jdearing
09-12-2005, 10:18 PM
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make its first ever appearance at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, PA this coming weekend. The 17th Annual "Pittsburgher 100" weekend will kick off with a special practice session for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Friday Night, September 16. On Saturday, September 17 pit gates will open at 11 AM with general admission gates opening at 12 noon. The Oval Craft Racing Aluminum Designs Time Trials will kick off at 4 pm followed by the VP Fuels Makin' Power Heat Races. The on Sunday, September 18 beginning at 5 PM will be the Mason Racing Rebel Shock Dyno and PPM Racing Products B-Mains followed by the 17th Annual "Pittsburgher 100" paying $22,000 to win and $1,000 to start that will be taped for broadcast by ESPN2. The event will be aired at a date and time to be announced. This will not be a live presentation. ESPN2 is currently seen in 90 million households nationwide. Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH is the defending "Pittsburgher 100" winner.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has held 27 events so far into the 2005 racing season with 17 different winners. There have been 484 different drivers race with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2005 and with six point event left this season the points battle is heating up. Currently Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN holds a 110 point advantage over Earl Pearson, Jr of Jacksonville, FL heading into the "Pittsburgher" Former "Pittsburgher 100" winner Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH is sitting third in points followed by Eldora Dream Winner, Matt Miller of Waterville, OH and current leading series rookie of the year driver, Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN.
The host hotels for the event are the Country Inn and Suites (412) 788-400 and Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport Hotel at (412) 788-8800. For more information on this event you can visit the track's website at www.ppms.com.
Schedule of Events for the 17th Annual "Pittsburgher 100" Weekend
Friday, September 16
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Practice Session
Pit Gates Open: 5 PM
Saturday, September 17
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Time Trials and Heat Races
Pit Gates Open: 9 AM
Time Trials at 4 PM
Sunday, September 18
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-Mains and the 17th Annual "Pittsburgher 100" Main Event Paying $22,000 to win and $1,000 to start!
Pit Gates Open at 11 AM
B-mains start at 5 PM
Previous Pittsburgher 100 Winners
1989--Scott Bloomquist
1990--Bob Wearing, Jr.
1991--Donnie Moran
1992--Davey Johnson
1993--Scott Bloomquist
1994--Davey Johnson
1995--Scott Bloomquist
1996--Tim Hitt
1997--Rick Aukland
1998--Tim Hitt
1999--Todd Andrews
2000--Davey Johnson
2001--Chub Frank
2002--Rick Aukland
2003--Matt Urban
2004--Bart Hartman
2005 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Lucas Oil- Title Sponsor and “Official Oil Products of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
VP Racing Fuels- “Official Race Fuel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
Hoosier Race Tires – “Official Race Tire of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
2005 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors include: Lucas Oil Products, Arizona Sports Shirts, VP Racing Fuels, Oval Craft, COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, PPM, AFCO, BERT, Rayburn Chassis, Rocket Chassis, American Race Tire, Real Wheels, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, Weld Racing Wheels, Trailer Parts & Sales, On The Edge Graphics, Cruise With The Champions and All-Star Performance
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has held 27 events so far into the 2005 racing season with 17 different winners. There have been 484 different drivers race with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2005 and with six point event left this season the points battle is heating up. Currently Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN holds a 110 point advantage over Earl Pearson, Jr of Jacksonville, FL heading into the "Pittsburgher" Former "Pittsburgher 100" winner Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH is sitting third in points followed by Eldora Dream Winner, Matt Miller of Waterville, OH and current leading series rookie of the year driver, Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN.
The host hotels for the event are the Country Inn and Suites (412) 788-400 and Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport Hotel at (412) 788-8800. For more information on this event you can visit the track's website at www.ppms.com.
Schedule of Events for the 17th Annual "Pittsburgher 100" Weekend
Friday, September 16
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Practice Session
Pit Gates Open: 5 PM
Saturday, September 17
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Time Trials and Heat Races
Pit Gates Open: 9 AM
Time Trials at 4 PM
Sunday, September 18
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-Mains and the 17th Annual "Pittsburgher 100" Main Event Paying $22,000 to win and $1,000 to start!
Pit Gates Open at 11 AM
B-mains start at 5 PM
Previous Pittsburgher 100 Winners
1989--Scott Bloomquist
1990--Bob Wearing, Jr.
1991--Donnie Moran
1992--Davey Johnson
1993--Scott Bloomquist
1994--Davey Johnson
1995--Scott Bloomquist
1996--Tim Hitt
1997--Rick Aukland
1998--Tim Hitt
1999--Todd Andrews
2000--Davey Johnson
2001--Chub Frank
2002--Rick Aukland
2003--Matt Urban
2004--Bart Hartman
2005 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Lucas Oil- Title Sponsor and “Official Oil Products of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
VP Racing Fuels- “Official Race Fuel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
Hoosier Race Tires – “Official Race Tire of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series”
2005 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors include: Lucas Oil Products, Arizona Sports Shirts, VP Racing Fuels, Oval Craft, COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, PPM, AFCO, BERT, Rayburn Chassis, Rocket Chassis, American Race Tire, Real Wheels, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, Weld Racing Wheels, Trailer Parts & Sales, On The Edge Graphics, Cruise With The Champions and All-Star Performance