CORONA, CA (September 27, 2007)-The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to conclude a successful 2007 racing season with back to back shows in the great state of Georgia on Friday and Saturday, October 5th and 6th. On Friday night, the "Rome Rumble" will take place at Rome International Speedway in Rome, GA. The final points race of the season is scheduled for Saturday night as the 18th Annual "Dixie Shootout" rolls into the Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA. The cameras of SPEED Channel will be on hand Friday & Saturday Night at the "Rome Rumble & Dixie Shootout".
With $10,000 to win on Friday and $15,000 to win on Saturday, the Swims Family promoted facilities is sure to pack in the fans and drivers. Two of the south's most prominent and fan friendly racing facilities are set to end the 2007 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season in true southern style. As an added incentive for the drivers, a $5,000 bonus is up for grabs at the "Dixie Shootout" on October 6th. If a previous "Dixie Shootout" winner takes the checkered flag at the "Dixie Shootout", that driver will pocket an extra five grand making his total take $20,000 for an evenings work.
Advance general admission tickets for the "Rome Rumble and the "Dixie Shootout" are on sale now and can be obtained by calling (770) 926-5315 from 9 AM to 4 PM weekdays. For more information on both events it can found at www.dixiespeedway.com.
For the latest information regarding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Tire Rule
Hoosier LM20, 1300, 1400, LM40, 1600 and American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56
Previous Dixie Shootout Champions
1990-Bill Ingram
1991-Tony Reaid
1992-Buddy Morris
1993-Scott Bloomquist
1994-Scott Bloomquist
1995-Bill Frye
1996-Wendell Wallace
1997-Billy Moyer
1998-Tim Hitt
1999-Dale McDowell
2000-Scott Bloomquist
2001-Dale McDowell
2002-Chub Frank
2003-Don O'Neal
2004-Shannon Babb
2005-Shannon Babb
2006-Scott Bloomquist
Upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events
Friday, October 5th
Rome Rumble
Rome International Speedway-Rome, GA
$10,000 to win
Saturday, October 6th
Dixie Shootout
Dixie Speedway-Woodstock, GA
$15,000 to win & a $5000 bonus if
a previous winner of the Shootout
wins the 08' Shootout
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson, Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)-5555
2) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN)-5325
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)-5170
4) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH)-4760
5) Terry English (Benton, KY)-4715
6) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY)-4505
7) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL)-4465
8) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)-4330
9) Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC)-3850
10)Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)-3640
Current COMP Cams Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY)-4505
2) Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC)-3850
3) Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)-2885
2007 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire- "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Dixie Chopper- "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
R&L Carrier- "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Arizona Sport Shirts - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2007 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, Comp Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, DART, Design 500, Edelbrock, Erson Cams, Grover Racing Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Brake, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, King of the Road, Larry Wallace Racing Engines, LifeLong Locks, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, On the Edge Graphics, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, PBM Performance Products, PPM Racing Products, Performance Rod and Custom, Pro Power Racing Engines, Quarter Master, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tex Racing, Vic Hill Racing Engines, WD Enterprises
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR (jessex@lucasdirt.com)
With $10,000 to win on Friday and $15,000 to win on Saturday, the Swims Family promoted facilities is sure to pack in the fans and drivers. Two of the south's most prominent and fan friendly racing facilities are set to end the 2007 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season in true southern style. As an added incentive for the drivers, a $5,000 bonus is up for grabs at the "Dixie Shootout" on October 6th. If a previous "Dixie Shootout" winner takes the checkered flag at the "Dixie Shootout", that driver will pocket an extra five grand making his total take $20,000 for an evenings work.
Advance general admission tickets for the "Rome Rumble and the "Dixie Shootout" are on sale now and can be obtained by calling (770) 926-5315 from 9 AM to 4 PM weekdays. For more information on both events it can found at www.dixiespeedway.com.
For the latest information regarding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Tire Rule
Hoosier LM20, 1300, 1400, LM40, 1600 and American Racer SD44, SD48 and MD56
Previous Dixie Shootout Champions
1990-Bill Ingram
1991-Tony Reaid
1992-Buddy Morris
1993-Scott Bloomquist
1994-Scott Bloomquist
1995-Bill Frye
1996-Wendell Wallace
1997-Billy Moyer
1998-Tim Hitt
1999-Dale McDowell
2000-Scott Bloomquist
2001-Dale McDowell
2002-Chub Frank
2003-Don O'Neal
2004-Shannon Babb
2005-Shannon Babb
2006-Scott Bloomquist
Upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Events
Friday, October 5th
Rome Rumble
Rome International Speedway-Rome, GA
$10,000 to win
Saturday, October 6th
Dixie Shootout
Dixie Speedway-Woodstock, GA
$15,000 to win & a $5000 bonus if
a previous winner of the Shootout
wins the 08' Shootout
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson, Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)-5555
2) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN)-5325
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)-5170
4) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH)-4760
5) Terry English (Benton, KY)-4715
6) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY)-4505
7) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL)-4465
8) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI)-4330
9) Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC)-3850
10)Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN)-3640
Current COMP Cams Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY)-4505
2) Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC)-3850
3) Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)-2885
2007 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire- "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Dixie Chopper- "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
R&L Carrier- "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Arizona Sport Shirts - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2007 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tires, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, Comp Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, DART, Design 500, Edelbrock, Erson Cams, Grover Racing Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Brake, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, King of the Road, Larry Wallace Racing Engines, LifeLong Locks, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, On the Edge Graphics, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, PBM Performance Products, PPM Racing Products, Performance Rod and Custom, Pro Power Racing Engines, Quarter Master, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tex Racing, Vic Hill Racing Engines, WD Enterprises
James Essex - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series PR (jessex@lucasdirt.com)
