedway on Friday Night. Pearson's third LOLMDS win of the season
extended his points lead as well. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN came from the 18th
starting spot to finish second, followed by 12th starting Steve Francis of
Ashland, KY, the previous night's winner at Bedford finished third, with Donnie
Moran of Dresden, OH coming home fourth, and Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN took
the fifth finishing position at the finish.
The initial start of the 40 lap event saw a multi-car pileup in turn four, which
involved at least five race cars. Once the green flag came back out, Moran would
bolt to the lead with Pearson, who re-started fourth after initially starting
sixth, but moved to the outside of row number two after Terry Casey was unable
to continue after the first lap wreck.
Moran would then see Pearson use the middle groove on the track to pull even
with Moran on lap three as the two drivers came across the start-finish line
dead even with Pearson. Pearson then immediately took over the top spot from
Moran, stretching it to six car lengths by the ninth lap.
Booper Bare spun in turn two, bringing out a caution with ten laps complete,
saving the tail of the field from being reeled in by the leaders. On the
restart, Pearson had the advantage of a clear track in front of him. Again,
Pearson would show his strength pulling out to a four-car length lead over Moran
and third place Justin Rattliff. The third caution for slow for the top-ten
running Darryl Hills with 16 laps in the books would once again allow Moran and
Rattliff a shot at Pearson.
On the restart, Pearson really picked up the pace, holding his largest margin of
the race, a ten-car length lead with 20 laps in the books. Moran was still
running in second followed by Rattliff, Casebolt, and Francis, who worked his
way up to fifth after starting 12th.
Another car on the move was Jimmy Owens, coming from all the way back in his
20th starting position. Experiencing problems, Rattliff slowed on the
backstretch and pulled out of the race on lap 32, ending a strong run for the
youngster.
Francis and Owens then continued their march to the front. Pearson remained out
front with more than a straightaway lead over Moran. The duo of Francis and
Owens had split Rattliff as the he slowed as that would move Owens into third
with Francis now running in fourth.
In the final five laps, Owens caught up to Moran, and managed to get by him on
lap 38. Francis quickly followed suit on the final lap to take third away from
Moran. Pearson managed to keep an insurmountable lead to finish with the win in
his first ever appearance at Winchester Speedway.
In the Lucas Oil Victory Lane, Pearson thanked a multitude of people including
his crew and car owner Bobby Labonte. "I didn't know what was going to happen in
the feature after the heat races, everybody was running around on the bottom and
I guess we were bound and determined to make the middle to top groove work and
it did fortunately for us. I want to say hello to my mom back home, she was not
feeling well today and I hope this makes her feel better."
Pearson drove the Bobby Labonte Racing/Larry Wallace Racing Engines/MasterSbilt
Dodge Charger sponsored by LifeLong Locks/Lucas Oil Products and Sunoco Race
Fuels, followed by Jimmy Owens, Steve Francis, Donnie Moran, and Steve Casebolt.
Completing the top ten were Jamie Lathroum, Billy Drake, Andy Anderson, Wayne
Chinn and D.J.Myers.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action on Saturday Night,
August 2nd at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD for a $10,000 to win event.
The event will be broadcasted live on
www.RaceTalkLive.com with your host, Dustin "DJ" Jarrett at 8 PM
Eastern Time.
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Friday Night, August 1, 2008
Winchester Speedway - Winchester, VA
PRC Fast Time: Ricky Elliott/ 16.189 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Jamie Lathroum, Billy Drake, Andy
Anderson, Ricky Elliott, Booper Bare, Dan Schlieper, Tony Crim, Steve Shaver,
Kristopher Eaton, Jonathon DeHaven, Brian Tavenner, Scott Merryman - DNS
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Terry Casey, Earl Pearson Jr.,
Darryl Hills, Gary Stuhler, David Williams, Dan Stone, Devin Friese, Frank
Plessinger, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Freddy Smith, Chris Cromer, Leon Lloyd - DNS
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Justin Rattliff, Bart
Hartman, DJ Myers, Jason Covert, Jimmy Owens, Walter Crouch, Gerald Davis, John
Mason, Wayne Chinn, Brad Omps, James Richards, Jeremy Miller
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Donnie Moran, Steve
Casebolt, Steve Francis, Scott James, Josh Richards, Michael Hardy, Mark
Pettyjohn, Roland Mann, Matt Hardy, Matt Quade, Lewis Hudson
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Booper Bare,
Dan Schlieper, David Williams, Dan Stone, Frank Plessinger, Tony Crim, Devin
Friese, Jonathan DeHaven, Kristopher Eaton, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Brian Tavenner,
Chris Cromer, Freddy Smith, Steve Shaver, Scott Merryman - DNS, Leon Lloyd - DNS
Quarter Master Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Josh
Richards, Walter Crouch, Mark Pettyjohn, Michael Handy, Wayne Chinn, Gerald
Davis, John Mason, Brad Omps, Roland Mann, Matt Hardy, Lewis Hudson, James
Richards, Jeremy Miller, Matt Quade
"Shootout Finale" Feature Finish (40 Laps): Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Owens, Steve
Francis, Donnie Moran, Steve Casebolt, Jamie Lathroum, Billy Drake, Andy
Anderson, Wayne Chinn, DJ Myers, Bart Hartman, Jason Covert, Gary Stuhler, Josh
Richards, Booper Bare, Scott James, Ricky Elliott, Freddy Smith, David Williams,
Justin Rattliff, Darryl Hills, Dan Schlieper, Terry Casey, Walter Crouch, Gerald
Davis
Race Statistics
Entries: 47
Caution Flags: 3
Lap Leaders: Donnie Moran 1-3, Earl Pearson Jr. 4-40
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Freddy Smith, Wayne Chinn
Winchester Speedway Track Provisional: Gerald Davis
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Jimmy Owens (Started 18th and finished
2nd -advanced 16 positions)
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Wayne Chinn
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Jimmy Owens
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Wayne Chinn
ASI Racewear Lucky 7 Award: Billy Drake
Integra Shocks Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Baltazar (Wayne Chinn)
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Larry Wallace Racing Engines
Time of the Race: 23 minutes
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 5240
2) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4740
3) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) 4685
4) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) 4425
5) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) 4240
6) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 4175
7) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) 4160
8) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) 4070
9) Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) 3755
10) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 3490
Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 4175
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 3490
3) John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 745
4) Tony Knowles (Tyrone, GA) 425
5) Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA) 245
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, Public Relations Director,
jessex@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
July 31, 2008
Steve Francis Wins Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Bedford on Thursday
Night
Bedford, PA (July 31, 2008) - In a race cut short by six laps due to severe fog
blanketing the track, Steve Francis of Ashland, KY became the 20th different
driver to win a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Thursday Night at
Bedford Speedway. Francis, in the Dale Beitler owned Rocket GTO, led all 24 laps
in winning the $7,000 to win the inaugural "Paul Beamer Memorial Race" sponsored
by Bedford Valley Petroleum. Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL finished
second followed by Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV, Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg,
PA and Rick Eckert of York, PA.
The start of the A-main was delayed due to a pop-up shower, but after about two
hours and after running the track back in, the race was ready to go, with
Francis and Richards starting on the pole. Third-place starter Bart Hartman
slowed on the initial start bringing out the caution, which negated the start
and forced a restart. Hartman took to the pits and not return to the race until
the twelfth lap.
Francis managed to motor ahead of the field, as he led all 24 scored laps with a
nice battle for second taking place between Richards and Pearson. Francis opened
up a seven car length lead in the early stages of the race until lapped traffic
would allow both Richards and Pearson to gain on him.
With ten laps down, Richards and Pearson had closed on Francis' rear bumper as
the first three cars were running nose to tail. Francis was able to put a lapped
car between himself and the race for second as the first caution came out on lap
12.
On the restart, Francis would again extend his lead over Richards and Pearson as
Pearson was all over the rear decklid of Richards' car. With 15 laps down,
Francis was on a rail, stretching his lead over the duo of Richards and Pearson
with Jeremy Miller and Rick Eckert in a tight battle for fourth.
As the halfway mark was given, fog started to overtake the race track as Jeff
Rine slowed for the third caution on lap 20. With ten laps to go, there was
enough visibility for the drivers to continue as they would only be able to race
for four more laps until Nick Dickson stopped in turn two bringing out the
caution.
During the caution period, the drivers stopped on the frontstretch and relayed
to the Lucas Oil officials and track officials that it was unsafe to resume the
race. The decision was made to wave the checkered flag as the cars came back
around the frontstretch and the race was officially ruled complete.
In Lucas Oil Victory Lane, for the first time since July 2007, Francis said the
decision made was the right one for driver's safety. "No doubt it was the right
call, it's easy for me to say being in front but when the second place guy and
back says they can't see you have to go with that," Francis said as he thanked
his crew who have turned around his fortunes on recent weeks. "The American
Racer tires are good here and for them to get the track back in the shape they
did after the rain my hats off to them, now we can go and hopefully run well the
next two nights and then set our sights on Florence for next week, that's a race
I'd really like to win."
The 40-year-old driver helmed the Dale Beitler Racing owned, Cornett powered
Reliable Painting/Duralite Racing Wheels/Integra Shocks, Valvoline sponsored
Rocket Chassis GTO.
Pearson extended his points lead in the Bobby Labonte Racing/Lifelong Locks/MasterSbilt
Dodge Charger by virtue of his second place finish. Richards who was the PRC
fast timer in qualifications among the 51 cars on hand drove the Ernie
Davis/Ernie's Towing and Hauling/Rocket Monte Carlo SS.
Completing the top five were Jeremy Miller in the Buckler Motorsports/Complete
Flooring/Rocket GTO and Rick Eckert in the Raye Vest Excavating/Custom Engines/GRT
Cadillac.
Rounding out the top ten Steve Shaver, Terry Casey, Ricky Elliott, Billy Drake
and Steve Casebolt.
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
Thursday Night July 31st, 2008
Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA
PRC Fast Time: Josh Richards / 20.223 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Josh Richards, Earl Pearson Jr.,
Chuck Clise, Justin Rattliff, Jeff Rine, John Mason, Wayne Chinn, Steve
Everhart, Freddy Smith, Shawn Claar, DJ Myers, Bo Feathers, Tom Decker Sr.
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Rick Eckert, Steve Shaver, Jason
Covert, Steve Casebolt, Gary Stuhler, Scott Haus, Randy Burkholder, Dan
Schlieper, Greg Fetters, Wayne Johnson, Matt Parks, TJ Wright, Tom Decker Jr.
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Francis, Jeremy
Miller, Billy Drake, Dan Stone, Jim Yoder, Nick Dickson, Tyler Armstrong, Scott
LeBarron, Brian Booze, Shane Beegle, Jimmy Owens, Andy Martz, Chris Harr.
Tiger Rearend Fourth Heat (10 Laps- Top 4 Advance): Bart Hartman, Terry Casey,
Donnie Moran, Ricky Elliott, Jeff Miller, Tyler Hershey, Alan Sagi, Jack Pencil,
Scott James, JT Spence, Scott Rhodes, Doug Ishler.
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Gary Stuhler,
Jeff Rine, Scott Haus, John Mason, Randy Burkholder, Dan Schlieper, DJ Myers,
Freddy Smith, Greg Fetters, Wayne Chinn, Steve Everhart, Wayne Johnson, Matt
Parks, Tom Decker Sr., Shawn Claar, TJ Wright, Bo Feathers (DNS), Tom Decker
Jr(DNS).
Quarter Master Second B-Main (12 Laps- Top 3 Advance): (Finished after 8 Laps
Due to Rain Delay): Jeremy Miller, Jack Pencil, Nick Dickson, Tyler Hershey,
Scott Rhodes, Tyler Armstrong, Scott LeBarron, Brian Booze, Alan Sagi, Shane
Beegle, Jim Yoder, Scott James, JT Spence (DNS), Jimmy Owens (DNS), Anndy Martz
(DNS), Doug Ishler (DNS), Chris Harr (DNS).
"Inaugural Paul Beamer Memorial" (30 Laps): Steve Francis, Earl Pearson Jr.,
Josh Richards, Jeremy Miller, Rick Eckert, Steve Shaver, Terry Casey, Ricky
Elliot, Billy Drake, Steve Casebolt, Donnie Moran, Scott Haus, Jason Covert,
Chuck Clise, Gary Stuhler, Scott James, Jeff Miller, Nick Dickson, Dan Stone,
Jeff Rine, Justin Rattliff, Tyler Hershey, Jack Pencil, Steve Everhart, Freddy
Smith, Bart Hartman.
Race Statistics
Entries: 51
Caution Flags: 5
Lap Leaders: Steve Francis 1-24 (Ended Due to Extreme Fog)
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Scott James, Freddy Smith
Bedford Speedway Track Provisionals: Steve Everhart, Tyler Hershey
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Scott Haus
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Scott James
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Steve Casebolt
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Terry Casey
ASI Racewear Lucky 7 Award: Terry Casey
Integra Shocks Crew Chief of the Race: Kevin Miller
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Time of the Race: start: 1:02am finish: 1:30am
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson Jr - 4990
2) Steve Casebolt - 4535
3) Bart Hartman - 4510
4) Billy Drake - 4230
5) Justin Rattliff - 4110
6) Terry Casey - 4050
7) Dan Schlieper - 4035
8) Scott James - 3920
9) Freddy Smith - 3615
10) Wayne Chinn - 3305
Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Terry Casey - 4050
2) Wayne Chinn - 3305
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, Public Relations Director,
jessex@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
July 30, 2008
Bart Hartman and JT Spence Headline Tuesday's Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour
CORONA, CA - July 30, 2008 - Tuesday night's Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour will
focus on the big upcoming triple-header weekend as drivers Bart Hartman and JT
Spence join Bedford Promoter JR Keifer and Winchester GM Calvin Davis on
tonight's show at 8pm eastern, 7pm central on
www.RaceTalkLive.com.
Bart Hartman will make his second appearance on the program as the Zanesville,
OH driver is coming off his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the
season last Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway. Hartman has catapulted up to second
in the Series points hunt behind defending champion Earl Pearson Jr. The former
North/South 100 Champion will talk about his momentum heading into the lucrative
month of August as well as his chances to win the 2008 LOLMDS Championship.
Winchester, VA's JT Spence will be on the show to talk about this weekend's
races as well as his season to date. The 25-year-old Spence is the defending
track champion at Hagerstown Speedway and is a former Winchester/Hagerstown
Shootout Champion. Spence is coming off a 7th place run Friday night at Bedford
and has one win this season at Winchester.
Also joining the program will be Bedford Speedway Promoter JR Keifer and
Winchester Speedway GM Calvin Davis. Keifer and Davis will preview this
weekend's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events and give fans the inside scoop
on what to expect and which locals to keep an eye on.
Hosted by Dustin "DJ" Jarrett, the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour airs LIVE at
8:00pm eastern, 7:00pm central Tuesday nights of race week on
www.RaceTalkLive.com. Fans are
encouraged to instant message their questions to DJ via the AOL Instant
Messenger screen name "LucasDirtDJ". Emails are also welcome at
djarrett@lucasdirt.com.
For more information on the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour or the Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series, please visit
www.LucasDirt.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1.) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 4760
2.) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) -4385
3.) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 4355
4.) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) - 4045
5.) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) - 3985
6.) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 3925
7.) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 3855
8.) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) - 3770
9.)Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) - 3490
10.) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 3210
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, Public Relations Director,
jessex@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
July 28, 2008
Bedford, Winchester and Hagerstown to Kick-off Lucrative Month of Racing for
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
CORONA, CA - July 29, 2008 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series begins a month
of racing that will catch the eye of not only the series regulars, but some of
the other top dirt late model drivers in the country as the series will sanction
nine events starting July 31st at Bedford (PA) Speedway and concluding with the
$40,000 to win "Hillbilly Hundred" on Sunday, August 31st at Tyler County
Speedway in Middlebourne, WV.
With a trip to the East this weekend, the LOLMDS drivers will compete in three
sanctioned events. Starting on Thursday Night, July 31st the series will visit
Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA for the "Inaugural Paul Beamer Memorial Race."
The Bedford Valley Petroleum sponsored event was originally slated to run back
on April 25th, but the event was washed out by rain just before hot laps were
set to start. The Thursday Night show will begin with PRC Time Trials, Heat
Races, B-Mains and the $7,000 to win main event. For more information on the J.R.
Keifer, Jim Maybury and Dr. David Horne promoted fairgrounds facility, log onto
www.bedfordspeedway.com
After the visit to Bedford, the series shifts to the Calvin Davis promoted
Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA for the first ever appearance of the
LOLMDS. The 3/8ths mile, semi-banked track will host event #30 on the season for
the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will see a complete show for the
sanctioning body with PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $7,000 to win
40 Lap main event. For more information on Winchester Speedway, log onto
www.winchestervaspeedway.com.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will conclude their busy weekend of racing
with an appearance at Frank Plessinger's Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD
for a full night of competition with PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and
the $10,000 to win main event. The first time the series visited the legendary
race track back on April 26th the event was rained after the first set of hot
laps had begun. For more information on Hagerstown Speedway you can find it at
www.hagerstownspeedway.com.
With 28 events in the record books during this record-breaking $2.9 million
dollar season, there have been an astounding 19 different winners in Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series action. There have been 524 drivers that have
participated at least once with the LOLMDS in 2008.
Earl Pearson Jr of Jacksonville, FL the 4-time National Touring Series Champion,
3-time, and reigning LOLMDS National Champion currently is on top of the Lucas
Oil Championship Point's Standings heading into this weekend's races. Bart
Hartman of Zanesville, OH who won the last series event, held two weeks ago at
Lucas Oil Speedway, is now second in Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings
behind Pearson. Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN is third; followed by Billy Drake
of Bloomington, IL; and Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY.
Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI leads off the rest of the top ten in points
followed by Terry Casey of New London, WI; Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN;
Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN; and Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH. The Quarter Master
"Rookie of the Year" Points Standings Casey in front of Chinn in the race for
the top rookie of '08.
Other national traveling drivers expected to be hand all three nights include
Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Josh Richards of
Shinnston, WV; Rick Eckert of York, PA; Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA; Chub
Frank of Bear Lake, PA; Jason Covert of York Haven, PA; and Gary Stuhler of
Greencastle, PA.
The tire rule for Bedford, Winchester and Hagerstown will be the same at all
three events: Hoosier 1300 and any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of
40; American Racer SD44 and any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of
40.
For the latest information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1.) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 4760
2.) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) -4385
3.) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 4355
4.) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) - 4045
5.) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) - 3985
6.) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 3925
7.) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 3855
8.) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) - 3770
9.)Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) - 3490
10.) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 3210
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, Public Relations Director,
jessex@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
July 19, 2008
Bart Hartman Wins CMH Showdown at Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO (July 19, 2008) - It will be a race that everyone in attendance
will remember for years to come. There was a huge crowd on hand for the Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series "CMH Showdown" Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Several lead changes, multiple three-wide battles for the lead, and Bart Hartman
of Zanesville, OH ending up in victory lane made up one of the most exciting
nights in racing to date. The 39-year-old, second generation racer picked up his
first LOLMDS win of 2008, and first series win since 2005, which vaulted him
into second place in the Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings.
Hartman's thrilling win allowed him to become the 19th different winner of the
LOLMDS season. Hartman led Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Brian Birkhofer
of Muscatine, IA; 18th starting Terry Phillips of Springfield, MO; and Terry
Casey of New London, WI to the finish line for the $10,000 triumph.
Hartman started from the pole of the 50 lap "CMH Showdown," alongside PRC Fast
Qualifier Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI. Schlieper would overtake Hartman at the
start with Pearson, Birkhofer and Casey in tow after the initial start was
negated as a caution came out for Chris Smyser.
Schlieper held a one-car length lead advantage over Hartman in the early going
with Casey on the move, quickly advancing up from his seventh starting spot into
the top five with one lap in the books, merely two circuits later he passed
Birkhofer for fourth.
Hartman kept pace with Schlieper, following the former World 100 winner closely.
Pearson was gaining ground on the frontrunners, and an exciting battle going on
in the top five between Casey and Birkhofer who swapped the fourth spot another
time on lap six.
Schlieper and Hartman started entering lapped traffic by the tenth circuit,
which was just the opportunity that Hartman needed to overhaul Schlieper for the
lead on lap ten. Working his way through traffic, Birkhofer would join the fray
as he passed Pearson for third and then dove under Schlieper for second on the
11th lap.
Entering turn number one, the leaders went three wide for the top spot with
Hartman, Birkhofer and Schlieper battling with the two lapped cars in an
incredible display of driving talent. Coming off of turn two Hartman would keep
the lead, with Birkhofer hot on his heels. With 15 laps in the books, it looked
as if it was a matter of time before Birkhofer would wrestle the lead away from
Hartman.
The packed grandstand was buzzing; Hartman and Birkhofer would go door-to-door
for two consecutive laps with Casey roaring around the top of the track, passing
both Schlieper and Pearson for third on lap 17.
The caution came out for a slowing Scott James with 17 laps recorded. On the
restart, Hartman would be in front with a double-file formation behind him.
Hartman vaulted away from the field when the green re-appeared with Birkhofer
and now Pearson jockeying for second.
With the halfway mark coming up, the action was outstanding as another
three-wide race developed for the lead with Hartman, Birkhofer and Pearson
dueling it out. Hartman's car was performing well on the top side, but on lap 28
he jumped the cushion in turn four, allowing Birkhofer an avenue on the inside
to go by to take over the lead.
Hartman would fight back on the top side, as he whipped by Birkhofer on lap 30
to regain the top spot. With 20 laps to go, the top three of Hartman, Birkhofer
and Pearson continued to put on quite a show with 18th starting Terry Phillips
and Casey maintaining a solid fourth and fifth in the running order.
With multiple grooves on the 3/8ths mile track, Pearson hugged the bottom once
more and pulled even with Birkhofer, who was working the middle line, for
second. After the two ran side-by-side for a remarkable four straight laps,
Pearson finally was able to clear Birkhofer for second on lap 36.
With 14 laps to go, Pearson began to close the gap on Hartman, as Hartman jumped
the turn four cushion, allowing Pearson to slide by him on the bottom to take
the lead for the first time in the race. Pearson then opened up a three-car
length lead.
The son of five-time USAC Stock Car Champion, Butch Hartman, rebounded nicely,
not giving up on the top line around the track as he rocketed back by Pearson as
the two were heading down the back chute to re-gain the lead with ten laps
remaining.
Hartman then turned the wick up on his Rocket Monte Carlo, building his lead in
the closing laps enough so that Pearson would not be able to make a last-lap run
at him. He went on to collect his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win
since September 24, 2005 at West Virginia Motor Speedway. With the win, Hartman
now takes over second place in the Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings,
heading into an off weekend for the LOLMDS.
In the Lucas Oil Speedway victory lane, a relieved Hartman, who is following the
LOLMDS for the first time was glad to be there after several strong runs this
season. "Brian was really tough after the caution, Earl was good on the bottom,
we just ran our own race and thanks to Austin (Hargrove, his crew chief) he's
worked his butt off this weekend, the car was super good up top and there's
where it worked the best," said the former Dirt Track World Champion and
North-South 100 winner.
"Thanks to these great fans for coming out here tonight, we hope we put on a
show for them, this is by far the best facility I've ever raced at, we've run
good here lately, we wished we could have picked some wins earlier, but there's
a lot of big races left, " Hartman said after thanking his sponsors; Rocket
Chassis, Cornett Engines, Imler's Poultry, Lendx Check Chasing and Loans,
Hoosier Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, All-Star Performance, Lucas Oil Products and
Ohlins.
Second place finisher Earl Pearson Jr. congratulated Hartman on his win in
victory lane. "His car was really good up top, the bottom was real good for us
there early on when we closed on them guys (Hartman and Birkhofer), but the
bottom started to go away and we were just hanging on there, cause he (Hartman)
had his car set-up to run up there and we gambled on tires and obviously he
picked the right ones." Pearson was driving the Bobby Labonte Racing/LifeLong
Locks/MasterSbilt Dodge Charger.
Brian Birkhofer, who has two LOLMDS wins at Lucas Oil Speedway in the last two
years said coming home third was too bad considering the two drivers he was
racing against. "Bart deserved the win, I'm glad to see him get one of these
(Lucas Oil) races, you can race against him and Earl for lap after lap and
they'll race you clean every time, that one caution killed me on the tires,"
said the driver who wheels the J&J Steel/Pro Power Engines/Mars 'n Hofer Monte
Carlo SS.
Terry Phillips, who recorded his 90th career win on the O'Reilly MLRA Series
last weekend in Moberly, MO made a valiant run from 18th to finish a solid
fourth in his Andy's Frozen Custard/Hatfield Racing Engines/GRT by Phillips GTO.
"This new car has been real good since we started running it, we went with the
soft tires and they helped early on, but once we got up into fourth we couldn't
get any further up there, I used them up getting there, but we'll take fourth
against this type of competition."
Terry Casey, who leads the Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" chase, continues
to impress as he picked up the fifth spot in the Arnie Ranta Motorsports/Pro
Power Engines/C.J. Rayburn Monte Carlo. Casey's top five run at Wheatland marked
his fourth top five finishes in the month of July.
Completing the top ten were Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper, Justin Rattliff,
Billy Moyer and Wayne Chinn.
In preliminary action at Lucas Oil Speedway, Dan Schlieper was fastest qualifier
among the 33 entries in the PRC Time Trials, with a lap of 14.805 seconds. The
heat races were won by Schlieper, Brian Birkhofer, Bart Hartman and Earl Pearson
Jr. The B-Mains went to David Turner and Terry Phillips.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take next weekend off before resuming
with a gigantic stretch of events. The series will next be on action on Thursday
Night, July 31st at Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA, Friday Night, August 1st at
Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA and Saturday Night, August 2nd at
Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD.
For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit us at
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, July 19, 2008
Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, Missouri
PRC Fast Time: Dan Schlieper/14.805 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, John Mason, Justin
Rattliff, Billy Moyer, David Turner, JD Hubert, Randy Zimmerman, Rylan Long,
Jeremy Payne
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Brian Birkhofer, Denny Eckrich,
Steve Casebolt, John Anderson, Chris Smyser, Eric Turner, Larry Clawson, Chad
Frewaldt
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Bart Hartman, Terry
Casey, Wayne Chinn, Freddy Smith, Will Vaught, Denny Woodworth, Larry Jones,
Rickey Frankel
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott
James, Billy Drake, Jason Bodenhamer, Terry Phillips, Reid Millard, PJ Haskins,
Brantlee Gotschall
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): David
Turner, Jeremy Payne, JD Hubert, Eric Turner, Chris Smyser, Randy Zimmerman,
Rylan Long, Chad Frewaldt, Larry Clawson - DNS
Quarter Master Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Denny
Woodworth, Will Vaught, Larry Jones, Rickey Frankel, Brantlee Gotschall, Reid
Millard, PJ Haskins
"CMH Showdown" Feature Finish (50 Laps): Bart Hartman, Earl Pearson Jr., Brian
Birkhofer, Terry Phillips, Terry Casey, Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper, Justin
Rattliff, Billy Moyer, Wayne Chinn, Billy Drake, Denny Eckrich, Scott James,
Will Vaught, John Anderson, Jason Bodenhamer, John Mason, Chris Smyser, Freddy
Smith, JD Hubert, Jeremy Payne, Eric Turner, Brantlee Gotschall, Larry Clawson,
Denny Woodworth, David Turner
Race Statistics
Entries: 33
Caution Flags: 2
Lap Leaders: Dan Schlieper 1-9, Bart Hartman 10-35, Earl Pearson Jr. 36-39,
Hartman 40-50
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Chris Smyser, Eric Turner
Midwest Late Model Racing Association Series Provisionals: Brantlee Gotschall,
Larry Clawson
PBM/Erson Cams Hard Charger of the Race: Terry Phillips (Started 18th and
finished 4th -advanced 14 positions)
Allstar Performance Performer of the Race: Terry Phillips
K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Bart Hartman
Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Terry Casey
ASI Racewear Lucky 7 Award: Dan Schlieper
Integra Shocks Crew Chief of the Race: Austin Hargrove (Bart Hartman)
Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines
Time of the Race: 30 minutes
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 4760
2) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) 4385
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 4355
4) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) 4045
5) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) 3985
6) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) 3925
7) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 3855
8) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) 3770
9) Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) 3490
10) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 3210
Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) 3855
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) 3210
3) John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 745
4) Tony Knowles (Tyrone, GA) 425
5) Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA) 245
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, Public Relations Director,
jessex@lucasdirt.com
For Immediate Release
July 19, 2008
CMH Late Model Showdown Results
Hartman fights off attacks by Schlieper, Birkhofer, and Pearson to win $10,000
at the "CMH Late Model Showdown at Lucas Oil Speedway" in Wheatland, MO.
To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to
www.lucasdirt.com or call the
series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Saturday Night, July 19, 2008
Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, Missouri
PRC Fast Time: Dan Schlieper/14.805 seconds
Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Dan Schlieper, John Mason, Justin
Rattliff, Billy Moyer, David Turner, JD Hubert, Randy Zimmerman, Rylan Long,
Jeremy Payne
Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Brian Birkhofer, Denny Eckrich,
Steve Casebolt, John Anderson, Chris Smyser, Eric Turner, Larry Clawson, Chad
Frewaldt
AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Bart Hartman, Terry
Casey, Wayne Chinn, Freddy Smith, Will Vaught, Denny Woodworth, Larry Jones,
Rickey Frankel
Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott
James, Billy Drake, Jason Bodenhamer, Terry Phillips, Reid Millard, PJ Haskins,
Brantlee Gotschall
Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): David
Turner, Jeremy Payne, JD Hubert, Eric Turner, Chris Smyser, Randy Zimmerman,
Rylan Long, Chad Frewaldt, Larry Clawson - DNS
Quarter Master Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Denny
Woodworth, Will Vaught, Larry Jones, Rickey Frankel, Brantlee Gotschall, Reid
Millard, PJ Haskins
"CMH Showdown" Feature Finish (50 Laps): Bart Hartman, Earl Pearson Jr., Brian
Birkhofer, Terry Phillips, Terry Casey, Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper, Justin
Rattliff, Billy Moyer, Wayne Chinn, Billy Drake, Denny Eckrich, Scott James,
Will Vaught, John Anderson, Jason Bodenhamer, John Mason, Chris Smyser, Freddy
Smith, JD Hubert, Jeremy Payne, Eric Turner, Brantlee Gotschall, Larry Clawson,
Denny Woodworth, David Turner
Race Statistics