WAYCROSS, GA (August 19, 2014) – The premier national touring series for super dirt late models will visit the states of Tennessee and Indiana this week. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will compete at a special mid-week show on Thursday, August 21st in East Tennessee at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN. The LOLMDS will sanction the 11th Annual “Scorcher”- Presented by Reece Monument Co. of Tazewell and O’Reilly Auto Parts. This annual event is run in conjunction with the NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway, just up the road from Volunteer Speedway. Activities will include LOLMDS Hot-Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-mains and a 50-Lap $10,000 to win feature event. The Modified Hobby Class will run as a support class to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Previous winners of the “Scorcher” are: Randle Chupp (2004), Rick Eckert (2005), Scott Bloomquist (2006), Chris Madden (2007), Jimmy Owens and Shane Clanton (2008), Tim McCreadie (2009), Jimmy Owens and Scott Bloomquist (2010), Jimmy Owens winning his third Scorcher in 2011,Billy Ogle Jr. winning in 2012 and Chris Madden winning in 2013. For tickets and more information about the event and Volunteer Speedway visit www.volunteerspeedway.com or call the business office at (423) 378-5942.
Following Thursday night’s show at Volunteer Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will travel to the state of Indiana and visit Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN on Saturday August 23rd. The LOLMDS sanctioned event “Whiskey City 50 – Presented by Sign-A-Rama will be the seventh appearance at the immaculate facility promoted by Dave and Kim Rudisell. In the previous five races at “The Burg”, there have been six different winners including: Darren Miller, Brian Birkhofer, Dale McDowell, Don O’Neal, Jimmy Owens and last years winner Steve Francis. The event Saturday at Lawrenceburg Speedway will be taped by the award winning, Lucas Oil Production Studios, to be aired on MAVTV later this year.
Saturday’s event at Lawrenceburg Speedway will include LOLMDS Hot-Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-mains and a 50-Lap $10,000 to win feature event. The Budweiser Modified division will run as a support class to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. For tickets and more information about the event and Lawrenceburg Speedway visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or call 812-539-4700.
“The series is looking forward to racing in front of the loyal fans of the East TN region this Thursday night and in the Tri-State area of IN, OH and KY this coming Saturday night. We encourage everyone to attend these two exciting events and see some great racing action at both tracks”, stated Ritchie Lewis, Director, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN will lead the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series into TN Thursday. Owens, the defending LOLMDS Champion, leads the series with the most wins with eight in 2014 and sits atop the series championship point standings. Don O’Neal currently sits in second, followed by Scott Bloomquist, Steve Francis and Eddie Carrier Jr., who round out the top five in the championship point standings. Jason Hughes leads the chase for the 2014 Dunn-Benson Ford Rookie of the Year title over Jason Papich.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series would like to thank the Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport for being the “Official Hotel” of the event at Lawrenceburg Speedway this Saturday and hosting the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the event. Please call the Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport for more information and reservations for this event. These rooms are filling up quickly, so call today and ask for the Lucas Oil rate for your stay. The Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport is only a short drive from Lawrenceburg Speedway, and is located at:
Holiday Inn Cincinnati Airport
1717Airport Exchange Blvd.
Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone # 859-371-2233
For the latest breaking news about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the 2014 tour schedule, TV schedule, drivers, sponsors and all the information about the series visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
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Track Information- Thursday August 22nd
Volunteer Speedway
Track Phone #: (423) 235-5020
Promoters: Joe & Phyllis Loven – (423) 378-5942
Location: 14095 W Andrew Johnson Hwy., Bulls Gap, TN 37711
Website: www.volunteerspeedway.com
Tire Rule
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300, 1350
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 03, 05, LM30S
Event Purse
$10,000 to win- 1. $10000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.
Track Information- Saturday August 24th
Lawrenceburg Speedway
Track Phone #: (812) 539-4700
Promoter: Dave Rudisell – (812) 539-4700
Location: 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Website: www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com
Tire Rule
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300, 1350
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 03, 06, LM40
Event Purse
$10,000 to win- 1. $10000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.
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. In 2014 the LOLMDS will sanctions 47 events in 19 states. The series is owned by the parent company Lucas Oil Products Inc. and receives national exposure through a TV package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. LOLMDS events will be broadcasted on four TV Networks in 2014 including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and MAVTV American Real Network. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at www.Lucasdirt.com.
About MAVTV American Real Network
MAVTV was founded in 2002 by four former Showtime Networks executives and was originally geared towards a male dominated audience. In 2011, Lucas Oil Products, an automotive lubricant manufacturer with a history in television production, purchased MAVTV. Lucas Oil was eager to employ the same growth strategies to transform MAVTV into a premier cable network that it employed to grow the lubricants business. MAVTV aims to become a broader scoped network, geared towards the modern American family. Lucas Oil is investing in programming, an updated on-air look, and increased production quality, all to add more value to the viewer experience. MAVTV is an acronym that stands for Movies, Action and Variety. MAVTV brings you plenty of never-before-seen high definition exclusives, including Comedy, Movies, Action Sports, Adventure and More, all in fantastic HD detail. MAVTV is no ordinary television network. It’s a 24/7, high-definition entertainment extravaganza, featuring everything from blockbuster films, high octane motorsports, MMA fighting, gaming, gut busting comedy, original reality shows and scripted dramas. Learn more about MAVTV American Real go to www.mavtv.com.
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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, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company’s marketing strategy. Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA.
In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and MAVTV. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at www.lucasoil.com.