CORONA, CA (June 28, 2010) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announce that an independent lab determined that samples taken from tires that Billy Ogle Jr. and Vic Hill used to compete with at the Scorcher 100 at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN had been chemically altered before they were used in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event on June 18 & 19, 2010 at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN.
LOLMDS officials handed down the following penalties to Billy Ogle and Vic Hill for chemically altered tires that were used during competition at an LOLMDS sanctioned event. The Scorcher 100 at Volunteer Speedway on June 18th & 19th, 2010 was a sanctioned LOLMDS event with a contract and insurance in place at the time of this occurrence.
First time offender, driver Billy Ogle Jr. had an infraction on his right front tire. The penalty carries a $1,500.00 fine, 300 points, plus any winnings that were accrued for the event. Ogle will assume all costs incurred during the testing procedures in the amount of $1020 for a total of amount of $2520.00. Ogle's $700.00 winnings will be returned to Volunteer Speedway, correcting the payout for night one of the Scorcher 100.
The infraction of Vic Hill was his 2nd offense and carries a 500-point penalty, five (5) -race suspensions for himself and crew chief, $5000.00 driver fine, $2500.00 crew chief fine, and the cost of all testing procedures of $510.00; for a total of $8010.00 to be paid prior to returning to competition in a LOLMDS race. The $1400.00 in winnings for Hill's seventh place finish will be redistributed to the affected drivers and Volunteer Speedway.
Other Tire Samples were collected during the Scorcher 100 event from Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Mark Vineyard, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Davenport, Chris Wall, and Dan Schlieper; all were tested and found to be legal.
Tire samples were collected from Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook, Chris Madden, and Jimmy Owens at the LOLMDS sanctioned "Race for Juvenile Diabetes" event on June 17th at Cleveland Speedway that were tested and found to be legal.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2950
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2795
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2680
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 2615
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2430
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2410
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2360
9 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2350
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2275
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2170
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2165
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1995
14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1765
15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1635
16 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
17 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA 1445
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" 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
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com
LOLMDS officials handed down the following penalties to Billy Ogle and Vic Hill for chemically altered tires that were used during competition at an LOLMDS sanctioned event. The Scorcher 100 at Volunteer Speedway on June 18th & 19th, 2010 was a sanctioned LOLMDS event with a contract and insurance in place at the time of this occurrence.
First time offender, driver Billy Ogle Jr. had an infraction on his right front tire. The penalty carries a $1,500.00 fine, 300 points, plus any winnings that were accrued for the event. Ogle will assume all costs incurred during the testing procedures in the amount of $1020 for a total of amount of $2520.00. Ogle's $700.00 winnings will be returned to Volunteer Speedway, correcting the payout for night one of the Scorcher 100.
The infraction of Vic Hill was his 2nd offense and carries a 500-point penalty, five (5) -race suspensions for himself and crew chief, $5000.00 driver fine, $2500.00 crew chief fine, and the cost of all testing procedures of $510.00; for a total of $8010.00 to be paid prior to returning to competition in a LOLMDS race. The $1400.00 in winnings for Hill's seventh place finish will be redistributed to the affected drivers and Volunteer Speedway.
Other Tire Samples were collected during the Scorcher 100 event from Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, Mark Vineyard, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Davenport, Chris Wall, and Dan Schlieper; all were tested and found to be legal.
Tire samples were collected from Scott Bloomquist, Ray Cook, Chris Madden, and Jimmy Owens at the LOLMDS sanctioned "Race for Juvenile Diabetes" event on June 17th at Cleveland Speedway that were tested and found to be legal.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Championship Point Standings:
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS
1 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 3090
2 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2950
3 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL 2795
4 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2680
5 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 2615
6 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA 2430
7 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN 2410
8 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI 2360
9 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA 2350
10 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY 2275
11 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV 2170
12 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY 2165
13 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN 1995
14 9t Tim Isenberg Marshfield, WI 1765
15 11t Tyler Reddick Corning, CA 1635
16 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL 1475
17 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA 1445
2010 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 Power Sports - "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
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" 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
2010 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: AFCO, Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil Springs, JRi Shocks, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Penske Shocks, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, SuperFlow, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com
