Lucas Late Models Set for Southern Showdown in The Peach State
Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA
Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM
WAYCROSS, GA -September 27, 2016 – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to the Peach State this weekend for an action-packed doubleheader. A band of the nation’s elite dirt late model drivers will tackle two venues that have been pillars on the LOLMDS tour.
The activities will kick off on Saturday night, October 1st with the Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA. This year’s event will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. The last series visit to Dixie Speedway (2014) saw Chris Madden claim his second consecutive Dixie Shootout over Dale McDowell, Don O’Neal, Steve Francis, and Jimmy Owens.
On Sunday night, October 2nd the action will shift to Rome International Speedway in Rome, GA for the Lucas Oil Rome Showdown. The event will include: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. Scott Bloomquist will return as the defending race winner – after claiming the victory in 2014 – ahead of Brandon Overton, Chris madden, Rick Eckert, and Casey Roberts.
For tickets and more information on both events, visit: www.dixiespeedway.com or call (770) 926-5315.
Track Information: Dixie Speedway
Phone Number: 770-926-5315
Tracks Promoter: Mickey Swims
Location: 150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189
Website: www.dixiespeedway.com
Rome International Speedway
Phone Number: 706-235-2541
Tracks Promoter: Mickey Swims
Location: 1900 Chulio Rd. SE, Rome, GA 30161
Website: www.dixiespeedway.com/Rome
Dixie Speedway 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, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000
Rome International Speedway 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
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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.
