Independence Weekend Doubleheader Up Next!
Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF
WAYCROSS, GA -June 28, 2016 – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will celebrate the Independence weekend with a doubleheader in Ohio! Both events will feature an action-packed program that includes: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event.
The weekend begins on Saturday, July 2nd, when Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the annual Independence 60. The Open Wheel Modifieds and Limited Late Models will also be in action on July 2nd. In 2015, Brandon Sheppard made a late-race charge to the lead, following a long 3-wide battle for the top spot between himself, Earl Pearson Jr. and Dennis Erb Jr. Jared Landers came from the tail, following a tire change, to finish second. Erb started 13th and finished third, followed by Jimmy Owens and Pearson.
Portsmouth Raceway Park is located along the Ohio River at 25648 State Route 73, just minutes from Downtown Portsmouth. Further information is available at: www.portsraceway.com.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will polish off the weekend at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH on Sunday, July 3rd. In addition to the high-speed, door-to-door racing action – presented by Lumi-Lite Candle Company, the event will feature the area’s largest fireworks display. Also on the racing card will be the Open Wheel Modifieds, Pure Stocks, and Four Cylinders. Jimmy Owens claimed the last Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Muskingum County Speedway, becoming the tenth different winner in ten appearances by the Series at the 3/8-mile oval.
For tickets and more information, visit: www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com.
Track Information:
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
Muskingum County Speedway
Phone Number: 740-754-9199
Tracks Promoter: Donnie Moran
Location: 7985 Frazeysburg Road, Dresden, OH 43821
Website: www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com
Event Purse for Portsmouth Raceway Park and Muskingum County Speedway:
$12,000-to-win: 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
Visit Us on Your Favorite Social Media Outlets!
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
View on Instagram
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners Include: Allstar Performance, Andy Durham Racing Engines, AR Bodies, ASi Racewear, Bad Boy Mowers, Barry Wright Race Cars, Black Diamond Chassis, Sweet-Bloomquist Race Cars, BRODIX, Clements Race Engines, COMP Cams, C&R Racing Inc., CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, E3 Spark Plugs, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Fast Orange, FK Rod Ends, GEICO, General Tire, Georgia Boot, Heath Lawson Photography, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Processing, Hot Rod Tracker, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, K&N Engineering, Lucas Oil Products, Lucas Oil Racing TV, Longhorn Chassis, MAVTV Motorsports Network, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, Öhlins Shocks, Optima Batteries, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, PFC Brakes, Pierce Race Cars, Pro Power Racing Engines, Protect The Harvest, QA1, Rocket Chassis, Simpson Race Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, WELD Racing, Wrisco Aluminum, 5150 Race Trailers
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.
