WAYCROSS, GA (March 19, 2012) – The “Indiana Icebreaker” at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown IN, sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, is set for this Saturday, March 24th. The event will pay $10,000 to win and $800 to start. A large group of both national stars and strong regional drivers is expected to converge on the ¼ mile track to compete in the annual event.
This weekend’s events will get under away a little earlier than in years past. Grandstands and Pit Gates will both open at 1PM on Saturday. Driver’s registration will be from 1:00PM until 4:15PM. A special driver’s autograph session will take place in the midway outside of the main grandstands from 3:15PM until 4:00PM. The Drivers Meeting will take place at 4:15 PM with Hot Laps getting underway at 4:45PM.
Race fans are encouraged to arrive early and visit the vendor midway area as numerous souvenir trailers, driver merchandise trailers, and several displays will be on hand for fans to visit. Along with the other merchandise trailers, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series official merchandise vendor, ASI Racewear, will be on site with all the latest Official LOLMDS merchandise.
The MAVTV Tent will be set up in the midway, and the MAVTV Girls will be on hand to pass out numerous free gifts to fans that register at the MAVTV booth. General Tire and Canidae Pet Foods will also have free giveaways for fans that support the event this coming weekend.
This event will be the first for the LOLMDS since the DART Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL back in February. Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL leads the LOLMDS Championship Point’s Standings with a slim 35 point advantage over 2011 LOLMDS Champion Jimmy Owens. Steve Francis, Randy Korte, and Jonathan Davenport round out the Top-5.
For more information about the “Indiana Icebreaker”, visit the track website at www.brownstownspeedway.com or call the track phone at (812) 358-5332 or promoter Tim Keithley at (812) 569-1982.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series’ website at www.lucasdirt.com.
Make sure to visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.
Previous Indiana Icebreaker Winners
1998 – Tony Izzo Jr.
1999 – Don O’Neal
2000 – Don O’Neal
2001 – Timmy Yeager
2002 – John Gill
2003 – Don O’Neal
2004 – John Gill
2005 – Dan Sturgeon
2006 – Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 – Billy Moyer
2008 – Terry Casey
2009 – Earl Pearson Jr.
2010 – Jimmy Owens
2011 – Scott Bloomquist
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) – 455
Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) – 420
Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) – 415
Randy Korte (Highland, IL) – 395
Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) – 390
Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) -390
Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) – 385
Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) – 360
Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) – 360
Don O’Neal (Martinsville, IN) – 345
2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series ScheduleÂ
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Venue |
Track | City, State | To Win |
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13-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$5,000 |
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14-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$5,000 |
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15-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$7,000 |
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16-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$7,000 |
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17-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$10,000 |
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18-Feb |
East Bay Raceway Park | Tampa, FL |
$10,000 |
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24-Mar |
Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN |
$10,000 |
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30-Mar |
Jackson Motor Speedway | Jackson, MS |
$10,000 |
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31-Mar |
Lonestar Speedway | Kilgore, TX |
$10,000 |
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13,14-Apr |
Virginia Motor Speedway | Saluda, VA |
$25,000 |
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20-Apr |
Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex | Markleysburg, PA |
$10,000 |
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21-Apr |
Hagerstown Speedway | Hagerstown, MD |
$10,000 |
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4-May |
Tri-City Speedway | Pontoon Beach, IL |
$10,000 |
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5-May |
Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY |
$10,000 |
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11-May |
Hartford Motor Speedway | Hartford, MI |
$10,000 |
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12-May |
La Salle Speedway | La Salle, IL |
$10,000 |
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18,19-May |
Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR |
$20,000 |
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25,26-May |
Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO |
$30,000 |
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1-Jun |
Tazewell Speedway | Tazewell, TN |
$10,000 |
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2-Jun |
Florence Speedway | Florence, KY |
$10,000 |
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22-Jun |
Cherokee Speedway | Gaffney, SC |
$10,000 |
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23-Jun |
Wythe Raceway | Rural Retreat, VA |
$10,000 |
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1-Jul |
Portsmouth Raceway Park | Portsmouth, OH |
$10,000 |
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3-Jul |
Muskingum County Speedway | Zanesville, OH |
$10,000 |
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6,7-Jul |
Magnolia Motor Speedway | Columbus, MS |
$20,000 |
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13-Jul |
Tri-City Speedway | Pontoon Beach, IL |
$10,000 |
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14-Jul |
Lucas Oil Speedway | Wheatland, MO |
$10,000 |
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20,21-Jul |
I-80 Speedway | Greenwood, NE |
$25,000 |
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24-Jul |
Stateline Speedway | Busti, NY |
$10,000 |
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25-Jul |
Utica Rome Speedway | Vernon, NY |
$10,000 |
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26-Jul |
Fonda Speedway | Fonda, NY |
$10,000 |
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28-Jul |
Hagerstown Speedway | Hagerstown, MD |
$10,000 |
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10,11-Aug |
Florence Speedway | Florence, KY |
$50,000 |
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17,18-Aug |
Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR |
$40,000 |
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23-Aug |
Volunteer Speedway | Bulls Gap, TN |
$10,000 |
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25-Aug |
Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN |
$10,000 |
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31-Aug, 1-Sep |
Portsmouth Raceway Park | Portsmouth, OH |
$20,000 |
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2-Sep |
I-77 Raceway Park | Ripley, WV |
$25,000 |
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14,15-Sep |
Virginia Motor Speedway | Saluda, VA |
$20,000 |
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21,22-Sep |
Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN |
$20,000 |
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27-Sep |
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA |
$7,000 |
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28-Sep |
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA |
$7,000 |
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29-Sep |
Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA |
$40,000 |
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6-Oct |
Dixie Speedway | Woodstock, GA |
$10,000 |
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7-Oct |
Rome International Speedway | Rome, GA |
$10,000 |
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19,20-Oct |
Portsmouth Raceway Park | Portsmouth, OH |
$50,000 |
2012 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 – “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
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
Optima Batteries – “The Official Battery” 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
U. S. Steel – “The Official Steel Manufacturer” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:
Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com