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James Essex
CORONA, Calif. (July 29) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series begins a month of racing that will catch the eye of not only the series regulars, but some of the other top dirt late model drivers in the country as the series will sanction nine events starting July 31st at Bedford (PA) Speedway and concluding with the $40,000 to win "Hillbilly Hundred" on Sunday, August 31st at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV.
With a trip to the East this weekend, the LOLMDS drivers will compete in three sanctioned events. Starting on Thursday Night, July 31st the series will visit Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA for the "Inaugural Paul Beamer Memorial Race." The Bedford Valley Petroleum sponsored event was originally slated to run back on April 25th, but the event was washed out by rain just before hot laps were set to start. The Thursday Night show will begin with PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $7,000 to win main event. For more information on the J.R. Keifer, Jim Maybury and Dr. David Horne promoted fairgrounds facility, log onto www.bedfordspeedway.com
After the visit to Bedford, the series shifts to the Calvin Davis promoted Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA for the first ever appearance of the LOLMDS. The 3/8ths mile, semi-banked track will host event #30 on the season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will see a complete show for the sanctioning body with PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $7,000 to win 40 Lap main event. For more information on Winchester Speedway, log onto www.winchestervaspeedway.com.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will conclude their busy weekend of racing with an appearance at Frank Plessinger's Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, MD for a full night of competition with PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win main event. The first time the series visited the legendary race track back on April 26th the event was rained after the first set of hot laps had begun. For more information on Hagerstown Speedway you can find it at www.hagerstownspeedway.com.
With 28 events in the record books during this record-breaking $2.9 million dollar season, there have been an astounding 19 different winners in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action. There have been 524 drivers that have participated at least once with the LOLMDS in 2008.
Earl Pearson Jr of Jacksonville, FL the 4-time National Touring Series Champion, 3-time, and reigning LOLMDS National Champion currently is on top of the Lucas Oil Championship Point's Standings heading into this weekend's races. Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH who won the last series event, held two weeks ago at Lucas Oil Speedway, is now second in Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings behind Pearson. Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN is third; followed by Billy Drake of Bloomington, IL; and Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY.
Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI leads off the rest of the top ten in points followed by Terry Casey of New London, WI; Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN; Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN; and Wayne Chinn of Bradford, OH. The Quarter Master "Rookie of the Year" Points Standings Casey in front of Chinn in the race for the top rookie of '08.
Other national traveling drivers expected to be hand all three nights include Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Steve Francis of Ashland, KY; Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV; Rick Eckert of York, PA; Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA; Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA; Jason Covert of York Haven, PA; and Gary Stuhler of Greencastle, PA.
The tire rule for Bedford, Winchester and Hagerstown will be the same at all three events: Hoosier 1300 and any compound harder, 1300 must punch a minimum of 40; American Racer SD44 and any compound harder, SD44 must punch a minimum of 40.
For the latest information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log onto www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1.) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 4760
2.) Bart Hartman (Zanesville, OH) -4385
3.) Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) - 4355
4.) Billy Drake (Bloomington, IL) - 4045
5.) Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY) - 3985
6.) Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) - 3925
7.) Terry Casey (New London, WI) - 3855
8.) Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN) - 3770
9.)Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) - 3490
10.) Wayne Chinn (Bradford, OH) - 3210
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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