MRM
05-28-2012, 01:21 PM
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to Tazewell Speedway Friday, June 1
By Michael Moats - MRM Media Services
May 28, 2012
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series makes their annual appearance to Tazewell Speedway on Friday, June 1. The Toyota of Knoxville 50 is one of a few events that has been on the series' schedule since the first season in 2005.
This year's edition will see some of the country's hottest drivers at Tazewell Speedway as they battle for the $10,000 winner's prize as well as for the top spot in series points. Defending series champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tennessee currently leads the series point standings. Owens has a 335-point lead over Indiana's Don O'Neal. Owens won the two most recent series racse at Batesville, Arkansas and last week's Show Me 100. O'Neal has won three of the last six series races. After getting off to a slow start, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee has rallied with two series wins to move into third place in the series standings. Steve Francis and Earl Pearson Jr. round out the top 5 in series points.
Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Red(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), defending race winner Jared Landers, Dennis Erb Jr., and John Blankenship round out the top 10 in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points.
Other drivers expected for the Toyota of Knoxville 50 are Austin Hubbard, Eric Wells, Ray Cook, Chris Madden, Vic Hill, Billy Ogle Jr., Steve Smith, and other top local and regional drivers.
Also racing on Friday, June 1 will be the Tazewell (limited) late models for $1,200 to win. There is no entry fee. Modified streets and classic cars will also be racing. Rules for the Tazewell Late Model race will be as follows:
Tazewell motor rules 2250 BASE WEIGHT
411 motor rules 2400 BASE WEIGHT
ADD 50 LBS FOR ROLLER
ADD 25 LBS FOR TITANIUM VALVES
NO BIG BORE SHORT STROKE
OPEN TIRES
RACECEIVERS MANDATORY
Tickets for the Toyota of Knoxville 50 are $26 for adults, children 9 and under are free. Pit passes are $38. Pit gates open at 2:00 and grandstand gates open at 4:00. Hot laps are slated to begin around 8:00.
The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the official host hotel for Tazewell Speedway. Click here for their web site or call 423-626-7229 to make a reservation.
Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left. For additional information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net or call 423-626-2222. For more series information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, you can visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at 951-532-2503.
By Michael Moats - MRM Media Services
May 28, 2012
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series makes their annual appearance to Tazewell Speedway on Friday, June 1. The Toyota of Knoxville 50 is one of a few events that has been on the series' schedule since the first season in 2005.
This year's edition will see some of the country's hottest drivers at Tazewell Speedway as they battle for the $10,000 winner's prize as well as for the top spot in series points. Defending series champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tennessee currently leads the series point standings. Owens has a 335-point lead over Indiana's Don O'Neal. Owens won the two most recent series racse at Batesville, Arkansas and last week's Show Me 100. O'Neal has won three of the last six series races. After getting off to a slow start, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee has rallied with two series wins to move into third place in the series standings. Steve Francis and Earl Pearson Jr. round out the top 5 in series points.
Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Red(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), defending race winner Jared Landers, Dennis Erb Jr., and John Blankenship round out the top 10 in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points.
Other drivers expected for the Toyota of Knoxville 50 are Austin Hubbard, Eric Wells, Ray Cook, Chris Madden, Vic Hill, Billy Ogle Jr., Steve Smith, and other top local and regional drivers.
Also racing on Friday, June 1 will be the Tazewell (limited) late models for $1,200 to win. There is no entry fee. Modified streets and classic cars will also be racing. Rules for the Tazewell Late Model race will be as follows:
Tazewell motor rules 2250 BASE WEIGHT
411 motor rules 2400 BASE WEIGHT
ADD 50 LBS FOR ROLLER
ADD 25 LBS FOR TITANIUM VALVES
NO BIG BORE SHORT STROKE
OPEN TIRES
RACECEIVERS MANDATORY
Tickets for the Toyota of Knoxville 50 are $26 for adults, children 9 and under are free. Pit passes are $38. Pit gates open at 2:00 and grandstand gates open at 4:00. Hot laps are slated to begin around 8:00.
The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the official host hotel for Tazewell Speedway. Click here for their web site or call 423-626-7229 to make a reservation.
Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left. For additional information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net or call 423-626-2222. For more series information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, you can visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at 951-532-2503.