Post by buddhaofdirt on Jul 23, 2009 0:18:52 GMT -4
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Make First Ever New York Appearance at Utica-Rome Speedway on Wednesday, July 29th
CORONA, CA (July 19, 2009) - The Empire State of New York will see the first ever visit by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Wednesday Night, July 29th at the Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY. There will be a complete show for the touring dirt late model series with PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win main event. The raindate for the event will be Thursday, July 30th.
"We are extremely pleased to bring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Utica-Rome Speedway, it has such a rich heritage of racing, first on the asphalt and then the dirt, it also gives us a chance to promote Lucas Oil Products in the Northeast and we look forward to having a great show for the fans, many of whom will be seeing us for the first time," said Ritchie Lewis, Series Director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Utica-Rome Speedway first opened in 1961 as an asphalt track and was the home for many years for legendary nine-time NASCAR National Modified Champion, the late Richie Evans. Evans was a four-time track champion at Utica-Rome Speedway and recorded 33 wins there from 1965-1978. Following Evans' last title at the track in '78 it became a dirt track a year later in 1979. The track was built by Joe Lesik and is now owned by Gene Cole.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is seen on SPEED Channel and the VERSUS Network and has many of the top dirt late model drivers in the nation running the series in 2009. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; 4-time series champion Earl Pearson Jr of Jacksonville, FL; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; David Breazeale of Four Corners, MS; Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN; and Michael Walker of Franklin, TN all have perfect attendance so far this season.
Pearson and Owens have won the two biggest dirt late model races held so far in '09 as Pearson, who drives for 2000 NASCAR Cup Champion, Bobby Labonte won the $50,000 Colossal 100 at the Dirt Track @ Lowe's in Concord, NC back in March and Owens who drives for Mike Reece of Tazewell, TN won the $100,000 Dirt Late Model Dream in June at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway.
It has been a very competitive season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with 19 different winners in 25 events held so far this season. The series has scheduled 43 events in 18 states for the season and its appearance at Utica-Rome Speedway will mark the 51st different race track the series has visited since it's inception in 2005.
The tire rule that will be in effect for the event at Utica-Rome will be Hoosier - 1300 or any compound harder and the 1300 must punch a minimum of 40. Also allowed is the American Racer - SD44 or any compound harder and the SD44 must punch a minimum of 40.
For more information on the first ever visit to Utica-Rome Speedway, visit the track's website address at www.uticaromespeedway.com or call (315) 829-4557. Gates will open at 4 PM with racing at 7 PM.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
2009 Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings
1. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 4555
2. Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA) 4335
3. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 4315
4. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) 4285
5. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) 4115
6. Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 3995
7. Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) 3950
8. Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY) 3630
9. Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA) 3445
10. Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) 3315
11. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 3300
12. David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3065
13. Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) 2780
16. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2130
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 3300
2. David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3065
3. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2260
4. Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI) 1590
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Larry Wallace Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
CORONA, CA (July 19, 2009) - The Empire State of New York will see the first ever visit by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Wednesday Night, July 29th at the Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, NY. There will be a complete show for the touring dirt late model series with PRC Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and the $10,000 to win main event. The raindate for the event will be Thursday, July 30th.
"We are extremely pleased to bring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Utica-Rome Speedway, it has such a rich heritage of racing, first on the asphalt and then the dirt, it also gives us a chance to promote Lucas Oil Products in the Northeast and we look forward to having a great show for the fans, many of whom will be seeing us for the first time," said Ritchie Lewis, Series Director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Utica-Rome Speedway first opened in 1961 as an asphalt track and was the home for many years for legendary nine-time NASCAR National Modified Champion, the late Richie Evans. Evans was a four-time track champion at Utica-Rome Speedway and recorded 33 wins there from 1965-1978. Following Evans' last title at the track in '78 it became a dirt track a year later in 1979. The track was built by Joe Lesik and is now owned by Gene Cole.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is seen on SPEED Channel and the VERSUS Network and has many of the top dirt late model drivers in the nation running the series in 2009. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN; 4-time series champion Earl Pearson Jr of Jacksonville, FL; Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA; Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, CA; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; David Breazeale of Four Corners, MS; Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN; and Michael Walker of Franklin, TN all have perfect attendance so far this season.
Pearson and Owens have won the two biggest dirt late model races held so far in '09 as Pearson, who drives for 2000 NASCAR Cup Champion, Bobby Labonte won the $50,000 Colossal 100 at the Dirt Track @ Lowe's in Concord, NC back in March and Owens who drives for Mike Reece of Tazewell, TN won the $100,000 Dirt Late Model Dream in June at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway.
It has been a very competitive season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with 19 different winners in 25 events held so far this season. The series has scheduled 43 events in 18 states for the season and its appearance at Utica-Rome Speedway will mark the 51st different race track the series has visited since it's inception in 2005.
The tire rule that will be in effect for the event at Utica-Rome will be Hoosier - 1300 or any compound harder and the 1300 must punch a minimum of 40. Also allowed is the American Racer - SD44 or any compound harder and the SD44 must punch a minimum of 40.
For more information on the first ever visit to Utica-Rome Speedway, visit the track's website address at www.uticaromespeedway.com or call (315) 829-4557. Gates will open at 4 PM with racing at 7 PM.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, go to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.
2009 Lucas Oil Championship Points Standings
1. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) 4555
2. Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA) 4335
3. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 4315
4. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) 4285
5. Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN) 4115
6. Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN) 3995
7. Ray Cook (Brasstown, NC) 3950
8. Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY) 3630
9. Eric Jacobsen (Seacliffe Beach, CA) 3445
10. Dan Schlieper (Sullivan, WI) 3315
11. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 3300
12. David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3065
13. Freddy Smith (Seymour, TN) 2780
16. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2130
2009 Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings
1. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) 3300
2. David Breazeale (Four Corners, MS) 3065
3. Michael Walker (Franklin, TN) 2260
4. Jeep VanWormer (Pinnconning, MI) 1590
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" 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
R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Larry Wallace Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.
