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For Immediate Release
October 9, 2007
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series SPEED Channel Broadcast Schedule Released
CORONA, CA (October 9, 2007)-Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials have released the broadcast airdate schedule of 12 Series Events and a Season Recap show to be aired on SPEED. The programs produced by Newave Productions will air Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM (Eastern Time) during the months December, January, February and March. SPEED Channel is available to over 70 million homes in North America.
SPEED's coverage of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series begins December 1st with action from the East Bay Winternationals in Tampa, FL. SPEED is available through cable systems nationwide, DISH Network (Channel 150) and DIRECT TV (Channel 607).
"This is a great way to build momentum for next season," stated Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Ritchie Lewis. "The exposure we gain on SPEED for our series drivers, sponsors, promoters and our fans really showcases Lucas Oil's commitment to making this the top series in the country. With the continued growing interest in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the quality of racing makes it so exciting to bring our brand of racing to the SPEED Channel," said Lewis.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series touring drivers include 2007 and now three-time Series Champion, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, 2007 Series Runner-Up, Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN and 2007 Eldora "Dream" Winner and the Series Rookie of the Year for '06 Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.
Other familiar names that compete with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series include 4-time World 100 winner and the Eldora Million winner Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH and former UMP National Late Model Champion, Terry English of Benton, KY.
Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY is one of the young and upcoming drivers in the world of dirt late model racing as the youngster captured the 2007 COMP Cams "Rookie of the Year" for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Rattliff along with Billy Drake of Bloomington, IL, former World 100 and '07 East Bay Winternationals Points Champion Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI, '07 Series "Rookie of the Year" Runner-Up Damon Eller of Crumpler, NC and the only five-time winner of the Dirt Track World Championship Race and the owner of 782 career feature wins Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN also are regular competitors on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
For the latest news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can visit their website at www.lucasdirt.com.
SPEED Broadcast Schedule
Race Date Air Date Venue
February 10, 2007 December 1 - 7:30PM East Bay Raceway Park
May 11 & 12, 2007 December 8 - 7:30PM Lucas Oil Speedway
June 2, 2007 December 15 - 7:30PM Florence Speedway
June 16, 2007 December 22 - 7:30PM Talladega Short Track
June 23, 2007 December 29 - 7:30PM Virginia Motor Speedway
July 14, 2007 January 5 - 7:30PM Columbus Speedway
July 20, 2007 January 12 - 7:30PM Tri-City Speedway
August 6, 2007 TBA LaSalle Speedway
August 18, 2007 February 2 - 7:30PM Brownstown Speedway
August 25, 2007 February 16 - 7:30PM Bluegrass Speedway
February 23 - 7:30PM Season in Review
February 8, 2008 March 1 - 7:30PM East Bay Raceway Park
February 9, 2008 March 8 - 7:30PM East Bay Raceway Park
For Immediate Release
October 9, 2007
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series SPEED Channel Broadcast Schedule Released
CORONA, CA (October 9, 2007)-Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials have released the broadcast airdate schedule of 12 Series Events and a Season Recap show to be aired on SPEED. The programs produced by Newave Productions will air Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM (Eastern Time) during the months December, January, February and March. SPEED Channel is available to over 70 million homes in North America.
SPEED's coverage of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series begins December 1st with action from the East Bay Winternationals in Tampa, FL. SPEED is available through cable systems nationwide, DISH Network (Channel 150) and DIRECT TV (Channel 607).
"This is a great way to build momentum for next season," stated Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Ritchie Lewis. "The exposure we gain on SPEED for our series drivers, sponsors, promoters and our fans really showcases Lucas Oil's commitment to making this the top series in the country. With the continued growing interest in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the quality of racing makes it so exciting to bring our brand of racing to the SPEED Channel," said Lewis.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series touring drivers include 2007 and now three-time Series Champion, Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, 2007 Series Runner-Up, Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN and 2007 Eldora "Dream" Winner and the Series Rookie of the Year for '06 Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN.
Other familiar names that compete with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series include 4-time World 100 winner and the Eldora Million winner Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH and former UMP National Late Model Champion, Terry English of Benton, KY.
Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY is one of the young and upcoming drivers in the world of dirt late model racing as the youngster captured the 2007 COMP Cams "Rookie of the Year" for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Rattliff along with Billy Drake of Bloomington, IL, former World 100 and '07 East Bay Winternationals Points Champion Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, WI, '07 Series "Rookie of the Year" Runner-Up Damon Eller of Crumpler, NC and the only five-time winner of the Dirt Track World Championship Race and the owner of 782 career feature wins Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN also are regular competitors on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
For the latest news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series you can visit their website at www.lucasdirt.com.
SPEED Broadcast Schedule
Race Date Air Date Venue
February 10, 2007 December 1 - 7:30PM East Bay Raceway Park
May 11 & 12, 2007 December 8 - 7:30PM Lucas Oil Speedway
June 2, 2007 December 15 - 7:30PM Florence Speedway
June 16, 2007 December 22 - 7:30PM Talladega Short Track
June 23, 2007 December 29 - 7:30PM Virginia Motor Speedway
July 14, 2007 January 5 - 7:30PM Columbus Speedway
July 20, 2007 January 12 - 7:30PM Tri-City Speedway
August 6, 2007 TBA LaSalle Speedway
August 18, 2007 February 2 - 7:30PM Brownstown Speedway
August 25, 2007 February 16 - 7:30PM Bluegrass Speedway
February 23 - 7:30PM Season in Review
February 8, 2008 March 1 - 7:30PM East Bay Raceway Park
February 9, 2008 March 8 - 7:30PM East Bay Raceway Park
