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Message started by LMR on 09/03/15 at 2:26am

Title: Lucas Oil Late Models Ready for Labor Day Tripleheader
Post by LMR on 09/03/15 at 2:26am

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
September 2, 2015
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Lucas Oil Late Models Ready for Labor Day Tripleheader

WAYCROSS, GA (September 2) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are gearing up for a busy Labor Day weekend. The nation's elite dirt late model teams will tackle three unique venues, with over $165,000 in total prize money up for grabs.

The action will kick off on Friday, September 4th at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH. A complete racing program is on tap for the LOLMDS, which includes: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. Friday night's event will also include a $3,000-to-win program for the UNOH All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series. In 2014, Scott Bloomquist held off Steve Francis for his first-ever victory at the 1/3-mile oval. Earl Pearson Jr., Jimmy Owens, and Mason Zeigler completed the top five.

On Saturday, September 5th the LOLMDS will return to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH. The Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble will include: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. The Modifieds will serve as a support division on September 5th. Regional standout, Jackie Boggs of Grayson, KY claimed the Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble in 2014 over Steve Francis, Jared Landers, Eddie Carrier Jr. and Scott Bloomquist.

The action heats up on Sunday, September 6th when the LOLMDS takes center stage for the "Hillbilly Hundred" at I-77 Raceway Park in Ripley, WV. The event will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap, $25,000-to-win main event. A pre-race concert with West Virginia natives, The Marshall Lowry Band is also on tap from 3:00pm - 5:30pm. In 2014, Don O'Neal fended off race-long charges from Jimmy Owens (2nd) and Steve Francis (3rd) to claim his first-career "Hillbilly Hundred" victory. Dennis Erb Jr. and Jonathan Davenport rounded out the top five finishers.

Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia leads the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship standings over two-time champion, Scott Bloomquist. Three-time champion, Jimmy Owens is third, followed by four-time champion, Earl Pearson Jr. Defending champion, Don O'Neal completes the top five in series standings. Sixth through eleventh are: Dennis Erb Jr., Brandon Sheppard, Eddie Carrier Jr., Steve Francis, Jared Landers, and Chris Brown.

Track Information:
Attica Raceway Park
Phone Number: 419-680-5606
Tracks Promoter: Rex LeJeune
Location: 15127 TR 12, Attica, Ohio 44807
Website: www.atticaracewaypark.com

Portsmouth Raceway Park
Phone Number: 740-354-3278
Tracks Promoter: Donna Rayburn
Location: 25648 State Route 73, West Portsmouth, OH 45663
Website: www.portsraceway.com

I-77 Raceway Park
Phone Number: 304-373-1110
Tracks Promoter: Kenney Newhouse
Location: 63 Cedar Lakes Drive, Ripley, WV 25271
Website: www.racei77.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rules:
Attica Raceway Park
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier 1320, LM20
Right Rear - Hoosier 02, LM20, LM30S

Portsmouth Raceway Park
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1300, 1425 (no white dots)
Right Rear - Hoosier 01, 04

I-77 Raceway Park
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1300, 1425 (no white dots)
Right Rear - Hoosier 01, 04, 06, LM40

Attica Raceway Park & Portsmouth Raceway Park 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.

"Hillbilly Hundred" Event Purse: 1. $25,000, 2. $11,500, 3. $7,500, 4. $5,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,750, 7. $2,250, 8. $1,750, 9. $1,500, 10. $1,400, 11. $1,300, 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, 25. $1,000, 26. $1,000

Previous Hillbilly Hundred Winners:
1967 - Don Gregory
1968 - Ray Neece
1969 - No Race Held
1970 - Clate Husted
1971 - Danny Dean
1972 - Dorus Wisecarver
1973 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1974 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1975 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1976 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1977 - No Race Held
1978 - Gene McNeely
1979 - Danny Dean
1980 - Rodney Combs
1981 - Freddy Smith
1982 - Charlie Swartz
1983 - Freddy Smith
1984 - Larry Moore
1985 - Jack Boggs
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Jack Boggs
1988 - Donnie Moran
1989 - Donnie Moran
1990 - Buck Simmons
1991 - Rodney Combs
1992 - Rodney Combs
1993 - Davey Johnson
1994 - Bill Frye
1995 - Bart Hartman
1996 - Todd Andrews
1997 - Rod Conley
1998 - Steve Shaver
1999 - Davey Johnson
2000 - Davey Johnson
2001 - Donnie Moran
2002 - Billy Moyer
2003 - Chub Frank
2004 - Mike Marlar
2005 - Clint Smith
2006 - Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 - Eddie Carrier Jr.
2008 - Jimmy Owens
2009 - Ray Cook
2010 - Scott Bloomquist
2011 - No Race Held
2012 - Mike Marlar
2013 - Jimmy Owens
2014 - Don O'Neal

For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2015 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.