Norman, Oklahoma – February 27, 2006
By Bret Emrick
WHAT
After opening the 2006 World of Outlaws Late Model Series season this past month the quest for the Championship continues Friday, March 17 with Round 1 of ‘The Bayou Battle 50’ at Baton Rouge Raceway in Baker (Baton Rouge), Louisiana followed by Round 2 of ‘The Bayou Battle’ scheduled for Saturday, March 18 at Fast Trax Motorplex in Chatham (Monroe), Louisiana. Both of the $10,000 to win events boast $45,000 purses and mark the inaugural appearances of the WoO Late Model Series to the state of Louisiana. The events will be a match up of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series versus the SUPR (Southern United Professional Racing) Late Model Series. The U.M.P. Modifieds will also be on the racing card at both venues.
3/17 – Baton Rouge Raceway: $10,000 To Win Round 1 of ‘The Bayou Battle 50’
3/18 – Fast Trax Motorplex: $10,000 To Win Round 2 of ‘The Bayou Battle 50’
WHEN
At Baton Rouge Raceway, the pit gates open at 3:00p.m., spectator gates will open at 5:00p.m., warm-ups begin at 6:30p.m., time trials begin at 7:00p.m. and racing begins at 8:00p.m.
At Fast Trax Motorplex, the pit gates open at 3:00p.m., spectator gates will open at 5:00p.m., warm-ups begin at 5:30p.m., time trials begin at 6:00p.m. and racing begins at 7:00p.m.
WHERE
To get to Baton Rouge Raceway, take I-110 to exit 6, then go one mile east on SR 408, then 7.1 miles north on SR 67, then 0.4 miles west.
To get to Fast Trax Motorplex, go four miles southeast of Chatham, Louisiana on SR 4.
TICKETS
Ticket prices at Baton Rouge Raceway and at Fast Trax Motorplex are, $25.00 for adult general admission, $10.00 for youth ages 7 – 12, children 6 years of age and under are free. Pit admission is $30.00 for non-members and $25.00 for members.
WEBSITES
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series: http://www.dirtmotorsports.com/LMS or http://www.woolms.com.
Baton Rouge Raceway: http://www.batonrougeraceway.com.
Fast Trax Motorplex: http://www.fasttraxspeedway.net
ABOUT THE TRACKS
Baton Rouge Raceway is a semi-banked ¼ mile clay oval. For further information phone 225-275-5040 (office) or 225-774-4524 (track).
Fast Trax Motorplex is a semi-banked ¼ mile clay oval. For further information phone 318-325-4568 (office) or 318-249-2443 (track).
PREVIOUS WINNERS
NONE! Both rounds of ‘The Bayou Battle’ will be first time appearances by the World of Outlaws Late Model Series to either facility.
TELEVISION
The SPEED cameras will capture all the exciting action of 15 World of Outlaws Late Model Series 2006 events for broadcast at a later date.
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES SPEED SCHEDULE
Showing Race Date-Race Track-Location-Air Date-Time
2/16-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-TBA-TBA
2/18-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-TBA-TBA
4/8-Virginia Motor Speedway-Saluda,VA-TBA-TBA
4/15-East Alabama Motor Speedway-Phenix City,AL-TBA-TBA
6/1-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-TBA-TBA
7/2-Cayuga County Fair Speedway-Weedsport,NY-TBA-TBA
7/8-Sharon Speedway-Hartford,OH-TBA-TBA
7/21&7/22-Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway-Chillicothe,OH-TBA-TBA
7/28-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-TBA-TBA
7/29-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-TBA-TBA
8/4-Lernerville Speedway-Sarver,PA-TBA-TBA-TBA
8/15-Lake Ozark Speedway-Eldon,MO-TBA-TBA
9/3-Tri-City Speedway-Franklin,PA-TBA-TBA
9/16 – I-55 Raceway-Pevely,MO-TBA-TBA
10/14-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-TBA-TBA
TBA = To Be Announced
SPEED is available through cable systems nationwide, DISH Network (Channel 150) and DIRECT TV (Channel 607).
ON THE INTERNET
Fans can experience the excitement of all World Of Outlaws Late Model Series events live on Dirtvision.com through the DIRT Radio Network broadcasts. And, video cybercast of select World of Outlaws Late Model Series events will be broadcast through DIRTvision.com.
To find the DIRTvision.com video broadcast schedule or listen to the audio broadcast, log on to www.dirtvision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen and view the DIRT Radio Network.
THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES CONTRACTED DRIVERS
The 2006 edition of the World Of Outlaws Late Model Series contracted drivers includes defending Champion Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas (No. 21 owned by Billy Moyer Racing), Steve Francis of Ashland, Kentucky (No. 15 owned by Francis Motorsports,Inc.), Tim McCreadie of Watertown, New York (No. 39 owned by Ann & Carl Myers), Rick Eckert of York, Pennsylvania (No. 24 owned by Raye Vest), Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pennsylvania (No. 1* owned by Chub Frank Racing), Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Georgia (No. 17M owned by DMR), Darrell Lanigan of Union,KY (No. 29 owned by Lanigan Autosports), 2005 WoO Late Model Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ Josh Richards of Shinnston, West Virginia (No. 1 owned by Mark Richards Racing,Inc.), Clint Smith of Senoia, Georgia (No. 44 owned by Smith/Passmore Racing), Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Georgia (No. 25 owned by RSD Enterprises,Inc.), John Blankenship of Williamson, West Virginia (No. 23 owned by Number 23,Inc.) and Eric Jacobsen of Santa Cruz, California (No. 5 owned by Eric Jacobsen Racing) who is also shooting for the 2006 WoO Late Model Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ title.
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘CONTRACTED’ DRIVERS ROSTER
Showing Car. No.–Driver–Residence–Sponsors–Chassis–Engine–Car Make
# 1–Josh Richards–Shinnston, WV–Seubert Calf Ranches/ACE Metal Works–Rocket–Cornett–GTO
# 1*-Chub Frank–Bear Lake, PA–Lester Buildings/Corry Rubber/All Star Performance–Rocket–Custom–Monte Carlo
# 5 –Eric Jacobsen®–Santa Cruz, CA–Well Pict Berries/Soil Fume,Inc.–Rocket–Pro Power-GTO
# 15–Steve Francis–Ashland, KY–MOPAR Performance Parts/Valvoline/Moring Disposal–Rocket– Stanton MOPAR–Charger
# 17M–Dale McDowell–Chickamauga, GA–J&J Steel/Hennessey Rental Tools–Rocket/Shaw–RaceTek–Grand Prix
# 21–Billy Moyer–Batesville, AR– J&J Steel/Banner Valley Hauling/McCarthy’s One Hour–Rayburn–Pro Power–Monte Carlo
# 23–John Blankenship–Williamson, WV–Busch Beer/Walker CAT–Rocket–Pro Power–Taurus
# 24–Rick Eckert–York, PA–Raye Vest Excavating/J&J Steel–Rocket–Cornett–Fusion
# 25–Shane Clanton–Locust Grove, GA–RSD Enterprises,Inc./SAE Parts–Rocket–Custom–Monte Carlo
# 29–Darrell Lanigan–Union, KY–Gotta’ Race/Bert Transmission–Rocket–Cornett-Taurus
# 39–Tim McCreadie–Watertown, NY–Sweeteners Plus/C.M.E.,Inc.–Rocket–C.C. Performance–Monte Carlo
# 44–Clint Smith–Senoia, GA–JP Drilling/CSR Aluminum/Turkey Creek Snacks–GRT–RaceTek–GTO
THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ DRIVERS
The 2006 World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ class includes Eric Jacobsen of Santa Cruz, California (No. 5 owned by Eric Jacobsen Racing) and Garrett Durrett of Simsboro, Louisiana (No. 58C owned by Garrett Racing).
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ DRIVERS
Showing Car. No.–Driver–Residence–Sponsors–Chassis–Engine–Car Make
# 5 –Eric Jacobsen®–Santa Cruz, CA–Well Pict Berries/Soil Fume,Inc.–Rocket–Pro Power-GTO
# 58C – Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-Davisson Transport/Garrett Racing-Warrior-Pro Power-Taurus
® = ‘Rookie of the Year’ Driver
FIND THEM ON THE WEB
Need more information on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers? All kinds of information can be found be visiting their web sites.
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘CONTRACTED’ DRIVERS WEBSITE ADDRESSESS
Showing Driver – Website Address
Billy Moyer – www.billymoyer.com
Steve Francis – www.stevefrancisracing.com
Tim McCreadie – www.timmcreadie.com
Rick Eckert – www.rickeckertracing.com
Chub Frank – www.chubfrank.com
Dale McDowell – www.dalemcdowell.com
Darrell Lanigan – www.laniganautosports.com
Josh Richards – www.joshrichards.com
Clint Smith – www.clintsmith.com
Shane Clanton – www.shaneclanton.com
John Blankenship – www.blankenshipracing.com
Eric Jacobsen® – www.ericjacobsenracing.com
® = ‘Rookie of the Year’ Driver
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ DRIVERS WEBSITE ADDRESSESS
Showing Driver – Website Address
Eric Jacobsen® - www.ericjacobsenracing.com
Garrett Durrett® - none available
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS AFTER 2-18-06
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver–Residence–Entered-Starts-Wins-Top 5’s-Top 10’s–Earnings–Points-Trail By
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-3-3-1-2-3-$18,000-434-0
2. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-3-3-0-2-3-$7,500-420-14
3. # 21-Billy Moyer-Batesville, AR-3-3-0-1-3-$9,200-414-20
4. # 39-Tim McCreadie-Watertown, NY-3-3-0-1-3-$6,700-412-22
5. # 17M-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA-3-3-0-0-2-$4,300-396-38
6. # 1*-Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA-3-3-0-0-2-$4,100-394-40
7. # 29-Darrell Lanigan-Union, KY-3-3-0-1-2-$4,400-390-44
8. # 32D-Darren Miller-Chadwick, IL-3-3-0-0-0-$2,400-372-62
9. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-3-2-1-1-2-$12,000-363-71
10. # 1-Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV-3-3-0-0-1-$2,800-358-76
t10. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-3-3-0-1-1-$3,900-358-76
12. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-3-3-0-0-1-$2,800-356-78
13. # 24-Rick Eckert-York, PA-3-3-0-1-1-$7,400-354-80
14. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-3-2-1-1-1-$10,810-337-97
15. # 91-Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE-3-2-0-1-1-$3,200-333-101
16. # 99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-3-2-0-1-1-$3,010-331-103
17. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-3-2-0-1-1-$4,310-327-107
18. # 28-Dennis Erb Jr.-Carpentersville, IL-3-2-0-0-0-$1,610-315-119
19. # 2-Brady Smith-Solon Springs, WI-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-311-123
20. # 19-Tim Fuller-Watertown, NY-3-2-0-0-0-$1,810-309-125
21. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-3-3-0-0-0-$2,100-306-128
22. # E1-Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-303-131
23. # 7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-3-2-0-0-0-$1,500-299-135
24. # 58C-Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-289-145
t24. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-3-2-0-0-0-$1,400-289-145
26. #Won11-Rob Blair-Titusville, PA-3-2-0-0-0-$1,400-283-151
27. # 91-Billy Decker-Unadilla, NY-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-275-159
28. # 20-Jimmy Owens-Newport, TN-2-2-0-1-1-$3,200-268-166
29. # 4B-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY-3-1-0-0-0-$810-254-180
30. # 5-Eric Jacobsen®-Santa Cruz, CA-3-1-0-0-0-$920-246-188
t31. # 23-John Blankenship-Williamson, WV-3-0-0-0-0-$330-225-209
® = “Rookie of the Year” Driver
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ POINT STANDINGS (after 2-18-06)
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Entered-Feature Starts-Wins-Top 5’s-Top 10’s-Purse Money Won-Points-Trail By
1. # 58C-Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-289-0
2. # 5-Eric Jacobsen®-Santa Cruz, CA-3-1-0-0-0-$920-246-43
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES RACE STATISTICAL DATA AFTER 2-18-06
FEATURE WINS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-1
t1. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-1
t1. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-1
TIME TRIAL FAST QUALIFIERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Fast Times
1. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-1
t1. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-1
t1. # 99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-1
HEAT RACE WINNERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-3
2. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-2
t2. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-2
t2. # 29-Darrell Lanigan-Union, KY-2
5. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-1
t5. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-1
t5. # 17M-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA-1
t5. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-1
t5. # 21-Billy Moyer-Batesville, AR-1
t5. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-1
t5. # 24-Rick Eckert-York, PA-1
t5. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-1
t5. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-1
t5. # 91-Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE-1
t5. # 99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-1
DASH RACE WINNERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-1
t1. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-1
t1. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-1
‘B’ MAIN WINNERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 1*-Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA-1
t1. # 4B-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY-1
t1. # 7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-1
t1. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-1
t1. # 21H-Brian Harris-Davenport, IA-1
t1. # 58C-Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-1
t1. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-1
t1. # 75-Bart Hartman-Zanesville, OH-1
t1. # 99C-Jeff Cooke-Spartansburg, SC-1
FEATURE LAP LEADERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Laps Led
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-50
t1. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-50
3. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-23
4. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-22
5. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-5
FEATURE LAPS COMPLETED LEADERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Starts-Laps Completed-Laps Possible
1. # 1*-Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA-3-150-150
t1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-3-150-150
t1. # 17M-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA-3-150-150
t1. # 21-Billy Moyer-Batesville, AR-3-150-150
t1. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-3-150-150
t1. # 29-Darrell Lanigan-Union, KY-3-150-150
t1. # 32D-Darren Miller-Chadwick, IL-3-150-150
t1. # 39-Tim McCreadie-Watertown, NY-3-150-150
9. # 1-Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV-3-148-150
10. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-3-119-150
11. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-3-109-150
12. # 24-Rick Eckert-York, PA-3-97-150
13. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-3-38-150
14. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-2-100-100
t14. # 20-Jimmy Owens-Newport, TN-2-100-100
t14. # 28-Dennis Erb Jr.-Carpentersville, IL-2-100-100
t14. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-2-100-100
t14. # 99-Donnie Moran- Dresden, OH-2-100-100
19. # E1-Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV-2-99-100
20. # 19-Tim Fuller-Watertown, NY-2-98-100
21. # 2-Brady Smith-Solon Springs, WI-2-93-100
t21. # 91-Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE-2-93-100
23. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-2-73-100
24. # 7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-2-62-100
t24. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-2-62-100
26. # 58C Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-2-54-100
27. # 91-Billy Decker-Unadilla, NY-2-52-100
28. #Won11-Rob Blair-Titusville, PA-2-43-100
29. # 0-Scott Bloomquist-Mooresburg, TN-1-50-50
t29. # 11-Anthony Rushing Jr.-Kosciusko, MS-1-50-50
t29. # 21H-Brian Harris-Davenport, IA-1-50-50
t29. # 75-John Gill-Mitchell, IN-1-50-50
t29. # 99C-Jeff Cooke-Spartansburg, SC-1-50-50
34. # 28-Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV-1-48-50
35. # 4B-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY-1-24-50
36. # 44-Chris Madden-Grey Court, SC-1-22-50
37. # 75-Bart Hartman-Zanesville, OH-1-13-50
38. # 5-Eric Jacobsen®-Santa Cruz, CA-1-12-50
39. # 27-Rodney Melvin-Logan, IL-1-11-50
40. # 2-Dennis Franklin-Gaffney, SC-1-9-50
41. # 83-Scott James-Greendale, IN-1-2-50
® = “Rookie of the Year” Driver
2006 WINNERS
February 4 at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville (Brunswick), GA: Clint Smith – Senoia, GA
February 16 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville (Daytona Beach), FL: Earl Pearson Jr. – Jacksonville, FL
February 18 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville (Daytona Beach), FL: Steve Francis – Ashland, KY
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES SCHEDULE
Showing Date-Track-Location-Major Market-Winner
2/4-Golden Isles Speedway-Waynesville,GA-Brunswick,GA-Clint Smith
2/16-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-Earl Pearson Jr.*
2/18-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-Steve Francis*
3/17-Baton Rouge Raceway-Baker,LA-Baton Rouge,LA-
3/18-Fast Trax Motorplex-Chatham,LA-Monroe,LA-
4/7-Lernerville Speedway-Sarver,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-**
4/8-Virginia Motor Speedway-Saluda,VA-Richmond,VA-*
4/14-East Alabama Motor Speedway-Phenix City,AL-Columbus,GA-
4/15-East Alabama Motor Speedway-Phenix City,AL-Columbus,GA-*
5/5-Brushcreek Motorsports Complex-Peebles,OH-Cincinnati,OH-
5/12-Farmer City Raceway-Farmer City,IL-Champaign,IL-
5/13-Kamp Motor Speedway-Boswell,IN-West Lafayette,IN-
5/23-Bolivar Speedway-Bolivar,MO-Springfield,MO-
5/30-River Cities Speedway-Grand Forks,ND-Grand Forks,ND-
5/31-North Central Speedway-Brainerd,MN-St. Cloud,MN-
6/1-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-Rochester,MN-*
6/2-Deer Creek Speedway Raindate
6/16-Western Kentucky Speedway-Madisonville,KY-Evansville,IN-
6/17-TBA
7/1-Stateline Speedway-Busti,NY-Jamestown,NY-
7/2-Cayuga County Fair Speedway-Weedsport,NY-Syracuse,NY-*
7/8-Sharon Speedway-Hartford,OH-Youngstown,OH-*
7/9-Sharon Speedway Raindate
7/11-Ransomville Speedway-Ransomville,NY-Buffalo,NY-
7/21&7/22-Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway-Chillicothe,OH-Columbus,OH-*
7/25-Lebanon I-44 Speedway-Lebanon,MO-Springfield,MO-
7/28-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-Rochester,MN-*
7/29-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-Rochester,MN-*
8/4-Lernerville Speedway-Sarver,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-*
8/5-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown,MD-Baltimore,MD-
8/15-Lake Ozark Speedway-Eldon,MO-Jefferson City,MO-*
8/25-Western Kentucky Speedway-Madisonville,KY-Evansville,IN-
8/26-Columbus Speedway-Columbus,MS-Tupelo,MS-
9/2-Tri-City Speedway-Franklin,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-
9/3-Tri-City Speedway-Franklin,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-*
9/15-Paducah International Raceway-Paducah,KY-Paducah,KY-
9/16-I-55 Raceway-Pevely,MO-St. Louis,MO-*
9/17-TBA
9/23-TBA
10/13-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-
10/14-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-*
* = SPEED Coverage
** = Dirtvision.com Video Cybercast
TBA = To Be Announced
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE ONLY. DATES MAY BE ADDED OR CHANGED.
By Bret Emrick
WHAT
After opening the 2006 World of Outlaws Late Model Series season this past month the quest for the Championship continues Friday, March 17 with Round 1 of ‘The Bayou Battle 50’ at Baton Rouge Raceway in Baker (Baton Rouge), Louisiana followed by Round 2 of ‘The Bayou Battle’ scheduled for Saturday, March 18 at Fast Trax Motorplex in Chatham (Monroe), Louisiana. Both of the $10,000 to win events boast $45,000 purses and mark the inaugural appearances of the WoO Late Model Series to the state of Louisiana. The events will be a match up of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series versus the SUPR (Southern United Professional Racing) Late Model Series. The U.M.P. Modifieds will also be on the racing card at both venues.
3/17 – Baton Rouge Raceway: $10,000 To Win Round 1 of ‘The Bayou Battle 50’
3/18 – Fast Trax Motorplex: $10,000 To Win Round 2 of ‘The Bayou Battle 50’
WHEN
At Baton Rouge Raceway, the pit gates open at 3:00p.m., spectator gates will open at 5:00p.m., warm-ups begin at 6:30p.m., time trials begin at 7:00p.m. and racing begins at 8:00p.m.
At Fast Trax Motorplex, the pit gates open at 3:00p.m., spectator gates will open at 5:00p.m., warm-ups begin at 5:30p.m., time trials begin at 6:00p.m. and racing begins at 7:00p.m.
WHERE
To get to Baton Rouge Raceway, take I-110 to exit 6, then go one mile east on SR 408, then 7.1 miles north on SR 67, then 0.4 miles west.
To get to Fast Trax Motorplex, go four miles southeast of Chatham, Louisiana on SR 4.
TICKETS
Ticket prices at Baton Rouge Raceway and at Fast Trax Motorplex are, $25.00 for adult general admission, $10.00 for youth ages 7 – 12, children 6 years of age and under are free. Pit admission is $30.00 for non-members and $25.00 for members.
WEBSITES
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series: http://www.dirtmotorsports.com/LMS or http://www.woolms.com.
Baton Rouge Raceway: http://www.batonrougeraceway.com.
Fast Trax Motorplex: http://www.fasttraxspeedway.net
ABOUT THE TRACKS
Baton Rouge Raceway is a semi-banked ¼ mile clay oval. For further information phone 225-275-5040 (office) or 225-774-4524 (track).
Fast Trax Motorplex is a semi-banked ¼ mile clay oval. For further information phone 318-325-4568 (office) or 318-249-2443 (track).
PREVIOUS WINNERS
NONE! Both rounds of ‘The Bayou Battle’ will be first time appearances by the World of Outlaws Late Model Series to either facility.
TELEVISION
The SPEED cameras will capture all the exciting action of 15 World of Outlaws Late Model Series 2006 events for broadcast at a later date.
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES SPEED SCHEDULE
Showing Race Date-Race Track-Location-Air Date-Time
2/16-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-TBA-TBA
2/18-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-TBA-TBA
4/8-Virginia Motor Speedway-Saluda,VA-TBA-TBA
4/15-East Alabama Motor Speedway-Phenix City,AL-TBA-TBA
6/1-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-TBA-TBA
7/2-Cayuga County Fair Speedway-Weedsport,NY-TBA-TBA
7/8-Sharon Speedway-Hartford,OH-TBA-TBA
7/21&7/22-Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway-Chillicothe,OH-TBA-TBA
7/28-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-TBA-TBA
7/29-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-TBA-TBA
8/4-Lernerville Speedway-Sarver,PA-TBA-TBA-TBA
8/15-Lake Ozark Speedway-Eldon,MO-TBA-TBA
9/3-Tri-City Speedway-Franklin,PA-TBA-TBA
9/16 – I-55 Raceway-Pevely,MO-TBA-TBA
10/14-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-TBA-TBA
TBA = To Be Announced
SPEED is available through cable systems nationwide, DISH Network (Channel 150) and DIRECT TV (Channel 607).
ON THE INTERNET
Fans can experience the excitement of all World Of Outlaws Late Model Series events live on Dirtvision.com through the DIRT Radio Network broadcasts. And, video cybercast of select World of Outlaws Late Model Series events will be broadcast through DIRTvision.com.
To find the DIRTvision.com video broadcast schedule or listen to the audio broadcast, log on to www.dirtvision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen and view the DIRT Radio Network.
THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES CONTRACTED DRIVERS
The 2006 edition of the World Of Outlaws Late Model Series contracted drivers includes defending Champion Billy Moyer of Batesville, Arkansas (No. 21 owned by Billy Moyer Racing), Steve Francis of Ashland, Kentucky (No. 15 owned by Francis Motorsports,Inc.), Tim McCreadie of Watertown, New York (No. 39 owned by Ann & Carl Myers), Rick Eckert of York, Pennsylvania (No. 24 owned by Raye Vest), Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pennsylvania (No. 1* owned by Chub Frank Racing), Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Georgia (No. 17M owned by DMR), Darrell Lanigan of Union,KY (No. 29 owned by Lanigan Autosports), 2005 WoO Late Model Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ Josh Richards of Shinnston, West Virginia (No. 1 owned by Mark Richards Racing,Inc.), Clint Smith of Senoia, Georgia (No. 44 owned by Smith/Passmore Racing), Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Georgia (No. 25 owned by RSD Enterprises,Inc.), John Blankenship of Williamson, West Virginia (No. 23 owned by Number 23,Inc.) and Eric Jacobsen of Santa Cruz, California (No. 5 owned by Eric Jacobsen Racing) who is also shooting for the 2006 WoO Late Model Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ title.
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘CONTRACTED’ DRIVERS ROSTER
Showing Car. No.–Driver–Residence–Sponsors–Chassis–Engine–Car Make
# 1–Josh Richards–Shinnston, WV–Seubert Calf Ranches/ACE Metal Works–Rocket–Cornett–GTO
# 1*-Chub Frank–Bear Lake, PA–Lester Buildings/Corry Rubber/All Star Performance–Rocket–Custom–Monte Carlo
# 5 –Eric Jacobsen®–Santa Cruz, CA–Well Pict Berries/Soil Fume,Inc.–Rocket–Pro Power-GTO
# 15–Steve Francis–Ashland, KY–MOPAR Performance Parts/Valvoline/Moring Disposal–Rocket– Stanton MOPAR–Charger
# 17M–Dale McDowell–Chickamauga, GA–J&J Steel/Hennessey Rental Tools–Rocket/Shaw–RaceTek–Grand Prix
# 21–Billy Moyer–Batesville, AR– J&J Steel/Banner Valley Hauling/McCarthy’s One Hour–Rayburn–Pro Power–Monte Carlo
# 23–John Blankenship–Williamson, WV–Busch Beer/Walker CAT–Rocket–Pro Power–Taurus
# 24–Rick Eckert–York, PA–Raye Vest Excavating/J&J Steel–Rocket–Cornett–Fusion
# 25–Shane Clanton–Locust Grove, GA–RSD Enterprises,Inc./SAE Parts–Rocket–Custom–Monte Carlo
# 29–Darrell Lanigan–Union, KY–Gotta’ Race/Bert Transmission–Rocket–Cornett-Taurus
# 39–Tim McCreadie–Watertown, NY–Sweeteners Plus/C.M.E.,Inc.–Rocket–C.C. Performance–Monte Carlo
# 44–Clint Smith–Senoia, GA–JP Drilling/CSR Aluminum/Turkey Creek Snacks–GRT–RaceTek–GTO
THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ DRIVERS
The 2006 World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Rookie of the Year’ class includes Eric Jacobsen of Santa Cruz, California (No. 5 owned by Eric Jacobsen Racing) and Garrett Durrett of Simsboro, Louisiana (No. 58C owned by Garrett Racing).
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ DRIVERS
Showing Car. No.–Driver–Residence–Sponsors–Chassis–Engine–Car Make
# 5 –Eric Jacobsen®–Santa Cruz, CA–Well Pict Berries/Soil Fume,Inc.–Rocket–Pro Power-GTO
# 58C – Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-Davisson Transport/Garrett Racing-Warrior-Pro Power-Taurus
® = ‘Rookie of the Year’ Driver
FIND THEM ON THE WEB
Need more information on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers? All kinds of information can be found be visiting their web sites.
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘CONTRACTED’ DRIVERS WEBSITE ADDRESSESS
Showing Driver – Website Address
Billy Moyer – www.billymoyer.com
Steve Francis – www.stevefrancisracing.com
Tim McCreadie – www.timmcreadie.com
Rick Eckert – www.rickeckertracing.com
Chub Frank – www.chubfrank.com
Dale McDowell – www.dalemcdowell.com
Darrell Lanigan – www.laniganautosports.com
Josh Richards – www.joshrichards.com
Clint Smith – www.clintsmith.com
Shane Clanton – www.shaneclanton.com
John Blankenship – www.blankenshipracing.com
Eric Jacobsen® – www.ericjacobsenracing.com
® = ‘Rookie of the Year’ Driver
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ DRIVERS WEBSITE ADDRESSESS
Showing Driver – Website Address
Eric Jacobsen® - www.ericjacobsenracing.com
Garrett Durrett® - none available
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT STANDINGS AFTER 2-18-06
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver–Residence–Entered-Starts-Wins-Top 5’s-Top 10’s–Earnings–Points-Trail By
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-3-3-1-2-3-$18,000-434-0
2. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-3-3-0-2-3-$7,500-420-14
3. # 21-Billy Moyer-Batesville, AR-3-3-0-1-3-$9,200-414-20
4. # 39-Tim McCreadie-Watertown, NY-3-3-0-1-3-$6,700-412-22
5. # 17M-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA-3-3-0-0-2-$4,300-396-38
6. # 1*-Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA-3-3-0-0-2-$4,100-394-40
7. # 29-Darrell Lanigan-Union, KY-3-3-0-1-2-$4,400-390-44
8. # 32D-Darren Miller-Chadwick, IL-3-3-0-0-0-$2,400-372-62
9. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-3-2-1-1-2-$12,000-363-71
10. # 1-Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV-3-3-0-0-1-$2,800-358-76
t10. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-3-3-0-1-1-$3,900-358-76
12. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-3-3-0-0-1-$2,800-356-78
13. # 24-Rick Eckert-York, PA-3-3-0-1-1-$7,400-354-80
14. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-3-2-1-1-1-$10,810-337-97
15. # 91-Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE-3-2-0-1-1-$3,200-333-101
16. # 99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-3-2-0-1-1-$3,010-331-103
17. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-3-2-0-1-1-$4,310-327-107
18. # 28-Dennis Erb Jr.-Carpentersville, IL-3-2-0-0-0-$1,610-315-119
19. # 2-Brady Smith-Solon Springs, WI-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-311-123
20. # 19-Tim Fuller-Watertown, NY-3-2-0-0-0-$1,810-309-125
21. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-3-3-0-0-0-$2,100-306-128
22. # E1-Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-303-131
23. # 7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-3-2-0-0-0-$1,500-299-135
24. # 58C-Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-289-145
t24. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-3-2-0-0-0-$1,400-289-145
26. #Won11-Rob Blair-Titusville, PA-3-2-0-0-0-$1,400-283-151
27. # 91-Billy Decker-Unadilla, NY-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-275-159
28. # 20-Jimmy Owens-Newport, TN-2-2-0-1-1-$3,200-268-166
29. # 4B-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY-3-1-0-0-0-$810-254-180
30. # 5-Eric Jacobsen®-Santa Cruz, CA-3-1-0-0-0-$920-246-188
t31. # 23-John Blankenship-Williamson, WV-3-0-0-0-0-$330-225-209
® = “Rookie of the Year” Driver
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ POINT STANDINGS (after 2-18-06)
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Entered-Feature Starts-Wins-Top 5’s-Top 10’s-Purse Money Won-Points-Trail By
1. # 58C-Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-3-2-0-0-0-$1,510-289-0
2. # 5-Eric Jacobsen®-Santa Cruz, CA-3-1-0-0-0-$920-246-43
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES RACE STATISTICAL DATA AFTER 2-18-06
FEATURE WINS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-1
t1. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-1
t1. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-1
TIME TRIAL FAST QUALIFIERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Fast Times
1. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-1
t1. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-1
t1. # 99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-1
HEAT RACE WINNERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-3
2. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-2
t2. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-2
t2. # 29-Darrell Lanigan-Union, KY-2
5. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-1
t5. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-1
t5. # 17M-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA-1
t5. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-1
t5. # 21-Billy Moyer-Batesville, AR-1
t5. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-1
t5. # 24-Rick Eckert-York, PA-1
t5. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-1
t5. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-1
t5. # 91-Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE-1
t5. # 99-Donnie Moran-Dresden, OH-1
DASH RACE WINNERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-1
t1. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-1
t1. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-1
‘B’ MAIN WINNERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Wins
1. # 1*-Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA-1
t1. # 4B-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY-1
t1. # 7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-1
t1. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-1
t1. # 21H-Brian Harris-Davenport, IA-1
t1. # 58C-Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-1
t1. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-1
t1. # 75-Bart Hartman-Zanesville, OH-1
t1. # 99C-Jeff Cooke-Spartansburg, SC-1
FEATURE LAP LEADERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Laps Led
1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-50
t1. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-50
3. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-23
4. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-22
5. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-5
FEATURE LAPS COMPLETED LEADERS
Showing Pos.-Car #-Driver-Residence-Starts-Laps Completed-Laps Possible
1. # 1*-Chub Frank-Bear Lake, PA-3-150-150
t1. # 15-Steve Francis-Ashland, KY-3-150-150
t1. # 17M-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA-3-150-150
t1. # 21-Billy Moyer-Batesville, AR-3-150-150
t1. # 25-Shane Clanton-Locust Grove, GA-3-150-150
t1. # 29-Darrell Lanigan-Union, KY-3-150-150
t1. # 32D-Darren Miller-Chadwick, IL-3-150-150
t1. # 39-Tim McCreadie-Watertown, NY-3-150-150
9. # 1-Josh Richards-Shinnston, WV-3-148-150
10. # 71-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN-3-119-150
11. # 9-Dan Schlieper-Sullivan, WI-3-109-150
12. # 24-Rick Eckert-York, PA-3-97-150
13. # 18-Shannon Babb-Moweaqua, IL-3-38-150
14. # 1-Earl Pearson Jr.-Jacksonville, FL-2-100-100
t14. # 20-Jimmy Owens-Newport, TN-2-100-100
t14. # 28-Dennis Erb Jr.-Carpentersville, IL-2-100-100
t14. # 44-Clint Smith-Senoia, GA-2-100-100
t14. # 99-Donnie Moran- Dresden, OH-2-100-100
19. # E1-Mike Balzano-Parkersburg, WV-2-99-100
20. # 19-Tim Fuller-Watertown, NY-2-98-100
21. # 2-Brady Smith-Solon Springs, WI-2-93-100
t21. # 91-Ricky Elliott-Seaford, DE-2-93-100
23. # 15B-Brian Birkhofer-Muscatine, IA-2-73-100
24. # 7-Matt Miller-Waterville, OH-2-62-100
t24. # 23-Patrick Sheltra-Indiantown, FL-2-62-100
26. # 58C Garrett Durrett®-Simsboro, LA-2-54-100
27. # 91-Billy Decker-Unadilla, NY-2-52-100
28. #Won11-Rob Blair-Titusville, PA-2-43-100
29. # 0-Scott Bloomquist-Mooresburg, TN-1-50-50
t29. # 11-Anthony Rushing Jr.-Kosciusko, MS-1-50-50
t29. # 21H-Brian Harris-Davenport, IA-1-50-50
t29. # 75-John Gill-Mitchell, IN-1-50-50
t29. # 99C-Jeff Cooke-Spartansburg, SC-1-50-50
34. # 28-Eddie Carrier Jr.-Salt Rock, WV-1-48-50
35. # 4B-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY-1-24-50
36. # 44-Chris Madden-Grey Court, SC-1-22-50
37. # 75-Bart Hartman-Zanesville, OH-1-13-50
38. # 5-Eric Jacobsen®-Santa Cruz, CA-1-12-50
39. # 27-Rodney Melvin-Logan, IL-1-11-50
40. # 2-Dennis Franklin-Gaffney, SC-1-9-50
41. # 83-Scott James-Greendale, IN-1-2-50
® = “Rookie of the Year” Driver
2006 WINNERS
February 4 at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville (Brunswick), GA: Clint Smith – Senoia, GA
February 16 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville (Daytona Beach), FL: Earl Pearson Jr. – Jacksonville, FL
February 18 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville (Daytona Beach), FL: Steve Francis – Ashland, KY
2006 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES SCHEDULE
Showing Date-Track-Location-Major Market-Winner
2/4-Golden Isles Speedway-Waynesville,GA-Brunswick,GA-Clint Smith
2/16-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-Earl Pearson Jr.*
2/18-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-Steve Francis*
3/17-Baton Rouge Raceway-Baker,LA-Baton Rouge,LA-
3/18-Fast Trax Motorplex-Chatham,LA-Monroe,LA-
4/7-Lernerville Speedway-Sarver,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-**
4/8-Virginia Motor Speedway-Saluda,VA-Richmond,VA-*
4/14-East Alabama Motor Speedway-Phenix City,AL-Columbus,GA-
4/15-East Alabama Motor Speedway-Phenix City,AL-Columbus,GA-*
5/5-Brushcreek Motorsports Complex-Peebles,OH-Cincinnati,OH-
5/12-Farmer City Raceway-Farmer City,IL-Champaign,IL-
5/13-Kamp Motor Speedway-Boswell,IN-West Lafayette,IN-
5/23-Bolivar Speedway-Bolivar,MO-Springfield,MO-
5/30-River Cities Speedway-Grand Forks,ND-Grand Forks,ND-
5/31-North Central Speedway-Brainerd,MN-St. Cloud,MN-
6/1-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-Rochester,MN-*
6/2-Deer Creek Speedway Raindate
6/16-Western Kentucky Speedway-Madisonville,KY-Evansville,IN-
6/17-TBA
7/1-Stateline Speedway-Busti,NY-Jamestown,NY-
7/2-Cayuga County Fair Speedway-Weedsport,NY-Syracuse,NY-*
7/8-Sharon Speedway-Hartford,OH-Youngstown,OH-*
7/9-Sharon Speedway Raindate
7/11-Ransomville Speedway-Ransomville,NY-Buffalo,NY-
7/21&7/22-Jim Nier’s K-C Raceway-Chillicothe,OH-Columbus,OH-*
7/25-Lebanon I-44 Speedway-Lebanon,MO-Springfield,MO-
7/28-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-Rochester,MN-*
7/29-Deer Creek Speedway-Spring Valley,MN-Rochester,MN-*
8/4-Lernerville Speedway-Sarver,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-*
8/5-Hagerstown Speedway-Hagerstown,MD-Baltimore,MD-
8/15-Lake Ozark Speedway-Eldon,MO-Jefferson City,MO-*
8/25-Western Kentucky Speedway-Madisonville,KY-Evansville,IN-
8/26-Columbus Speedway-Columbus,MS-Tupelo,MS-
9/2-Tri-City Speedway-Franklin,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-
9/3-Tri-City Speedway-Franklin,PA-Pittsburgh,PA-*
9/15-Paducah International Raceway-Paducah,KY-Paducah,KY-
9/16-I-55 Raceway-Pevely,MO-St. Louis,MO-*
9/17-TBA
9/23-TBA
10/13-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-
10/14-Volusia Speedway Park-Barberville,FL-Daytona Beach,FL-*
* = SPEED Coverage
** = Dirtvision.com Video Cybercast
TBA = To Be Announced
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE ONLY. DATES MAY BE ADDED OR CHANGED.
