FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WAYCROSS, GA (April 27, 2015) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will kick off the month of May with a highly anticipated Midwest tripleheader. The three-race swing will see the nation’s top dirt late model drivers and regional stand-outs battle it out for over $130,000 in total prize money.
The LOLMDS returns to Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois on Thursday night, April 30th, for the 2nd Annual St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100. This complete show includes: Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the $12,000 to win, 100-lap main event. Modifieds and B-Modifieds will join the LOLMDS as support divisions that evening.
In 2014, Bobby Pierce scored the biggest win of his young racing career, when he pocketed $12,000 for his triumph in a thriller over Brian Shirley. Steve Francis finished third, followed by Jimmy Owens, who rallied from twenty-fourth to finish fourth. Eddie Carrier Jr. completed the top five.
More information about the 2nd Annual St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100 at Macon Speedway is available by visiting the track’s website, located at: www.maconracing.com.
The action shifts to Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois on Friday night, May 1st. This event will mark the first of two visits to the Kevin and Tammy Gundaker-promoted facility in 2015. Some of the Midwest’s best dirt late model talents are expected to challenge the nation’s premier touring series drivers in the annual Spring Spectacular at the 3/8-mile oval. Scott Bloomquist will return as the defending champion of the event. Fans can look forward to a complete show of Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the $10,000 to win, 50-lap feature. Also in competition on May 1st will be the A-Modifieds in $1,000-to-win main event, and the B-Modifieds in a $600-to-win main event.
More information on the May 1st event at Tri-City Speedway is available by calling the track office at: (618) 931-7836 or by visiting their website at: www.tricityspeedway.net.
The series will then head to Paducah International Raceway (Paducah, Kentucky) on May 2nd for the annual Spring Showdown. The lightning-fast, high-banked, 3/8-mile oval provides some of the best racing in Western Kentucky. A strong pool of regional talents, accompanied by the stars of the LOLMDS are sure to cap off a great weekend of racing action. Jason Feger won the 2014 edition of the Spring Showdown. The May 2nd event at PIR includes: Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the $10,000 to win, 50-lap main event. The Modifieds and Pro Late Models will also be on the track that evening.
More information on Paducah International Raceway can be obtained by calling: (270) 898-7469 or by visiting the track’s website at: www.paducahracing.com.
DirtonDirt.com will offer a “LIVE” Pay-Per-View Broadcast of the events at Macon Speedway and Tri-City Speedway, providing multi-camera coverage of all the racing action as it happens LIVE, including driver interviews, instant replays and more! To learn more about the LIVE PPV broadcast and how to order it, visit: https://www.dirtondirt.com/liveEvents.php.
Track Information
Macon Speedway
Phone Number: 217-764-3000
Tracks Promoter: Bob Sargent
Location: 205 North Wiles, Macon, IL 62544
Website: www.maconracing.com
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier 1320, LM20
Right Rear – Hoosier 02, LM20, 06, LM40
St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100 Event Purse: $12,000 to win- 1. $12000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $1000, 16. $1000, 17. $1000, 18. $1000, 19. $1000, 20. $1000, 21. $1000, 22. $1000, 23. $1000, 24. $1000.
Tri-City Speedway
Phone Number: 618-931-7836
Tracks Promoter: Kevin & Tammy Gundaker
Location: 5100 Nameoki Road, Pontoon Beach, IL 62040
Website: www.tricityspeedway.net
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier 1320, LM20
Right Rear – Hoosier 02, LM20, 06, LM40
Spring Spectacular Event Purse: $10,000 to win- 1. $10000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.
Paducah International Raceway
Phone Number: 270-898-7469
Tracks Promoter: Robert Sargent
Location: 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah, KY 42003
Website: www.paducahracing.com
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier 1320, LM20
Right Rear – Hoosier 02, LM20, 06, LM40
Spring Showdown Event Purse: $10,000 to win- 1. $10000, 2. $5500, 3. $3500, 4. $2750, 5. $2250, 6. $1800, 7. $1500, 8. $1300, 9. $1200, 10. $1100, 11. $1075, 12. $1050, 13. $1025, 14. $1000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.
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.
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