WAYCROSS, GA (March 30, 2014) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the nation’s best drivers will make a three race swing in three states to start off the month of April. The nation’s premier national touring series will make its first stop at the Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, MS on Friday, April 4th. Then on Saturday, April 5ththe LOLMDS will travel to Ark-La-Tex Speedway in Vivian, LA. The final leg of the three race weekend will find the LOLMDS traveling to Outlaw Motorsports Park in Muskogee, OK on Sunday, April 6th. All three LOLMDS sanctioned events will be complete shows that include Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a 50-Lap Feature event, paying $10,000 to win/$800 to start.
In the 2012 edition of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at the Don Cliburn-promoted Jackson Motor Speedway, Don O’Neal withstood a strong field of entrants before a record-setting crowd and took the victory over some very stiff local competition. In addition to the LOLMDS at Jackson Motor speedway, Crates, Modifieds and Super Streets will compete as support classes. For tickets and more information about Jackson Motor Speedway, visit their official website at www.jacksonmotorspeedway.net.
The stars and cars of the LOLMDS will make their first ever visit to the Ark-La-Tex Speedway that is shaping up to be the biggest event ever held at the Vivian, LA track. The ¼ mile bullring in the state of Louisiana has produced some exciting racing in years past and the great fans in that area are eager to see the nation’s best touring drivers compete against their local and regional heroes. Support classes competing with the LOLMDS on April 5th include Modifieds, Pro Mods and Factory Stocks. For tickets and more information about Ark-La-Tex Speedway, visit their website atwww.arklatexspeedway.net.
Another new venue on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule, in 2014, is the Outlaw Motorsports Park in Muskogee, OK. The 3/8 mile track is considered one of the nicest dirt tracks in the great state of Oklahoma. Located just south of Tulsa OK, this event is expected to draw a huge crowd to see the stars and cars of the LOLMDS only visit in the state of Oklahoma. Support class competing with the LOLMDS on Sunday April 6th will be the A-Mods. For tickets and more information visit their track website atwww.outlawmotorsportspark.com.
“The LOLMDS is looking forward to a great weekend of racing in the states of Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. We’re expecting a strong field of drivers for all three events. The fans are already getting excited and will surely see some great racing each night. The drivers get a chance to earn some good money with three $10,000 to win shows in three days. We’re looking forward to meeting and working with the staff at each track and everyone is eager to get the green flag in the air”, stated Ritchie Lewis, Director, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
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Track Information for Jackson Motor Speedway
Jackson Motor Speedway
Track Phone #: (601) 331-6827
Promoter: Don Cliburn (601) 668- 3282
Location: 5448 Old Byram Road, Jackson, MS 39272
Description: 1/4mile, dirt oval
Website: www.
Tire Rule for Jackson Motor Speedway
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1350
Right Rear – Hoosier 03, 06, LM40
Track Information for Ark-La-Tex Speedway
Ark-La-Tex Speedway
Promoter: Gene Boyter – (318) 375-3470 (track)
Location: 13035 Boyter Lane Road, Vivian, LA 71082
Description: 1/4 mile, semi banked dirt oval
Website: www.arklatexspeedway.
Tire Rule for Ark-La-Tex Speedway
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1640, LM40, WRS55
Right Rear – Hoosier 06, LM40, WRS55
Track Information for Outlaw Motorsports Park
Outlaw Motorsports Park
Track Office: 918-687-7077
Location: 8100 Wainwright Rd. Oktaha, OK
Description: 3/8 mile, semi banked dirt oval
Website: www.
Tire Rule for Outlaw Motorsports Park
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1640, LM40, WRS55
Right Rear – Hoosier 06, LM40, WRS55
Event Purse for All Three Events
$10,000 to win- 1. $10000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.
About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations’ premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. In 2014 the LOLMDS will sanctions 47 events in 19 states. The series is owned by the parent company Lucas Oil Products Inc. and receives national exposure through a TV package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. LOLMDS events will be broadcasted on four TV Networks in 2014 including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and MAVTV American Real Network. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website atwww.Lucasdirt.com.
About MAVTV American Real Network
MAVTV was founded in 2002 by four former Showtime Networks executives and was originally geared towards a male dominated audience. In 2011, Lucas Oil Products, an automotive lubricant manufacturer with a history in television production, purchased MAVTV. Lucas Oil was eager to employ the same growth strategies to transform MAVTV into a premier cable network that it employed to grow the lubricants business. MAVTV aims to become a broader scoped network, geared towards the modern American family. Lucas Oil is investing in programming, an updated on-air look, and increased production quality, all to add more value to the viewer experience. MAVTV is an acronym that stands for Movies, Action and Variety. MAVTV brings you plenty of never-before-seen high definition exclusives, including Comedy, Movies, Action Sports, Adventure and More, all in fantastic HD detail. MAVTV is no ordinary television network. It’s a 24/7, high-definition entertainment extravaganza, featuring everything from blockbuster films, high octane motorsports, MMA fighting, gaming, gut busting comedy, original reality shows and scripted dramas. Learn more about MAVTV American Real go towww.mavtv.com.
About Lucas Oil Products
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.
In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and MAVTV. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at www.lucasoil.com.