WAYCROSS, GA (October 12, 2015) – This weekend’s 35th Annual Optima Batteries Dirt Track World Championship – Presented by NAPA Auto Parts will determine the ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup – Presented by DirtonDirt.com Champion. Heading into the final crown jewel event of the season, Jonathan Davenport holds a 25-point lead over Scott Bloomquist in the current Crown Jewel Cup standings. Jimmy Owens is third, followed by Don O’Neal and Brandon Sheppard, who are tied for fourth in Crown Jewel Cup standings.
The Crown Jewel Cup program will award points to drivers at the ten crown jewel events, within the series schedule, that pay $20,000 or more to the winner. The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout the season and earns the most points, within these ten events, will receive a $10,000 bonus at the championship awards banquet. Drivers finishing second and third in the Crown Jewel Cup will also receive cash awards.
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2015 Crown Jewel Cup Events:
June 12th-13th – Clash at the Mag – Magnolia Motor Speedway – $20,000
July 12th – Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – Lucas Oil Speedway – $30,000
July 17th-18th – Silver Dollar Nationals – I-80 Speedway – $32,000
August 7th-8th – Sunoco North/South 100 – Florence Speedway – $50,000
August 14th-15th – COMP Cams Topless 100 – Batesville Motor Speedway – $40,000
August 28th-29th – Pittsburgher 100 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – $20,000
September 6th – Hillbilly Hundred – I-77 Raceway Park – $25,000
September 18th-19th – Jackson 100 – Brownstown Speedway – $20,000
September 26th – Knoxville Late Model Nationals – Knoxville Raceway – $40,000
October 16th-17th – Dirt Track World Championship – Portsmouth Raceway Park – $100,000
ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup – Presented by DirtonDirt.com Standings:
POS
CAR#
DRIVER
POINTS
1
6
Jonathan Davenport
1890
2
0
Scott Bloomquist
1865
3
20
Jimmy Owens
1775
4
777
Jared Landers
1715
5
B5
Brandon Sheppard
1660
6
15
Steve Francis
1615
7
5
Don O’Neal
1595
8
28e
Dennis Erb, Jr.
1575
9
1
Earl Pearson, Jr.
1560
10
21b
Chris Brown
1550
11
28
Eddie Carrier, Jr.
1545
For the latest breaking news concerning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, including the latest series standings, 2015 tour schedule, driver information, and more visit the official website at: www.lucasdirt.com.
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nation’s premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. In 2015, the LOLMDS will sanction 50 events in 19 states. The series is owned by the parent company Lucas Oil Products Inc. and receives national exposure through a TV package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. LOLMDS events will be broadcast on four TV Networks including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and the MAVTV. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at: www.Lucasdirt.com.
About MAVTV
Owned and operated by Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world. MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports, that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, The AMA Pro Motocross series, the Lucas Oil Challenge Cup and NHRA Drag Racing. But MAVTV goes far beyond the national mainstream events and also covers multitudes of grassroots series’ from across the globe: Drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between.
MAVTV also knows you don’t have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have developed a package of automotive reality and custom build shows that is truly second to none. If it has a motor, it’s on MAVTV…MAVTV is THE motorsports network. To learn more about MAVTV go to: www.mavtv.com.
About Lucas Oil Products
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company’s marketing strategy. Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA.
In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and MAVTV. More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at: www.lucasoil.com.
