WAYCROSS, Georgia — The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is set to resume its' 2011 racing season after two weeks off. Starting on Friday Night, April 29th the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA, followed by a first-ever visit to Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA on Saturday Night, April 30th. Both events will pay $10,000 to win.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event at Bedford Speedway will mark the fourth appearance at the historic Bedford County Fairgrounds racetrack, which is celebrating its 75th season of racing. The J.R. Keifer, Dr. David Horne and Jim Maybury promoted half-mile facility has seen three different drivers enter victory lane in previous LOLMDS events, including, Steve Francis of Ashland, KY in 2008, Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI in '09, and last year, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN took the victory. Bedford Valley Petroleum again sponsors the event this year.
The next night will see the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series venture to Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex for the biggest race in the track's history. The Rick Jones-promoted facility first opened in May of 1998 and will be the 59th different track the series has raced at. The track, with its picturesque setting just off U.S. Highway 40 is located 90 minutes from Bedford and offers a considerable amount of lawn chair seating for the fans to enjoy the show.
The series events at Bedford and Roaring Knob will continue the Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland in 2011 as 15 drivers with perfect attendance will be eligible for the $700 winners circle money once again. They will continue on as they make their way across America, heading to the 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO.
Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, the winner of the last two Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events heads to the Keystone State with the points lead. The two-time and defending series champion holds a slight 10-point advantage over Indiana's Don O'Neal. Jimmy Owens, last year's winner at Bedford is third in points; followed by 4-time series champ, Earl Pearson Jr of Jacksonville, FL and Dennis Erb Jr of Carpentersville, IL; who are tied for fourth.
Rounding out the top-ten in Lucas Oil Championship Points are Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Bub McCool of Vicksburg, MS; and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY.
McCool leads the Quarter Master Rookie of the Year standings followed by Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; and Frank Heckenast Jr. of Frankfort, IL. A mere 60 points separate those four drivers.
The tire rule for both nights will be the same; American Racer SD44 or any compound harder, SD 44 must punch a minimum of 40; Hoosier 1300 or any compound harder and 1300 must punch a minimum of 40.
The event purse for both events will be: 1. $10,000 2. $5,000 3. $3,000 4. $2,500 5. $2,000 6. $1,500 7. $1,400 8. $1,300 9. $1,200 10. $1,100 11. $1,000 12. $950 13. $900 14. $875 15. $850 16. $825 17. $800 18. $775 19. $750 20. $725 21. $700 22. $700 23. $700 24. $700
For more information on both tracks, go to www.bedfordspeedway.com and www.roaringknob.com. The rain date for either show is Sunday, May 1st.
In other series news, it has been announced that the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be using two emergency provisionals for the 2011 season. The provisionals are open to those drivers that have perfect attendance and meet the eligibility requirements.
Also it has been announced that the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY will now be a one-day event, paying $10,000 on Saturday Night, May 7th. The track will be hosting a $3,000 to win UMP Late Model race the night before on May 6th.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com, or call the series' office at (951) 532-2503.
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings
1) Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) - 690
2) Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) - 680
3) Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) - 660
4) Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) - 605
5) Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) - 605
6) Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN) - 595
7) Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY) - 565
8) Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA) - 545
9) Bub McCool (Vicksburg, MS) - 530
10) Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) - 505
Current Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1) Bub McCool (Vicksburg, MS) - 530
2) Jared Landers (Batesville, AR) - 490
3) Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) - 480
4) Frank Heckenast Jr. (Frankfort, IL) - 470
NETWORK AIR DATE AIR TIME VENUE EVENT NAME LOCATION EVENT DATE
VERSUS 4/16/11 5:00 PM East Bay Raceway Park 35th Annual DART Winternationals Presented by Magnaflow (Fri) Tampa, FL 2/11/11
MavTV 6/2/11 9:00PM East Bay Raceway Park 35th Annual DART Winternationals Presented by Magnaflow (Fri) Tampa, FL 2/11/11
SPEED 6/12/11 12:00 PM Batesville Motor Speedway Bad Boy 98 Batesville, AR 5/21/11
CBS 6/19/11 4:00 PM Lucas Oil Speedway 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Wheatland, MO 5/28/11
SPEED 7/31/11 1:00 PM Magnolia Motor Speedway Clash at the Mag Columbus, MS 7/9/11
SPEED 8/7/11 1:00 PM Tri-City Speedway Budweiser Battle at the Beach Pontoon Beach, IL 7/15/11
VERSUS 8/27/11 2:30 PM Batesville Motor Speedway Bad Boy 98 Batesville, AR 5/21/11
SPEED 9/4/11 11:00 AM Florence Speedway 29th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Florence, KY 8/13/11
MavTV 9/8/11 9:00PM Batesville Motor Speedway Bad Boy 98 Batesville, AR 5/21/11
SPEED 9/17/11 2:00 PM Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg, IN 8/26/11
SPEED 10/2/11 1:00 PM Portsmouth Raceway Park River Days Rumble Portsmouth, OH 9/3/11
SPEED 10/9/11 1:00 PM Virginia Motor Speedway ASi Racewear USA 100 Saluda, VA 9/17/11
SPEED 10/23/11 6:00 PM Brownstown Speedway 32nd Annual Jackson 100 Brownstown, IN 9/24/11
SPEED 10/30/11 3:00 PM Dixie Speedway Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Woodstock, GA 10/8/11
VERSUS 12/18/11 6:00 PM Florence Speedway 29th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Florence, KY 8/13/11
MavTV 12/29/11 9:00PM Florence Speedway 29th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Florence, KY 8/13/11
SPEED TBA TBA Lucas Oil Speedway Diamond Nationals Wheatland, MO 7/16/11
SPEED TBA TBA Knoxville Raceway 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Knoxville, IA 10/1/11
MavTV TBA TBA Dixie Speedway Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Woodstock, GA 10/8/11
VERSUS TBA TBA Dixie Speedway Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Woodstock, GA 10/8/11
2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
ApplianceZone.com- "The Official Appliance Parts Retailer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Geico Power Sports - "The Official Insurance" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire - "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:
Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil, Janowski Insurance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Safety Solutions, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, WD Enterprises, 5150 Race Trailers.
