DIRT
NATION
www.dirtnation.net
06/25/07
Owens, Pearson, Drown, Vosbergen, Thomas,
Paine and Swartz Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening June 25th 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 one of the countries hottest dirt late model
drivers as the ‘Newport Nightmare’ Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN joins the show to
talk about his recent hot streak in Lucas Oil Late Model competition. Owens
drives the Reece Racing owned, Cornett powered Bloomquist #20 sponsored by Reece
Monument Company, Gantte Appraisals, PRC and Red Line Oil.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight 15 year old wingless 410 sprint car ace
and Dirt Nation ‘Teenage Titan’ Kevin Thomas Jr. of Cullman, AL. Thomas has been
running 410 wingless events at weekly tracks and with the Midwest Sprint Car
Series. Thomas is currently in the top ten in MSCS points. The soon to be high
school junior at Good Hope High School will be making his USAC debut in the very
near future. Thomas drives the KT Motorsports owned; Kiestler powered DRC
Chassis #9K sponsored by DRC Chassis, Indy Race Parts, Sign Works, The Joie of
Seating and Strenflex.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be dirt late model drivers Doug
Drown of Wooster, OH and Craig Vosbergen of Perth, Western Australia. Drown and
Vosbergen will join the show to discuss their plans to race as a team during the
month of July when Vosbergen, a top dirt Late Model star and champion in
Australia, travels stateside to compete in a series of races with Drown.
Drown, 24, drives the Wooster Glass Co., Mason Racin, Bert Transmissions,
Genesis Racing Shocks, Hoosier Tire-Mid Atlantic, Hyperco, Wrisco, Farr
Motorsports, Slavic Custom Shirts & Decals, Lehman Motorsports Services
sponsored Rocket Chassis/Malcuit Racing Engines #12. Drown will be appearing
live from the pits at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH
where he will be racing in the Super Late Model portion of the 12th Annual Pete
Jacobs Memorial as part of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.
During his stateside racing campaign Vosbergen, 40, will be driving the Genesis
Racing Shocks, Valvoline, CYCO Custom Race Products & Graphics, Drown Racing
Bodies & Fabrication, Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic, BCM Motorsports Marketing,
Holden Monaro sponsored Rocket Chassis/Custom Race Engines #8, a former Matt
Miller Rocket Chassis.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be the Hurricane’ Earl
Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL. Pearson comes off a victory at Bill Sawyer’s
Virginia Motor Speedway which also catapulted the two time defending champion
into the points lead for the first time in 2007. Pearson drives the Bobby
Labonte Racing owned; Larry Wallace Racing Engines powered MasterSbilt Dodge
Charger #44 sponsored by Lifelong Locks, Mopar, Sunoco Race Fuels, Lucas Oil and
Allstar Performance.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be northeast modified star
and Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series competitor Steve Paine of Warterloo,
NY. “The Hurricane” is a former Mr. DIRT, winning the title in 2000. Paine will
join the show to talk about his 2007 season and his success at Canandaigua
Speedway. Paine drives the Paine Motorsports owned Finger Lakes Auto Machine
powered Teo #7x sponsored by Terrell’s Potato Chips, Tallmadge Tire, Swarthout
Recycling, Finger Lakes Radio Group, Fox’s Auto, JSB Graphics and Pabst Blue
Ribbon Beer.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be 2005 UMP Modified
National Champion Denny Schwartz of Mullins, IL. Schwartz finished second in
2006 National points and currently sits fourth in 2007 points. Schwartz will
join the show to talk about his career, modified racing, family and Bob Pierce
Chassis’. Schwartz drives the Denny Schwartz owned; Mullin’s Racing Engines
powered Bob Pierce #21s sponsored by Bud’s Plumbing, Bob Pierse Race Cars,
Peterson Aluminum and Motor State.
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. Dirt Nation™ Live
presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX
1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
The Masters, Minnesota Modified Nationals
and 'Dream' Winner Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening June 11th 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 upcoming 9th Annual Masters Weekend
scheduled for June 14th, 15th & 16th to be held at Cedar Lake Speedway in New
Richmond, Wis. The 2007 installment welcomes back to the legendary high banks
the World Dirt Racing League (WDRL) in two, $10,000 to win events and the
Interstate Racing Association (IRA) 410 sprint car series. The Masters Weekend
has evolved into a race fan's dream whether you like your racing with or without
fenders.
Joining the show to talk about the Masters weekend will be dirt late model
driver John Kaanta of Elk Mound, WI. Kaanta is the current WDRL Late Model
Series rookie point leader. Kaanta is a two time WISSOTA National Champion and
has won the WISSOTA Challenge Series twice. Kaanta drives the Kaanta Racing
owned; Pro Power powered MasterSbilt from Mars #85 sponsored by LPI Lift
Systems, Amsoil, GRP Motorsports, Don's Sheet Metal and Rick's NAPA Auto Care
Center.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the 3rd Annual Minnesota Modified
Nationals to be held Friday and Saturday July 6 - 7, 2007 at Viking Speedway in
Alexandria, MN. The third edition of the event will be WISSOTA sanctioned event,
paying $7,000 to win / $700 to start. It is the highest paying Mod show anywhere
in the Midwest (only shows paying more - California, Arizona, New Mexico,
Arkansas). The event typically draws around 80 Modifieds from a six state area
and Canada.
Joining the show to talk about one of the highest paying Modified races in the
country will be defending race winner Shane Sabraski of Rice, MN; Steve Arpin of
Fort Frances, ONT and Craig Thatcher of Knapp, WI.
Shane Sabraski won the $7,000 to win Minnesota Modified Nationals last year. He
is the 2005 and 2006 WISSOTA Midwest Modified National Champion. Sabraski drives
the #7a Specialty Fabricating J-Car with sponsorship from Wollock Construction,
Stearns County Abstract Company, Matthew Hall Lumber Company, RPM Graphics and
BM Stucco.
Steve Arpin is one of only 11 drivers that have made the feature at the MN Mod
Nationals each of the years it has been run. Arpin is the 2007 DIRTcar Nationals
UMP Modified Champion. Arpin drives the Steve Arpin Racing owned, Larry Shaw #00
sponsored by Pinewood Sports & Marine, Sun Place, Pizza Hut, BSB Manufaturing,
A. Rappert Well, Inc., Cornwell Tools, Reich Concrete, Hangar Bar & Grill and
New Vision Graphics.
Craig Thatcher is a 4-time WISSOTA National Champion and has won the Fall
Classic at Viking Speedway twice, but has yet to win the Mod Nationals. He is
one of 11 drivers that have made the 'A' feature at the Mod Nationals in the two
previous editions. Thatcher drives the #91 Specialty Fabricating J-Car with
sponsorship from Tri Star Engine Supply, Switch Signs & Graphics, Amsoil, MTS of
Wisconsin, Miller Lite, Speedway Gas Stations.
Joining the show as a special guest host will be Chris Stepan of FYE
Motorsports. FYE Motorsports promotes the Minnesota Modified Nationals and the
Viking Fall Classic, both events being held at the Viking Speedway in
Alexandria, MN. Stepan is also the track promoter at the Fox Ridge Speedway in
Arcadia, WI; plus the announcer at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI
and the Kasson Speedway in Kasson, MN. Stepan also do a ton of announcing in Las
Vegas, Phoenix, Tampa and Las Cruces, NM. Oh, and did we mention he is a Dirt
Nation™ Modified Insider?
Dirt Nation™ Live will also have the winner of the 13th Annual Dirt Late Model
Dream held at the famed Eldora Speedway.
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. Dirt Nation™ Live
presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX
1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
Dirt Nation and Sunoco Race Fuels Partner
to Sponsor
Fast Time Award for Dream 100 at Eldora Speedway
ORANGE PARK, FL (June 4, 2007) - Dirt Nation, a leading multimedia-based dirt
track
racing website, and Sunoco Race Fuels, the industry leader in performance race
fuels, have
partnered together to sponsor the fast time award for the "Dream 100" at Eldora
Speedway
June 8-9th. The 100-lap feature event is the largest paying winner's purse for a
dirt late model
event paying $100,000 to the winner. Dirt Nation will pay $500 to the driver
that sets the fastest
lap in qualifying and Sunoco Race Fuels will give one 55-gal drum of HCR Plus
valued at $400
to the driver that sets the fastest lap as well.
Dirt Nation, located on the web at
www.dirtnation.net and Sunoco Race Fuels will provide
racers and fans with extensive coverage of the events at Eldora Speedway leading
up to and
during the running of the Nextel Prelude on Wednesday night featuring top NEXTEL
Cup
drivers Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Juan Pablo Montoya, Bobby
Labonte and
many more on June 6. The Dream 100, considered by many to be one of the crown
jewel
events of the Dirt Late Model racing industry, follows on June 8-9 paying
$100,000 to the
winner the largest dirt late model winner's purse. The Dream 100 has crowned
past winners
Scott Bloomquist, Freddy Smith, Matt Miller, Darrel Lanigan, Rick Eckert, Donnie
Moran,
and Billy Moyer.
Sunoco Race Fuels will have a large presence in the trade show barn with a
display booth and
a full size replica dirt late model racecar simulator for fans to ride over the
four days of events.
Along with the replica racecar simulator, Sunoco Race Fuels will have the #44
Bobby Labonte
Racing team car driven by the 2006 World 100 winner and three-time national dirt
late model
champion Earl Pearson, Jr. on display Friday and Saturday during the Dream 100
weekend.
Sunoco Race Fuels will also release the new 2007 one of a kind Sunoco Race Fuels
dirt late
model T-shirt featuring Team Sunoco drivers Shannon Babb, Billy Moyer, Wendell
Wallace,
Earl Pearson Jr, Bobby Labonte and more. Fans that purchase the new Sunoco Race
Fuels
T-shirt at the Prelude and Dream events will receive a coupon for $2 off the
price of a ride in
the Sunoco Race Fuels dirt late model racecar simulator.
On Saturday, June 9, several Team Sunoco drivers will be signing autographs at
the Sunoco
Race Fuels display booth, including the 2006 World 100 champion Earl Pearson
Jr., Steve Shaver,
Matt Miller and Shannon Babb. Sunoco Race Fuels will have distributor Bazell
Race Fuels out of
Logan, Ohio, at the track with Russ Bradford and Tim McWhorter representing the
company to
answer any questions and service racers during that week.
Sunoco Race Fuels, ASI Racewear, Roelandt Racing Systems, Chase Decals, D&D RV
and
Auto have also partnered with Dirt Nation to provide fans with the opportunity
to get all the
dirt from Eldora Speedway during the Nextel Prelude and the Dream 100. The
Nextel Prelude
will be televised "Live" on HBO Pay Per View on Wednesday night at 7pm EST. To
learn more
about the "Live" Pay Per View showing and how to order the telecast log onto
www.eldoraspeedway.com.
Dirt Nation (www.dirtnation.net) is proudly supported by ASI Racewear, Chase
Decals,
Sunoco Race Fuels, Hipcast, Media Temple, Awesome Racewear, and Figz Photo.
Dirt Nation LIVE! Is presented by Lucas Oil and supported by Slavic Custom
Shirts,
Genesis Racing Shocks, Virginia Motor Speedway, and Awesome Racewear.
One Nation Under Dirt - www.dirtnation.net
Dave Seay- dave@dirtnation.net
Wayne Castleberry- wayne@dirtnation.net
Grave Digger, The Hurricane, Labonte,
Capps and the Dream Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening June 4th 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 upcoming week at Tony Stewart’s Eldora
Speedway that will include the Nextel Prelude to the Dream presented by Old
Spice to be held Wednesday June 6th and the 13th Annual $100,000 to win, Dirt
Late Model Dream to be held Friday and Saturday June 8 – 9, 2007.
The Nextel Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice features 27
world-renowned drivers from NASCAR and NHRA. The Prelude will feature a lineup
of no less than five former NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champions. Tony Stewart,
Jeff Gordon, Kacey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Bobby Labonte, Bill Elliott, Juan Pablo
Montoya, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, JJ Yeley, Denny Hamlin and others will
compete in dirt late models at the famed track.
The 13th annual Dirt Late Model Dream already sports 74 pr-entries. The
lucrative two-day event (June 8 & 9) will again offer $100,000 to the winner of
the 100 lap chase around Eldora’s fabled one-half mile clay oval. Scott
Bloomquist is the defending champion.
Joining the show to talk about the big week of racing will be Eldora General
Manager / Promoter Larry Kemp, Eldora’s Director of Public Relations Larry Boos,
Earl ‘The Hurricane’ Pearson, NASCAR Nextel Cup star Bobby Labonte, NHRA Funny
Car Driver Ron Capps and Russ Bradford of Bazell Race Fuels.
Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FLA is the two time defending Champion of the
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and is currently third in points. Pearson is
also the 2006 world 100 Champion. Pearson drives the Bobby Labonte Motorsports
owned; Larry Wallace Engines powered Dodge MasterSbilt #44 sponsored by LifeLong
Locks, Mopar, Lucas Oil and Allstar Preformance.
2000 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Bobby Labonte currently drives for Petty
Enterprises and the #43 Dodge. Labonte also owns the equipment driven by Earl
Pearson Jr. on the Luca Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Funny Car racer Ron Capps of Carlsbad, CA is making
his third appearance in the Prelude. Capps is currently atop the NHRA Funny Car
standings, driving the Don Schumacher Racing owned; Ed "Ace" McCulloch wrenched
Brut Revolution Dodge Charger R/T.
Russ Bradford, National Sales Manager of Bazell Race Fuels / Sunoco Distributor
will stop by to discuss the Team Sunoco promotion. Sunoco Race Fuels will have a
large presence at Eldora Speedway beginning Wednesday June 6th including a
display booth in the trade show barn area and a full size replica dirt late
model racecar simulator for fans to ride over the four days of events.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the creator and driver of Grave Digger,
Dennis Anderson of Popular Branch, NC. Anderson is celebrating his 25th
Anniversary in the sport and will be competing in Monster Slam presented by
Thurston Spring Service and Truckin Thunder to be held at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia
Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday June 8 - 9, 2007.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight one of the Australia’s top dirt late model
drivers as Brad Blake of Bunbury, Western Australia joins the show to talk about
his 2007 season, which has turned out to be his best season ever. Blake will
also talk about trying to get a ride here in the states. Blake won the QFCS
Australian Pro Dirt Series Championship and won 12 of 15 starts. “The 0 Show”
drives the Zimmer Motorsports owned, Bill Hendren powered Pontiac GTO Rocket #0
sponsored by Minetec Communications, Fuchs Oils, Blake Auto Centre and BCM
Marketing.
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. Dirt Nation™ Live
presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX
1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
Dirt Nation and Sunoco Race Fuels Partner
for "Dream Week" at
Eldora Speedway for Prelude and the Dream
ORANGE PARK, FL (May 30, 2007) - Dirt Nation, a leading multimedia-based dirt
track racing website, and Sunoco Race Fuels, the industry leader in performance
race
fuels, have partnered together to provide several promotions and a display booth
at
Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, during the Nextel Prelude and the Dream 100
June
6-9, 2007.
Dirt Nation, located on the web at
www.dirtnation.net and Sunoco Race Fuels will
provide racers and fans with extensive coverage of the events at Eldora Speedway
leading up to and during the running of the Nextel Prelude on Wednesday night
featuring
top NEXTEL Cup drivers Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Juan Pablo
Montoya,
Bobby Labonte and many more on June 6. The Dream 100, considered by many to be
one
of the crown jewel events of the Dirt Late Model racing industry, follows on
June 8-9
paying $100,000 to the winner the largest dirt late model winners purse. The
Dream 100
has crowned past winners Scott Bloomquist, Freddy Smith, Matt Miller, Darrel
Lanigan,
Rick Eckert, Donnie Moran, and Billy Moyer.
Dirt Nation will be at the events introducing the all-new "One Nation Under
Dirt"
website to spectators at their display booth with information, several
giveaways,
merchandise, and other items inside the trade show barn. Dirt Nation will also
be the
title sponsor of the Fast Qualifier award for the Dream 100 awarding $500 cash
to the
driver that sets the fastest lap in qualifying on Friday night.
Sunoco Race Fuels will have a large presence in the trade show barn with a
display booth
and a full size replica dirt late model racecar simulator for fans to ride over
the four days
of events. Along with the replica racecar simulator, Sunoco Race Fuels will have
the #44
Bobby Labonte Racing team car driven by the 2006 World 100 winner and three-time
national dirt late model champion Earl Pearson, Jr. on display Friday and
Saturday during
the Dream 100 weekend. Sunoco Race Fuels will also release the new 2007 one of a
kind
Sunoco Race Fuels dirt late model T-shirt featuring Team Sunoco drivers Shannon
Babb,
Billy Moyer, Wendell Wallace, Earl Pearson Jr, Bobby Labonte and more. Fans that
purchase the new Sunoco Race Fuels T-shirt at the Prelude and Dream events will
receive a coupon for $2 off the price of a ride in the Sunoco Race Fuels dirt
late model racecar simulator.
On Saturday, June 9, several Team Sunoco drivers will be signing autographs at
the
Sunoco Race Fuels display booth, including the 2006 World 100 champion Earl
Pearson Jr. Sunoco Race Fuels will have distributor Bazell Race Fuels out of
Logan, Ohio, at the track with Russ Bradford and Tim McWhorter representing the
company to answer any questions and service racers during that week.
The events at Eldora Speedway are the first major dirt racing event that Dirt
Nation will
attend this year to provide extensive behind-the-scenes coverage and support
with a
comprehensive promotional support team. Not only will Sunoco fuel the Dream with
Dirt Nation, but other partners have stepped in to push the word of dirt,
including:
ASI Racewear, the Dirt Nation official apparel supplier of the Nation, will
release the
new Dirt Nation T-shirt at Eldora for these events. The new Dirt Nation T-shirt
will be
available at the Dirt Nation booth and at the ASI Racewear trailer for fans to
purchase.
In addition, the Dirt Nation staff will be looking for fans wearing the official
Dirt Nation
T-shirts, and will give out additional free Dirt Nation merchandise and prizes
to fans
wearing the new Dirt Nation T-shirts at the Dream.
Roelandt Racing Systems has also partnered with Dirt Nation to provide fans with
the
opportunity to ride in a full size replica dirt late model racecar simulator at
selected events
throughout the year. Fans can compete for several prize packages by entering the
simulator
fastest lap contest each day at Eldora Speedway. Trophies, apparel and other
items are just
some of the prizes Dirt Nation will be giving away to fans that ride the
simulator.
Chase Decals of Ames, Iowa, the official decal and banner supplier of Dirt
Nation, will
provide FREE custom race decals for those looking to support the Nation by
slapping some
vinyl on their car, truck, motorhome, or whatever it may be to spread the word.
The shiny
new stickers will be available at the Dirt Nation booth, and we want you to
declare your
citizenship by grabbing a FREE sticker and supporting the sport we are all
covered in....dirt.
One Nation Under Dirt...
Dirt Nation is as it sounds, one nation of racing on dirt or as we see
it...under.
Ever been to the track and felt the rush of adrenaline, the sounds of motors
crankin', and
the high speed action on the track? Dirt Nation strives to be the web equivalent
of the dirt
track experience with a bevy of premium multimedia options not offered on any
other site,
including on-demand radio interviews from pitside and the Dirt Nation LIVE!
Radio show,
wide screen video streaming, community-based forums, top notch photography, all
the news,
a comprehensive dirt racing schedule, and more to come! Keep your browser dialed
into
www.dirtnation.net and feel the rush of
the most exciting form of racing on the planet!
Dirt Nation LIVE!...
Included in the Dirt Nation community is the the popular motorsports talk show
Dirt Nation LIVE! hosted by Dave Seay on Monday evenings from 8-10 pm EST on
www.racetalklive.com and on WLRT 1490
am out of Hampton, Virginia. The show can be
heard by clicking the Dirt Nation LIVE! logo on the Dirt Nation website. 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. Dirt Nation
LIVE! will take to the road several times
throughout the year and broadcast on location as part of the Dirt Nation
promotions.
Advertise or Contribute...
Affordable advertising packages with numerous options will complement the
content on
Dirt Nation and offer advertising campaigns to companies that have never been
offered
before on the web. Race tracks, promoters, sanctioning bodies, manufacturers,
product
suppliers, special events, and more have tremendous opportunities to promote and
market
to fans and racers all over the country. Dirt Nation is the first motorsports
website to offer
digital video ads powered by hipcast.com, a state of the art streaming audio and
video
company and partner of the Nation. Introductory Ad Rates can be found at
www.xrads.com
and a more comprehensive quote with various ad campaign options can be obtained
by
contacting either Dave Seay at
dave@dirtnation.net or Wayne Castleberry at
wayne@dirtnation.net. To inquire about
being a contributor to Dirt Nation, whether its
Dirt Late Models, Big Block Modifieds, Sprint Cars.Open Wheel Modifieds,
Off-Road,
Monster Trucks, or AMA, please contact Jody Shannon at
jody@dirtnation.net.
Sponsors Include... Dirt Nation (www.dirtnation.net)
is proudly supported by ASI Racewear, Chase Decals, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hipcast,
Media Temple, Awesome Racewear, and Figz Photo.Dirt Nation LIVE! Is presented by
Lucas Oil and supported by Slavic Custom Shirts, Genesis Racing Shocks, Virginia
Motor Speedway, and Awesome Racewear.
One Nation Under Dirt - www.dirtnation.net
Dave Seay- dave@dirtnation.net
Wayne Castleberry- wayne@dirtnation.net
Chubzilla, The O Show, Rilat,
Throckmorton, and LaJoie Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening May 28th 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 hosted by
Dave Seay.
Dirt Nation™ Live will spotlight dirt late model star and World of Outlaws Late
Model competitor Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA. ‘Chubzilla’ will stop by to talk
about his resent turn around in success on the track, the upcoming Delaware
International Raceway and Hagerstown Speedway shows and the Dream Racers Chassis
Seminar that will be held at the Eldora Ballroom, Thursday June 7th, sandwiched
between the Nextel Prelude to the Dream and the $100,000 to win 13th Annual Dirt
Late Model Dream June 8 – 9, 2007. All proceeds from the Seminar will benefit
the Doc Lehman / Brianne Tuttle Medical Fund. Frank drives the Chub Frank Racing
owned, Custom Race Engines powered Chevrolet Impala SS Rocket #1* sponsored by
Lester Buildings, Corry Rubber, All Star Performance, Corry Laser, Slavic
Corporation, Farr MotorSports and Lake Shore Paving.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight sprint car ace and O’Reilly American
Sprint Cars on Tour national competitor Travis Rilat of Forney, TX. Rilat
currently sits fourth in national points but is on a roll picking up two
national wins in the span of a week at Black Rock and Virginia Motor Speedway’s.
Rilat will join the show to talk about 410 and 360 sprint cars and his recent
success on the ASCoT National Tour. Rilat drives the Motor Mike-powered F&J
Construction No. 29 Triple-X.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight one of the Australia’s top dirt late model
drivers as Brad Blake of Bunbury, Western Australia joins the show to talk about
his 2007 season, which has turned out to be his best season ever. Blake will
also talk about trying to get a ride here in the states. Blake won the QFCS
Australian Pro Dirt Series Championship and won 12 of 15 starts. “The 0 Show”
drives the Zimmer Motorsports owned, Bill Hendren powered Pontiac GTO Rocket #0
sponsored by Minetec Communications, Fuchs Oils, Blake Auto Centre and BCM
Marketing.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be former NASCAR Busch Grand
National Champion Randy LaJoie of Mooresville, NC. LaJoie, with his company the
Joie of Seating, is at the forefront of cockpit safety. LaJoie will join the
show to talk about seat safety and his Safer Racer Tour that is traveling around
the country educating drivers on cockpit and seat safety. This is a rare
opportunity to ask questions of one of the countries top authorities on racing
safety.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be 15 year old 410
Wingless Sprint Car driver and Dirt Nation™ ‘Teenage Titan’ Miranda Throckmorton
of Coatesville, IN. Throckmorton competes at Bloomington Paragon Speedway’s on a
weekly basis. Throckmorton is the first female to win a non-winged 410 sprint
car event in the state of Indiana, not to mention being the first female to win
a sprint car feature at Paragon Speedway. The Avon High School freshman drives
the Snyder powered Chalk Chassis #22 sponsored by White Castle, Dan Metzinger,
Steve Bond, K&N Filters, Pit Fit, Snyder Enterprise, Hoosier Tire, Bell Helmets,
QA1, Brodix, Weld Tech, REV-Racing Engine Valves, Shock Doctor, Art Schletty,
Jockish Flowers, Kathy Seymour and Associates, Deering Cleaners and The Glove
Lady.
There also may be a special guest or two to show up.
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. Dirt Nation™ Live
presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX
1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
English, Erb, Hahn, Gulick, Schwartz and
Headline Dirt Nation™ Live
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening May 21st 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 dirt late model star and Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series competitor Terry English of Benton, KY. English, the 2006 Paducah
International Raceway and Kentucky Lake Speedway Champion, is chasing the Lucas
Oil tour and currently sits fourth in championship points. English drives the
Terry English Motorsports owned; ARC Race Engines powered Rayburn #96 sponsored
by AAA Fence, Seay Motors and All Star Performance.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight the ASCS 360 East Coast Nationals to be
held at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway May 25-26th. Joining the show will
be national Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductee and ASCS owner Emmett Hahn. The two
day event will pit the O’Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour national
competitors against the ASCS Patriots, ASCS Mid-Atlantic Series, ASCS Southern
tour and a host of other top 360 sprint car competitors.
Also joining the show to talk 360 East Coast Nationals will be Dirt Nation Live!
‘Teenage Titan’, thirteen year old Coleman Gulick of Binghamton, NY. Gulick,
known as “The Iceman’ by his many fans, is competing on the ASCS Patriot Series
as well as turning some laps in a wingless 410 Sprint Car during the 2007
season. Gulick will join the show to talk about his young career and where he
expects his career to progress. Gulick drives the Gulick Motorsports owned;
Enders powered J&J #14 sponsored by Hazardous Sports, Rob’s market, Power Mist
Racing Fuels, Sprint, Hothead Engine Heaters, Bradley Trucking and Awesome
Racewear.
Dirt Nation™ Live will also spotlight one of the countries hottest dirt late
model drivers Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL. Erb solidified himself as
one of the hottest, if not the hottest Dirt Late Model driver in the country
right now with two wins and great finishes in the World of Outlaws Late Model
Series ‘Monster Midwest Tour’. Erb has established himself as a top tier dirt
late model competitor and in 2006 was the East Bay (FL) Raceway Park 'Winternationals'
Champion along with finishing second in the UMP Late Model National points and
fifth in the UMP Summer Nationals points. 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.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be Bucky Doren of Cedar
Falls, IA. Doren will join the show to talk about the new
www.shorttrackworld.com internet
broadcast that will debut Memorial Day Weekend, Doren will serve as host for
this unique racing experience.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ Live will be 2005 UMP Modified
National Champion Denny Schwartz of Mullins, IL. Schwartz finished second in
2006 National points and currently sits seventh in 2007 points. Schwartz will
join the show to talk about his career, modified racing, family and Bob Pierce
Chassis’. Schwartz drives the Denny Schwartz owned; Mullin’s Racing Engines
powered Bob Pierce #21s sponsored by Bud’s Plumbing, Bob Pierse Race Cars,
Peterson Aluminum and Motor State.
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. Dirt Nation™ Live
presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX
1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ Live presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
Clanton, DTWC, WISSOTA, Minter, Phelps and
Noteboom Headline Dirt Nation™ LIVE!
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ LIVE! presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening May 14th 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 dirt late model star and World of Outlaws Late
Model competitor Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, GA. Clanton finished the 2006
season with a second place finish in the Championship points and prospects of a
banner 2007 season. Clanton will join the show to talk about his season thus far
and what he expects out of himself and his team. Clanton drives the RSD
Enterprises owned; Custom Engines powered Rocket #25 sponsored by Stevens
Plumbing & Mechanical, Rocket Chassis, SAE Parts, Genesis Racing Shocks and
performance Rod & Custom.
Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will also spotlight 16 year old sprint car phenom Kathryne
Minter of Bedford, TX. Minter has only been racing for 3 years now and has
already progressed to 360 Sprint cars. The 2006 graduate of the Lyn St. James
Driver Development Program has won more than 50 feature races. Minter will
compete on the ASCS National Sprint Cars on Tour ASCS Regional events during.
Minter, a sophomore at Christian High School in Fort Worth, TX, will join the
show to talk about her start in racing, the 2007 season and where she wants her
career to progress. Minter drives the Minter Racing owned; Wells Racing Engines
powered J&J #13M with sponsorship from Concrete Crushing Company, Bull Mack
Custom Coatings, Big Worm Motorsports, Body Construction Fitness Center, MBR
Guaranteed Foundation Repairs, Twin Kell Cleaners and Racing Limos of Fort
Worth.
Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will also spotlight the WISSOTA sanctioning body. Joining the
show will be Scott Hughes, WISSOTA Board member and owner and editor of All the
Dirt Racing News. Hughes will join the show to talk about the 2007 WISSOTA
season and give insight on the growth of the sanction.
Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will also welcome dirt late model and Lucas Oil Late Model
competitor Terry English of Benton, KY. English is currently second in series
points and looks to be a strong contender for the 2007 title. English will join
the show to talk about his plans for the rest of 2007 and about his hot start.
English drives the
Making a return visit Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will be famed promoter Carl Short, an
inductee of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame and the founder and
promoter of the upcoming 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC), one
of dirt Late Model racing's true crown jewel events that will be held on October
18-20, 2007 at Jim Nier's KC Raceway in Waverly, OH paying the winner $50,000.
Short will discuss preliminary plans for this year's edition of the 27th Annual
Dirt Track World Championship in addition to talking about a special fan
promotion that will be held with the DTWC and Dirt Nation™ LIVE! and the Dirt
Nation - One Nation Under Dirt website at www.dirtnation.net.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will be northeast modified star
and Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series competitor Jimmy Phelps of
Baldwinsville, NY. Phelps will join the show to talk about the start of the 2007
season and what lies ahead. Phelps is also a regular at Fulton Speedway, Cayuga
County Fair Speedway and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park. On the SDS Phelps drives
the H&H Motorsports owned; Bob Bruneau powered Troyer #98H sponsored by Mohawk
Northeast and New England Race Fuels. In Weekly racing competition Phelps pilots
the Jimmy Phelps Racing owned; Fingerlakes powered Troyer #99J sponsored by J&B
Installations and Granby Discount Carpets.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will be O'Reilly United States
Modified Touring Series competitor and rookie candidate Jay Noteboom of Hinton,
IA. Noteboom currently sits fourth in National Championship points. Noteboom
will join the show to talk about the 2007 season and his racing career. Noteboom
drives the owned; Clark Engineering powered Razor #7n sponsored by Razor Chassis
by Clarke and Sybesma Graphics.
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, Genesis Racing Shocks, and Awesome Racewear.
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. Dirt Nation™ LIVE!
presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX
1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
Clanton, DTWC, WISSOTA, Minter, Phelps and
Noteboom Headline Dirt Nation™ LIVE!
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ LIVE! presented by Lucas Oil radio show on
Monday evening May 14th 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 dirt late model star and World of Outlaws Late
Model competitor Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, GA. Clanton finished the 2006
season with a second place finish in the Championship points and prospects of a
banner 2007 season. Clanton will join the show to talk about his season thus far
and what he expects out of himself and his team. Clanton drives the RSD
Enterprises owned; Custom Engines powered Rocket #25 sponsored by Stevens
Plumbing & Mechanical, Rocket Chassis, SAE Parts, Genesis Racing Shocks and
performance Rod & Custom.
Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will also spotlight 16 year old sprint car phenom Kathryne
Minter of Bedford, TX. Minter has only been racing for 3 years now and has
already progressed to 360 Sprint cars. The 2006 graduate of the Lyn St. James
Driver Development Program has won more than 50 feature races. Minter will
compete on the ASCS National Sprint Cars on Tour ASCS Regional events during.
Minter, a sophomore at Christian High School in Fort Worth, TX, will join the
show to talk about her start in racing, the 2007 season and where she wants her
career to progress. Minter drives the Minter Racing owned; Wells Racing Engines
powered J&J #13M with sponsorship from Concrete Crushing Company, Bull Mack
Custom Coatings, Big Worm Motorsports, Body Construction Fitness Center, MBR
Guaranteed Foundation Repairs, Twin Kell Cleaners and Racing Limos of Fort
Worth.
Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will also spotlight the WISSOTA sanctioning body. Joining the
show will be Scott Hughes, WISSOTA Board member and owner and editor of All the
Dirt Racing News. Hughes will join the show to talk about the 2007 WISSOTA
season and give insight on the growth of the sanction.
Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will also welcome dirt late model and Lucas Oil Late Model
competitor Terry English of Benton, KY. English is currently second in series
points and looks to be a strong contender for the 2007 title. English will join
the show to talk about his plans for the rest of 2007 and about his hot start.
English drives the
Making a return visit Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will be famed promoter Carl Short, an
inductee of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame and the founder and
promoter of the upcoming 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship (DTWC), one
of dirt Late Model racing’s true crown jewel events that will be held on October
18-20, 2007 at Jim Nier’s KC Raceway in Waverly, OH paying the winner $50,000.
Short will discuss preliminary plans for this year’s edition of the 27th Annual
Dirt Track World Championship in addition to talking about a special fan
promotion that will be held with the DTWC and Dirt Nation™ LIVE! and the Dirt
Nation – One Nation Under Dirt website at
www.dirtnation.net.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will be northeast modified star
and Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar Series competitor Jimmy Phelps of
Baldwinsville, NY. Phelps will join the show to talk about the start of the 2007
season and what lies ahead. Phelps is also a regular at Fulton Speedway, Cayuga
County Fair Speedway and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park. On the SDS Phelps drives
the H&H Motorsports owned; Bob Bruneau powered Troyer #98H sponsored by Mohawk
Northeast and New England Race Fuels. In Weekly racing competition Phelps pilots
the Jimmy Phelps Racing owned; Fingerlakes powered Troyer #99J sponsored by J&B
Installations and Granby Discount Carpets.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ LIVE! will be O’Reilly United States
Modified Touring Series competitor and rookie candidate Jay Noteboom of Hinton,
IA. Noteboom currently sits fourth in National Championship points. Noteboom
will join the show to talk about the 2007 season and his racing career. Noteboom
drives the owned; Clark Engineering powered Razor #7n sponsored by Razor Chassis
by Clarke and Sybesma Graphics.
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, Genesis Racing Shocks, and Awesome Racewear.
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. Dirt Nation™ LIVE!
presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX
1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ LIVE! presented by Lucas Oil contact
Dave Seay at: dave@dirtnation.net.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
Dirt Nation Unleashes a New Brand of
Website on May 7
ORANGE PARK, FL (May 7, 2007) - Dirt Nation, a popular radio show that has
spawned a successful companion website at
www.dirtnation.net, has been given a new coat of paint, a technology
facelift, and some mad wicked web horsepower in an effort to cover all of the
news in the dirt track racing community.
The new Dirt Nation website,
www.dirtnation.net will be the one source for fans, racers, race tracks,
advertisers and manufacturers of anything related to dirt racing. The Dirt
Nation "One Nation Under Dirt" website is intended to be the new "go-to" for
dirt racing related topics including Dirt late Models, Sprint Cars, Open Wheel
Modifieds and Big Block Modifieds. Fans and community members alike have the
chance to interact with numerous message boards, news, results, classified ads,
schedules, photo galleries, digital audio and video interviews, and more
covering everything on dirt.
Affordable advertising packages with numerous options will compliment the
content on Dirt Nation and offer advertising campaigns to companies that have
never been offered before on the web. Race tracks, promoters, sanctioning
bodies, manufacturers, product suppliers, special events, and more will have
tremendous opportunities to promote and market to fans and racers all over the
country. Dirt Nation will be the first motorsports website to offer digital
video ads powered by hipcast.com, a state of the art streaming audio and video
company and partner of the Nation.
Included in the Dirt Nation community will be the popular motorsports talk show
Dirt Nation hosted by Dave Seay on Monday evenings from 8-10pm EST on
www.racetalklive.com and on WLRT 1490
am out of Hampton, Virginia. The show will be re-branded Dirt Nation Live! under
the Dirt Nation website and brand. Dave will take his show on the road several
times throughout the year and broadcast on location as part of the Dirt Nation
promotions.
Dirt Nation - One Nation Under Dirt launches Monday May 7th and can be found at
www.dirtnation.net. To inquire about
marketing opportunities, press, or to be a contributor to Dirt Nation whether
its Dirt Late Models , Big Block Modifieds, Sprint Cars or Open Wheel Modifieds
visit the "Contact" tab on dirtnation.net or utilize the email addresses below
for more information.
Keep tuned in for more exciting information and announcements on Dirt Nation!
One Nation Under Dirt- www.dirtnation.net
Dave Seay- dave@dirtnation.net
Wayne Castleberry- wayne@dirtnation.net
Press Releases - press@dirtnation.net
Casebolt, England, Chappell, IMCA and
Diamond Nationals headline Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening May 7th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt
track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight the $25,000 to win, first annual Super Chips Diamond
Nationals presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts event at Lucas Oil Speedway in
Wheatland, MO to be held May 11 – 12, 2007. Joining the show to talk about this
prestigious race will be new Lucas Oil Late Model Series Director Ritchie Lewis.
The Lucas Oil sanctioned event will have some of the top drivers in the country
vying for the top prize. The $25,000 to win event will also have a $10,000 bonus
up for grabs for the winner if they have competed in every 2007 series event
through the first four months of this season meaning the winner could pocket
$35,000 for their trip to the state of the art racing facility.
Joining Dirt Nation™ to also talk about the upcoming $25,000 to win event will
be Lucas Oil Late Model competitor and 2006 Rookie of the Year Steve Casebolt of
Richmond, IN. Casebolt is having a great start to the 2007 season and is
currently 4th in series points as they head to Kentucky Lake Speedway. Casebolt
drives the Beitler Motorsports owned; Cornett powered Rocket #19 sponsored by
Reliable Painting, Arizona Sports Shirts, Sunoco Race Fuel and Hip Graphics.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year candidate and
World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Zach Chappell of Talala, OK. Chappell has
done a great deal of racing in 360-sprint cars, including claiming the 2001
American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Championship. From 2000-2004 he finished in
the top five in ASCS points each season. Chappell has seven career wins with
that series. Chappell will join the show to talk about his rookie season on the
Outlaw tour. Chappell drives the John Kantor owned; Kistler powered XXX Chassis
#8k sponsored by Kantor Oil Company and Hoosier, Weld, The Joie of Seating and
Autolite.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the IMCA sanctioning body. Joining the show to
talk about the sanctioning bodies modified division and its future will Vice
President of Operations Brett Root and Marketing Director Kevin Yoder.
Making a return visit Dirt Nation™ will be dirt late model star Michael England
of Glasgow, KY. England has been tearing up the tracks at the start of 2007.
‘The Slick Rock Express’ as he is affectionately known to his fans will join the
show to talk about his 2007 season and about his #5 ride. England drives the
Michael England Racing owned; Pro Power powered #5e sponsored by Young’s Oil
Corp., Young’s Angus Farms, D&D Dairy and Gotta Race.
Dirt Nation will also have the winner of the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirtcar
Series 60 lap feature of the Paul Sawyer Memorial presented by Thurston Spring
Service, Inc at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
All New Dirt Nation Website Launches "One
Nation Under Dirt"
ORANGE PARK, FL (May 1, 2007) - Barry Braun of Atomic XR, Inc.; Dave Seay, the
Director of Marketing, Sales and Public Relations for Virginia Motor Speedway;
and Wayne Castleberry of WD Enterprises have formed a new partnership to
re-launch the new Dirt Nation website,
www.dirtnation.net, that will be the one source for fans, racers, race
tracks, advertisers and manufacturers of anything related to dirt racing. The
Dirt Nation website with all new logos and a fresh look will launch Monday May
7, 2007. The partnership between Braun, Seay and Castleberry will combine
several of the most talented insiders in the motorsports business and create a
website that will have some of the most cutting edge technology that has never
been used before on a dirt track racing exclusive website.
One Nation Under Dirt will be the overall theme of a website dedicated to the
dirt track industry, with numerous message boards, news, results, classified
ads, schedules, photo galleries, digital audio and video interviews and never
before seen behind the scenes footage covering Dirt Late Models, Sprint Cars,
Big Block Modifieds, Open Wheel Modifieds and more.
Affordable advertising packages with numerous options will compliment the
content on Dirt Nation and offer advertising campaigns to companies that have
never been offered before on the web. Race tracks, promoters, sanctioning
bodies, manufacturers, product suppliers, special events, and more will have
tremendous opportunities to promote and market to fans and racers all over the
country. Dirt Nation will be the first motorsports website to offer digital
video ads powered by hipcast.com, a state of the art streaming audio and video
company and partner of the Nation.
Dirt Nation also plans to actively promote and market with several year long
promotions including giveaways, contests, prizes and even an all-expense paid
trips to some of the biggest dirt motorsports events in the country.
Included in the Dirt Nation community will be the popular motorsports talk show
Dirt Nation hosted by Dave Seay on Monday evenings from 8-10pm EST on
www.racetalklive.com and on WLRT 1490
am out of Hampton, Virginia. The show will be re-branded Dirt Nation Live under
the Dirt Nation website and brand. Dave will take his show on the road several
times throughout the year and broadcast on location as part of the Dirt Nation
promotions.
Barry Braun, owner and president of Atomic XR, Inc., has been involved in the
motorsports industry for five years. Barry has brought his knowledge and talents
into motorsports marketing, and his online presence has attracted tremendous
attention to the industry while utilizing cutting edge technology that he has
incorporated into websites and promotions over the past several years.
"The opportunity to partner with Dave and Wayne on Dirt Nation was too good to
pass up. Both gentlemen have the same mindset as I when it comes to promoting
the dirt track industry and to have the ability to focus on the site with their
marketing and promoting support is invaluable. Many have looked to bring dirt
track racing to the proverbial 'next level' for many years and all have failed.
Dirt Nation will explore opportunities, partnerships, and technology never used
with the intent of becoming the digital authority of all things dirt track
racing," stated Barry.
Dave Seay, the Director of Marketing, Sales and Public Relations of Virginia
Motor Speedway brings over 18 years of experience in the motorsports industry.
Dave has hosted the very popular motorsports talk shows Dirt Nation on Monday
evenings from 8-10 pm EST on www.racetalklive.com and WLRT 1490 am out of
Hampton, Virginia, for fours years now. Dave has interviewed numerous racers,
motorsports insiders and many of the top stars in motorsports from NASCAR to the
local grass roots racer over the four years of his show. "I am excited and
honored to work with Barry Braun and Wayne Castleberry on this project. Everyone
involved is dedicated to growing the sport of dirt racing and the new site will
be the number one gathering place for everyone that loves dirt racing," stated
Seay.
Wayne Castleberry, owner of WD Enterprises, has been involved in motorsports
over 16 years. The WD Enterprises company has been contracted by several top
dirt late model drivers to handle their press releases and public relations. WD
Enterprises also has worked with numerous companies involved in the motorsports
industry to provide several promotional and marketing projects in the industry
helping to promote their products and services within the
motorsports community.
"I'm very excited and honored to be associated with Barry and Dave on this
venture. My passion is dirt racing and to be a part of a cutting edge website
that will be the number one source for dirt racing is a great opportunity,"
stated Wayne.
One Nation Under Dirt launches Monday May 7th and can be found at
www.dirtnation.net. To inquire about
marketing opportunities or to be a contributor to Dirt Nation whether its Dirt
Late Models , Big Block Modifieds, Sprint Cars or Open Wheel Modifieds please
contact either Dave Seay, Wayne Castleberry or Barry Braun.
One Nation Under Dirt- www.dirtnation.net
Dave Seay- dave@dirtnation.net
Wayne Castleberry- wayne@dirtnation.net
Barry Braun- barry@dirtnation.net
KENNY WALLACE, BABB, MEYERS, KERR, HORTON
AND COLASSAL WINNER HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening April 23rd will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight NASCAR star, Speed Channel TV personality, Track
Owner, dirt modified and late model driver Kenny Wallace of Concord, NC. ‘The
Herminator’ as his is known to his legions of fans, will join the show to talk
about becoming a partner in Macon Speedway, his winning the inaugural Prelude
before the Dream, why he enjoys dirt racing so much and what the future holds
for him. Wallace competes on the dirt in his #36 St. Louis Cardinals and JEGS
sponsored Modified and his #36 JEGS sponsored dirt late model.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Jason
Meyers of Clovis, CA. Meyers comes off a dramatic win at Eldora Speedway picking
up his first Outlaw ‘A’ main victory since July of 2005. Meyers spent the 2006
season touring with the now defunct NST Series, finishing fourth in points.
Meyers currently sits seventh in Outlaw points as they head to Tri-City and
Attica Speedways. Meyers drives the Elite Racing Team owned; Garrett’s Racing
know Engines powered Maxim #14 sponsored by Primerica Financial, Elite
Landscaping, Stockbridge Development, Ridgeline Racing, Carbon Raptor Coatings,
Reliant Real Estate, Dave Meyers Construction and GLR Investments.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight dirt late models hottest driver Shannon Babb of
Mowequa, IL. Babb has been on a tear as he picks up back to back wins on the 360
OTC World of Outlaws Late Model series and heads into the Colossal weekend tied
for the points lead with Clint Smith. The ‘Mowequa Missile’ is the defending and
two time UMP Summer Nationals Champion and is expected to defend that title once
again in 2007.
Making a return visit Dirt Nation™ will be Bill Reed of the Advance Auto Parts
Thunder Series. Reed will join the show to talk about the upcoming 2007 season
and some special announcements. Joining Reed will be current series point leader
Tommy ‘Rocket Boy’ Kerr of Maryville, TN. Kerr, the 2006 Rookie of the Year and
former Smokey Mountain Raceway Champion, has three top tens and one top five in
the first three series races of 2007 giving him the point lead over Mike Weeks
by forty seven points. Kerr drives the Blount Motorsports owned; Custom powered
Warrior #4T sponsored by Blount Motorsports and Stowers Equipment.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast big block modified
driver and 2006 New Egypt Speedway Modified Champion Jimmy Horton III of
Neshanic Station, NJ. ‘Version 3’ as he is known here at Dirt Nation™ is
currently ninth in points at New Egypt Speedway and has had several good runs in
a handful of special events. Horton will join the show to talk about the 2007
season and the special event shows he will be hitting in 2007. Horton drives the
Rick Grosso Motorsports owned; Competition Engines powered Teo #42 sponsored by
Rick Grosso Trucking, R&R Land Development, metal Fab Pro Race Shop and Miles
Concrete.
Also joining Dirt Nation™ will be the winner of the $50,000 to win, 2nd Annual
Circle K Colossal 100 that is being held at The Dirt Track at Lowes April 20
-21, 2007.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
COLOSSAL 100, BLOOMQUIST, HAUDENSCHILD,
JEWELL, HAMSTRA AND PUTNAM HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening April 16th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight the 2nd Annual, $50,000 to win, Circle K Colossal
100 to be held April 20 -21, 2007 at the Dirt Track at Lowes in Charlotte, NC.
Joining the show will be Roger Slack, Director of Events at the Dirt Track at
Lowes. The second edition of the Circle K Colossal 100 already has 99 pre
entries and expects to be one of the top events of the 2007 season.
Also joining the show to talk about the Colossal 100 will be defending race
winner and dirt late model super star Scott Bloomquist. Bloomquist led the final
49 laps en route to winning the inaugural edition of the $200,000 late model
spectacular last year at the four-tenths-mile clay oval. The victory was one of
19 the Mooresburg, Tenn., resident posted in just 43 starts during the 2006
season. Bloomqiust drives the Team Zero owned, Vic Hill powered Chevrolet Monte
Carlo Bloomquist #0 sponsored by Miller Brothers Coal and All-Star Performance.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Jac
Haudenschild of Wooster, OH. ‘The Wild Child’ as he is known to his legions of
fans, is currently eleventh in series points with one top five in twelve events.
Haudenschild scored four wins in 2006 on the Outlaw tour and finished fifth in
series points. Haudenschild will join the show and talk about hooking up with
Rick Wright and their plans for 2007. Haudenschild drives the Rick Wright owned,
Kistler Engines powered Maxim #35 sponsored by Wright One Construction and
Botner Manufacturing.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be 2006 O’Reilly Auto Parts Battle of
the Bluegrass Series Champion Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN. Jewell picked up
nine victories on way to becoming the series only two time champion. Jewell will
join the show to talk about his back to back championships and the 2007 season.
Jewell drives the Mike Jewell Racing owned, Bullock powered MasterSbilt #9
sponsored by Southern Indiana Rock Drilling, Morgan foods, Jewell TV Service,
Genesis Racing Shocks, Remax, Shelton Angus Farms and Scott County Tire.
Making a first time visit Dirt Nation™ will be Bridgeport Speedway competitor
and northeast modified standout Rick Laubach of Quakertown, PA. Laubach has
pulled off a couple of high profile top five finishes at the beginning of the
2007 season. Laubach will join the show to talk about racing at Bridgeport
Speedway and his plans for hitting some tour stops in 2007. Laubach drives the
Dick Beaver owned, Enders powered Teo #14 sponsored by Alpha Mills at touring
events and the Rick Laubach Racing owned, Enders powered Teo #20 sponsored by
East Coast Hoist, Jerry Simon’s Builders and Supreme manufacturing in Bridgeport
competition.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the 2006 UMP Modified
National Champion Dan Hamstra of Wheatfield, IN. Hamstra won his first career
national title despite missing the final three weeks of the 2006 season after
suffering life-threatening injuries in a Sept. 20 highway accident. Hamstra will
join the show to talk about this championship season his retirement from
driving. Hamstra drove his familiar #23H to 20 wins during the 2006 season.
Making a visit to Dirt Nation™ to talk about his modified racing career and his
RC electric motor business, Putnam Propulsion, is Todd Putnam of Albany, NY.
Putnam raced dirt modifieds up in the Northeast before going on to head up the
dirt programs for both Dave Blaney and Tony Stewart when they ran for Team
Goewey Racing.
Special guest host will be Doc Love of Victory Lane Productions. Love also hosts
RC Racin’ Radio each Wednesday night on
www.racetalklive.com, the show just celebrated its first year on the air.
Love is also a Dirt Nation™ Insider and covers events in the south for the show.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
MOYER, MADDEN, BIRKHOFER, CARLSON, TOMKINS
AND HEJNA HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening April 9th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight dirt late model superstar Billy Moyer of Batesville,
AR. ‘Mr. Smooth’ has been on a tear to start the 2007 season. Moyer comes off a
victory in the Lucas Oil sanctioned Indiana Ice Breaker which positions him as
the Lucas Oil Late Model point leader. Moyer announced at the beginning of the
2007 season that he was going to run a true outlaw schedule, he will join the
show to talk about the schedule and family. Moyer drives the Billy Moyer Racing
owned, Pro Power Engines powered Rayburn #21 sponsored by Banner Valley Hauling,
J&J Steel, Karl Chevrolet, McCarthy's Heating and Air Conditioning and Car City.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Brian
Carlson of Linden, IN. Carlson is in his sophomore season with the Outlaws after
finishing 15th in 2006 points and being a part of the Mean 15. Carlson will join
the show to talk about his 2007 season and the struggles to bring in
sponsorship. Carlson drives the SC Motorsports owned, J&D Performance powered
Maxim #18 sponsored by The Lincoln Electric Company, Goodson Tools, Brown &
Miller Racing Solutions, ICORE, Staubli, Triple XXX Family Restaurant and Root
Beer.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be 2006 O’Reilly Auto Parts Southern
AllStar Series Champion Chris ‘Smokey’ Madden of Gray Court, SC. Madden, a two
time Southern AllStar Series Champion, will join the show to talk about his
championship, about being a hot property with the national tours and hitting the
road a bit more during the 2007 season. Madden drives the Henderson Motorsports
owned, Clements Racing Engines powered Bloomquist #44 sponsored by Century
Plastics, Xtreme custom Cycles, Henderson Amusement, Henderson Motor Company,
Jacky Jones Automotive Group, Pancake House and Time Out Family Restaurant.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Iowa dirt late model star
Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA. ‘Birky” will be joining the show to talk about
his 2007 schedule which will see him racing with both the World of Outlaws 360
OTC Late Models and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series. Birkhofer drives the
Birkhofer Racing owned, Pro Power Racing Engines powered Rocket #15B sponsored
by J&J Steel, Daufeldt Transport, McDonalds of the Quad Cities, Simon Trucking
and ASI Racewear.
Also returning to visit Dirt Nation™ will be Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt
Series competitor and northeast modified standout Gary Tomkins of Clifton
Springs, NY. Tomkins comes off a great third place finish at Hagerstown Speedway
in the tours first points’ race of the 2007 season. Tomkins will join the show
to talk about his 2007 plans and more. Tomkins drives the Doug Dullen owned;
Mastin powered Bicknell #84 sponsored by Honeoye Auto Parts and Red Parker & Son
Excavating.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be United States Modified Touring
Series competitor and modified standout al Hejna, of Clear Lake, IA. Hejna
currently sits second in USMTS Nationals points and also leads the Western
Region points. Hejna will join the show to talk about his career, his business
and the Lucky 7 Club. Hejna drives the Hejna Brothers Racing owned; Dick Boyer
Engine Development powered Skyrocket #7 sponsored by Juvenille Diabetes Research
Foundation (JDRF), Sign Pro, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar, Shryock Racing
Components and Backyard Deli & Catering.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
ECKERT, DOLLANSKY, ELLER, SHEPPARD, LEKA
AND CAROLINA SPEEDWAY HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening April 2nd will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight World of Outlaws 360 OTC Late Model dirt late model
driver Rick Eckert of York, PA. ‘Scrub’ as he is know to his legions of fans is
currently 4th in Series points with one top five and 2 top tens in the tour’s
first four events of 2007. Eckert will join the show to talk about how his
change to a new chassis is going and the upcoming New Egypt and Virginia Motor
Speedway events April 13 and 14th. Eckert drives the Raye Vest owned, Cornett
Racing Engines powered Mastersbilt #24 sponsored by Raye Vest Excavating and J&J
Steel.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Craig
Dollansky of Elk River, MN. Dollansky finished 2006 2nd in points with a career
best six A Main wins. Dollansky is currently 4th in points with 3 top fives and
7 top tens in ten Outlaw events. Dollansky also has one win at East Bay Raceway
and 2 wins in his visit to New Zealand this year. ‘The Crowd Pleaser’ pilots the
Karavan / Dollansky Racing owned, Fisher Racing Engines powered Maxim #7
sponsored by Karavan Trailers, Fast Wings and Donahue Harley Davidson – Delano,
MN.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series Comp Cams Rookie of the Year candidate Damon Eller of Crumpler, NC. Eller
is currently leading the Comp Cams Rookie of the Year points over Ricky Arms and
a host of others. Eller will join the show to talk about his rookie season on
the road. Eller drives the Independence Lumber Racing owned; Jay Dickens powered
MasterSbilt #I4 sponsored by Independence Lumber, Inc., Foxfire Realty, Grayson
Farm & Leasing, Delph Communications, Carter CAT Machinery, Torco Racing Fuel,
Hoosier Tire South, and Penn Grade Racing Oil.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be new owners and promoters
of Carolina Mark Gibbons and Doug Killebrew. Gibbons and Killebrew purchased the
track from former owner and promoter David Ift. Gibbons and Killebrew are pilots
by trade and will join the show to talk about their plans for the 4/10 mile clay
oval in Gastonia, NC.
Also returning to visit Dirt Nation™ will be Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt
Series competitor and northeast modified standout ‘Super’ Matt Sheppard of
Waterloo, NY. Sheppard is one of the series young guns that is making some
noise. Sheppard tallied one win, two top fives and 14 top tens in Super Dirt
Series action during 2006 and had a total of seven wins for the season. Sheppard
will join the show to talk about his 2007 season. Sheppard drives the Ross
Motorsports owned; Enders powered Bicknell #44 sponsored by Adam Ross Cut Stone,
BKS, Currier Plastics, B&F General Machine, Magee Transportation Services and
Seneca Auto Sales and Service.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be modified standout Jeff Leka of
Buffalo, IL. Leka competes on the UMP Modified circuit finishing 4th in the 2006
National Point Standings picking up 17 UMP modified wins in the process. Leka
will join the show to talk about his career and the 2007 season which includes a
recent $6000 win in the 4th Annual Bluegrass Bash. Leka drives the Leka
Motorsports owned; Hovis powered Bob Pierce # 3L sponsored by HPRcars.com,
Instant Auto Credit, Kirkland Carpet, PBM and By Pass Auto Body.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
CAT DADDY, INTIMAGATOR, PITTMAN, MILLER,
COFFEY, AND VANDERBEEK HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening March 26th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight World of Outlaws 360 OTC Late Model dirt late model
driver Clint Smith of Senoia, GA. ‘Cat Daddy’ has been on a roll as the series
headed to three tracks in his back yard. Smith came out of the weekend with
three top tens and the points lead and will join the show to talk about his hot
start and what 2007 has to hold. Smith drives the Clint Smith Racing owned
RaceTek Race Engines powered Pontiac GTO GRT #44 sponsored by JP Drilling, CSR
Aluminum, Turkey Creek Snack, Cliburn Tank Lines and J&J Steel.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Daryn
Pittman of Owasso, OK. Pittman finished 2006 fourth in points after racking up
five wins on the Outlaw tour. Pittman took home a fifth place finish this past
weekend at Volunteer Speedway. Pittman will join the show to talk about how
tough is out on the road this year and what lies ahead for him in 2007. Pittman
pilots the Titan Racing USA owned, Don Ott powered Maxim #21 sponsored by Titan
Garages & Sheds, B&B and Hop & Sack Convenience Stores.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt
Series competitor and northeast modified star Vic Coffey of Leicester, NY.
Coffey will join the show to talk about his 2007 plans and upcoming race at
Hagerstown Speedway. Coffey drives the Coffey / McCreadie Ent. Owned, CC
performance powered Bicknell #32c sponsored by Sweeteners Plus, Penske Shocks,
Griffin Radiators and Outlaw Brakes.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be dirt late model driver Chris
Walls of Holden LA. ‘The Intimagator’ has been a hot property after his 21 win
season in 2006 and has the Outlaws racing in his back yard. Walls competed with
the World of Outlaws 360 OTC Late Models this past weekend and will join the
show to talk about his 2007 plans and his success against the tours when they
roll into town. Walls drives the Stuckey Enterprises prepared, Wall2Wall
Performance Engines powered Mastersbilt #71 sponsored by C & M Gator Farms,
Gator Trax Boats, XTREME Graphics, GVS, Eagle Motorsports and Stuckey
Enterprises.
Also returning to visit Dirt Nation™ will be dirt late model standout Matt
Miller of Waterville, OH. Miller, the 2005 Dream winner, is a regular on the
Lucas Oil Late Model Series finishing fifth in points in 2006 and currently
sixth place in points heading into the Indiana Icebreaker weekend. ‘The Buckeye
Bandit’ will join the show to talk about his new ride and the upcoming 2007
season. Miller drives the Larry Moring Motorsports owned, Clements and Larry
Wallace powered Mastersbilt and Rocket #7 sponsored by MDI Environmental
Services, Freeport Recycling Centers and Graphic Arts Express Sunoco Race Fuels,
Performance Rod and Custom (PRC), Mastersbilt Chassis, Banshee Graphics, ASI
Racewear, and WD Enterprises Inc.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be modified standout Zack
Vanderbeek of New Sharon, IA. Vanderbeek is racing with the United States
Modified Touring Series (USMTS) and finished second in the final 2006 national
points and is currently fourth early into the 2007 season. The 22-year old will
join the show to talk about his racing career and his future plans. ‘The Z Man’
drives the 33z Racing owned, Skyrocket #33z sponsored by Wanders Automotive &
Machine, G&M Prarie Automotive, O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores, American Building
Components, Tulip City Insurance, Wayne Dalton Doors, Taylor Auto Body, AERO
Wheels, Klyn Automotive & Tire, Champion Storage & Signs, Simmons Construction,
L&L Insulation and Lumber Specialties.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
SILVER SHARK, MADSEN, JOHNSON, VAN WORMER,
MARS AND NOBLE HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening March 19th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight Indiana dirt late model driver Scott James of
Bright, Indiana. James will once again be following the Lucas Oil Late Model
tour along with hitting all the big specials during the 2007 season. ‘The Silver
Shark’ finished fourth in series points and had a runner up finish in Eldora
Speedway’s prestigious Dream. James drives the Powell Motorsports owned, Jay
Dickens powered Rocket #83 sponsored by Baylor Trucking, Welsh Excavation &
Development and Nowland / Deason Interiors.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year candidate and
World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Kerry Madsen of Sidney, Australia. Madsen
has started the season off on a high note picking up a win in the second of
three races held during the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Madsen
becomes the second Australian to win a World of Outlaws A-Feature, the other
being Brooke Tatnell. Madsen pilots the Helm Motorsports owned, Charlie Garrett
powered Maxim #11h sponsored by Selma Shell.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified superstar
and legend ‘Jumpin’ Jack Johnson of Duanseburg, NY. Johnson has been terrorizing
the Modified Dirt Track scene since August of 1966. He has racked up 422 career
wins in 11 different US states and Canada going into the 2007 season. Johnson
will join the show to talk about his storied race career and today’s modified
racing. Johnson drives the JRP Motorsports owned; Enders powered TeoPRO #12A
sponsored by Witz Roofing, Jerry Krug Indoor Climate Control, Inc.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be dirt late model driver Jimmy Mars
of Menomonie, WI. Mars comes off a sweep of two races at The Dirt Track at Las
Vegas and continues to be force in dirt late model racing. The ‘Iceman’ will
join the show to talk about his 2007 schedule and his upcoming World of Outlaws
360 Late Models southern swing. Mars drives the Mars Racing owned; Pro Power
Engines powered, Mastersbilt #28 sponsored by Deppe Enterprises, T.I. Sinz
Plumbing , Keyes Chevytown, Heeg Well Drilling and Jimmy’s Pub.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be dirt late model standout Jeep
Van Wormer of Pinconning, MI. Van Wormer will join the show and discuss his 2007
plans and this weekends “Indiana Icebreaker” at Brownstown Speedway in
Brownstown, IN. Van Wormer drives the Iron Motorsports owned; Cornett Racing
Engines powered #55 team: Bayline Fire Protection, Globe Technologies, Services
on Site, VanWormer Management, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, MasterSbilt Race Cars,
Cornett Racing Engines,
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be modified standout Mark Noble
of Blooming Prairie, MN. Noble races with the USMTS series and will join the
show to talk about his 2007 plans. Noble drives the Noble Racing owned, Sputz
powered Kraft Kars #74 sponsored by Olympic Fire Protection, Lincoln Suppliers,
Yeager Implements and Pro Shocks.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
CHUBZILLA, SILVER SHARK, THE DUDE, THE JET
AND SCOTT HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening March 5th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight Indiana dirt late model driver Scott James of
Bright, Indiana. James will once again be following the Lucas Oil Late Model
tour along with hitting all the big specials during the 2007 season. ‘The Silver
Shark’ finished fourth in series points and had a runner up finish in Eldora
Speedway’s prestigious Dream. James drives the Powell Motorsports owned, Jay
Dickens powered Rocket #83 sponsored by Baylor Trucking, Welsh Excavation &
Development and Nowland / Deason Interiors.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor Donnie
Lasoski of Dover, MO. The series 2001 Champion will join the show to talk about
his successful 2006 season and the current 2007 season. ‘The Dude’ pilots the
Roth Motorsports owned, Kistler Engines powered Maxim #83 sponsored by Roth
Motorsports, American Compressed Steel, Ditzfeld Transfer, Inc and Arctic Cat.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified superstar Brett
‘The Jet’ Hearn of Vernon, NJ. The five-time Mr. DIRT will join the show to talk
about the upcoming season and his new driving school. Hearn competes regularly
on the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series. Hearn drives the Madsen Motorsports
owned Teo #20 sponsored by Wentworth Custom Homes, Madsen Overhead Doors, Fox
Hill Campgrounds and BPG Racing.
Also making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be World of Outlaws 360 OTC Late
Model driver Chub Frank of Bear Lake, PA. ‘Chubzilla’ will stop by to talk about
his 2007 racing campaign. The season has already started for Frank as he comes
out of Florida with four top ten finishes and sitting ninth in series points.
Frank drives the Chub Frank Racing owned, Custom Race Engines powered Chevrolet
Impala SS Rocket #1* sponsored by Lester Buildings, Corry Rubber, All Star
Performance, Corry Laser, Slavic Corporation, Farr MotorSports and Lake Shore
Paving.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be West Virginia standout dirt Late
Model driver Robbie Scott, 30, of Shinnston, WV. Scott will join the show to
talk about his 2007 season that will see the popular driver racing with the
Independent Racing Series (IRS) for the Rookie of the Year title as well as
taking a shot at the championship. The second-generation driver will be racing
the team’s Scott Motorsports owned, Mopars by Stanton powered Rocket chassis #18
sponsored by Amos Paving, Atlas Autobody Parts LLC., Patricia Feltz, Walt's
Inc., Advance Auto Parts of Shinnston, WV, Hoosier Tire, Lehman Motorsports
Services, Rocket Chassis and Scott Sign and Design.
A special guest will also be announced on Monday.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
LM Driver Robbie Scott Returns To Dirt
Nation™
By Jarrod Lehman
Shinnston, WV --- West Virginia standout dirt Late Model driver Robbie Scott,
30, of Shinnston, WV who will be racing with the Independent Racing Series (IRS)
for the Rookie of the Year title as well as taking a shot at the championship,
will make a return appearance to the Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil
national radio program on Monday March 12. The second-generation driver races
the Mighty Motorsports-owned Rocket Chassis/Mopars by Stanton #18 sponsored by
Amos Paving, Atlas Autobody Parts LLC., Patricia Feltz, Walt's Inc., Advance
Auto Parts of Shinnston, WV, Hoosier Tire, Rocket Chassis and Scott Sign and
Design.
The show airs from 8:00 – 10:00 PM EST on WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and is hosted by
Dave Seay. It can be accessed over the internet at:
www.racetalklive.com and
www.dirtnation.net. 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.
Scott is also looking forward to the inaugural season with the new IRS
sanctioning body. The IRS will kick their season on Friday April 13 at Jeff
Norris’ Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg, OH for a $5,000 to win feature event.
Coming soon to Mighty Motorsports and Robbie Scott will be all new T-Shirts
designed and produced by Slavic Custom Shirts & Decals. “Ron Slavic is a good
friend and has always handled our apparel needs,” said Scott. “I feel he is one
of the best and his work reflects that.”
Scott also announced that a new Mighty Motorsports website will debut soon.
Additionally, Scott will be spotlighted in a feature story in an upcoming issue
of Dirt Late Model magazine.
To contact Robbie Scott & Mighty Motorsports email:
scottdesign18@yahoo.com.
ROBBIE SCOTT & MIGHTY MOTORSPORTS would like to acknowledge their 2007
supporters:
Amos Paving, Atlas Autobody Parts LLC., Patricia Feltz, Walt's Inc., Advance
Auto Parts of Shinnston,WV, Hoosier Tire, Rocket Chassis, Scott Sign and Design,
Lehman Motorsports Services
-Prepared By Lehman Motorsports Services/Contact: Jarrod Lehman
CASEY, KEMENAH, RATTLIFF, ARPIN, DECKER
AND STEPAN HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening March 5th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight Wisconsin dirt late model driver Terry Casey. Casey,
of New London, WI, returns from a two week trip to Florida that opened the eyes
of fans and competitors alike. ‘Mr. Excitement’, as he is known to his many
fans, is finalizing his 2007 plans and will be talking about those plans and his
12 win season in 2006. Casey drives the Arnie Ranta Motorsports owned, Pro Power
Engines powered Pontiac GTO Rayburn #42 sponsored by Arnie Ranta Motorsports and
Arnie's Trailer Sales.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor and 2006
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Chad Kemenah of Findlay, OH. Kemenah joins the
show to talk about his successful 2006 season and the current 2007 season.
Kemenah pilots the Pete Grove / Premier Motorsports owned, Hampshire Racing
Engines powered J&J #70 sponsored by Twisted Fisher, Ideas & Images, Awesome
Racewear and Banshee Graphics.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Lucas Oil Late Model Rookie of
the Year candidate Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY. The nineteen year old
dirt late model driver is considered to be one of the sports stars of the
future. ‘The Rattler’ will talk about his career and the upcoming 2007 season.
Rattliff drives the Justin Rattliff Motorsports owned, Pro Power Engines
powered, Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rayburn #16 sponsored by Rattliff MotorsSave-A-Lot,
Cox Wrecker Service, Wavelength Hair Salon, Chez Chloez, Wilson Plumbing,
Williams & Tucker Auto Parts, Panther Motorsports Designs, Advance Auto Parts,
Tobacco Shed, Kirby Auctions, Medicine Center, Mill’s Real Estate & Auction Co.,
B&W Auto Salvage, Grant Lee Farms, Freije Auctioneers and Jet Pressure Washing.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the 2007 DIRTcar
Nationals UMP Modified Champion Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ont., Canada. Arpin
was dominating during his visit to the sunshine state with seven wins in his
first nine events. The 23 year old Canadian who maintains a residence in
Rochester, Minn, will join the show to talk about his 2007 racing plans and his
success in Florida. Arpin drives the Steve Arpin Racing owned, Larry Shaw #00
sponsored by Pinewood Sports & Marine, Sun Place, Pizza Hut, BSB Manufaturing,
A. Rappert Well, Inc., Cornwell Tools, Reich Concrete, Hangar Bar & Grill and
New Vision Graphics.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified star and World
of Outlaws Late Model Rookie of the Year candidate Billy Decker of Unadilla, NY.
‘The Franklin Flier’ has been doing double duty to kick off his 2007 campaign.
The 1998 Mr. DIRT will be competing on both the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt
Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model tours in the John Wight owned, Enders
powered #91 Bicknell Modified and Rocket Late Model sponsored by Gypsum Express
Ltd., Gypsum Wholesalers and Big Red Towing.
Returning to Dirt Nation™ will be FYE Motorsports Promotions owner,
nationally-known announcer and Dirt Nation E-Mod Insider Chris Stepan. Stepan
will join the show to talk about the early season’s shows for the UMP / IMCA
type Modifieds. Stepan has announced many of the early big shows and will talk
about the division’s success and challenges thus far in 2007.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
CASEY, KEMENAH, RATTLIFF, ARPIN, DECKER
AND STEPAN HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening March 5th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of
dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight Wisconsin dirt late model driver Terry Casey. Casey,
of New London, WI, returns from a two week trip to Florida that opened the eyes
of fans and competitors alike. ‘Mr. Excitement’, as he is known to his many
fans, is finalizing his 2007 plans and will be talking about those plans and his
12 win season in 2006. Casey drives the Arnie Ranta Motorsports owned, Pro Power
Engines powered Pontiac GTO Rayburn #42 sponsored by Arnie Ranta Motorsports and
Arnie's Trailer Sales.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint car competitor and 2006
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Chad Kemenah of Findlay, OH. Kemenah joins the
show to talk about his successful 2006 season and the current 2007 season.
Kemenah pilots the Pete Grove / Premier Motorsports owned, Hampshire Racing
Engines powered J&J #70 sponsored by Twisted Fisher, Ideas & Images, Awesome
Racewear and Banshee Graphics.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Lucas Oil Late Model Rookie of
the Year candidate Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY. The nineteen year old
dirt late model driver is considered to be one of the sports stars of the
future. ‘The Rattler’ will talk about his career and the upcoming 2007 season.
Rattliff drives the Justin Rattliff Motorsports owned, Pro Power Engines
powered, Chevrolet Monte Carlo Rayburn #16 sponsored by Rattliff MotorsSave-A-Lot,
Cox Wrecker Service, Wavelength Hair Salon, Chez Chloez, Wilson Plumbing,
Williams & Tucker Auto Parts, Panther Motorsports Designs, Advance Auto Parts,
Tobacco Shed, Kirby Auctions, Medicine Center, Mill’s Real Estate & Auction Co.,
B&W Auto Salvage, Grant Lee Farms, Freije Auctioneers and Jet Pressure Washing.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be the 2007 DIRTcar
Nationals UMP Modified Champion Steve Arpin of Fort Frances, Ont., Canada. Arpin
was dominating during his visit to the sunshine state with seven wins in his
first nine events. The 23 year old Canadian who maintains a residence in
Rochester, Minn, will join the show to talk about his 2007 racing plans and his
success in Florida. Arpin drives the Steve Arpin Racing owned, Larry Shaw #00
sponsored by Pinewood Sports & Marine, Sun Place, Pizza Hut, BSB Manufaturing,
A. Rappert Well, Inc., Cornwell Tools, Reich Concrete, Hangar Bar & Grill and
New Vision Graphics.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified star and World
of Outlaws Late Model Rookie of the Year candidate Billy Decker of Unadilla, NY.
‘The Franklin Flier’ has been doing double duty to kick off his 2007 campaign.
The 1998 Mr. DIRT will be competing on both the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt
Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model tours in the John Wight owned, Enders
powered #91 Bicknell Modified and Rocket Late Model sponsored by Gypsum Express
Ltd., Gypsum Wholesalers and Big Red Towing.
Returning to Dirt Nation™ will be FYE Motorsports Promotions owner,
nationally-known announcer and Dirt Nation E-Mod Insider Chris Stepan. Stepan
will join the show to talk about the early season’s shows for the UMP / IMCA
type Modifieds. Stepan has announced many of the early big shows and will talk
about the division’s success and challenges thus far in 2007.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
CAROLINA CLASH, COOKE, BIG 8 SERIES,
SHAFFER, AND GODOWN HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening February 12th will present a plethora of special guests from the world
of dirt track racing across the country. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight the Carolina Clash Late Model Series. Joining the
show to talk about the upcoming 2007 season will be new Series Director Clint
Elkins. Elkins was the series Rookie of the Year in 2005 and competed part time
with the series in 2006 before taking over the promoting reigns.
Also joining Dirt Nation™ to discuss southern dirt late model racing and the
Carolina Clash will be ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ Jeff Cooke of Spartanburg, SC. Some
of Cooke’s accomplishments include being the 2003 Southern All Stars Rookie of
the Year and 2005 Southern Nationals Champion. Cooke drives the Jeff Cooke
Racing, owned Clements powered, PPM chassis #99 sponsored by PPM Racing,
Clements Automotive and Big A’s Custom Graphics.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the new Big 8 Series for Super Late Models and
Sprint Cars at two popular northern Ohio dirt tracks. Wayne County Speedway in
Orrville, OH and Lakeville Speedway in Lakeville, OH will join forces for a
series of special events that could find a Super Late Model and a Sprint Car
driver either $25,000 or $50,000 richer with the formation of the Big 8 Series
for both Super Late Models and Sprint Cars. Joining the show to talk about this
landmark cooperation between the two facilities will be Tina Heil, General
Manager at Wayne County Speedway; Ernie Coffman, owner & promoter at Wayne
County Speedway and Bob Schippers, owner & promoter of Lakeville Speedway.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight World of Outlaws Sprint Car star Tim Shaffer of
Aliquippa, PA. Shaffer is coming back from a neck injury sustained in a vicious
wreck, June 23rd of last year, at Knoxville Raceway. Shaffer won the 1993
Lernerville Speedway Track Championship and the 1999 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of
the Year Award and has 11 career World of Outlaws A-feature triumphs to his
credit. ‘The Steel City Outlaw’ pilots the Lonny Parson’s owned, Kisler powered
Chevrolet Maxim #6 sponsored by Casey’s General Stores and Housby Mack, Inc.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified driver Ryan
Godown of Ringoes, NJ. Godown is a regular New Egypt Speedway and Georgetown
Speedway and also hits select Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series races. ‘The
Ringoes Rocket” pilots the Godown Racing owned Tony Feil powered Chevrolet
Troyer #747 / #26 and sponsored by Stanton Hill landscaping, J. Strober & Sons
Roofing, Venus Tile and Marble, Champion Tire and Hamlin Flooring.
Joining Dirt Nation™ with a live update from the 36th Annual Florida DIRTcar
Nationals presented by Mopar Speedshop held a Volusia Speedway Park will be
world of Outlaws Late Model Series Public Relations Director Kevin Kovac. Kovac
will also preview the weeks racing that includes World of Outlaws and UMP Late
Model racing and Advance Auto Parts Big Block Modified racing.
Dirt Nation™ 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™ presented by Lucas Oil
is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics,
Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR, Inc.
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™ and submit
your track/tour/team results and news to
dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt
Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be heard on its host radio station, WLRT
FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave
Seay at: dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
SHATZ, THE GENERAL, VOLUSIA PREVIEW AND
EAST BAY RACING HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday
evening February 5th will present a special Volusia Speedway Park DIRTcar
Nationals Preview and racing from East bay Raceway. Dirt Nation™ 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™ will spotlight the upcoming 30th Annual DIRTcar Nationals presented
by MOPAR to be held at Volusia Speedway Park February 6 – 17th. Joining the show
to discuss the two weeks of racing that includes Sprint Cars, Late Models, UMP
Modifieds and the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRT Series Big Block Modifieds will
be Chris Dolack, VP Public Relations for DIRT MotorSports.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight the 2006 Lucas Oil – Dirt Nation Sprint Car
Driver of the Year Donny Schatz of Fargo, ND. Schatz comes off a dream season
where he won both the 2006 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Championship and the
Knoxville Nationals. Schatz returns from racing in Australia where he posted
four wins. The 28-year-old will join the show and discuss the upcoming 2007
season. Schatz drives the Parker Stores sponsored J&J Chassis #15. The 2006
Lucas Oil / Dirt Nation Driver’s of the Year were announced at the Motorsports
2007 Expo presented by VP Racing Fuels show held January 12-14, 2007 at the
Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. Fans nominated the drivers
in each division. The top six in each division, who gathered the most votes,
were then submitted to a panel of professional motorsports media who then voted
on the winners. The winners receive $1,000 cash, a championship jacket and
trophy from Lucas Oil and a one-year subscription to Area Auto Racing News.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be George “The General” Lee of
Loudonville, OH along with Jerry Phillips, and father of teammate Trevor
Phillips. The two will join the show with a special announcement on sponsorship
for both Lee and Phillips for the 2007 season. Lee drives the Team GLR, Malcuit
Racing Engines powered Ford Fusion Rocket #21.
Dirt Nation™ will also feature live updates from the first night of Lucas Oil
Late Model action at the 31st Annual WinterNationals held at East Bay Raceway
Park in Tampa, FL. Dustin Jarrett and Michael Despain will join the show for
live updates and then take over when action is ready to begin in the $5000 to
win “A” Main.
Dirt Nation™ 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™
presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom
Shirts, JD3Graph