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Billy Moyer Survives Battle with Blankenship to Win Friday Night at East Bay

Erb-Winner-2-13-141 TAMPA, FL (February 14, 2014) – Billy Moyer survived a back-and-forth battle with John Blankenship to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Friday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. Moyer denied Blankenship’s first ever win at East Bay by taking the lead with eight laps to go from Blankenship and went unchallenged the remaining laps. With his win Moyer scored his 778^th win of his career. Blankenship finished second, followed by Scott Bloomquist, Don O’Neal, and Gregg Satterlee rounded out the top five.

“The car was just phenomenal all night long. When he (Blankenship) got around me, I thought I was in trouble. There was a bunch of heavy traffic, and I lost contact with him. That caution about halfway through the race really helped me,” said Moyer.

“On the restart I was able to stay with him [Blankenship]. It looked like his car was going away a little bit, then we had that last caution with nine to go, and I was thinking I had a real good shot at him. We were able to get out of the corners better than him. His [Blankenship’s] car would drift up the track, and that’s when we passed him,” said Moyer. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-15T14:36:36-05:00February 15th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Dennis Erb Wins a Wild One at East Bay on Thursday Night

Erb-Winner-2-13-141 TAMPA, FL (February 13, 2014) – Dennis Erb Jr. earned his first victory of the season on Thursday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. Erb had a fierce battle all race long and finally overtook Billy Moyer for the lead with seven laps to go in the 38th Annual Winternationals event. The race was broadcasted live on MAVTV American Real Network. Trailing Erb and Moyer to the checkers were Jimmy Owens, Scott Bloomquist, and Brandon Sheppard.

“It feels great to beat Billy [Moyer] here and get a win for C.J. Rayburn and Rayburn Race Cars. The last few years we’ve really ran well here. We just got this car at the beginning of January and rushed to get it together to bring it down to Golden Isles and East Bay. When he [Moyer] started running that high-line through one and two, I thought maybe I had a shot at him,” said the winner in Lucas Oil Victory Lane with his Crew Chief, Heather Lyne.

“We got by him a couple of times early on, but never took the lead at the flag stand. Those couple of cautions there really helped me. Then he [Moyer] started going up the track in turn two to get around that hole up there. We stayed glued to the bottom and eventually we were able to get by him,” said the driver of the JR McBride Leasing, Kuntz and Company-powered #28E C.J. Rayburn Race Car. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-15T14:37:39-05:00February 15th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Mother Nature Moves Tonight’s Events to Saturday

TAMPA, FL (February 12, 2014) – Officials of East Bay Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have postponed tonight’s events from the 38th Annual DART Winternationals. Tonight’s $7,000-to-win event is rescheduled for Saturday Morning, February 15th. Hold on to your armband from today, armbands that were issued today are good forSaturday’s make-up event.

Gates will be cleared at 9:30am on Saturday morning for tonight’s makeup event. Hot Laps will begin at 11:15AM and racing will begin atNoon (12PM). There will be a full show including Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, DirtOnDirt.com Strawberry Dash, and the 35-Lap Feature. Saturday night’s scheduled $10,000-to-win event will be run as scheduled with Hot Laps beginning at 6PM. Friday’s events will also be run scheduled as normal with Hotlaps beginning at 6PM.

Tomorrow night’s, Thursday February 13th, series event from East Bay Raceway Park will air LIVE on MAVTV starting at 9:30 PM EST. MAVTV can be found on DIRECTV on Channel 214 and on DISH Network channel 248. For cable subscribers, check your local listings in your area.

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By Scott|2014-02-13T01:09:20-05:00February 13th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Racing News|Comments Off

Billy Moyer Masters East Bay on Tuesday Night

TAMPA, FL (February 11, 2014) – Billy Moyer raced to victory on Tuesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. Moyer took the lead from Steve Francis on lap 22 and led the rest of the way in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned East Bay Winternationals.

It was Moyer’s 22nd win at East Bay, which is the most of any Late Model driver in the history of the Winternationals. Francis finished second, followed by Brandon Sheppard, Eddie Carrier Jr., and Don O’Neal rounded out the top five.

“This car has been good all year,” said Moyer, as he stood next to his new Longhorn Chassis racecar. “It’s been great to be working with the Labonte’s, Earl Pearson Jr., Kevin Rumley, and Matt Langston. Trying to catch Steve (Francis) was going to be tough after he got off to a good start, but we were eventually able to run him down.”

“”We felt like last night, we had a car that could win, and then it kind of got away from us at the end. We worked hard all day on the car, made some changes, and it paid off. I would like to thank Henderson Motorsports, Banner Valley Hauling, Sparks Motorsports, Sunoco Race Fuels and everyone else with the race team. The Clements Racing Engine under the hood was just phenomenal tonight.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-12T17:20:11-05:00February 12th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Eddie Carrier Jr Sweeps First Night of East Bay Winternationals

Carrier East Bay 2014 TAMPA, FL – Eddie Carrier Jr. made a clean sweep of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing action on Monday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. Carrier set a new track record during Miller Welders Time Trials, won his heat, and led all 25 laps for the victory in his Carl Grover Motorsports/Rocket Ford.

Carrier earned his first career win at East Bay over Devin Moran, Brandon Sheppard, Brian Shirley, and Billy Moyer, Jr. Carrier’s Salt Rock Express is powered by a Grover Race Engines

“If we didn’t win tonight, we may never have another chance like this. When you set a new track record, win your heat, and lead every lap in the feature, it’s really awesome. It says a lot about our race team. My car owner, Carl Grover and my dad (Eddie Carrier Sr.) have been so instrumental in my career, I can’t thank them enough. This car has been so good out of the box this year, Rocket Chassis worked real hard at the end of last year on this design and this year it’s been superfast,” said the winner.

The younger Moran held his own for most of the distance, fighting off challenges from several drivers. “To run second with this group of drivers says a lot,” said the 19-year-old. “My dad (Donnie) told me to be patient. To out run guys like Billy Moyer, his son, Sheppard, and everybody else here… wow is all I can say.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-11T06:21:54-05:00February 11th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Francis Dominates Finale at Golden Isles Speedway

Francis Golden Isle WAYNESVILLE, GA (February 8, 2014) – Steve Francis wins the final Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing. Francis displayed his dominance as he led all 50 laps of the main event. The win at Golden Isles Speedway marks his 14th career series win.

Francis became the third different winner of the weekend, crossing the finish line ahead of Eddie Carrier Jr., Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, and Brandon Sheppard.

“I can’t say enough about this Barry Wright Race Car. It handled so well all night long. The only concern I had, was coming off turn four a few times was jumping the cushion and losing my momentum. I had to make sure I got into that corner the best I could,” said the winner.

“I think all weekend long, the track was in good condition and made for a great show for the fans. We could race anywhere on it. We had a lot of fun out there tonight. It was a great point’s night, and a really good start to the season.”

Francis and his Clint Bowyer Racing Team have set their sights on winning the title in 2014. “I have to thank Clint for giving me this opportunity. He gives us what we need, the Clements Racing Engine had plenty of horsepower and it’s great to win for Georgia Boot and everybody associated with them.” (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T19:08:37-05:00February 10th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Madden Wins Friday Night’s Running of the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing

Chris Madden Golden Isle WAYNESVILLE, GA (February 7, 2014) – Chris Madden earns the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event victory on Friday Night at Golden Isles Speedway. Madden was dealing with a rapidly deflating right-rear tire in the final two laps of the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing.

“I felt the tire going flat under the caution. I’m not sure if I ran over something to cause it to go flat, or if it was just worn out. I don’t know, but we were lucky to hold Don O’Neal off,” said Madden in Lucas Oil Victory Lane, “I have to thank my crew; this Bloomquist car ran terrific all day.” Madden claimed a sixth place finish in the afternoon race won by Jonathan Davenport.

“It was a little tedious there in traffic; our car was good getting into the corners, but a little tight off of them. I thought I had left the door open a little bit for whoever was behind me. With all the laps on the track today, you just have to be patient. I have to thank Clements Racing Engines, Century Plastics, Henderson Amusement, East Coast Entertainment, Hamrick’s of Gaffney, Xtreme Customs Cycles and Cushman Paint and Body Shop,” continued an excited Madden. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T18:57:44-05:00February 10th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Davenport Dominates Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Opener at Golden Isles

Davenport - Golden Isle WAYNESVILLE, GA (February 7, 2014) – Former Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year Jonathan Davenport of Mt. Airy, NC dominated the season-opener Friday afternoon at Golden Isles Speedway. Davenport set a new track record in time trials, won his heat, and led all 25-laps of the first main event for the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing. The win marked his third career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory. Davenport’s other LOLMDS victories were in the state of Virginia at Winchester Speedway and Virginia Motor Speedway both during the 2010 season.

“I can’t thank Kevin [Rumley], Leroy [Rumley], and Longhorn Chassis enough. This deal just came together at the end of last year, I have driven for them before but to come together so quick with this car, it says a lot about this team.”

Davenport was unchallenged for a majority of the $5000 to win event, which was the first LOLMDS race at Golden Isles Speedway since 2008. Last year’s series rookie of the year, Billy Moyer Jr. ran second for the first 11 laps until yielding to Brandon Sheppard. Moyer then lost another spot a few circuits later to Earl Pearson Jr., who took over the third spot. (more…)

By Scott|2014-02-10T18:41:13-05:00February 10th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Excitement Builds for East Bay Winternationals

WAYCROSS, GA (January 29, 2014) – Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to head to the sunshine state of Florida again this year for its second stop of the 2014 season. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will travel to East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida for the 38th Annual Winternationals at the famed “Clay by the Bay” for a week of action-packed events in early February.

Officials of East Bay Raceway park have been steady working on the facilities and the track itself in preparations for this years events. New clay has been added to the racing surface combined with a racer friendly tire rule put in place by the LOLMDS, fans are sure to see some thrilling racing all week long. The Winternationals, held at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL will consist of an open practice on Sunday, February 9th, from 6PM to 9PM and six full nights of racing, from February 10th through 15th. Each day, the Drivers Meeting will be at 5:15PM (ET), Hot Laps will begin at 6:00PM, and racing will begin at 7:00PM.

The Winternationals will offer racers over $200,000 in purse money over the six nights of events. Two additional starting positions will also be added to each night’s feature event, giving 26 drivers a chance to earn a coveted Winternationals feature win. The 25th starting position will go to the driver that fails to transfer into the feature event through the heat races or B-mains and who was the fastest in qualifying among those drivers. The 26th starting position will go to the winner of the DirtonDirt.com Strawberry Dash each night. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-30T18:58:06-05:00January 30th, 2014|East Bay Raceway Park, Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Anticipation Building for the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing

WAYCROSS, GA (January 16, 2014) – The anticipation and excitement is building as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicks off the 2014 season with the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA. The stars and cars of the LOLMDS are set to invade the 4/10 mile South Georgia speed-plant for three action packed nights of racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 6^th, 7^th and 8^th. There will also be an open practice night on Wednesday February 5^thfor all divisions.

The only previous visit by the LOLMDS was back in 2008, when the fans witnessed one of the most exciting races ever at Golden Isles Speedway. In that race, four drivers battled for the lead during the

50-Lap feature event, including Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, Jason Fitzgerald and Earl Pearson Jr. Pearson, who started 7^th, would make a last lap pass in dramatic fashion, passing Bloomquist and taking the checkered flag in front of the Lucas Oil TV cameras. The 2008 event is still considered one of the best TV races of all time on the LOLMDS. Lucas Oil Production Studios and TV cameras will be on hand again in 2014 to tape both Friday night and Saturday night’s events for broadcast on the MAVTV American Real Network.

The 2014 edition of the “Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing” is shaping up to be the best ever speed weeks event at GIS. Frankie Lloyd has made several upgrades and improvements throughout the facility since the announcement that the LOLMDS will return this year. GIS has also set the ticket prices for this year’s event at $25 each night for all general admission tickets, with no reserved seating. Golden Isles Speedway accepts credit cards and is taking reservations for Trackside Parking and RV Camping spots. Concrete slabs are available for racers to reserve in the pit areas, with additional secured parking added on the property for spectators attending this year’s event. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-17T15:08:44-05:00January 17th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off