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WAYCROSS, GA (January 22, 2016) – The highly anticipated 2016 season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will get underway with the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing, Thursday, February 4th through Saturday, February 6th at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA.<\/p>\n
The Super Bowl of Racing officially kicks off on Tuesday, February 2nd with an open practice for support divisions only, no super late models. On Wednesday, February 3rd, GIS Late Models will compete for $2,500-to-win, NeSmith Street Stocks for $2,000-to-win, and the Southeast Dirt Modified Series for $1,500-to-win.<\/p>\n
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take to the track for the first time on Thursday, February 4th. Thursday night\u2019s Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing events will include the 2nd Annual \u201cEdwin Coggins Memorial,\u201d a full program of racing, highlighted by a 30-lap, $7,000-to-win main event. Edwin Coggins was a longtime supporter of dirt track racing, Golden Isles Speedway, and drivers from the South Georgia area. Thursday night\u2019s action will also include the Southeast Dirt Modified Series and the Lucas Oil Southern State Division II Midget Series.<\/p>\n
The festivities will ratchet up on Friday night in the first championship points-earning event of the 2016 season, which includes a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. The Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing will conclude on Saturday night with a 60-lap, $15,000-to-win main event. Both nights will include a full program of racing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, along with the NeSmith Crate Late Models, Southeast Dirt Modified Series, and the Lucas Oil Southern State Division II Midget Series.<\/p>\n
Georgia Boot returns as the title sponsor of the Super Bowl of Racing for the third consecutive year. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to continue our great working relationship with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. We\u2019re looking forward to kicking off the 2016 season at Golden Isles Speedway and spending three days with some of the hardest working fans in motorsports,\u201d stated Caroline Herd, Georgia Boot Marketing Manager.<\/p>\n
Fans that attend the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing are encouraged to visit the Georgia Boot display tent in the vendor midway area. Fans will have the opportunity to learn about the latest Georgia Boot footwear, receive discount coupons, and register for a chance to win cash and prizes from Georgia Boot and Lucas Oil. On Saturday, February 6th, twenty-four (24) names will be drawn, matching a fan with each driver that starts the main event on Saturday night. The fan matched with the winning driver of the main event will win $515 in cash, among other prizes from Georgia Boot and Lucas Oil. The fans that are matched with the second and third place finishers will also receive prize packages from Georgia Boot and Lucas Oil.<\/p>\n
Georgia Boot’s storied history begins in 1937. The Georgia Shoe Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in Atlanta, Ga., with the core objective of manufacturing dependable, low-priced work footwear. Now an industry-leading brand, Georgia Boot has never wavered from that objective and continues to deliver quality footwear to consumers ranging from traditional work boots to industry-specific protective footwear and farm & ranch styles. Georgia Boot has always been America’s Hardest Working Boot. Reliable, comfortable and built to last, Georgia Boot delivers the quality expected from America’s hardest workers from coast to coast. To learn more about Georgia Boot, visit: www.georgiaboot.com.<\/p>\n
Golden Isles Speedway continues to update the facility, in preparation for the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing. \u201cWe\u2019re upgrading the bleachers, we tore out the old ones and are putting in new ones,\u201d stated GIS promoter Darryl Courson. \u201cWe should have 3,000 seats done, with VIP boxes. We\u2019re totally going to do 6,000 seats. We\u2019re building a new concession stand for the stands side, upgrading a lot of the fencing area and all the lighting will be different on the front straightaway. There\u2019s just numerous things we\u2019re doing to upgrade the facility even more.\u201d<\/p>\n
Golden Isles Speedway is located off Highway 82 in Waynesville, GA, just 12 miles west of I-95 at Exit 29. For tickets or more information, visit: www.goldenislesspeedway.com or call the track office at (912) 778-3767.<\/p>\n
The Best Western Plus Inn & Suites in Brunswick is the official host hotel of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing. The Best Western Plus Inn & Suites is offering a rate of $88.00 per night, plus tax, to fans and racers who mention the Golden Isles Speedway Super Bowl of Racing when making their reservation. To make reservations, please call: (912) 265-1114.<\/p>\n
Other recommended area hotels include:
\nQuality Inn Brunswick – $58.00\/night + tax (please call (912) 265-4600 for reservations)
\nEconoLodge Brunswick – $51.00\/night + tax (please call (912) 264-8666 for reservations)<\/p>\n
Track Information:
\nGolden Isles Speedway
\nPhone Number: 912-778-3767
\nTracks Promoter: Darryl Courson
\nLocation: 101 Speedway Drive, Waynesville, GA 31566
\nWebsite: www.goldenislesspeedway.com<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
\nLeft Rear\/Fronts \u2013 Hoosier Rib 1300
\nRight Rear \u2013 Hoosier 01, LM40<\/p>\n
In the Event of a Day Time \u201cMakeup\u201d Show:
\nLeft Rear\/Fronts \u2013 Hoosier Rib 1350
\nRight Rear \u2013 Hoosier 03, LM40<\/p>\n
*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
\n*For the Feature, competitors may use 2 new rear tires of choice.<\/p>\n
Thursday Night Event Purse: 1. $7,000, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,300, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,000, 10. $950, 11. $900, 12. $850, 13. $800, 14. $750, 15. $725, 16. $700, 17. $700, 18. $700, 19. $650, 20. $625, 21. $625, 22. $600, 23. $600, 24. $600<\/p>\n
Friday Night Event Purse: 1. $10,000, 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. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800<\/p>\n
Saturday Night Event Purse: 1. $15,000, 2. $6,500, 3. $4,500, 4. $3,500, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,000, 7. $1,900, 8. $1,700, 9. $1,500, 10. $1,350, 11. $1,275, 12. $1,250, 13. $1,225, 14. $1,200, 15. $1,175, 16. $1,150, 17. $1,125, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,075, 20. $1,050, 21. $1,025, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000<\/p>\n
Golden Isles Speedway – Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing – Schedule of Events:
\nThursday, February 4th:
\nPit Gates Open at 12:00PM
\nGrandstands Open at 3:30PM
\nDrivers Meeting: 4:30PM at the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Trailer<\/p>\n
Hot Laps: 5:00PM
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nModifieds
\nMidgets<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TIME TRIALS \u2013 2 LAPS
\nFast Time Presentation
\nModifieds TIME TRIALS<\/p>\n
Edwin Coggins Memorial Intermission\/ Invocation\/ National Anthem\/ Track Prep (as needed)<\/p>\n
Midgets HEATS
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series HEATS \u2013 10 LAPS
\nModifieds HEATS<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-MAINS \u2013 12 LAPS<\/p>\n
Intermission\/Track Prep (as needed\/ time permitting)<\/p>\n
Features
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Feature – $7,000-to-win, 30 LAPS
\nMidgets Feature \u2013 $1,000-to-win, 20 LAPS
\nModifieds \u2013 $2,000-to-win, 35 Laps<\/p>\n
Friday, February 5th:
\nPit Gates Open at 12:00PM
\nGrandstands Open at 3:30PM
\nDrivers Meeting: 4:30PM at the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Trailer<\/p>\n
Hot Laps: 5:00PM
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nCrate Late Models
\nModifieds
\nMidgets<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TIME TRIALS \u2013 2 LAPS
\nFast Time Presentation
\nCrate Late Models Time Trials
\nModifieds<\/p>\n
Invocation\/National Anthem
\nTrack Prep (as needed)<\/p>\n
Midgets HEATS
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series HEATS \u2013 10 LAPS
\nModifieds HEATS
\nCrate Late Models HEATS<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-MAINS \u2013 12 LAPS
\nMidgets RACE OF CHAMPIONS \u2013 $500-to-win, 5 Laps<\/p>\n
Intermission\/ Track Prep (as needed\/ time permitting)<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Feature \u2013 $10,000-to-win, 50 LAPS
\nModifieds – $3,000-to-win, 40 Laps
\nCrate Late Models – $2,500-to-win, 50 Laps
\nMidgets – $1,000-to-win, 20 Laps<\/p>\n
Saturday, February 6th:
\nPit Gates Open at 12:00PM
\nGrandstands Open at 3:00PM
\nAutograph Session from 3:30 – 4:15PM
\nDrivers Meeting: 4:30PM at the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Trailer<\/p>\n
Hot Laps: 5:00PM
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nCrate Late Models
\nModifieds
\nMidgets<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TIME TRIALS \u2013 2 LAPS
\nFast Time Presentation
\nCrate Late Models Time Trials
\nModifieds<\/p>\n
Invocation\/ National Anthem
\nTrack Prep (as needed)<\/p>\n
Midgets HEATS
\nLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series HEATS \u2013 10 LAPS
\nModifieds HEATS
\nCrate Late Models HEATS<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-MAINS \u2013 12 LAPS<\/p>\n
Intermission\/ Track Prep (as needed\/ time permitting)<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Feature \u2013 $15,000-to-win, 60 LAPS
\nModifieds – $3,000-to-win, 40 Laps
\nCrate Late Models – $2,500-to-win, 50 Laps
\nMidgets – $1,000-to-win, 20 Laps<\/p>\n
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2016 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.<\/p>\n
Follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on your favorite Social Media outlets at: www.facebook.com\/lucasdirt, www.twitter.com\/lucasdirt, and www.instagram.com\/lucasdirt.<\/p>\n
ABOUT LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES<\/p>\n
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nation\u2019s premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. In 2016, the LOLMDS will sanction 53 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 broadcast on four TV Networks including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and the MAVTV Motorsports Network. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com.<\/p>\n
ABOUT LUCAS OIL RACING TV<\/p>\n
The Future of Motorsports is HERE! Get Lucas Oil Racing TV and experience racing excitement like you’ve never seen! Lucas Oil Racing TV is the online app for all your favorite devices and Smart TVs. No matter where you are or when you want to watch, you can stream the best and most exciting motor racing on the planet!<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Racing TV has all your favorite motorsports – from grass roots to international competition, as well as exclusive LIVE EVENTS and behind the scenes interviews and footage that you won’t see anywhere else! But that’s just the beginning! Lucas Oil Racing TV brings you some of motorsports greatest broadcasters and build specialists… from Dave Despain to the mechanics of Two Guys Garage, as well as all the latest news, reviews, and interviews from every genre of racing.<\/p>\n
Lucas Oil Racing TV is the Exclusive, Unlimited, 24\/7 All-Access Motorsports App and it’s available NOW! For more information or to sign up, go to: www.LucasOilRacing.TV.<\/p>\n
ABOUT MAVTV MOTORSPORTS NETWORK<\/p>\n
Owned and operated by Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports, that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, The AMA Pro Motocross series, the Lucas Oil Challenge Cup and NHRA Drag Racing. But MAVTV goes far beyond the national mainstream events and also covers multitudes of grassroots series’ from across the globe: Drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between.<\/p>\n
MAVTV also knows you don’t have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have developed a package of automotive reality and custom build shows that is truly second to none. If it has a motor, it’s on MAVTV…MAVTV is THE motorsports network. To learn more about MAVTV go to: www.MAVTV.com.<\/p>\n
ABOUT LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES OFFICIAL SPONSORS INCLUDE:<\/p>\n
ASi Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nBad Boy Mowers – “The Official Mower” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nDunn Benson Ford – “The Official Pace Truck” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nE3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nFast Orange – \u201cThe Official Hand Cleaner\u201d of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nGEICO – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nGeneral Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nHoosier Tire – “The Official Race Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nLucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nLucas Oil Racing TV – “Official Sponsor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nMAVTV Motorsports Network – “The Official TV Network” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nOptima Batteries – “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nProtectTheHarvest.com – “Official Sponsor\u201d of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nSunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
\nSuper Clean – \u201cOfficial Sponsor\u201d of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series<\/p>\n
LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MARKETING PARTNERS INCLUDE:<\/p>\n
Allstar Performance, Andy Durham Race Engines, AR Bodies, Barry Wright Race Cars, Black Diamond Chassis, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, BRODIX, Clements Race Engines, COMP Cams, C&R Racing Inc., CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dyers Top Rods, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Georgia Boot, Grover Race Engines, Heath Lawson Photography, Hot Rod Processing, Hot Rod Tracker, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, \u00d6hlins Shocks, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, Penske Shocks, PFC Brakes, Pierce Race Cars, Pro Power Racing Engines, QA1, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Race Products, WELD Racing, Wrisco Aluminum, 5150 Race Trailers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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