Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Charges West!

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Charges West!

Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS

Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS

BATAVIA, OH (July 11, 2017) – The pulse-pounding action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to the Midwest this weekend.

Tri-City Speedway, in Granite City, IL, will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the 13th Annual NAPA KNOW HOW “Battle at the Beach 50” on Friday, July 14th. The action-packed event includes a complete show of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. Scott Bloomquist returns as the defending champion. The Open Wheel Modifieds and B-Modifieds will also be in action at Tri-City Speedway on July 14th. For tickets and more information, visit: www.tricityspeedway.net.

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The festivities will shift to Lucas Oil Speedway, in Wheatland, MO, on Saturday, July 15th. The 11th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals includes a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. The Open Wheel Modifieds will also be in action at Lucas Oil Speedway on July 15th. For tickets and more information, visit: www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

In 2016, Jared Landers claimed the CMH Diamond Nationals over Jimmy Owens, Jonathan Davenport, Tim McCreadie, and Scott Bloomquist. The event is co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA, and the usual array of local standouts are expected, including: Jesse Stovall, Terry Phillips, Tony Jackson Jr., and more!

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2017 Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
POS
CAR #
DRIVER NAME
HOMETOWN
POINTS
TRAIL BY
1
1R
Josh Richards
Shinnston, WV
4895

2
0
Scott Bloomquist
Mooresburg, TN
4885
-10
3
39
Tim McCreadie
Watertown, NY
4735
-160
4
5
Don O’Neal
Martinsville, IN
4450
-445
5
1
Earl Pearson Jr.
Jacksonville, FL
4435
-460
6
20
Jimmy Owens
Newport, TN
4405
-490
7
14
Darrell Lanigan
Union, KY
4250
-645
8
28e
Dennis Erb Jr.
Carpentersville, IL
4155
-740
9
22
Gregg Satterlee ®
Rochester Mills, PA
4070
-825
10
15
Steve Francis
Bowling Green, KY
3950
-945
11
71
Hudson O’Neal ®
Martinsville, IN
3790
-1105
12
99
Boom Briggs ®
Bear Lake, PA
3650
-1245

Track Information:
Tri-City Speedway
Phone Number: 618-931-7836
Tracks Promoter: Kevin & Tammy Gundaker
Location: 5100 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040
Website: www.tricityspeedway.net

Tire Rule for Tri-City Speedway – July 14th:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier LM20 (no cutting, no siping) Right Rear – Hoosier LM20, LM40 (no cutting, no siping)

Tri-City Speedway – July 14th Event Purse: 1. $10,000, 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. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800

Lucas Oil Speedway
Phone Number: 417-282-5984
General Manager: Dan Robinson
Location: 700 E Hwy 54, Wheatland, MO 65779
Website: www.lucasoilspeedway.com

Tire Rule for Lucas Oil Speedway – July 15th:
Fronts – Hoosier LM20 (no cutting, no siping)
Left Rear – Hoosier LM40, WRS55
Right Rear – Hoosier LM40 (no cutting, no siping)

Lucas Oil Speedway – July 15th 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, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000