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Story By: JEREMY SHIELDS / LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES – BATAVIA, OH – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will tackle four big events in four days next week – with a strong contingent of local and regional standouts expected to battle the nation’s elite drivers for over $175,000 in prize money.
Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio will kick off the four-day spectacular on Thursday, April 20. The Buckeye Spring 50 will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. The Open Wheel Modifieds will compete for $1,000-to-win. For tickets and more information, visit: www.atomicspeedway.net.
Sharon Speedway – one of the oldest, continuously running tracks in the country – will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time on Friday, April 21. The Steel Valley 50 has become one of the most anticipated events of the season and the 3/8-mile oval and will include: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. The Econo Mods will compete for $500-to-win. To purchase advanced tickets or find more information, visit: www.sharonspeedway.com or call (330) 772-5481.
Hagerstown Speedway, known as the “Capital of Dirt Racing,” recently took the green flag on their 70th anniversary season. The ultra-competitive Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has seen an impressive streak of nine different winners in nine races at Hagerstown Speedway. The 36th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic on Saturday, April 22 will be a complete show with Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $12,000 to win, 60-lap main event. Joining the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Hagerstown Speedway will be the Pure Stock division. For tickets and more information, visit: www.hagerstownspeedway.com or call (301) 582-0640.
Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania will cap off an action-packed weekend on Sunday, April 23. The historic half-mile oval, better known as the “Speed Palace,” is accustomed to thrilling, edge of your seat racing action. A full program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event is on tap of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Port Royal Speedway 358 Late Models will compete for $1,000-to-win. For more information, visit: www.portroyalspeedway.com.
