June 4, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DIRT NATION ‘DREAM’ SHOW: Bloomquist, Smith, Eckert, Boos
By Doc Lehman
DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net, co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway and Dirt America Online presented by GottaRace.com™, and one of the fastest growing and most popular weekly racing radio programs broadcast over the world wide web, will host a special show this Monday evening June 7 spotlighting the upcoming THE DREAM $100,000 to win dirt Late Model extravaganza at Eldora Speedway. DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net is hosted each week by the Rat Pack, featuring Dave Seay, Brian Tidball and Doc Lehman and airs every Monday evening from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
Appearing on Dirt Nation presented by Switchme.net will be Eldora Speedway P.R. Director Larry Boos and former THE DREAM champions Scott Bloomquist, Freddy Smith and Rick Eckert.
The 10th Annual THE DREAM will be held the weekend of June 11 and 12 at Ohio‘s famed Eldora Speedway and will see a cash payout of $100,000 to the 100-lap feature winner, while all main event starters are guaranteed a minimum of $1500.
Larry Boos is a veteran in motorsports management. A former promoter, including a long and successful stint as the promoter at Sandusky Speedway during its heyday, Boos has since been a long time staff member and an integral part of Eldora Speedway working side by side with track owner Earl Baltes. Boos will provide an update of what fans and teams can expect and offer his perspective on the race and Eldora Speedway’s 50th anniversary.
Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, the 1995 and 2002 THE DREAM champion, currently leads the World of Outlaws Late Model Series point standings in his Bloomquist Race Cars/Custom Engines #0 Ford Mustang sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal, Hawkeye Trucking, All-Star Performance, Hoosier Tires and Sweet Manufacturing.
Freddy Smith of Knoxville, TN is also a two-time THE DREAM winner, having captured the inaugural race in 1994 and again in 2000. Smith currently competes on a national level with a variety of series in his Rocket Chassis/Dodge by Gaerte powered #00 sponsored by Claney & Sons Construction, Whites Auto Sales, White Oak Motorsports and Aggressive Signs.
Rick Eckert of York, PA won the 1999 edition of THE DREAM and currently competes on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series where he currently sits fourth in points driving the Raye Vest-owned Rocket Chassis/Cornett Engines #24 sponsored by Raye Vest Excavating, J&J Steel, Rocket Chassis and Cornett Engines
In addition to the special guests, news and results, other surprises will be in store for listeners on Monday evening.
In the coming weeks several special shows are being planned that will include the UMP SUMMER NATIONALS preview show that will air Monday June 14 with UMP’s Bob Sargant & Ken Schrader as well as several top UMP drivers. A special All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car show is also being developed.
Listeners can participate by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation2003 at any of the following instant messenger services online, AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation at dirtnation2003@yahoo.com and submit your tracks or tours results to racereporter@hotmail.com To listen to the program visit: www.racetalklive.com Dirt Nation can also be heard on its host radio station, “The Outlaw” 1490 AM.
DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net is quickly becoming an audio leader in dirt motorsports media coverage as new listeners continue to be added to the growing audience who tune in for all the latest news and topical guests. DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net features in depth interviews with the show’s weekly guests (national and regional). Joining hosts Seay, Tidball and Lehman each week is Ron Fleenor, a close family friend and spokesperson for the Duayne Hommel family, who updates listeners on the continuing progress of Hommel who suffered severe head injuries following a traffic accident on September 23 near Newport, TN.
For additional information on DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net contact Dave Seay at: 804.758.1867 or via email at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com
DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway (www.virginiamotorspeedway.com) and the Dirt America Online news website located at: www.DirtAmericaOnline.com
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DIRT NATION ‘DREAM’ SHOW: Bloomquist, Smith, Eckert, Boos
By Doc Lehman
DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net, co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway and Dirt America Online presented by GottaRace.com™, and one of the fastest growing and most popular weekly racing radio programs broadcast over the world wide web, will host a special show this Monday evening June 7 spotlighting the upcoming THE DREAM $100,000 to win dirt Late Model extravaganza at Eldora Speedway. DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net is hosted each week by the Rat Pack, featuring Dave Seay, Brian Tidball and Doc Lehman and airs every Monday evening from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
Appearing on Dirt Nation presented by Switchme.net will be Eldora Speedway P.R. Director Larry Boos and former THE DREAM champions Scott Bloomquist, Freddy Smith and Rick Eckert.
The 10th Annual THE DREAM will be held the weekend of June 11 and 12 at Ohio‘s famed Eldora Speedway and will see a cash payout of $100,000 to the 100-lap feature winner, while all main event starters are guaranteed a minimum of $1500.
Larry Boos is a veteran in motorsports management. A former promoter, including a long and successful stint as the promoter at Sandusky Speedway during its heyday, Boos has since been a long time staff member and an integral part of Eldora Speedway working side by side with track owner Earl Baltes. Boos will provide an update of what fans and teams can expect and offer his perspective on the race and Eldora Speedway’s 50th anniversary.
Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, the 1995 and 2002 THE DREAM champion, currently leads the World of Outlaws Late Model Series point standings in his Bloomquist Race Cars/Custom Engines #0 Ford Mustang sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal, Hawkeye Trucking, All-Star Performance, Hoosier Tires and Sweet Manufacturing.
Freddy Smith of Knoxville, TN is also a two-time THE DREAM winner, having captured the inaugural race in 1994 and again in 2000. Smith currently competes on a national level with a variety of series in his Rocket Chassis/Dodge by Gaerte powered #00 sponsored by Claney & Sons Construction, Whites Auto Sales, White Oak Motorsports and Aggressive Signs.
Rick Eckert of York, PA won the 1999 edition of THE DREAM and currently competes on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series where he currently sits fourth in points driving the Raye Vest-owned Rocket Chassis/Cornett Engines #24 sponsored by Raye Vest Excavating, J&J Steel, Rocket Chassis and Cornett Engines
In addition to the special guests, news and results, other surprises will be in store for listeners on Monday evening.
In the coming weeks several special shows are being planned that will include the UMP SUMMER NATIONALS preview show that will air Monday June 14 with UMP’s Bob Sargant & Ken Schrader as well as several top UMP drivers. A special All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car show is also being developed.
Listeners can participate by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at dirtnation2003 at any of the following instant messenger services online, AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation at dirtnation2003@yahoo.com and submit your tracks or tours results to racereporter@hotmail.com To listen to the program visit: www.racetalklive.com Dirt Nation can also be heard on its host radio station, “The Outlaw” 1490 AM.
DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net is quickly becoming an audio leader in dirt motorsports media coverage as new listeners continue to be added to the growing audience who tune in for all the latest news and topical guests. DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net features in depth interviews with the show’s weekly guests (national and regional). Joining hosts Seay, Tidball and Lehman each week is Ron Fleenor, a close family friend and spokesperson for the Duayne Hommel family, who updates listeners on the continuing progress of Hommel who suffered severe head injuries following a traffic accident on September 23 near Newport, TN.
For additional information on DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net contact Dave Seay at: 804.758.1867 or via email at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com
DIRT NATION presented by Switchme.net is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway (www.virginiamotorspeedway.com) and the Dirt America Online news website located at: www.DirtAmericaOnline.com
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services
