FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  

BATAVIA, OHIO (September 27, 2018) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to the Peach State this weekend for two back-to-back, action-packed events at Dixie Speedway on September 29th and Rome International Speedway on September 30th.

Dixie Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked, clay oval located in Woodstock, Ga. The Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout on Saturday, September 29th will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $12,000-to-win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Recognized as the "World's Fastest Half-Mile Oval," Rome International Speedway is located in Northwest Georgia at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains - providing fans with beautiful landscape views in addition to the high-speed, door-to-door racing action. On Sunday night, September 30th the Lucas Oil Rome Showdown will include: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event.

In addition to the pulse-pounding action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the competition at both venues each night will include: Econo Bombers, Sportsman, Crates, Steel Head/525, and Stinger cars.

For tickets and more information on both events, visit: www.dixiespeedway.com or call (770) 926-5315.

Jonathan Davenport holds a 215-point lead over Josh Richards in the current Lucas Oil Championship Standings. Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson Jr. and Jimmy Owens complete the top-five. With only four events remaining on the 2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series campaign, this upcoming weekend's events will be crucial to crowning a champion.

Lucas Oil Championship Standings:

Track Information:
Dixie Speedway
Phone Number: 770-926-5315
Location: 150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 34.08914 - Longitude: -84.56119
Directions: I-75 to exit 277, then 6 miles east on SR 92, then north (3/4 mile east of SR 205)
Website: www.dixiespeedway.com

Rome International Speedway
Phone Number: 706-235-2541
Location: 1900 Chulio Rd. SE, Rome, GA 30161
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 34.20123 - Longitude: -85.11039
Directions: 4 miles east of Rome on US 411, then 1.5 miles south on Wilbanks Road, then 0.3 miles east on Chulio Road
Website: www.dixiespeedway.com/Rome

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier 1350, DRS 1350
Right Rear - Hoosier 03, LM40

*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the A-Main, competitors may use 2 new rear tires.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.

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