PAYNE TOPS A 95 CAR FIELD IN QUALIFYING FOR NORTH/SOUTH 100 AT FLORENCE SPEEDWAY

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James Essex
UNION, Ky. (August 8) - Jeremy Payne the 22-year-old Springfield, MO driver who was making his first ever appearance at Florence Speedway was the fastest over all qualifier among 95 entries on Friday Night for the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. Payne driving a GRT by Phillips GTO tripped the clock at 17.559 seconds which earned the PRC Fast Qualifier for the evening. The 95 entries set a new Florence Speedway track record for Late Models.

Payne came out 88th overall in group qualifying to earn the fast time honors. There were two drivers who were disqualified from Friday Night's Time Trials as Terry Casey and Audie McWilliams had their qualifying times disallowed because of illegal tires and will not allowed to race on Saturday.

On Saturday Night starting at 8:00 PM will begin with the first of six heat races to be run with the top three advancing to the $50,000 to win main event. The heat races will be preceded by the Eighth Annual National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Ceremonies which will take place beginning at 6:00 PM. The B-mains will then follow with the 100 lap main event to conclude the night of racing.

For more information on the Sunoco Race Fuels 26th Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil you can go to www.florencespeedway.com

The latest info on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series can be found at www.lucasdirt.com or you can call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

PRC Fast Time Qualifier for the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil: Jeremy Payne with a time of: 17.559 seconds.

Hawk Brake First Heat: Skip Arp, Steve Francis, Billy Moyer, Tim McCreadie, Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Shane Clanton, Joe Armes, Kevin Claycomb, Wendell Wallace, Ray Cook, Brad Neat, Scott James, Al Purkey, Shon Flanary.

Hawk Brake Second Heat: Jack Sullivan, Eddie Carrier Jr., Terry Phillips, Dustin Neat, Dale McDowell, Wayne Chinn, Jordan Bland, Don O'Neal, Michael England, Robby Hensley, Tyrel Todd, John Gill, Cody Mahoney, Duke Whiseant, Chris Combs, Jason Jameson.

AFCO Racing Products Third Heat: John Blankenship, Brady Smith, Jeep VanWormer, James Ward, Tony Brewer, Freddy Smith, Clint Smith, Eric Jacobsen, Gary Stuhler, Shanon Buckingham, Barry Doss, Joey Tackett, John Mason, Steve Landrum, Jeremy Crisp.

Tiger Rearend Fourth Heat: Josh McGuire, Matt Miller, Shannon Babb, Greg Johnson, Tony Knowles, Ronnie Lee Hollingsworth, Billy Drake, Jerry Rice, Jesse Lay, Bob Lanter, Rick Corbin, Larry Pickleheimer Jr., Adrian Nichols, Jason Whitaker, Dustin Webber.

Hawk Brake Fifth Heat: Bart Hartman, Darren Miller, Jimmy Owens, Darrell Lanigan, Earl Pearson Jr., Chubb Frank, David Spille, Steve Shaver, Donnie Moran, Justin Rattliff, Brian Shirley, Herman Goddard, Chris Wilson, Bob Carnes, Tim Prince.

Hawk Brake Sixth Heat: Jimmy Mars, Scott Bloomquist, Jeremy Payne, Brian Birkhofer, Vic Hill, Josh Richards, Mike Marlar, Rod Conley, Stacey Taylor, Rodney Combs, Josh Williams, Jeff Aslip, Mike Jewell, Eric Meyers, Anthony Ferguson, Steve Duderstadt.

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 Alumi

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