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James Essex
CORONA, Calif. (April 28) - With nearly $300,000 in prize money on the line, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is preparing for five events that span four states in 15 days beginning this upcoming weekend.
The "Midwest Month of Money" will kick off at the Sherri Heckenast promoted Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway in Calvert City, KY with the Third Annual "99 Extravaganza" on Friday and Saturday, May 2nd and 3rd. Each night will see a complete show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with time trials, heat races, B-mains and a feature event paying $9,999 to win each evening. Pit gates will open both days at 12 noon with grandstand gates opening at 4:00 PM each day, race time is slated for 7:00 pm each night. For more information you can go to the track's newly re-designed website at www.kentuckylakemotorspeedway.net or call (270) 395-3600.
The following weekend all eyes in the world of dirt late model racing will focus on the Second Annual SuperClean "Diamond Nationals" at the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. The showcase event set for May 9th and 10th is quickly becoming a must-see race among dirt racing enthusiasts, and carries a total purse exceeding $133,000 with $40,000 going to the winner of the 100 lap main event. For ticket and event information you can visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com or call (417) 282-5984.
On Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th the stretch of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events caps off the weekend before the Memorial Day holiday weekend with visits to the Farley Speedway in Farley, IA and the La Salle Speedway in LaSalle, IL. Both tracks will have a complete show each night for the LOLMDS with $10,000 winner's checks available each night. Further information can be obtained by logging onto www.simmonspromotionsinc.com (for Farley) and www.lasallespeedway.com (for LaSalle related info).
For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Midwest Month of Money Schedule
Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway-Calvert City, KY
Third Annual 99 Extravaganza
Friday Night, May 2nd-$9,999 to win!
Saturday Night, May 3rd-$9,999 to win!
Lucas Oil Speedway-Wheatland, MO
Second Annual SuperClean Diamond Nationals
Friday and Saturday Night, May 9th and 10th
$40,000 to win!!
Farley Speedway-Farley, IA
Friday Night, May 16th
$10,000 to win!
LaSalle Speedway-La Salle, IL
Spring Shootout
Saturday Night, May 17th
$10,000 to win!
Tire Rule for Midwest Month of Money Events
American Racer - SD44, SD48, MD56
Hoosier Tire - 1300, LM20, 1350, 1600, LM40
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 1310
2) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 1305
3) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 1260
4) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) - 1220
5) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) - 1215
6) Donnie Moran (Dresden, OH) - 1165
7) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 1110
8) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) - 1095
9) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) - 1025
10)Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 965
11)Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 870
12)John Mason (Millersburg, OH) - 825
13)Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) - 820
14)Damon Eller (Crumpler, NC) - 735
15)Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 630
Current Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" Points Standings
1) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 1305
2) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 965
3) John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) - 360
4) Eric Jacobsen (Sea Cliff Beach, CA) -75
5) Tony Knowles (Tyrone, GA) - 75
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
Arizona Sport Shirts - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" 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
Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" 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
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery, Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
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