UNION, KY (August 13, 2010) - Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA was the quickest of the 71 entrants for the 28th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil on Friday Night at Florence Speedway. McDowell earned $1,000 courtesy of Red Buck Cigars for the achievement. His fast lap around the half-mile high-banked oval was 17.335 seconds. This was the first fast time for McDowell in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition this year.
Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN was second quick to McDowell in Group A; his fast lap was 17.367 seconds. Trailing Marlar and McDowell in the group were Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN. Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL was the fastest qualifier in Group B with a quick lap of 17.393 seconds. Following Pearson were Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH; Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN; Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
On Saturday, both the pit gates and general admission gates will open at 3 PM. Activities at the speedway will get underway with a Dirt Racing Outreach service beginning at 3:15 PM in the vendor area, all are welcome to attend.The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be on hand for a driver's autograph session that will take place from 4-4:45 PM in the same area. The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies will be held at 6 PM. Action on the track for the series will begin at 8 PM with six 12-lap heat races. Other events for the LOLMDS include B-Mains and the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. The event will pay $50,000 to win. Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI is the defending race winner.
For more information on Florence Speedway, please visit the track's website at www.florencespeedway.com.
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.
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920
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
Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" 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
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
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com
Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN was second quick to McDowell in Group A; his fast lap was 17.367 seconds. Trailing Marlar and McDowell in the group were Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN; Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; and Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN. Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL was the fastest qualifier in Group B with a quick lap of 17.393 seconds. Following Pearson were Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH; Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN; Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, WV; and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN.
On Saturday, both the pit gates and general admission gates will open at 3 PM. Activities at the speedway will get underway with a Dirt Racing Outreach service beginning at 3:15 PM in the vendor area, all are welcome to attend.The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be on hand for a driver's autograph session that will take place from 4-4:45 PM in the same area. The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies will be held at 6 PM. Action on the track for the series will begin at 8 PM with six 12-lap heat races. Other events for the LOLMDS include B-Mains and the 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. The event will pay $50,000 to win. Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI is the defending race winner.
For more information on Florence Speedway, please visit the track's website at www.florencespeedway.com.
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.
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 5090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 4810
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 4795
4 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 4530
5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 4420
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 4180
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 3885
8 71w Chris Wall Springfield, LA 3875
9 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 3850
10 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 3800
11 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 3740
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 3590
13 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 3155
14 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 2920
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
Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" 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
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
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, ApplianceZone.com, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com
