Three Unique Events Featured Over Holiday Weekend
Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA
Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM
WAYCROSS, GA -August 31, 2016 – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are gearing up for a spectacular Labor Day weekend tripleheader. The nation’s top dirt late model drivers will converge on three unique venues, with over $170,000 in total prize money up for grabs.
The action will kick off on Friday, September 2nd, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH. A complete racing program is on tap for the LOLMDS, which includes: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. Friday night’s event will also include a $5,000-to-win program for the F.A.S.T. 410 Sprints. In 2015, Scott Bloomquist claimed the victory over Steve Casebolt, Don O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, and Earl Pearson Jr. For more information, visit: www.atticaracewaypark.com or the call the track office at: (419) 680-5606.
On Saturday, September 3rd, the LOLMDS will return to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH. The Pepsi 60 River Days Rumble will include: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. The Modifieds and Bombers will serve as a support division on September 3rd. Scott Bloomquist picked up his second victory of the weekend in 2015 and claimed the Pepsi 50 River Days Rumble over Jimmy Owens, Jonathan Davenport, Don O’Neal, and Steve Francis. Additional information can be obtained by visiting: www.portsraceway.com or calling (740) 354-3278.
The 48th Annual “Hillbilly Hundred” at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV will cap off the blockbuster weekend. The event will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap, $25,000-to-win main event. In 2015, Scott Bloomquist completed the weekend sweep with his “Hillbilly Hundred” victory over Don O’Neal, Jonathan Davenport, Steve Francis, and Devin Moran.
Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV is a ¼ mile dirt oval, nestled in the hills of scenic West Virginia, along the historic Middle Island Creek. On site camping makes the Tyler County Speedway/Fairgrounds a race fan’s vacation destination, year after year, including primitive or full hook-up spots. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a day of family fun, the fairground has shower facilities, shelters for picnicking, playground areas, and nearby fishing available. For camping info call, (304) 771-6874 or the TC Fair Association at (304) 771-0499. To find additional information, visit: www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com.
Track Information:
Attica Raceway Park
Phone Number: 419-680-5606
Tracks Promoter: Rex LeJeune
Location: 15127 TR 12, Attica, Ohio 44807
Website: www.atticaracewaypark.com
Attica Raceway Park – September 2nd 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
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Phone Number: 740-354-3278
Tracks Promoter: Donna Rayburn
Location: 25648 State Route 73, West Portsmouth, OH 45663
Website: www.portsraceway.com
Portsmouth Raceway Park – September 3rd 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
Tyler County Speedway
Phone Number: 304-758-2660
Tracks Promoter: John Watson
Location: 1 Boreman School Road, Middlebourne, WV 26149
Website: www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com
Tyler County Speedway – September 4th Event Purse: 1. $25,000, 2. $11,500, 3. $7,500, 4. $5,000 5. $3,500, 6. $ 2750, 7. $2,250, 8. $1,750, 9. $1,500, 10. $1,400, 11. $1,300, 12. $1,250 13. $1,225, 14. $1,200, 15. $1,175, 16. $1,150, 17. $1,125, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,075, 20. $1,050 21. $1,025, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000, 25. $1,000, 26. $1,000
Previous Hillbilly Hundred Winners:
1967 – Don Gregory
1968 – Ray Neece
1969 – No Race Held
1970 – Clate Husted
1971 – Danny Dean
1972 – Dorus Wisecarver
1973 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1974 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1975 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1976 – Bob Wearing Sr.
1977 – No Race Held
1978 – Gene McNeely
1979 – Danny Dean
1980 – Rodney Combs
1981 – Freddy Smith
1982 – Charlie Swartz
1983 – Freddy Smith
1984 – Larry Moore
1985 – Jack Boggs
1986 – Jack Boggs
1987 – Jack Boggs
1988 – Donnie Moran
1989 – Donnie Moran
1990 – Buck Simmons
1991 – Rodney Combs
1992 – Rodney Combs
1993 – Davey Johnson
1994 – Bill Frye
1995 – Bart Hartman
1996 – Todd Andrews
1997 – Rod Conley
1998 – Steve Shaver
1999 – Davey Johnson
2000 – Davey Johnson
2001 – Donnie Moran
2002 – Billy Moyer
2003 – Chub Frank
2004 – Mike Marlar
2005 – Clint Smith
2006 – Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 – Eddie Carrier Jr.
2008 – Jimmy Owens
2009 – Ray Cook
2010 – Scott Bloomquist
2011 – No Race Held
2012 – Mike Marlar
2013 – Jimmy Owens
2014 – Don O’Neal
2015 – Scott Bloomquist
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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.
