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For Immediate Release - May 7, 2008 - From Erica Bicknell - Lucas Oil Shoot Out Public Relations - 905-892-2866
THOROLD Ontario (May 7) Race fans and race teams alike have seen their favorite Southern Ontario and Western New York Race Tracks open for the new season or can’t wait until they do.
Drivers are starting to accumulate points – with the goal to have the most at the end of the season come September.
For the third straight season – the Lucas Oil 358 Modified Shoot Out presented by Dirt Track Digest.com however will reward the driver that has the least amount of points.
The unique series will fire off it’s first event at the Merrittville Speedway – Monday May 19 with a 50 lap Financial Care Group Main Event.
“The Shoot Out showcases our local drivers in a very unique way,” relates Merrittville GM Erica Bicknell, “there’s nothing else like it … while our drivers battle for top spot in our Dirt Weekly Racing Standings Saturday Nights trying to earn the most points … in the Lucas Oil Shoot Out – they are trying to be on the low end.”
Last season, second generation driver Jeff McGinnis of Ransomville NY took home the 358 Modified Title in his rookie season besting 41 other drivers in what was a 5 race series.
“Once again local race fans saw some awesome events at each track,” informs DirtTrackDigest.com’s Adam Ross, “local Dirt Racing is what we’re all about – we’re excited again to see how it all unfolds … will there be a new champion again this year?.”
Each Lucas Oil Shoot Out offers the Event Winner a single point with two for second, three for third and so on down the line to thirty for 30th.
Once Merrittville’s May 19th Event is in the books, the series heads to the Ransomville Speedway for the National Maintenance Contracting Corporation 50 lap Event – Friday May 23rd.
After a month lay-off the series looks to Sunday June 22nd and the Humberstone Speedway for a 50 lap Event presented by Tianna’s Jewellry.
The second Merrittville visit is set for Saturday July 12th when Lucas Oil and the Merrittville Speedway Reunion Committee present the 50 lap Jerry Winger Memorial – one of many highlights of the annual Nostalgia Night that celebrates 57 seasons in 2008.
Next it’s back to Ransomville Speedway for the Mark Cerrone Inc. & WLVL 1340 presentation of the Mark Cerrone Memorial Friday July 18th.
The Shoot Out will make it’s only visit to the Ohsweken Speedway Friday August 8th for the ESSO Speedway Variety 50 lap Main Event.
The 2008 Lucas Oil Shoot Out will conclude Sunday August 17th at the Humberstone Speedway when Brian’s Tire Repair will present the 50 lap finale.
“It will be definitely a highlight of our season … hosting the 358 Mod Finale,” informs (Humberstone Speedway GM) Bob Davidson , “our fans can’t wait for either of our dates.”
“It’s something all of our facilities need,” relates Ransomville’s Joel Friesen, adding, “it brings some new fans and drivers to all of our tracks … they are highlights of all our seasons.”
“We’re really looking forward to this year’s edition,” adds Ohsweken Speedway’s Glenn Styres, “with the help of Lucas Oil and Dirt TrackDigest.com … both rookie drivers and veterans are able to share the spotlight.”
Once again, top Lucas Oil Shoot Out Drivers will take on the best from the Lucas Oil Canadian Series during the Benson Auto Parts 358 DIRT Modified Applefest Shootout presented by imagefactor.ca that also features the Lucas Oil Clash for Cash – Saturday September 27th.
“Seeing the top drivers from these two great series compete at Brighton Speedway in the “Lucas Oil Clash for Cash” will be a highlight of our ’08 Season” claims Brighton Speedway’s Mark Rinaldi. “There has been a lot of cooperation between promoters to put together these series once again and events but Lucas Oil is a big part of making this all happen with their support of dirt racing!”
For further information on Brighton Speedway’s Image Factor Applefest Weekend – race fans and teams can visit www.brightonspeedway.com or call 1-613-475-1102.
“On behalf of the race teams and our sister tracks,” prides Bicknell, “we owe a lot to Steve Snowden … Lucas Oil is an incredible sponsor and they like to have fun with their marketing programs.”
For further rules and information on the 3rd Annual Lucas Oil Shoot Out by DirtTrackDigest.com – race teams can contact Merrittville’s Erica Bicknell at 905-892-8266. Ransomville’s Jeff Anstett can be reached via e mail at jeff@anstettracing.com or visit any of the 5 tracks’ individual web sites.
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