6/25/2019
RacinBoys
Lucas Late Models Return to Tazewell and Florence this weekend
After previously being postponed due to inclement weather, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will visit Tazewell (TN) Speedway and Florence (KY) Speedway this Friday and Saturday, June 28-29.
Both blockbuster events 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.
PHOTO CREDIT: Heath Lawson
Tazewell Speedway, widely known for its high-banks and lightning fast speeds, produces thrilling, edge of your seat racing action, lap after lap. In addition to the pulse-pounding action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the Toyota Knoxville/Secret City Dodge Jeep/Ted Russell Ford 50 will also include Sportsman, Four Cylinders, and Classic Cars.
On Friday, the pit gate will open at 2:00 pm, followed by general admission gates at 5:00pm. A drivers meeting will take place at 7:15pm, with on-track action beginning at 7:45pm. Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee at 1400 Bacchus Road. For additional information, visit http://www.tazewellspeedway.net or call (423) 626-2222.
On Saturday, the tour will trek to Florence Speedway for the first of two stops this season at the historic half-mile oval. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will battle against a talented group of local and regional standouts in honor of the late Ralph Latham. Modifieds and Crate Late Models will also be in competition.
At Florence Speedway, the pit gate opens at 3:00pm and grandstands open at 5:30pm. A drivers meeting will also take place at 5:30pm. Hot laps are slated for 6:00pm with racing beginning at 7:30pm.
Florence Speedway is located in Northern Kentucky, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio on US 42. Additional information can be obtained by visiting http://www.florencespeedway.com, or call the speedway office at (859) 493-0034.
The defending National Champion, Jonathan Davenport continues to set the pace in the current Lucas Oil championship chase, ahead of leading Rookie of the Year candidate, Tyler Erb. Earl Pearson Jr. is third, followed by Josh Richards and Devin Moran rounding out the top five in championship standings.
Track and Event Information:
Tazewell Speedway
Phone Number: 423-626-2222
Location: 1400 Bacchus Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
Directions: 2 miles NW of Tazewell on US 25-E, then 0.1 mile east, then 1.8 miles north, then 0.8 miles west.
Website: http://www.tazewellspeedway.net
Florence Speedway
Phone Number: 859-485-7591
Location: 12234 US Hwy 42, Walton, KY 41094
Directions: I-75 to exit 180, then 9.2 miles SW on US 42.
Website: http://www.florencespeedway.com
Tire Rule for June 28-29:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 28.5 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 a new right rear tire.
*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.
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, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000
Previous Ralph Latham Memorial Winners:
1987 - Bobby Carnes
1988 - Bob Pierce
1989 - John Gill
1990 - Jack Boggs
1991 - Scott Bloomquist
1992 - Jack Boggs
1993 - Jack Boggs
1994 - Billy Moyer
1995 - Donnie Moran
1996 - Billy Moyer
1997 - Steve Francis
1998 - Bart Hartman
1999 - Bart Hartman
2000 - Darrell Lanigan
2001 - R.J. Conley
2002 - Steve Francis
2003 - Scott James
2004 - Mike Jewell
2005 - Don O'Neal
2006 - Scott Bloomquist
2007 - Steve Casebolt
2008 - Jimmy Owens
2009 - Jimmy Owens
2010 - Earl Pearson Jr.
2011 - Don O'Neal
2012 - Don O'Neal
2013 - Rained Out
2014 - Jimmy Owens
2015 - Jonathan Davenport
2016 - Scott Bloomquist
2017 - Scott Bloomquist
2018 - Hudson O'Neal
Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS DEFICIT
1 49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville, GA 3445
2 1T Tyler Erb ® New Waverly, TX 3040 -405
3 1 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville, FL 3020 -425
4 14 Josh Richards Shinnston, WV 2935 -510
5 1M Devin Moran ® Dresden, OH 2815 -630
6 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY 2810 -635
7 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 2735 -710
8 71 Hudson O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2675 -770
9 40B Kyle Bronson Brandon, FL 2545 -900
10 5 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 2520 -925
11 50 Shanon Buckingham Morristown, TN 2315 -1130
12 21 Billy Moyer Jr. Batesville, AR 2300 -1145
13 2s Stormy Scott Las Cruces, NM 2165 -1280
14 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 1800 -1645
Submitted By: Kirk Elliott