FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2015
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Batesville April 17th-18th for Bad Boy 98

LOLMDS PR
WAYCROSS, GA (April 14) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas, April 17th and 18th for the Bad Boy 98. The event, which is co-sanctioned with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series - Presented by Lucas Oil, will pay $20,000 to win and $1,200 to start the 98-lap feature.

Action will get underway on Friday night, April 17th with LOLMDS Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, and Heat Races to set the starting field for the Bad Boy 98. On Saturday night, April 18th there will be a special autograph session for fans to meet the stars of the LOLMDS, as well as several regional standouts and top drivers from around the country. Following the autograph session will be two LOLMDS B-Mains to complete the starting grid for the 98-lap, $20,000 to win main event. Other divisions in competition this weekend include Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Factory Stocks, and Modifieds. For tickets or more information visit www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net or call the track office at 870-251-0011.

The Bad Boy 98 is sponsored by Bad Boy Mowers of Batesville, Arkansas. With their state-of-the-art manufacturing muscle and ever-growing workforce located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Bad Boy Mowers is the classic American manufacturing and the classic American success story that lives on - and is stronger than ever. With a build standard that’s anything but disposable quality, Bad Boy Mowers continues to build on the premise that a Bad Boy may be the last mower you’ll ever own. The end result has made them the fastest growing mower company in the world. Bad Boy Mowers will have several models on display and will show a huge presence at Batesville Motor Speedway this weekend. Bad Boy Mowers is located at 102 Industrial Drive, Batesville, AR 72501. To learn more about Bad Boy Mowers visit their official website at www.badboymowers.com.

Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship point standings heading into Batesville Motor Speedway. He holds a ten (10) point lead over four-time series national champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida. Jimmy Owens (TN), Devin Moran (OH), and Eddie Carrier Jr. (WV) round out the top five in series championship point standings. Sixth through tenth in the current series standings include Don O’Neal (IN), Steve Francis (KY), Jared Landers (AR), Scott Bloomquist (TN), and Brandon Sheppard (IL).

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.


Track Information
Batesville Motor Speedway
Phone Number: 870-251-0011
Tracks Promoter: Mooney Starr
Location: 5090 Heber Springs Road, Batesville, AR 72550
Website: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net

Schedule of Events for Bad Boy 98 at Batesville Motor Speedway:

Thursday April 16th
Open Practice Session for Local Support Classes ONLY
(No Super Late Models)

Friday April 17th
Racing Activities
Pit Gates Open 3:00PM - Grandstands Gates Open - 4:00PM
Drivers Meeting 7:00PM

Hot Laps 7:30PM
Street Stocks
Hobby Stocks
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Factory Stocks
Modifieds

Time Trials 8:00PM
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (2 Laps)

Invocation and National Anthem

Heats
Street Stocks - 8 Laps
Hobby Stocks - 8 Laps
Factory Stocks - 8 Laps
Modifieds - 8 Laps
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - 12 Laps

Features
Street Stocks - 15-20 Laps
Hobby Stocks - 15-20 Laps
Factory Stocks - 15-20 Laps
Modifieds - 15-20 Laps

Saturday April 18th
Racing Activities
Pit Gates Open 3PM - Grandstands Gates Open - 4:00PM
Dirt Racing Outreach Service 4:30 - 5:30PM
AUTOGRAPH SESSION 5:30PM - 6:30PM
DRIVERS’ MEETING 7:00PM

Hotlaps 7:30PM
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-Main Cars
Hobby Stocks

Invocation and National Anthem

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-Mains - 15 Laps 8:00PM
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Hotlaps ***Top 18 (Heat Transfers)***
Hobby Stock Heats - 8 Laps
Hobby Stocks Feature - 15 Laps

Intermission As Needed (10-Minute Call, Track Prep/PA Announcements/Driver Introductions)

Feature Bay Boy 98 - 98 Laps

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule for Batesville Motor Speedway - April 17th and 18th
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1640, LM40
Right Rear - Hoosier 06, LM40

Event Purse for Bad Boy 98 at Batesville Motor Speedway: 1. $20,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,100, 8. $2,000, 9. $1,800, 10. $1,750, 11. $1,650, 12. $1,600, 13. $1,550, 14.. $1,500, 15. $1,450, 16. $1,400, 17. $1,350, 18. $1,300, 19. $1,250, 20. $1,200, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200.