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Hampton, VA – October 15, 2007 - By Dave Seay, Dirt Nation™ PR
The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening October 15 will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com and www.dirtnation.net, and is hosted by Dave Seay.
Dirt Nation™ Live will spotlight the 46th Annual Eastern States 200 to be held on Sunday, October 21 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown , NY . Joining the show will be 2006 winner and DIRTcar Racing NorthEast Modified superstar and Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series competitor Brett ‘The Jet’ Hearn of Vernon, N.J. Hearn, Orange County 's all-time Modified champion and race winner has to be considered the favorite to win his ninth Eastern States 200. Hearn has won the last three races, and four of the last five. He drives the Madsen Motorsports-owned Teo #20 sponsored by Wentworth Custom Homes, Madsen Overhead Doors, Fox Hill Campgrounds and BPG Racing.
Also highlighted on Dirt Nation™ Live will be 2007 UMP Late Model National Champion Dennis Erb Jr. of of Carpentersville , IL . Erb made UMP DIRTcar Racing history as the first driver to win both the Summernationals and national crowns in the same season. Erb drives the Dennis Erb Racing; Malcuit Racing Engines powered Rayburn #28 sponsored by Petroff Towing, J&J Steel, B&K Sportswear, Inc., C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Thomason Transportation and Petersen Aluminum.
An interview with 2007 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Champion Greg Wilson of Benton Ridge , OH is also included on Dirt Nation™ Live. The battle for the ‘07 championship went down to the last race with Wilson nipping Danny Smith by a mere two points for the title. Wilson drives the Warnimont Racing owned; Kistler powered J&J #w20 sponsored by All Star Plumbing & Heating.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be the husband and wife late model team of Jason & Kristin Flory of Creston , OH . The Flory’s, known by their fans as ‘Mr.& Mrs. Late Model’, will return to the show to discuss their 2007 season and what they have planned for 2008. The Flory’s compete in Jason’s #02 Mastersbilt with Kristin behind the wheel of her #U2 Mastersbilt. Both carry sponsorship from J & D Truck Leasing, Ray’s Garage, Medina Mountain Motors, Donnie Moran Racing, Linda Vargo, Glenn 'Jeep' Davis, Hodge’s Café, Mason Racin’, Lias Tires, Winar Connections, Kurt’s Auto Parts & Lehman Motorsports Services.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be eight time O’Reilly United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) Champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, IA. Shryock will join the show to talk about finishing second in the 2007 Championship chase and plans for 2008. Shryock drives the Shryock Racing owned; J.R. Motorsports powered Skyrocket Chassis #3 sponsored by Shryock Racing Components, AFCO Shocks, AERO Race Wheels, Skyrocket Chassis, Power 110 Racing Fuel, AMSOIL, DK Arndt P.C., Xtreme Powder Coating.
In addition, Dirt Nation™ Live welcomes the winner of the $20,000 to win ‘The Ultimate’ during the 13th Annual Fall Fest weekend at Challenger Raceway, Billy Drake of Bloomington , IL . Drake competed on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series during the 2007 season finishing seventh in the final point standings. Drake drives the Drake Motorsports owned; Custom Race Engines / Mullvain Motorsports powered MasterSbilt #9 sponsored by Creative Kitchens, Executive Homes, AFCO Racing Products, Envy Suspension Products and Hoosier Tires.
Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com and www.dirtnation.net. Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR Network.
Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com, or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net. All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.
Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ Live and submit your track/tour/team results and news to dave@dirtnation.net.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
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