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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WAYCROSS, GA (June 27, 2016) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will celebrate the Independence weekend with a doubleheader in Ohio! Both events will feature an action-packed program that includes: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event.
The weekend begins on Saturday, July 2nd, when Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the annual Independence 60. The Open Wheel Modifieds and Limited Late Models will also be in action on July 2nd. In 2015, Brandon Sheppard made a late-race charge to the lead, following a long 3-wide battle for the top spot between himself, Earl Pearson Jr. and Dennis Erb Jr. Jared Landers came from the tail, following a tire change, to finish second. Erb started 13th and finished third, followed by Jimmy Owens and Pearson.
Portsmouth Raceway Park is located along the Ohio River at 25648 State Route 73, just minutes from Downtown Portsmouth. Further information is available at: www.portsraceway.com.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will polish off the weekend at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH on Sunday, July 3rd. In addition to the high-speed, door-to-door racing action - presented by Lumi-Lite Candle Company, the event will feature the area's largest fireworks display. Also on the racing card will be the Open Wheel Modifieds, Pure Stocks, and Four Cylinders. Jimmy Owens claimed the last Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Muskingum County Speedway, becoming the tenth different winner in ten appearances by the Series at the 3/8-mile oval.
For tickets and more information, visit: www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com.
2016 Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
POS |
CAR # |
DRIVER NAME |
HOMETOWN |
POINTS |
TRAIL BY |
1 |
6 |
Jonathan Davenport |
Mount Airy, NC |
3650 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Scott Bloomquist |
Mooresburg, TN |
3600 |
-50 |
3 |
777 |
Jared Landers |
Batesville, AR |
3310 |
-340 |
4 |
B5 |
Brandon Sheppard |
New Berlin, IL |
3285 |
-365 |
5 |
15L |
Darrell Lanigan |
Union, KY |
3225 |
-425 |
6 |
39 |
Tim McCreadie |
Watertown, NY |
3210 |
-440 |
7 |
28E |
Dennis Erb, Jr. |
Carpentersville, IL |
3160 |
-490 |
8 |
20 |
Jimmy Owens |
Newport, TN |
3135 |
-515 |
9 |
5 |
Don O'Neal |
Martinsville, IN |
3035 |
-615 |
10 |
1 |
Earl Pearson, Jr. |
Jacksonville, FL |
2905 |
-745 |
11 |
15F |
Steve Francis |
Bowling Green, KY |
2795 |
-855 |
12 |
75 |
Colton Flinner |
Allison Park, PA |
2015 |
-1635 |
Track Information:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Phone Number: 740-354-3278
Tracks Promoter: Donna Rayburn
Location: 25648 State Route 73, West Portsmouth, OH 45663
Website: www.portsraceway.com
Muskingum County Speedway
Phone Number: 740-754-9199
Tracks Promoter: Donnie Moran
Location: 7985 Frazeysburg Road, Dresden, OH 43821
Website: www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com
Tire Rule for Portsmouth Raceway Park and Muskingum County Speedway:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1300 (no white dots), 1425 (no white dots)
Right Rear - Hoosier 01, 04
Event Purse for Portsmouth Raceway Park and Muskingum County Speedway:
$12,000-to-win: 1. $12,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $1,000, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 |
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