3/12/2019
RacinBoys
Lucas Late Models at Atomic, Brownstown this weekend
By Lucas Oil Late Model Series PR (Batavia, OH) -- The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action this weekend, as the nation's elite dirt late model drivers make their annual trek to Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio and Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Ind.
Both events are expected to attract a powerful field of entries as drivers battle in a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and 50-lap, $12,000-to-win finale for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Friday's event at Atomic Speedway, the 5th Annual Buckeye Spring 50, will include a $500-to-win event for the Sport Modifieds. The pit gates will open at 3:00pm, followed by general admission gates at 4:00pm. Hot laps will begin at 6:00pm, followed by action-packed racing. For more information, visit: www.atomicspeedway.net.
Brownstown Speedway, located on the Jackson County Fairgrounds, will kick off its 2019 racing season on Saturday, March 16. In addition to the pulse-pounding action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the 22nd Annual Indiana Icebreaker - Presented by John Jones Auto Group will also include Modifieds and Pure Stocks.
The pits gates at Brownstown Speedway will open at noon, followed by general admission gates at 1:00pm. An autograph session with the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will begin at 4:30pm, followed by on-track action at 6:00pm. To purchase advance tickets or find more information, visit: www.brownstownspeedway.com.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series resumes competition, following a knockout Florida-Georgia Speedweeks, averaging nearly 50 super late models per night during the eight-race stretch. Four different drivers have graced Victory Lane thus far, in 2019. Jonathan Davenport and Tyler Erb have recorded three wins each, with Earl Pearson Jr. and Hudson O'Neal each winning one main event.
Davenport, the reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion, leads the current standings by just 40-points over Tyler Erb, who is competing in his first full year on the tour. Pearson is third, followed by Scott Bloomquist and Devin Moran.
Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS TRAIL BY
1 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA 960
2 1T Tyler Erb New Waverly, TX 920 -40
3 1 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville, FL 895 -65
4 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 810 -150
5 1M Devin Moran Dresden, OH 780 -180
6 14 Josh Richards Shinnston, WV 735 -225
7 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY 685 -275
8 5 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 670 -290
9 12J Jason Jameson Lawrenceburg, IN 650 -310
10 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 640 -320
11 71 Hudson O'Neal Martinsville, IN 625 -335
12 21 Bily Moyer Jr. Batesville, AR 610 -350
12 89 Justin Williams Concord, VA 610 -350
14 40B Kyle Bronson Brandon, FL 605 -355
15 22 Gregg Satterlee Indiana, PA 580 -380
16 50 Shanon Buckingham Morristown, TN 575 -385
17 1Gk Ryan King Seymour, TN 535 -425
18 66c Matt Cosner Ridgeley, WV 515 -445
18 33 Jeff Mathews Brandon, FL 515 -445
18 94 Austin Rettig Sikeston, MO 515 -445
21 2s Stormy Scott Las Cruses, NM 490 -470
22 48 Colton Flinner Allison Park, PA 475 -485
Atomic Speedway
Phone Number: 740-703-9749
Location: 2535 Blain Hwy, Waverly, OH 45690
Website: http://www.atomicspeedway.net
Tire Rule for Atomic Speedway, March 15th:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 28.5 1300
Right Rear - Hoosier 01, 04
*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.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.
Brownstown Speedway
Phone Number: 812-358-5332
Location: 476 East CR 100, Brownstown, IN 47220
Website: http://www.brownstownspeedway.com
Tire Rule for Brownstown Speedway, March 16th:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 28.5 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.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.
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
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2019 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: http://www.lucasdirt.com.
Submitted By: Kirk Elliott
