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WAYCROSS, GA (April 18, 2016) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will venture to the Mid-Atlantic this week.  The festivities will kick off on Friday, April 22nd, as the tour makes its first-ever visit to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH.  Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD will cap off the action-packed weekend on Saturday, April 23rd.

Sharon Speedway - one of the oldest, continuously running tracks in the country - recently took the green flag on their 87th anniversary season.  The Friday, April 22nd event, dubbed the Steel Valley 50, has become one of the most anticipated events of the season at the 3/8-mile oval.  The nation’s top dirt late model drivers will battle in a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event.  The Crate Late Models will also be in competition on Friday, April 22nd, high-lighted by a 30-lap, $2,000-to-win main event.  To purchase advanced tickets or find more information, visit: www.sharonspeedway.com or call (330) 772-5481.

Hagerstown Speedway, known as the “Capital of Dirt Racing”, will host the nation’s elite dirt late model teams, along with an always-stout group of regional drivers on Saturday, April 23rd, for the running of the 35th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic.  The ultra-competitive Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has seen an impressive streak of eight different winners in eight races at Hagerstown Speedway.  Jimmy Owens returns as the defending champion of the event.

The 35th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic will be a complete show with Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $12,000 to win, 60-lap main event.  Joining the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series as support classes at Hagerstown Speedway will be the Late Model Sportsman and Pure Stock divisions.  For tickets and more information, visit: www.dirtcapitol.com or call (301) 582-0640.

Defending champion, Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia leads two-time champion, Scott Bloomquist in the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standings.  Jared Landers is third, followed by Darrell Lanigan.  Brandon Sheppard completes the top five in series standings.  Sixth through eleventh are: Dennis Erb Jr., Tim McCreadie, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Don O’Neal, and Steve Francis. Colton Flinner leads the Lucas Oil Products Rookie of the Year - Presented by Hot Rod Processing.

Track Information:

Sharon Speedway

Phone Number: (330) 772-5481

Track Promoter: Dave Willoughby

Location: 3241 Custer-Orangeville Road NE, Burghill, OH 44404

Website: www.sharonspeedway.com

Tire Rule for Sharon Speedway - April 22nd:

Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300 (no white dots), 1325
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 04

Sharon Speedway April 22nd Event Purse:
$10,000-to-win: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800

Hagerstown Speedway

Phone Number: 301-582-0640

Tracks Promoter: Keya Davis or Ernie Davis

Location: 15112 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Website: www.dirtcapitol.com

Tire Rule for Hagerstown Speedway - April 23rd:

Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1300 (no white dots), 1325
Right Rear – Hoosier 01, 04

Hagerstown Speedway April 23rd Event Purse:
$12,000-to-win: 1. $12,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $1,000, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000

WAYCROSS, GA (April 8, 2016) - The fans of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series can look forward to a brand new young driver tackling the grueling demands of the nation’s premier dirt late model national tour in 2016.

Colton Flinner will look to capitalize on his regional success in recent years as he chases the Lucas Oil Products Rookie of the Year - Presented by Hot Rod Processing in 2016.  The 21-year-old hails from Allison Park, PA and pilots the #75 Rocket Chassis-powered by a Pro Power Racing Engine.  Flinner receives sponsorship from: Randig Towing, Stan’s Transmission, Bellisario’s Lounge, A.W. Beattie Career Center, All-American Framers, Paradise Vending, and JR Hall Excavating.

On his decision to tackle the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and goals for this season, Flinner commented: “I decided to run for Rookie of the Year for a lot of reasons.  The TV package with the series offers great exposure for drivers and our sponsors.  I’m looking forward to lots of seat time at all the different venues across the country this year.  It’s truly a dream come true for me, to be able to race against the best drivers in the country all year on the Lucas Oil tour.  My goals for this year are:  to learn a lot this season, become more-and-more competitive each week on the tour, and to have a lot of fun, all while building my knowledge-base on what it’s going to take for me to get to the next level.”

In 2016, the Lucas Oil Products Rookie of the Year - Presented by Hot Rod Processing will earn $10,000 in cash and several other prizes at the year-end awards banquet.  Throughout the season, Hot Rod Processing will award $100 cash to the Rookie of the Race, at each points-earning event.  Associate sponsors of the Rookie of the Year program in 2016 will be awarding several product awards and include: Performance Bodies, FAST Shafts, AR Bodies, C&R Racing Inc., Keyser Manufacturing, QA1, and Wrisco Aluminum.

Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products.  Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry.  Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company's marketing strategy.  Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more.  Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit: www.lucasoil.com.

Hot Rod Processing powered by Mann Merchant Processing Systems, LLC is one of the leading providers of credit and debit card processing for the motorsports industry.  They enable merchants to accept payments for their merchandise and services by providing transaction processing, risk management, fraud detection, 24 hours / 7 days a week merchant assistance, support and chargeback services.  Hot Rod Processing works with and services some of the largest merchants in the nation, accounting for over $9.3 billion dollars in card processing.  Hot Rod Processing has extensive relationships with multiple banks and processors and interfaces with every management operating system and processing platform including hardware/software applications providing merchants with tailor-made applications and enabling the most cost-effective processing solutions.  Hot Rod Processing can provide credit card services for practically any and all merchants.  For more information about Hot Rod Processing, visit: www.hotrodprocessing.com.

WAYCROSS, GA (March 14, 2016) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the nation’s elite dirt late model teams to millions of fans across the country.  The “in your face” excitement of the nation’s premier dirt late model sanction is made possible by the support of many important sponsors and marketing partners.

“We’d like to thank all of the 2016 sponsors and marketing partners who see the value in our organization.  We can attribute the strength and success of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to their support. It’s great to have progressive companies offering added bonuses through the various contingency programs.  This simply adds to the excitement for driver’s and fans alike that follow the series,” stated Ritchie Lewis, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director.

2016 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Official Sponsors Include:
ASi Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Bad Boy Mowers - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Carlyle Tools by NAPA - "Official Sponsor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Dunn Benson Ford - "The Official Pace Truck" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Fast Orange - “The Official Hand Cleaner” 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
Lucas Oil Racing TV - "Official Sponsor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MAVTV Motorsports Network - "The Official TV Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Miller Welders - "The Official Welder" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
ProtectTheHarvest.com - "Official Sponsor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Super Clean - “Official Sponsor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

2016 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners Include: Allstar Performance, Andy Durham Racing Engines, AR Bodies, Barry Wright Race Cars, Black Diamond Chassis, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, BRODIX, Clements Racing Engines, COMP Cams, C&R Racing Inc., CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Georgia Boot, Heath Lawson Photography, Hot Rod Processing, Hot Rod Tracker, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, Midwest Sheet Metal, Öhlins Shocks, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, Penske Shocks, PFC Brakes, Pierce Race Cars, Pro Power Racing Engines, QA1, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Race Products, WELD Racing, Wrisco Aluminum, 5150 Race Trailers

As part of their commitment to the drivers of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, a number sponsors will contribute cash awards and product certificates in the following categories:

Crown Jewel Cup - The ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com will award points to drivers at the thirteen (13) crown jewel events, within the series schedule, that pay $20,000 or more to the winner. The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout the season and earns the most points, within these thirteen events, will receive a $10,000 bonus at the championship awards banquet. Drivers finishing second and third in the Crown Jewel Cup will also receive cash awards.

TV Race Challenge - Bad Boy Mowers and E3 Spark Plugs will continue their support of the TV Points Challenge in 2016.  The driver that accumulates the most points, within the twenty-three (23) televised events on the series schedule, will be crowned the TV Points Challenge Champion, which boasts a $10,000 cash award at the series year-end awards banquet.  Drivers that finish second and third in the TV Points Challenge will also receive a cash award at the year-end awards banquet.

Fast Time Award - Miller Welders has renewed their partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and will remain the title sponsor of Miller Welders Time Trials.  $100 cash will be awarded to the overall fastest qualifier at each event; along with $500 cash at the championship awards banquet to the driver that earns the most Miller Welders Fast Time awards throughout the course of the season.

Hard Charger of the Year - The Optima Batteries Hard Charger of the Year will award $500 cash at the year-end awards banquet to the driver that earns the most Hard Charger of the Race awards throughout the season.

Crew Chief of the Year - Outerwears and Georgia Boot have partnered to recognize the hard working, behind the scenes individuals that keep their driver in the hunt for victory each week.  The Outerwears Crew Chief of the Year - Presented by Georgia Boot will award points to the Crew Chief of the Race at each event.  The crew chief that accumulates the most points will receive a sum of $1,250 at the championship awards banquet.

Rookie of the Year - Hot Rod Processing has expanded their partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, becoming the presenting sponsor of the Rookie of the Year.  The Rookie of the Race will receive a $100 cash bonus at each event, courtesy of Hot Rod Processing.  The driver that earns the most rookie points throughout the season will receive $10,000 cash plus additional product certificates at the year-end awards banquet.  The driver finishing second in the Rookie of the Year chase receives a $2,500 cash award.

Most Top Five Finishes - Simpson Race Products will award $500 cash plus an additional product certificate at the championship awards banquet to the driver that earns the Most Top Five Finishes throughout the season.

Race for Gas / Road to Wheatland - The Sunoco Race Fuels Race for Gas competition will reward the drivers that utilize Sunoco Race Fuels.  The driver that earns the most Race for Gas points receives a $3,000 cash award at the year-end awards banquet.  The driver finishing second in the Race for Gas will receive a $1,000 cash award.  The Sunoco Road to Wheatland program awards a $2,500 bonus to the top ten drivers from the previous year’s point standings that maintains perfect attendance through the Show-Me 100 on May 28th.  In addition, if a Sunoco Race Fuels-sponsored driver wins the Show-Me 100 and maintains perfect attendance through the Road to Wheatland, that driver receives a $2,000 cash award at the year-end awards banquet.

Most Heat Race Wins - The Eibach Springs Most Heat Race Wins category will award $500 cash plus an additional product certificate at the championship awards banquet to the driver that earns the Most Heat Race Wins throughout the season.

Most Feature Wins - Wrisco Aluminum will award $1,000 cash at the year-end awards banquet to the driver that earns the Most Feature Wins in 2016.

Power Move of the Race - The all new, Allstar Performance Power Move of the Race awards a $100 product certificate to the driver that advances the most positions in the final 10-laps of the feature at each event.  The driver that earns the most Power Move of the Race awards throughout the season will receive $500 cash and a $500 product certificate at the championship awards banquet.

Point Leader Spoiler Challenge - Midwest Sheet Metal has returned as the title sponsor of the Point Leader Spoiler Challenge.  The driver that is leading the championship point standings at each event will receive a $100 bonus and carry the Midwest Sheet Metal day-glow orange spoiler.  The driver that accumulates the most Spoiler Challenge points throughout the season will receive a $1,000 cash award at the championship awards banquet.

Engine Builders Challenge - The COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge will honor the top engine builders of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.  Participating engine builders will earn points at each event based on the highest finishing driver with their engine.  The engine builder that earns the most points will be crowned the COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year - worth $1,500 cash and additional product certificates.  Engine builders finishing second and third in the Engine Builders Challenge will also receive various product awards.

Chassis Builders Challenge - Öhlins Shocks has returned as the title sponsor of the Chassis Builders Challenge.  Participating chassis builders will earn points at each event based on the highest finishing driver with their chassis.  Öhlins Shocks will award $1,000 cash plus an additional product certificate to the chassis builder who earns the most points throughout the season.

For a complete list of contingency awards available to drivers competing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2016, visit: www.lucasdirt.com/drivers/contingency.

WAYCROSS, GA (March 11, 2016) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will resume competition next week with a trip to Ohio and Indiana.  The series will converge on Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH on Friday, March 18th before heading to Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN on Saturday, March 19th.

A strong contingent of local and regional standouts are expected to battle the elite drivers of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in the 2nd Annual Buckeye Spring 50.  In 2015, Jonathan Davenport led every lap of a fast and furious Buckeye Spring 50 to claim the victory over Josh Richards, Mason Zeigler, Chris Brown, and Jimmy Owens.  The Friday, March 18th event at Atomic Speedway will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event.  The Open Wheel Modifieds will compete for $1,500-to-win.  For tickets and more information, visit: www.atomicspeedway.net.

Brownstown Speedway will host the 19th Annual Indiana Icebreaker on Saturday, March 19th.  The event will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains - highlighted by a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start main event.  In 2015, Earl Pearson Jr. claimed his third Indiana Icebreaker triumph over Scott Bloomquist, Devin Moran, Jimmy Owens, and Don O’Neal.  The ILMS Pro Late Models and UMP Open Wheel Modifieds will both compete for $1,000-to-win on Saturday, March 19th.  To purchase advanced tickets or find more information, visit: www.brownstownspeedway.com. 

Defending champion, Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia leads the 2015 Rookie of the Year, Brandon Sheppard in the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standings.  Tim McCreadie is third, followed by two-time champion, Scott Bloomquist. Jared Landers completes the top five in series standings.  Sixth through eleventh are: Darrell Lanigan, Dennis Erb Jr., Eddie Carrier Jr., Don O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, Steve Francis, and Earl Pearson Jr.

Track Information:
Atomic Speedway
Phone Number: 740-703-9749
Tracks Promoter: Brad McCown
Location: 2535 Blain Hwy, Waverly, OH 45690
Website: www.atomicspeedway.net

Tire Rule for Atomic Speedway March 18th:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1300 (no white dots), Rib 1425 (no white dots)
Right Rear - Hoosier 01, 04, 06, LM40

Atomic Speedway March 18th Event Purse:
$10,000-to-win: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800

Brownstown Speedway
Phone Number: 812-358-5332
Tracks Promoter: Jim Price
Location: 476 East CR 100, Brownstown, IN 47220
Website: www.brownstownspeedway.com

Tire Rule for Brownstown Speedway March 19th:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1350, LSB21
Right Rear – Hoosier 03, 06, LSB21/55, LM40

Brownstown Speedway March 19th Event Purse:
$12,000-to-win: 1. $12,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $1,000, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000

WAYCROSS, GA (February 4, 2016) - DirtonDirt.com - dirt late model racing’s true home on the Internet - has renewed their partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for 2016.

As part of their partnership, DirtonDirt.com will remain the title sponsor of East Bay Winternationals Strawberry Dash.  Any driver that did not transfer into the main event (via preliminary events), and has not already participated in the DirtonDirt.com Strawberry Dash that week, will be part of a random draw to decide who will start the dash each night.  The winner of the DirtonDirt.com Strawberry Dash will start last in the main event each respective night.

The popular Lucas Oil Cash Clip of the Week will also return in 2016.  This DirtonDirt.com-sponsored award will feature an exciting video clip from a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event each week posted to Facebook.  The featured driver that receives the most shares throughout the season will receive a $2,000 bonus at the championship awards banquet. 

The ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com program will award points to drivers at the thirteen crown jewel events within the series schedule that pay $20,000 or more to the winner. The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout the season and earns the most points, within these ten events, will receive a $10,000 bonus at the championship awards banquet. Drivers finishing second and third in the Crown Jewel Cup will also receive cash awards.

DirtonDirt.com covers dirt late model racing like no other publication, magazine, or website, with massive amounts of original content, including: broadcast news quality video reports, amazing action photography, and informative stories.  For additional information, visit their website at: www.dirtondirt.com.