BATAVIA, OH (April 24, 2018) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make their presence known in the “Land of Lincoln” this weekend, returning to Tri-City Speedway and Macon Speedway for a pair of $12,000-to-win events.
The weekend doubleheader to wrap up the month of April will kick off on Friday, April 27 at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL, followed by an appearance at Macon Speedway in Macon, IL on Saturday, April 28. At both venues, the nation’s top dirt late model drivers are expected to challenge a strong field of local and regional standouts.
“Tri-City and Macon have a history of producing some of the most exciting events of the season,” said Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Rick Schwallie. “The level of competition this season has been second-to-none. The Midwest has some of the toughest competitors anywhere in the country. Fans are in store for a very exciting weekend of racing.”
Tri-City Speedway is a 3/8-mile oval located just north of St. Louis, MO. The Busch 50 will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. For more information, visit: www.tricityspeedway.net.
The action will shift to Macon Speedway on Saturday night for the highly-anticipated St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100. The 1/5-mile bullring is accustomed to some of the most thrilling, door-to-door racing action of the season. The event will feature Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains, highlighted by a 100-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. To learn more, visit: www.maconracing.com.
Jonathan Davenport continues to set the pace in the Lucas Oil championship chase, 75-points ahead of defending National Champion, Josh Richards. With his recent success, Scott Bloomquist is now third, followed by Earl Pearson Jr. and Tim McCreadie rounding out the top five in championship standings.
Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
| POS | CAR # | DRIVER NAME | HOMETOWN | POINTS | TRAIL BY |
| 1 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | Blairsville, GA | 2120 | |
| 2 | 1R | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | 2045 | -75 |
| 3 | 0 | Scott Bloomquist | Mooresburg, TN | 2005 | -115 |
| 4 | 1 | Earl Pearson Jr. | Jacksonville, FL | 1980 | -140 |
| 5 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | Watertown, NY | 1780 | -340 |
| 6 | 71 | Hudson O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | 1745 | -375 |
| 6 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | Newport, TN | 1745 | -375 |
| 8 | 5 | Don O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | 1720 | -400 |
| 8 | 32 | Bobby Pierce | Oakwood, IL | 1720 | -400 |
| 10 | 40B | Kyle Bronson ® | Brandon, FL | 1715 | -405 |
| 11 | 14 | Darrell Lanigan | Union, KY | 1695 | -425 |
| 12 | 22 | Gregg Satterlee | Indiana, PA | 1630 | -490 |
| 13 | 1s | Brandon Sheppard | New Berlin, IL | 1620 | -500 |
| 14 | 25Z | Mason Zeigler ® | Chalk Hill, PA | 1535 | -585 |
| 15 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr. | Carpentersville, IL | 1530 | -590 |
Track Information:
Tri-City Speedway
Phone Number: 618-931-7836
Track Promoters: Kevin & Tammy Gundaker
Location: 5100 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040
Website: www.tricityspeedway.net
Macon Speedway
Phone Number 217-764-3000
Track Promoter: Bob Sargent
Location: 205 North Wiles, Macon, IL 62544
Website: www.maconracing.com
Tire Rule April 27th – 28th:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier LM20
Right Rear – Hoosier LM20, LM40
*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the A-Main, competitors may use a new right rear tire.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.
Event Purse: 1. $12,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $1,000, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2018 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.