FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WAYCROSS, GA (January 27, 2016) - The annual tradition of "Florida in February" will continue with the 40th edition of the East Bay Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will invade the 1/3-mile bullring from Sunday, February 7th through Saturday, February 13th.

The week-long spectacular kicks off with an open practice on Sunday, February 7th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, followed by six full nights of racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. From February 8th through February 13th the nation's elite dirt late model talents will do battle in pursuit of nearly $200,000 in prize money.

Each day will feature a full program of racing that includes: Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, DirtonDirt.com Strawberry Dash, and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event. Each day, the Drivers Meeting will take place at 5:15pm, followed by Hot Laps at 6:00pm.

For tickets or more information on the 40th Annual Winternationals, visit: www.eastbayracewaypark.com, or call the track office at: (877) 457-5611.

Track Information:
Phone Number: 877-457-5611
Tracks Promoter: Al Varnadore or Todd Hutto
Location: 6311 Burts Road, Tampa, FL 33619
Website: www.eastbayracewaypark.com
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1300
Right Rear - Hoosier 01, LM40

(In the event of a Day Time Make Up Show)
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350
Right Rear - Hoosier 03, LM40

*Must Use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the Feature, competitors may use 2 new rear tires of choice.

Event Purses for the Week:
$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.

$7,000 to win- 1. $7,000, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,300, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,000. 10. $950, 11. $900. 12. $850, 13. $800, 14. $750, 15. $725, 16. $700, 17. $700, 18. $700, 19. $650, 20. $625, 21. $625, 22. $600, 23. $600, 24. $600.

$10,000 to win- 1. $10,000, 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. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800.

$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, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000

40th Annual Winternationals Schedule of Events:
Sunday, February 7-
Registration and Tech Inspection begins at 2PM
Open Practice Session 6-9 PM

Drivers' Meeting Each Day at 5:15PM

Monday, February 8- Hot laps 6PM, Time Trials 2 laps, Heats 10 laps, B-Mains 12 laps,
Strawberry Dash, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 25 Lap Feature $5,000 to win

Tuesday, February 9- Hot laps 6PM, Time Trials 2 laps, Heats 10 laps, B-Mains 12 laps,
Strawberry Dash, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 25 Lap $5,000 to win

Wednesday, February 10- Hot laps 6PM, Time Trials 2 laps, Heats 10 laps, B-Mains 12 laps,
Strawberry Dash, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 35 laps $7,000 to win

Thursday, February 11- Hot laps 6PM, Time Trials 2 laps, Heats 10 laps, B-Mains 12 laps,
Strawberry Dash, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 35 laps $7,000 to win

Friday, February 12- Hot laps 6PM, Time Trials 2 laps, Heats 10 laps, B-Mains 12 laps,
Strawberry Dash, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 50 laps $10,000 to win

Saturday, February 13- Hot laps 6PM, Time Trials 2 laps, Heats 10 laps, B-Mains 12 laps,
Strawberry Dash, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 60 laps $12,000 to win 

For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2016 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.