FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WAYCROSS, GA (September 20, 2016) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to Brownstown Speedway, September 23rd-24th for the 37th Annual Jackson 100. The biggest names in dirt late model racing will converge on the 1/4-mile bullring, all vying for the $20,000 top prize.

Jonathan Davenport of Mount Airy, NC will return to defend his Jackson 100 title. In 2015, Davenport took the lead on lap 49 from Brandon Sheppard, and dashed to his first-ever win in the historic event. Trailing Davenport to the finish line was Mike Marlar, Devin Moran, Sheppard, and Don O'Neal. The stars of the LOLMDS are once again set to battle a strong contingent of local and regional standouts.

The festivities will kick off on Friday night, September 23rd with Hot Laps and Miller Welders Time Trials for the LOLMDS. Racing action on Friday night will also include the 4th Annual Bowman 50, which pays $2,000-to-win for Indiana Pro Late Models. A complete program for Pure Stocks, Hornets, and MMSA Mini Sprints is also on tap for Friday night, September 23rd.

The LOLMDS will take center stage on Saturday night, September 24th, featuring Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap, $20,000-to-win Jackson 100 main event. The Modifieds and Super Stocks will also be in competition on Saturday night.

For tickets and more information on the 37th Annual Jackson 100, visit: www.brownstownspeedway.com.

Lucas Oil Championship Standings:

Track Information:

Brownstown Speedway

Phone Number: 812-358-5332

Tracks Promoter: Jim Price

Location: 476 East CR 100, Brownstown, IN 47220

Website: www.brownstownspeedway.com

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:

Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350, LSB21
Right Rear - Hoosier 03, LSB21/55, LM40

Jackson 100 Event Purse: 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.

Previous Jackson 100 Winners:
1980 - Charlie Swartz
1981 - Paul Crockett
1982 - Russ Petro
1983 - Russ Petro
1984 - Kenny Simpson
1985 - Kenny Brightbill
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Billy Moyer
1988 - Jim Curry
1989 - Jeff Purvis
1990 - Scott Bloomquist
1991 - Scott Bloomquist
1992 - Billy Moyer
1993 - Davey Johnson
1994 - John Gill
1995 - Jack Boggs
1996 - John Gill
1997 - Rick Aukland
1998 - Jim Curry
1999 - Billy Moyer
2000 - Don O'Neal
2001 - Brian Birkhofer
2002 - Billy Drake
2003 - Jim Curry
2004 - Don O'Neal
2005 - Billy Drake
2006 - Don O'Neal
2007 - Matt Miller
2008 - Tim McCreadie
2009 - Earl Pearson Jr.
2010 - Scott Bloomquist
2011 - Scott Bloomquist
2012 - Jimmy Owens
2013 - Don O'Neal
2014 - Scott Bloomquist
2015 - Jonathan Davenport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WAYCROSS, GA (September 20, 2016) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Hall of Fame event promoter, Carl Short, are pleased to welcome Rhino Agricultural Equipment (Rhino Ag) to the 36th Annual Dirt Track World Championship.

The 36th Annual Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship - Presented by Optima Batteries will take place on October 13th-15th at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH. The crown jewel event will serve as the season finale for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - featuring a 100-lap, $100,000 to win main event on Saturday, October 15th.

Rhino is a leader in the agricultural equipment industry with emphasis on tractor mounted rotary cutters and flail grass mowers, front end tractor loaders, backhoes, and hay mowers; rear blades, post hole diggers, finishing mowers, rotary tillers, boom cutters, and landscape rakes. Rhino equipment is used in agricultural, commercial, or industrial mowing applications, landscape preparation, pasture aeration, roadside maintenance, and many other farm and ranch applications. Three-point, pull-type, and semi-mount units are available. For more information, visit: www.servis-rhino.com.

With a 40-year history of technological innovation and engineering, Optima products offer unstoppable power for extreme enthusiasts and others who require "The Ultimate Power Source." In the past decade, Optima has revolutionized the industry with the introduction of its unique Spiralcell Technology as well as developing the first digital battery charger and maintainer. Additional information can be obtained by visiting: www.optimabatteries.com.

This blockbuster weekend will get underway on Thursday night, October 13th with preliminary events for the Modified division. Action on Friday night, October 14th includes the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with Hot Laps and two rounds of qualifying Heat Races, with the passing points total from both rounds determining Saturday night's B-Main and Feature line-ups.

n Saturday night, a driver autograph session will take place in the vendor midway area. Afterwards, consolation events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be held, followed by the $4,000-to-win Modified main event and the Jim Dunn Memorial Non-Qualifier Race. The top-26 drivers that did not transfer into the Dirt Track World Championship (via preliminary events) will be eligible to start the $3,000-to-win, $200-to-start, non-qualifiers race - held prior to the main event. The winner of the 30-lap, Jim Dunn Memorial has the choice of keeping their $3,000 winnings, or forfeiting their earnings to start last in the main event. The 100-lap, $100,000-to-win, Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship - Presented by Optima Batteries main event will cap off the weekend action.

Advance tickets are on sale now through October 4th. Advance Three-Day General Admission tickets (by October 4th) are just $50 for Adults (Ages 18 & Up); $30 for Students (Ages 12-17); $15 for Children (Ages 7-11). Advance Three-Day All Access Pit Passes are $60. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit: www.thedtwc.com or call (740) 858-6661.