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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Carl Short Announce Locations for the Hillbilly Hundred and the DTWC for 2012

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Lucas Oil Late Model SeriesWaycross, GA (February 11, 2012) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and famed promoter Carl Short are pleased to announce the locations for this year’s Hillbilly Hundred and the Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC). The Hillbilly Hundred is scheduled for Sunday September 2, 2012. The race will return to the state of West Virginia, and be held at I-77 Raceway Park in Ripley, WV. The 32nd Annual Dirt Track World Championship will remain in the state of Ohio and be held at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH from October 19th – 20th. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction both events, and drivers will earn series championship points at each.

I-77 Raceway Park will now host the 44th Annual Hillbilly Hundred and will pay $25,000 to win at the newly renovated raceway. I-77 track owners Kenny Newhouse and Craig Givens have worked diligently and invested a lot of money in renovating the raceway. The pit area has been increased three times as much as it once was and grandstand seating has been revamped to accommodate an event of this magnitude. The new stadium type seating will provide race fans with great views for all the action on the track this season.

“I can’t express how excited we are to be able to host the Hillbilly Hundred and partner with Carl Short and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. It’s a privilege to also bring back the tradition of one of the best 3 days of racing featuring 5 awesome classes of racing that entire weekend”, stated track promoter Shon Parsons. “Our track owners Kenney Newhouse and Craig Givens have put so much time and work into the track this winter for the fans of I-77 and racing in general. We’re pumped to be a part of this big weekend and really looking forward to having the national stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit our track,” Parsons went on to say.

The 32nd Annual Dirt Track World Championship will move to a new speedway in 2012. The $50,000 to win DTWC will, once again, be the season finale for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2012. The event will be held at Portsmouth Raceway Park from October 19-20th. Last year’s event was won by Don O’Neal with Jimmy Owens finishing second to clinch his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship. Portsmouth Raceway Park will host three LOLMDS events in 2012, hosting a one day $10,000 to win event on July 1st and a two day $20,000 to win event on Aug 31st – Sept 1st.

“After considering several options where to hold the Hillbilly Hundred and the DTWC in 2012, I’m excited about the locations and the people we will be working with this year. Both I-77 and Portsmouth Raceway Park will be great venues to hold these events. Working with Ritchie Lewis and the entire staff of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series brings a great level of professionalism along with the support and marketing benefits within their organization and everything they bring to an event. It just makes good sense to continue our partnership with them as well. I’m excited to bring the Hillbilly Hundred weekend back to the state of West Virginia and look forward to working with those folks at I-77. Portsmouth Raceway Park has added more seating and made several improvements to an already fine facility that will make the DTWC event more enjoyable for the fans to attend this year’s DTWC,” stated Carl Short.

To learn more about the Hillbilly Hundred and I-77 Raceway Park, visit their track website at www.racei77.com. To learn more about this year’s DTWC, visit the event website at www.dirttrackworldchampionship.net or the track website at www.portsraceway.com. Or for more information contact Carl Short directly at (865) 945-3423 or email Carl at Carlshort2007@gmail.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series’ website at www.lucasdirt.com or call the series’ office at (951) 532-2503.

Be sure and visit the series on the social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations’ premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, SPEED, NBC Sports and MavTV Networks.

About Lucas Oil Products: Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the number one selling fuel treatment and additive products manufacturer in America and Canada. Lucas Oil Products has long been directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule
Venue Track City, State To Win
13-Feb East Bay Raceway Park Tampa, FL $5,000
14-Feb East Bay Raceway Park Tampa, FL $5,000
15-Feb East Bay Raceway Park Tampa, FL $7,000
16-Feb East Bay Raceway Park Tampa, FL $7,000
17-Feb East Bay Raceway Park Tampa, FL $10,000
18-Feb East Bay Raceway Park Tampa, FL $10,000
24-Mar Brownstown Speedway Brownstown, IN $10,000
30-Mar Jackson Motor Speedway Jackson, MS $10,000
31-Mar Lonestar Speedway Kilgore, TX $10,000
13,14-Apr Virginia Motor Speedway Saluda, VA $25,000
20-Apr Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex Markleysburg, PA $10,000
21-Apr Hagerstown Speedway Hagerstown, MD $10,000
4-May Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach, IL $10,000
5-May Paducah International Raceway Paducah, KY $10,000
11-May Hartford Motor Speedway Hartford, MI $10,000
12-May La Salle Speedway La Salle, IL $10,000
18,19-May Batesville Motor Speedway Batesville, AR $20,000
25,26-May Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland, MO $30,000
1-Jun Tazewell Speedway Tazewell, TN $10,000
2-Jun Florence Speedway Florence, KY $10,000
22-Jun Cherokee Speedway Gaffney, SC $10,000
23-Jun Wythe Raceway Rural Retreat, VA $10,000
1-Jul Portsmouth Raceway Park Portsmouth, OH $10,000
3-Jul Muskingum County Speedway Zanesville, OH $10,000
6,7-Jul Magnolia Motor Speedway Columbus, MS $20,000
13-Jul Tri-City Speedway Pontoon Beach, IL $10,000
14-Jul Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland, MO $10,000
20,21-Jul I-80 Speedway Greenwood, NE $25,000
24-Jul Stateline Speedway Busti, NY $10,000
25-Jul Utica Rome Speedway Vernon, NY $10,000
26-Jul Fonda Speedway Fonda, NY $10,000
28-Jul Hagerstown Speedway Hagerstown, MD $10,000
10,11-Aug Florence Speedway Florence, KY $50,000
17,18-Aug Batesville Motor Speedway Batesville, AR $40,000
23-Aug Volunteer Speedway Bulls Gap, TN $10,000
25-Aug Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg, IN $10,000
31-Aug, 1-Sep Portsmouth Raceway Park Portsmouth, OH $20,000
2-Sep I-77 Raceway Park Ripley, WV $25,000
14,15-Sep Virginia Motor Speedway Saluda, VA $20,000
21,22-Sep Brownstown Speedway Brownstown, IN $20,000
27-Sep Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA $7,000
28-Sep Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA $7,000
29-Sep Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA $40,000
6-Oct Dixie Speedway Woodstock, GA $10,000
7-Oct Rome International Speedway Rome, GA $10,000
19,20-Oct Portsmouth Raceway Park Portsmouth, OH $50,000

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

ASI Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Canidae Pet Foods – “The Official Pet Foods” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

DART Machinery – “The Official Engine Components” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Geico – “The Official Insurance” 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

Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MavTV – “The Official Men’s Network” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries – “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Speedco – “The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

U. S. Steel – “The Official Steel Manufacturer” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:

Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams,
PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

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