FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WAYCROSS, GA (August 10, 2015) - The 23rd Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Crop Production Services is slated for Thursday-Saturday, August 13th-15th at Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, AR. The $40,000-to-win event is co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series - Presented by Lucas Oil.
The event's unique format, featuring dirt late models without a roof, gives spectators an up close look as drivers wrestle their 800+ horsepower machines around the lightning-fast, 3/8-mile oval. In 2014, Jimmy Owens captured his second-career Topless 100. Dale McDowell finished second, followed by Jonathan Davenport, Scott Bloomquist, and Don O'Neal rounding out the top five.
The renowned Lucas Oil Productions Studios will be on hand to tape all the action with multiple camera angles, driver interviews, on-board cameras, and various technical segments. The event will air on MAVTV Motorsports Network and NBC Sports Network at a later date, in 2015.
COMP Cams returns as the title sponsor of the Topless 100. For more than 35 years, the COMP Cams mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. While the COMP Performance Group has grown to multiple companies and hundreds of employees, we still retain the competitive spirit and desire to be the very best that has positioned COMP Cams as the absolute leader in valve train components. To learn more about COMP Cams, visit: www.compcams.com.
Crop Production Services' (CPS), mission statement is: "We are committed to being the leading provider of agricultural inputs in each of our markets. We will attract and retain outstanding employees by motivating and rewarding them for their accomplishments in providing exceptional service to our valued customers." CPS is dedicated to helping their customers achieve maximum success. When you meet and work with a member of the CPS team, you will see their strengths first-hand and profit from their experience. For more information, visit: www.cpsagu.com.
The 23rd Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Crop Production Services will kick off on Thursday, August 13th with an open practice session. The action will ratchet up on Friday, August 14th with Miller Welders Time Trials and Heat Races for Late Models, plus a complete program for IMCA Modifieds. Saturday's activities will begin with a driver autograph session, followed by Late Model B-Mains and the 100-lap, $40,000-to-win Topless 100 main event. IMCA Modifieds will once again compete in a complete racing program.
For tickets and more information on the COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Crop Production Services, visit: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net or call the Speedway Office at (870) 251-0011.
Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Georgia leads the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship standings over three-time champion, Jimmy Owens. Four-time champion, Earl Pearson Jr is third, followed by two-time champion, Scott Bloomquist. Defending champion, Don O'Neal completes the top five in series standings. Sixth through twelfth include: Brandon Sheppard, Dennis Erb Jr., Jared Landers, Eddie Carrier Jr., Steve Francis, Devin Moran, and Chris Brown.
Track Information
Phone Number: 870-251-0011
Tracks Promoter: Mooney Starr
Location: 5090 Heber Springs Road, Batesville, AR 72550
Website: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1640, LM40
Right Rear - Hoosier 06, LM40
23rd Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Crop Production Services Event Purse: 1. $40,000 2. $20,000 3. $10,000 4. $6,000 5. $5,000 6. $4,500 7. $4,000 8. $3,500 9. $3,000 10. $2,800 11. $2,600 12. $2,500 13. $2,450 14. $2,400 15. $2,350 16. $2,300 17. $2,250 18. $2,200 19. $2,175 20. $2,150 21. $2,100 22. $2.075 23. $2,050 24. $2,000
Previous Topless 100 Winners:
1993 - Tony Cardin
1994 - Freddy Smith
1995 - Billy Moyer
1996 - Bill Frye
1997 - Billy Moyer
1998 - Wendell Wallace
1999 - Scott Bloomquist
2000 - Jimmy Mars
2001 - Scott Bloomquist
2002 - Billy Moyer
2003 - Shannon Babb
2004 - Dale McDowell
2005 - Billy Moyer
2006 - Scott Bloomquist
2007 - Jimmy Mars
2008 - Tim McCreadie
2009 - Jimmy Owens
2010 - Jared Landers
2011 - Scott Bloomquist
2012 - Steve Francis
2013 - Terry Phillips
2014 - Jimmy Owens
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2015 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
Follow the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on your favorite Social Media outlets at: www.facebook.com/lucasdirt, www.twitter.com/lucasdirt, and www.instagram.com/lucasdirt.
About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nation's premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. In 2015, the LOLMDS will sanction 50 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. LOLMDS events will be broadcast on four TV Networks including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and the MAVTV. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at: www.Lucasdirt.com.
About MAVTV
Owned and operated by Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports, that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, The AMA Pro Motocross series, the Lucas Oil Challenge Cup and NHRA Drag Racing. But MAVTV goes far beyond the national mainstream events and also covers multitudes of grassroots series' from across the globe: Drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between.
MAVTV also knows you don't have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have developed a package of automotive reality and custom build shows that is truly second to none. If it has a motor, it's on MAVTV...MAVTV is THE motorsports network. To learn more about MAVTV 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. |
