9/12/2017
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Late Model Knoxville Nationals opens Thursday
By Lucas Oil Late Model Series PR (Knoxville, IA) -- The nation's top dirt late model drivers will soon converge on Knoxville, IA to tackle one of the most highly anticipated events of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season. The 14th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals - Presented by Casey's General Store will take place at Knoxville Raceway, Thursday-Saturday, September 14th-16th.
PHOTO: Mike Marlar on the way to victory in 2016--CREDIT: Mike Ruefer
The activities on Thursday and Friday, September 14th-15th will feature a complete program of: Hot Laps, Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, D, C, B-Mains, and a 25-lap, $7,000-to-win main event. Drivers will earn points in each of the two preliminary nights that will determine the line-ups for Saturday night's finale. Saturday night's program will include: Hot Laps, D-Main, C-Main, B-Main, and the 100-lap, $40,000-to-win Knoxville Nationals main event.
In 2016, Mike Marlar claimed his first career Late Model Knoxville Nationals Championship - capturing the biggest win of his career over Scott Bloomquist, Bobby Pierce, Shane Clanton, and Billy Moyer.
Numerous off-track activities will take place surrounding this three-day event. The exposition opens at 1:00pm each day with exhibits on the Midway, behind the main grandstand. The Hall of Fame Auction will take place at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, behind turn two, on Saturday at 12:00pm (NOON). A driver meet and greet session will be held on Saturday at 3:00pm in the Dyer-Hudson Hall, off the Midway. Fans are encouraged to bring their favorite apparel and photos for the drivers to autograph!
This 1/2-mile speed-plant is located within the Marion County Fairgrounds in the heart of Knoxville, IA, just a short drive from Des Moines. Knoxville Raceway provides some of the best racing in the country. A grandstand seating capacity of over 24,000, suites, paved pit area, Jumbo Tron screen, huge vendor area, camping and numerous other amenities make Knoxville Raceway a must-see for both races and fans alike.
For tickets and more information on the 14th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals - Presented by Casey's General Store, visit: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com.
Lucas Oil Championship Standings:
POS CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN POINTS TRAIL BY
1 1R Josh Richards Shinnston, WV 7060
2 39 Tim McCreadie Watertown, NY 6930 -130
3 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN 6880 -180
4 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN 6330 -730
5 5 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 6325 -735
6 1 Earl Pearson Jr. Jacksonville, FL 6190 -870
7 14 Darrell Lanigan Union, KY 6170 -890
8 28e Dennis Erb Jr. Carpentersville, IL 5940 -1120
9 22 Gregg Satterlee ® Rochester Mills, PA 5715 -1345
10 71 Hudson O'Neal ® Martinsville, IN 5655 -1405
11 15 Steve Francis Bowling Green, KY 5525 -1535
12 99 Boom Briggs ® Bear Lake, PA 4985 -2075
Track Information:
Knoxville Raceway
Phone Number: 641-842-5431
Location: 1000 N. Lincoln St., Knoxville, IA 50138
Website: http://www.www.knoxvilleraceway.com
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Front - Hoosier LM20 (no cutting, no siping, no needling)
Right Front - Hoosier LM20, LM40 (no cutting, no siping, no needling)
Left Rear - Hoosier LM40 (no cutting, no siping, no needling)
Right Rear - Hoosier LM40 (no cutting, no siping, no needling)
Thursday & Friday Preliminary Event Purse: 1. $7,000, 2. $4,000, 3. $3,000, 4. $2,000, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $900, 8. $800, 9. $700, 10. $600, 11. $580, 12. $560, 13. $540, 14. $520, 15. $500, 16. $490, 17. $480, 18. $470, 19. $460, 20. $450, 21. $440, 22. $430, 23. $410, 24. $400
Saturday Late Model Knoxville Nationals Championship Purse: 1. $40,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,750, 5. $7,500, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,500, 8. $6,000, 9. $5,500, 10. $5,000, 11. $4,500, 12. $4,000, 13. $3,500, 14. $3,400, 15. $3,300, 16. $3,200, 17. $3,100, 18. $3,000, 19. $2,900, 20. $2,800, 21. $2,700, 22. $2,600, 23. $2,500, 24. $2,500, 25. $2,500, 26. $2,500, 27. $2,500, 28. $2,500, 29. $2,500, 30. $2,500
Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Winners:
2004 - Brian Birkhofer
2005 - Scott Bloomquist
2006 - Brian Shirley
2007 - Brady Smith
2008 - Tim McCreadie
2009 - Scott Bloomquist
2010 - Billy Moyer
2011 - Don O'Neal
2012 - Steve Francis
2013 - Darrell Lanigan
2014 - Brian Birkhofer
2015 - Jared Landers
2016 - Mike Marlar
Submitted By: Kirk Elliott
