For Immediate Release:
WAYCROSS, GA (April 13, 2015) 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).
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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.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Official Sponsors Include:
ASi Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Fast Orange- "The Official Hand Cleaner" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
GEICO - "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
iON Cameras - "The Official Camera" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Kawasaki - "The Official Sponsor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MAVTV - "The Official TV Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries - "The Official Battery" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
ProtectTheHarvest.com-"The Official Sponsor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners Include: Allstar Performance, Andy Durham Race Engines, AR Bodies, Bad Boy Mowers, Barry Wright Race Cars, Black Diamond/Club 29 Chassis, Bloomquist/Sweet Race Cars, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix, Clements Race Engines, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, C&R Racing Inc.,CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Fast Orange, FK Rod Ends, Georgia Boot, Grover Race Engines, Hot Rod Processing, Hot Rod Tracker, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, K&N Filters, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, Öhlins Shocks, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, Penske Shocks, PFC Brakes, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing Engines, QA1, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Race Products, Super Clean, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers
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