FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WAYCROSS, GA (March 12, 2014) - Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are pleased to announce that COMP Cams will return as the title sponsor of the COMP Cams Engine Builders Challenge Program. COMP Cams and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series have partnered together to create a points competition among engine builders that compete within the series in 2014. This program will reward engine builders across the country through product awards from COMP Cams and multiple engine component companies.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Series Dirt Series continues to support open competition engines as the choice for the series engine rules platform. The LOLMDS is the premier super late model dirt division in the country and the open engine rules of these cars provide fans the most exciting and entertaining form of motorsports. Participating engine builders will earn points at each event and the engine builder that earns the most points will be crowned the COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year at the awards banquet. Several companies are offering product awards to any engine builder based on finishing positions at each series event.
"COMP Cams is thrilled to be a part of the Engine Builders Program again this year. We pride ourselves on building the industry's best and toughest valve train components, and the demanding races on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are a perfect place to showcase our parts. We're proud to support racers and teams that are just as dedicated to dirt racing as we are. Their passion for the sport truly reflects the mindset of all COMP Cams employees", stated Chris Douglas, Vice President of Marketing, COMP Performance Group.
The Engine Builders Challenge, will award $1500 cash and a $500 product to the engine builder that earns the most COMP Cams points during the season on the series. The 2nd place engine builder in COMP Cams points will win a $750 product award from COMP Cams. Several companies are offering product awards to any engine builder based on finishing positions at each series event. Companies contributing to the program include COMP Cams, Edelbrock, CV Products, Dyers Rods, Brodix, Total Seal, Hedman Hedders and Roush Yates Performance Parts. Participating engine builders in the competition include Clements Race Engines, Cornett Race Engines, Jay Dickens Race Engines, Pro Power Race Engines, Grover Race Engines, Kuntz Race Engines and Vic Hill Race Engines.
To keep up with the COMP Cams Engine Builder of the Year points visit http://www.lucasdirt.com/point-standings/comp-cams-engine-builders-challenge-points/
"Having COMP Cams supporting this program has been vital in maintaining open engine rules for super late model racing and the series. We are very grateful for all the companies that support this program and our open engine rules for super late models. The many engine builders, both small and large, that build these incredible power plants are the heart and soul of this division. These engines and the many stars that drive these awesome racecars are the reason our fans continue to fill up grandstands all across America for a chance to see the best of the best compete and feel the excitement these cars bring. COMP Cams support of this program is a testament to their commitment to super dirt late model racing and the LOLMDS", stated Ritchie Lewis, Director, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
To learn more about COMP Cams visit their website at www.compcams.com and their official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/COMPWins .
For the latest breaking news about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series including the 2014 tour schedule, TV schedule, drivers, sponsors and all the information about the series visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
Follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on the social media outlets at www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and https://twitter.com/lucasdirt
About COMP Cams
For more than 35 years, the COMP Cams® mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. While the COMP Performance Group™ has grown to multiple companies and hundreds of employees, they still retain the competitive spirit and desire to be the very best that has positioned COMP Cams® as the absolute leader in valve train components. Visit their official website at www.compcams.com.
About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations' premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. In 2014 the LOLMDS will sanctions 47 events in 19 states. The series is owned by the parent company Lucas Oil Products Inc. and receives national exposure through a TV package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. LOLMDS events will be broadcasted on four TV Networks in 2014 including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and MAVTV American Real Network. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at www.Lucasdirt.com.
About MAVTV American Real Network
MAVTV was founded in 2002 by four former Showtime Networks executives and was originally geared towards a male dominated audience. In 2011, Lucas Oil Products, an automotive lubricant manufacturer with a history in television production, purchased MAVTV. Lucas Oil was eager to employ the same growth strategies to transform MAVTV into a premier cable network that it employed to grow the lubricants business. MAVTV aims to become a broader scoped network, geared towards the modern American family. Lucas Oil is investing in programming, an updated on-air look, and increased production quality, all to add more value to the viewer experience. MAVTV is an acronym that stands for Movies, Action and Variety. MAVTV brings you plenty of never-before-seen high definition exclusives, including Comedy, Movies, Action Sports, Adventure and More, all in fantastic HD detail. MAVTV is no ordinary television network. It's a 24/7, high-definition entertainment extravaganza, featuring everything from blockbuster films, high octane motorsports, MMA fighting, gaming, gut busting comedy, original reality shows and scripted dramas. Learn more about MAVTV American Real go to www.mavtv.com.
About Lucas Oil Products
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company's marketing strategy. Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA.
In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and MAVTV. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at www.lucasoil.com. |
