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The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to Tazewell Speedway on Friday, June 28 for an exciting $12,000 to win program. Tazewell Speedway is just one of two tracks to hold a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race every year since the series inception in 2005. The race was originally scheduled for May 3 but was rained out.
Some of dirt late model racing’s top stars will be competing for the $12,000 top prize presented by Toyota of Knoxville, Ted Russell Ford, and Secret City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Jonathan Davenport leads the series standings over defending series champion and is also the defending race winner. In last year’s race, Jimmy Owens led the first 45 laps until his engine expired. Davenport, who had started in 8th, had moved into 2nd place and inherited the lead when Owens broke.
Tyler Erb sits second in series points and is followed by Earl Pearson Jr. in third. Other series regulars expected on June 28 include Josh Richards, Kyle Bronson, Devin Moran, Tim McCreadie, Don O’Neal, Hudson O’Neal, Billy Moyer Jr., Shanon Buckingham, Ryan King, and Stormy Scott
Other regional favorites such as Vic Hill, Dakotah Knuckles, Donald McIntosh, Jeff Wolfenbarger, Steve Smith, and more are also expected
Also racing will be sportsman late models for $1,000 to win, four cylinders for $700 to win, and street stocks $600 to win.
Pit gates open at 2:00 and grandstand gates open at 5:00. The drivers meeting is scheduled for 7:00. Hot laps and time trials will begin at 7:45.
Grandstand tickets are $30 for adults, kids 9 and under are free. Pit passes are $40, kids 12 and under are $30 with a signed minor’s release. Camping spots, with electric, are $20, pay at the main gate.
Fans are welcome to bring in lawn chairs for the turn 4 hillside seating areas. Fans are asked not to use lawn chairs in the grandstand area due to the size of the crowd expected for this event.
The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the official host hotel for Tazewell Speedway. Go to www.tazewellmotorlodge.com for their web site or call 423-626-7229 to make a reservation.
Media credentials must be submitted and approved by 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 to Michael Moats at mrm4@comcast.net. A valid I.D. is required for anyone with a credential and must be presented at the time of signing in.
Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left. The physical address for Tazewell Speedway is 1400 Bacchus Rd., Tazewell, Tennessee 37879.
For additional information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net or call 423-626-2222. For more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at 951-532-2503.
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