(CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team were back on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series trail over the August 7-8 weekend at the venerable Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky, as the 33rd edition of the ‘North/South 100’ boasted a hefty $50,000 winner’s check. On Friday night, Dennis was unfortunately involved in an incident in his first heat race and later suffered motor issues, which led to an eleventh place effort. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then advanced up to fifth in his second heat race of the evening utilizing a back-up car.
When the consolation events rolled around at the Cincinnati-area speedplant on Saturday, Dennis placed fifth in his B-Main, which forced him to rely on a series provisional to gain access into the 100-lap ‘North/South 100.’ During the course of the extra-distance affair, Dennis rallied past thirteen competitors to salvage a steady eleventh place effort in the crown jewel extravaganza. He still sits seventh in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings following the ‘North/South 100.’ Complete results from Florence Speedway can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.
The Dennis Erb Racing team will venture south this upcoming weekend (August 14-15) to Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas. The 23rd Annual ‘COMP Cams Topless 100’ will be held over the weekend at the 3/8-mile, high-banked oval, which is located just outside of Batesville. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying and heat races are scheduled for Friday night, while the consolation events and the 100-lap headliner are slated for Saturday evening.
The biggest roofless event in Super Late Model racing once again boasts a whopping $40,000 payday, while each feature starter will receive at least $2,000 for their efforts. The crown jewel spectacular will once again be taped by the cameras of the Lucas Oil Production Studios for broadcast later in the year on MavTV and NBC Sports Network. Additional information on the ‘COMP Cams Topless 100’ can be accessed by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com.
Dennis would like to thank all of his sponsors including: J.R. McBride Leasing, McBride Mack, M&S Concrete, Cheap Cars, Performance Rod & Custom (PRC), Midwest Sheet Metal, Jay D1ckens Racing Engines, Hoosier Racing Tires, PrintWorx, Allstar Performance, Aurora Rod Ends, Barry Wright Race Cars, Beyea Custom Headers, Black Diamond Chassis, Brinn Transmissions, Butlerbuilt Safety Systems, CV Products, Delph Communications, Dyer’s Top Rods, Envy Suspension & Race Consultants, Fel-Pro Gaskets, Five Star Performance Bodies, Frankland Racing Supply, Hypercoils, Jones Racing Products, K-B Carburetors, Maxima Racing Oils, Peterson Fluid Systems, Quarter Master, Simpson Race Products, Sweet Mfg., T&D Machine Products, TWM Racing Products, VP Racing Fuels, Weld Wheels, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood Engineering.
The latest dirt on the Dennis Erb Racing team can be found all year long at www.DennisErb.com.
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