CORONA, CA (March 12, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have announced that the its' next event, the 13th Annual "Indiana Icebreaker" on Saturday, March 27th at the Brownstown (IN) Speedway paying $10,000 will be taped for the first time as part of the series' SPEED TV broadcast schedule. This year will mark the fifth consecutive year the series has sanctioned the popular early season event.
Heading into the event at Brownstown later this month, the Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" still has 23 drivers with perfect attendance with 20 of those drivers having been eligible for the $700 winner's circle money that is being offered through the end of May. There have been six different winners in the first eight events in 2010 for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Reigning series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN leads the Lucas Oil Championship Points' Standings over Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Chris Wall of Holden, LA who are tied for fourth in the points. Positions two through seven are separated by a mere 50 points.
In other series news, a schedule change for the month of June has been announced with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Cleveland (TN) Speedway originally scheduled for Friday Night, June 18 moved back a day to Thursday Night, June 17 to coordinate with the just revealed $20,000 to win 2-day show at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN on June 18 and 19.
The series has also added an event on Friday Night, September 17 at Winchester (VA) Speedway which is now under the guidance of new promoter, Greg Gunter. Several improvements are being made at the historic Virginia oval as the series will sanction a $10,000 to win event the night before the $15,000 race at Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA on Saturday Night, September 18.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
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
MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com
Heading into the event at Brownstown later this month, the Sunoco Race Fuels "Road to Wheatland" still has 23 drivers with perfect attendance with 20 of those drivers having been eligible for the $700 winner's circle money that is being offered through the end of May. There have been six different winners in the first eight events in 2010 for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Reigning series champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN leads the Lucas Oil Championship Points' Standings over Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; and Chris Wall of Holden, LA who are tied for fourth in the points. Positions two through seven are separated by a mere 50 points.
In other series news, a schedule change for the month of June has been announced with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Cleveland (TN) Speedway originally scheduled for Friday Night, June 18 moved back a day to Thursday Night, June 17 to coordinate with the just revealed $20,000 to win 2-day show at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN on June 18 and 19.
The series has also added an event on Friday Night, September 17 at Winchester (VA) Speedway which is now under the guidance of new promoter, Greg Gunter. Several improvements are being made at the historic Virginia oval as the series will sanction a $10,000 to win event the night before the $15,000 race at Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda, VA on Saturday Night, September 18.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
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
MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Rods, ECR Race Engines, FAST Shafts, GRT Race Cars, HAWK Brake, Hyperco, Jay Dickens Race Engines, JRI Shocks, Malcuit Race Engines, Mastersbilt Chassis, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, PRC, Pro Power, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Safety Solutions, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Wrisco, Wiles Drive Shafts, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com
