FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
WAYCROSS, GA (August 22, 2016) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to competition this weekend. The heart-pounding action of the nation's top dirt late model drivers will invade Ponderosa Speedway on Friday, August 26th and Lawrenceburg Speedway on Saturday, August 27th.

Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time in the storied history of the 3/8-mile oval. The 13th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial - presented by Sweet Beans n' Things will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. The Pro Late Models and Modifieds will also be in competition on Friday, August 26th.

Better known as "Kentucky's Baddest Bullring," Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane in Junction City, just minutes from Danville, KY.   Track promoter Jamie Stumph and the entire staff of Ponderosa Speedway have worked vigorously to rejuvenate the historic dirt oval. New clay has recently been added, along with additional seating in the general admission area.

To purchase tickets or find more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808.

On Saturday night, the action will shift to Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN for the annual "Whiskey City 60." The event will be a complete show of: Miller Welders, Heat Races, B-Mains and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. In 2015, Scott Bloomquist scored his first-career win at the 3/8-mile, high-banked oval. Jonathan Davenport finished second, followed by Jimmy Owens, Eddie Carrier Jr., and Dennis Erb Jr. The Open Wheel Modifieds will also be in competition on Saturday, August 27th.

To purchase tickets or find more information, visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or call the speedway office at (812) 539-4700.

2016 Lucas Oil Championship Standings:


POS

CAR #

DRIVER NAME

HOMETOWN

POINTS

TRAIL BY

1

0

Scott Bloomquist

Mooresburg, TN

5960

0

2

6

Jonathan Davenport

Mount Airy, NC

5530

-430

3

777

Jared Landers

Batesville, AR

5370

-590

4

B5

Brandon Sheppard

New Berlin, IL

5310

-650

5

39

Tim McCreadie

Watertown, NY

5205

-755

6

28E

Dennis Erb, Jr.

Carpentersville, IL

5065

-895

7

5

Don O'Neal

Martinsville, IN

5055

-905

8

15L

Darrell Lanigan

Union, KY

4885

-1075

9

20

Jimmy Owens

Newport, TN

4765

-1195

9

1

Earl Pearson Jr.

Jacksonville, FL

4765

-1195

11

15F

Steve Francis

Bowling Green, KY

4370

-1590

12

75

Colton Flinner

Allison Park, PA

3480

-2480

Track Information:
Ponderosa Speedway
Phone Number: (859) 854-6808
Track Promoter: Jamie Stumph
Location: 365 Phillips Lane, Junction City, KY 40440
Website: www.ponderosaspeedway.net 
Tire Rule for Ponderosa Speedway - August 26th:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350
Right Rear - Hoosier 03, LM40

Ponderosa Speedway - August 26th Event Purse: 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

Lawrenceburg Speedway
Phone Number: 812-539-4700
Tracks Promoter: Dave Rudisell
Location: 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Website: www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com 
Tire Rule for Lawrenceburg Speedway - August 27th:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350
Right Rear - Hoosier 03, LM40

Lawrenceburg Speedway - August 27th Event Purse: 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