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Cole Lewis
CORONA, Calif. (January 19) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return for a fifth consecutive year to the "DART Winternationals" at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. The 33rd annual event will be contested from February 2nd -7th. There will be six straight nights of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing concluding on Saturday Night, February 7th with a $12,000 to win event to be taped for the SPEED Channel. Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR is the defending "DART Winternationals" Points Fund Champion.
"It's a great relationship between East Bay Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and we look forward to seeing all the fans and competitors again in 2009," said East Bay Raceway Park Vice-President, Todd Hutto. Hutto also said that discount pricing is available for general admission and pit gate admission during the week-long of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing action at East Bay. For discount ticket information you can call the track office toll free at 1-877-457-5611 between normal business hours or visit the track's website at www.eastbayracewaypark.com for more information.
"We are definitely looking forward to having Bud Keating and the fine folks at DART Machinery back on board again this year. They are a tremendous supporter of the series and of the 'DART Winternationals," Series Director Ritchie Lewis is equally as excited to be heading to Florida in February. "We are looking forward to being back at East Bay in 2009, working with Todd, Al Varnadore, and Jean Lynch; it is a great atmosphere to be around especially after a long winter and it's always great to see the ultra-exciting East Bay racing."
Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have announced that hot laps will begin at 5:00 PM each day followed by a full racing program including the ever popular PRC Strawberry Dash. The tire rule for the East Bay Winternationals will be as follows in 2009; Hoosier 1100, 1300, 1350, 1600, LM40 and the shoulder plated D55 will be allowed and the American Racer SD23, SD44, SD48 and MD56 can be utilized.
For more information on the 33rd Annual East Bay "DART Winternationals," log onto the track's website at www.eastbayracewaypark.com.
For the latest news and information regarding the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the series website at www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/East Bay "DART Winternationals" Schedule
East Bay Raceway Park-Tampa, FL
Sunday, February 1
Open Practice Session 6-9 PM
Monday, February 2
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win
Tuesday, February 3
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win
Wednesday, February 4
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $5,000 to win
Thursday, February 5
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000 to win
Friday, February 6
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000 to win
Saturday, February 7
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $12,000 to win
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
ASI Racewear - "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
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, 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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