WAYCROSS, GA (October 2, 2013) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will travel back to the state of Georgia this weekend and visit two tracks that have been on the schedule every year since the series was formed in 2005. This weekend's events will take place on Saturday night, October 5th with the "Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout" at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA and Sunday night, October 6th for the "Rome Showdown" at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA. Both tracks are owned by the Swims family and both events are a mainstay on the series schedule each year.
There will be a complete show both days with LOLMDS Hot-laps, RED BUCK Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap $10,000 to win main event at each track. Support classes at Dixie Speedway will include: Econo, Pony, Limiteds and Cruisers. Support Classes at Rome speedway include: Econo, Pony, Limited's and Crates. For tickets and more information on both race tracks you can visit www.dixiespeedway.com or call (770) 926-5315 and www.dixiespeedway.com/Rome or call (706) 235-2541.
Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN is leading the 2013 series championship points standings and won last year's "Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout" in a race that was filled with thrilling racing action. Owens had to come from the 13th starting position to earn his first career Dixie Shootout victory. "To win the Dixie Shootout means a lot to me, our team and car owner. It's close to home, so we get to see a lot of fans and the tradition the event holds is special and hopefully we can win it again this year", stated Owens.
John Blankenship of Williamson, WV is the defending champion of the "Lucas Oil Rome Showdown". Blankenship is currently third in the LOLMDS championship points standings and is having the best year of his career in 2013. Blankenship has three wins on the series, including the $20,000 to win Bad Boy 98 at Batesville Motor Speedway this year and he just recently won the World 100 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH - taking home the $46,000 first place prize money and the coveted Globe trophy. "We're excited to be going back to Rome Speedway this weekend. It's a great track and super-fast, which fits my driving style. Hopefully we can get a win there and a few more before the season is over", stated Blankenship.
"It's always exciting to head back to the state of Georgia and see all the great fans in the south. The tradition and legacy that was set by the late Mike Swims is special at both tracks to me personally and to Lucas Oil Products and the Series. We hope to again honor what Mike Swims has done for the sport and also remember the great Jimmy Mosteller who was a vital part of the Dixie and Rome Speedway over the years," stated Ritchie Lewis, Director, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Both events this weekend will be filmed by the award winning Lucas Oil Production Studios to air on several TV networks in 2013. The entire 2013 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series TV schedule can be found on the series website at: http://www.lucasdirt.com/schedule/tv-schedule/.
For the latest breaking news about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series including the 2013 tour schedule, TV schedule, drivers, sponsors and all the information about the series visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
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Track Information
Dixie Speedway
Track Phone #: (770) 926-5315
Promoter: Mickey Swims - (770) 926-5315
Location: 150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189
Description: 3/8 mile, semi-banked clay oval
Website: www.dixiespeedway.com
Tire Rule- Dixie Speedway
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350, 1350 DRS
Right Rear - Hoosier 1350 DRS, 03, 06, LM40
Track Information
Rome International Speedway
Track Phone #: (706) 235-2541
Promoter: Mickey Swims: (770) 926-5315
Location: 1900 Chulio Rd. SE, Rome, GA 30161
Website: www.dixiespeedway.com/Rome
Tire Rule- Rome Speedway
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350, 1350 DRS
Right Rear - Hoosier 1350 DRS, 03, 06, LM40
Event Purse for BOTH Tracks
$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 Previous Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Winners
1990 - Bill Ingram
1991 - Tony Reaid
1992 - Buddy Morris
1993 - Scott Bloomquist
1994 - Scott Bloomquist
1995 - Bill Frye
1996 - Wendell Wallace
1997 - Billy Moyer
1998 - Tim Hitt
1999 - Dale McDowell
2000 - Scott Bloomquist
2001 - Dale McDowell
2002 - Chub Frank
2003 - Don O'Neal
2004 - Shannon Babb
2005 - Shannon Babb
2006 - Scott Bloomquist
2007 - No Race
2008 - Shannon Babb
2009 - Ray Cook
2010 - Scott Bloomquist
2011 - Scott Bloomquist
2012 - Jimmy Owens
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. It currently sanctions 47 events in 21 states in 2013 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, FOX Sports 1, NBC Sports and MAVTV.
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. MAV TV 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, FOX Sports 1, and MAVTV. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at www.lucasoil.com.
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