FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WAYCROSS, GA (January 16, 2014) - The anticipation and excitement is building as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicks off the 2014 season with the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA. The stars and cars of the LOLMDS are set to invade the 4/10 mile South Georgia speed-plant for three action packed nights of racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 6th, 7th and 8th. There will also be an open practice night on Wednesday February 5th for all divisions.
The only previous visit by the LOLMDS was back in 2008, when the fans witnessed one of the most exciting races ever at Golden Isles Speedway. In that race, four drivers battled for the lead during the
50-Lap feature event, including Scott Bloomquist, Steve Casebolt, Jason Fitzgerald and Earl Pearson Jr. Pearson, who started 7th, would make a last lap pass in dramatic fashion, passing Bloomquist and taking the checkered flag in front of the Lucas Oil TV cameras. The 2008 event is still considered one of the best TV races of all time on the LOLMDS. Lucas Oil Production Studios and TV cameras will be on hand again in 2014 to tape both Friday night and Saturday night's events for broadcast on the MAVTV American Real Network.
The 2014 edition of the "Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing" is shaping up to be the best ever speed weeks event at GIS. Frankie Lloyd has made several upgrades and improvements throughout the facility since the announcement that the LOLMDS will return this year. GIS has also set the ticket prices for this year's event at $25 each night for all general admission tickets, with no reserved seating. Golden Isles Speedway accepts credit cards and is taking reservations for Trackside Parking and RV Camping spots. Concrete slabs are available for racers to reserve in the pit areas, with additional secured parking added on the property for spectators attending this year's event.
The Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing will be packed with activities, vendors and events for fans attending all three days. Georgia Boot will be giving away cash and boots as part of their fan appreciation contest. A Georgia Boot Driver autograph session is scheduled to take place on Saturday, in the vendor midway area, for fans to meet and greet the stars of the LOLMDS. HotRod Tracker will also be in the vendor/midway for fans to register to win a HotRod Tracker device with the winner drawn on Saturday. HotRod Tracker will also post a $2,000 cash bonus to the driver that earns the most points over the three days of racing. ASi Racewear will have their merchandise trailer on the grounds with many new driver shirts and apparel, along with the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing event T-shirts and apparel.
"To say we're excited to bring the LOLMDS back to South GA and Golden Isles Speedway is an understatement. Being from South Georgia myself, I'm thrilled and eager to see all the great fans from that area and all the traveling fans attending this year's events at GIS. Frankie Lloyd and his entire staff have been working hard to make this event a great experience for both the racers and the fans. Lucas Oil Products and the Lucas Oil Production Studios are thrilled to bring the TV production crew back to GIS and kick the season off in the great state of Georgia!" stated Ritchie Lewis, Director, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Golden Isles Speedway has partnered with several area hotels to offer discounted rates to fans and racers attending the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing. Fans and racers are encouraged to visit the track website for a listing of all the area hotels and request the GIS rates for that weekend. GIS has announced new times for gates to open. Pit gates will open at 12 PM each day with grandstand gates opening at 3 PM each day. Hot-laps are set to start at 5 PM each day.
Golden Isles Speedway is located on Hwy 82 in Waynesville, GA, just 12 miles west of I-95 at exit 29. For more information about the "Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing", visit the track website at www.goldenislesspeedway.com or call the track office at 912-778-3767.
To learn more about the title sponsor Georgia Boot, visit their official website at www.Georgiaboot.com.
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
"Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing"
Wednesday, February 5th
Pit Gates open at 12 PM
Grandstands open at 3 PM
Open Practice from 6-10 PM all divisions
Thursday, February 6th
Pit Gates open at 12 PM
Grandstands open at 3 PM
Drivers Meeting at 4:30 PM
Hot Laps at 5 PM
LOLMDS - 25-Laps $5,000 to win/$500 to start
Nesmith Crate LM Series - 30-Laps $2,500 to win
GIS Limited Late Models - 20-Laps $1,200 to win
Friday, February 7th
Pit Gates open at 12 PM
Grandstands open at 3 PM
Drivers Meeting at 4:30 PM
Hot Laps at 5 PM
LOLMDS - 50-Laps $10,000 to win/$800 to start (TV Race and points event)
Nesmith Crate LM Series - 30-Laps $2,500 to win
Super Street - 20-Laps $700 to win
Saturday, February 8th
Pit Gates open at 12 PM
Grandstands open at 3 PM
Georgia Boot Driver Autograph Session 3:30 to 4:15 PM
Drivers Meeting at 4:30 PM
Hot Laps at 5 PM
LOLMDS - 50-Laps $10,000 to win/$800 to start (TV Race and points event)
Nesmith Crate LM Series - 50-Laps $2,500 to win
Hobby Stocks - 20-Laps $700 to win
E-Mods - 20-Laps $700 to win
LOLMDS Tire Rule
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier 1110, LM10, Rib 1300, Rib 1350
Right Rear - Hoosier 1110, LM10, 01, 03, 06, LM40
*Must use the same set of 4 tires for both time trials and heat racing order to maintain original starting spot in assigned heat race
*For B-Mains, competitors must use three of the four tires that the competitor used for qualifying and his heat race, and will ONLY be allowed one new tire for the B-main.
*For the feature, competitors may use all new tires
Event Purses
Thursday
$5,000 to win- 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,000, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $650, 10. $600, 11. $550, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500
Friday and Saturday
$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.
HotRod Tracker Bonus
$2,000 to the driver that earns the most points for all three nights events.
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. 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. |
