FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BATAVIA, OH (March 27, 2017) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will resume competition this week - tackling three states in three days with three action-packed events along the way.

Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, TN will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time since 2009 on Thursday, March 30th. Opening in 1973, the 1/4-mile oval has a long history of producing some of the nation's most exciting events for fans and drivers alike. A strong contingent of local and regional standouts are expected to battle the nation's top dirt late model drivers.

The Duck River Raceway Park event 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 Crate Late Models, Street Stocks, and Pure Pony divisions will also be in action on Thursday, March 30th.

For more information, visit: www.duckriverracewaypark.com.

The action will shift to Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, GA on Friday, March 30th for the finale of March Madness. In 2016, Chris Madden led all 50 laps to claim the victory over Randy Weaver, Jared Landers, Jonathan Davenport, and Scott Bloomquist.

The event will once again feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event. The Crate Late Models and Sportsman will serve as support divisions on Friday, March 30th.

For tickets and more information, visit: www.boydsspeedway.net.

The Series will return to East Alabama Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 1st for the final stop of the three-day showdown. The 3/8-mile oval stands as one of the south's most famous and longest running motorsports attractions. In 2016, Jonathan Davenport charged from third to first in the final three laps - winning over Jared Landers, Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens, and Darrell Lanigan.

The Alabama Shootout includes a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains - highlighted by a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. Other divisions competing include: Crate Late Models, EAMS Late Models, and Limited Late Models.

For tickets and more information, visit: www.eamsdirt.com.

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