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Georgia Boot Now Titles Super Bowl Of Racing

WAYCROSS, GA (January 7, 2014) – Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are excited to announce that Georgia Boot has signed on as the title sponsor of the 2014 season opening weekend at Golden Isles Speedway on February 6th, 7th and 8th in Brunswick, GA. The Georgia Boot “Super Bowl of Racing”, sanctioned by the LOLMDS, will consist of three full nights of racing at GIS and an open practice night on Wednesday, Feburary 5th. Both Fridaynight and Saturday night’s events will be the first “points” events of the 2014 season for the LOLMDS. Friday and Saturday’s events will also be filmed by the Lucas Oil Production Studios for broadcast on the MAVTV Network in 2014.

The Georgia Boot “Super Bowl of Racing” will also include a fan appreciation contest for fans that attend the kick off weekend in Georgia. Fans will be able to register at the Georgia Boot display booth at the track – for a chance to win cash and gift packages from Georgia Boot and Lucas Oil. On Saturday, Feb 8th twenty-four (24) names will be drawn from the entry box at the Georgia Boot booth, matching a fan with each driver that starts the feature event on Saturday night. The fan matched with the winning driver of the feature event will win a cool $515 in cash, a pair of Georgia Boots and a gift package from Lucas Oil. Fans matched with second and third place drivers in the feature event will also win a gift package from Georgia Boot and Lucas Oil. (more…)

By Scott|2014-01-10T16:04:20-05:00January 10th, 2014|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Racing News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Brandon Sheppard Shocks the Field and Wins the Dirt Track World Championship

PORTSMOUTH, OH (October 19, 2013) – Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, IL captured the biggest race of his young career winning the 33rd Annual RED BUCK Dirt Track World Championship at Portsmouth Raceway Park on Saturday Night. Sheppard at age 20 became the youngest driver in the history of the DTWC to win the crown jewel event. Sheppard earned $50,000 as he became the 24th different driver to win the DTWC and captured his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory.

Sheppard piloting the #1 Mark Richards Racing, Rocket House Car charged through the field from his seventh starting position using the very top groove to pass Scott Bloomquist for the lead on lap 43. Sheppard would motor away from the field after each restart through the middle stages of the race fending off challenges from several seasoned veterans en route to his victory in front of a capacity crowd. Steve Francis of Ashland, KY advanced from his 15th starting position to finish second at the checkers and clinching second place in the final LOLMDS Championship Points Standings. Jackie Boggs of Grayson, KY took home third followed by 14th starting Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN rounded out the top five. With his fifth place finish Owens was crowned the 2013 Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series National Champion for the third year in a row. (more…)

By Scott|2013-10-21T19:44:28-04:00October 21st, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Chris Madden Takes First Career Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Victory

Madden WOODSTOCK, GA (October 5, 2013) – After coming close a year ago to winning his first Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout, Chris Madden sealed the deal tonight to take home the $10,000 pay day in the Southeast’s most prestigious event. Madden led all 50 laps for his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series triumph of 2013.

Billy Ogle, Jr. charged from the 11th starting position to take second. RED BUCK Fast Qualifier and pole sitter Randy Weaver came home in third. Six-time Shootout winner, Scott Bloomquist was fourth. Defending race winner, Jimmy Owens finished fifth.

“After what happened to us last year, leading until the last lap and not winning, this feels great,” said the 38-year-old veteran driver. “The car was so good all night. I told Scott (Bloomquist) I didn’t know what to do to the car for the feature. It was very easy to drive, and that’s a scary feeling going into the feature, because you want to change something. But you don’t want to mess up anything.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-10-07T20:21:05-04:00October 7th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heads to Knoxville, IA

Waycross, GA – The excitement and anticipation is building for one of the biggest dirt late model events of the year with the running of the 10th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals this weekend at the famous Knoxville Raceway. With the history and tradition of the famed Knoxville Raceway and a total purse over $270,000 up for grabs, racers and fans are looking forward to an exciting weekend of racing and the crowning of this year’s Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Champion. Knoxville Raceway, located on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, IA, is considered one of the nicest facilities anywhere in the country. With a racing surface that produces thrilling racing action, a huge purse up for grabs and plenty of off-track activities, this is a must see event for any race fan.

Sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, this crown jewel event will kick off Thursday, September 26th with three nights of racing concluding on Saturday, September 28th. Both Thursday and Friday’s events will include LOLMDS Hot-Laps, RED BUCK Time Trials, LOLMDS Heat Races, D-Main, C-Main, B-Main and a 25-lap $7,000 to win feature event. Saturday’s events include LOLMDS Hot-Laps, D-Main, C-Main, B-Main and the 100-lap $40,000 to win feature event. (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-25T16:05:53-04:00September 25th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Lanigan Rolls To Victory In Berlin Raceway’s Keyser Manufacturing ‘Down & Dirty 75’ By NAPA For Second Consecutive Year

National Tour’s Winningest Driver Dominates Special Event On Clay-Covered Asphalt Track

092113_BerlinVL MARNE, MI – Sept. 21, 2013 – This time Darrell Lanigan didn’t need to pull off any late-race dramatics to win the Keyser Manufacturing ‘Down & Dirty 75’ Presented by NAPA Auto Parts at Berlin Raceway.

Lanigan, 43, of Union, Ky., emerged victorious in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series special for the second consecutive year in convincing fashion, grabbing the lead from Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., on lap 33 and dominating the remainder of the distance behind the wheel of his self-owned Rocket car.

Continuing his mastery of a 7/16th-mile asphalt oval that for the second straight year was covered with clay for a late-season return to its dirt-track roots, Lanigan turned back brief threats from Clanton on restarts and while negotiating lapped traffic to cross the finish line 4.629 seconds – over a full straightaway – ahead of his fellow WoO LMS regular. The two-time tour champion earned $15,650 for his series-leading 11th triumph of 2013.

“We all put our heads together on this setup and it was unbelievable,” said Lanigan, who recorded his 52^nd career win on the WoO LMS. “It’s a completely different setup from what we had last year (at Berlin), but it was definitely good.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-23T14:51:37-04:00September 23rd, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Don O’Neal Wins His Fourth Jackson 100 Saturday Night at Brownstown Speedway

1003321_10151812505374636_2046558642_n BROWNSTOWN, IN (September 21, 2013) – Don O’Neal picked up his fourth career Jackson 100 victory, at the historic Jackson County Fairgrounds bullring. O’Neal took the lead from defending race winner, Jimmy Owens after a lap 68 restart and pulled away from the field for the $15,000 win in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event. The 34th Annual Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway was also part of the ASi Crown Jewel Cup Presented by DirtonDirt.com.

Dustin Linville charged from his ninth starting spot to finish second. John Blankenship came home third, followed by Owens and 23rd starting, Steve Francis rounding out the top five.

“I can’t believe it,” said O’Neal, who had missed almost a month of the LOLMDS season after suffering a back injury in August. “This is my home track; it’s great to win here in front of these fans. The track was a little rough with the rain, but it was extremely racy. After that last caution, I don’t know what happened to the 20 car, but once we were out front, it was smooth sailing,” said O’Neal in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 33rd time in his career.

“I just took a deep breath on that caution, Jimmy was running a good line there, and it was going to be tough to catch him and pass him. When the race restarted I just went by him, and then found a fast line. I have to thank Tader Masters, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, Optima Batteries, Seubert Calf Ranches, Tarpy Trucking, Superior Cleaning, and Independence Lumber and all of our great product sponsors that make this possible.” (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-23T13:56:51-04:00September 23rd, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Race Results|Comments Off

Owens Wins Second Career Hillbilly 100 with Victory at I-77

1237034_10151576954337015_516500933_n RIPLEY, WV (September 1, 2013) Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader, Jimmy Owens, won his second career Hillbilly 100 on Sunday Night at I-77 Raceway Park. Owens took the lead on lap 61 and went on to win his 8th series event in 2013 and $25,000 for winning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned crown jewel event. The massive crowd also saw Owens increase his points lead in the chase for the ASi Crown Jewel Cup-Presented by Dirtondirt.com and the $10,000 bonus.

Steve Francis charged from his eighth starting spot to finish second. Earl Pearson, Jr., who started 10th, finished third, followed by 19th starting Billy Moyer, and Steve Shaver rounded out the top five finishers.

Dennis Erb Jr. led the first 60 laps of the race and appeared to have one of the strongest cars in the race from the start. But Erb’s machine began smoking heavy during the middle stages of the race allowing Owens to close the gap. Owens then passed Erb for the lead coming off of turn number two on Lap 61. Erb finally slowed in turn four on lap 62 bringing out a caution as his night ended abruptly with mechanical failure.

“I saw Dennis smoking for a long time. I wanted to pull up beside him and tell him to save the motor and not damage it. I feel bad for them, they work so hard, and they had a good car. I am not sure if I could have ever gotten around him. He has led so many of these crown jewel races and he is going to get one soon,” said the Owens in victory lane. (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-02T20:08:29-04:00September 2nd, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Moyer the Man in Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble at Portsmouth

Moyer PORTSMOUTH, OH (August 31, 2013) – It has been several years since Hall-of-Famer Billy Moyer last visited Portsmouth Raceway Park. After Saturday night, he can put his name in the hat as a contender for the Dirt Track World Championship at PRP in October. He led all the way as he captured the Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Moyer collected $15,000 for his win tonight.

Moyer’s second LOLMDS win of the season came before a packed house despite threating weather all night. Jimmy Owens; the current LOLMDS point’s leader; finished second, followed by 12th starting Dennis Erb Jr., 18thstarting Scott Bloomquist and Jason Feger.

“You have to give a big thanks to the track and Lucas Oil crew for getting this race in! They had some heavy rain this morning. The track was great all night and it had three grooves. To beat the rain, you have to take your hats off to everyone involved! We have not run here for several years, and I would say it was probably back in the GVS days that I was here. I certainly hope to be back here in October, going for that $50,000!” (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-02T04:53:03-04:00September 2nd, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Owens Outstanding in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Visit to Attica

ATTICA, OH (August 30, 2013) – Jimmy Owens continued his stronghold on the series with his 7th victory on Friday Night at Attica Raceway Park. He took the lead on lap six and led the rest of the way, pocketing $10,000 for the win. Brian Birkhofer came home in second, followed by Earl Pearson Jr., John Blankenship, and Steve Francis.

“I have to thank all these great fans for coming out tonight! This is our first time here, and we really like this place,” said Owens, who started third in the race. “We had a super car all night long! I think the first two finishers picked the same tire compound to run, and it paid off.”

Owens made a daring move to the inside of the track on the opening lap to take the lead from Russ King and Birkhofer. King fought back and took the lead from Owens on lap three and led the race for three circuits until Owens got back by him. King then held the second spot, using the top groove on the racetrack. Birkhofer got by King for second on lap 12 and stayed there for the remainder of the race.

“I have to thank my car owner Mike Reece, Reece Monument Company, Sunoco Race Fuels, Red Line Oil, Gantte Appraisals, Midwest Sheet Metal, and all of my other sponsors for making this possible. It is a great way to start the weekend and hopefully we can go to Portsmouth and I-77 with the same results.”

Birkhofer was in the ASi Racewear, MB Customs Chevrolet and was racing for the first time in three weeks after breaking his hand last month. “We didn’t have anything for Jimmy tonight; he was too strong. To come here after being off for so long and to run well with these guys felt really good. I will probably sleep pretty well tonight. It’s going to be a long weekend!” (more…)

By Scott|2013-09-01T17:05:27-04:00September 1st, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off

Francis is Fantastic, Wins Whiskey City 50 at Lawrenceburg Speedway

913955_10151390826541016_1678096201_o LAWRENCEBURG, IN (August 24, 2013) – Steve Francis claimed his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Saturday Night at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Francis held off fellow Kentucky driver, Brad Neat for the win. Jimmy Owens finished third followed by Jared Landers and John Blankenship.

“They made us work hard for this win tonight. The car got a little hot and it was quite a battle! I had guys running on the inside of me, outside of me, and they were everywhere! The track was in great shape tonight,” said Francis, who remains second in the LOLMDS Championship Points Standings.

Early on, Francis battled with Eddie Carrier Jr. Duane Chamberlain who caught up to the leaders, and a three-wide battle for the lead ensued. Chamberlain last led on lap 17 until Francis forged ahead.

Neat ran second for three circuits early in the race before falling back but later charged back into the runner-up slot on lap 25. Owens, who started eighth, made his way into the top five near the end after battling side-by-side with Landers for third in the final laps. (more…)

By Scott|2013-08-25T06:08:57-04:00August 25th, 2013|Featured, Front Page News, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series|Comments Off