Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Invaded Batesville Motor Speedway
Story By: JEREMY SHIELDS/ LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA
Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM
BATAVIA, OH -April 5, 2017 – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make their first of two visits, in 2017, to Batesville Motor Speedway – this week. The lightning-fast 3/8-mile oval, located in Batesville, AR, will host the annual Bad Boy 98, Friday-Saturday, April 7th-8th. The event is co-sanctioned with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series – Presented by Lucas Oil.
The action will get underway on Friday night, April 7th with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials and Heat Races, to set the starting field for the Bad Boy 98. On Saturday, April 8th, the festivities will begin with an autograph session for fans to meet the nation’s top dirt late model drivers, as well as several regional standouts and other top drivers from around the country. Following the autograph session will be two B-Mains, to complete the starting grid for the 98-lap, $20,000-to-win main event. Other divisions in competition this weekend include: Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Front Wheel Drives, and Modifieds. For tickets and more information, visit: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com or call the track office at: (870) 251-0011.
Bad Boy Mowers will have several models on display and show a huge presence this weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway. With their state-of-the-art manufacturing muscle and ever-growing workforce, located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Bad Boy Mowers is the classic American manufacturing and the classic American success story that lives on – and is stronger than ever. Bad Boy Mowers continues to buck the industry by building the strongest, most powerful mowers – for the best value – packed with innovation not found on any other mower in their class. The result has made them the fastest growing mower company in the world. Bad Boy Mowers is located at 102 Industrial Drive, Batesville, AR 72501. To learn more about Bad Boy Mowers visit: www.badboymowers.com.
Track Information:
Batesville Motor Speedway
Phone Number: 870-251-0011
Tracks Promoter: Mooney Starr
Location: 5090 Heber Springs Road, Batesville, AR 72550
Website: www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com
Tire Rule for Batesville Motor Speedway April 7th-8th:
Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1350, LM40
Left Rear – Hoosier LM40
Right Rear – Hoosier LM40 (no cutting, no siping)
Batesville Motor Speedway April 7th-8th Event Purse:
$20,000-to-win: 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
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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 2016, the LOLMDS will sanction 53 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 Motorsports Network. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com.
