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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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