7/14/2016
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hillbilly Hundred Returns to Tyler County Speedway!
WAYCROSS, GA (July 14, 2016) - The nation’s longest-running dirt late model event now has a new home. Hall of Fame event promoter, Carl Short, announced today that one of the richest events in dirt late model racing will move to Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV in 2016.
The festivities will kick off on Saturday, September 3rd with the “Hillbilly Fifty,” which pays $4,000-to-win for Steel Block Late Models. Saturday’s program will also include a $5,000-to-win event for Fastrak Late Models and a $2,000-to-win event for AMRA Modifieds. Additionally, heat races will be ran for the Hotmods and Mod Lites.
The action heats up on Sunday, September 4th when the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series takes center stage for the “Hillbilly Hundred”. The event will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 100-lap, $25,000-to-win main event. The Hotmods and Mod Lites will compete their $600-to-win events, plus the Ohio Valley Roofers Legend Car Series.
“Tyler County Speedway was my first choice upon reaching the decision to relocate this season” stated, Carl Short. “It’s second to none when it comes to racing action as well as the camping and atmosphere” added Short. “I want to thank I-77, their fans, and Kenney for the hospitality over the past few years” concluded Short.
Tyler County Speedway is accustomed to thrilling, edge of your seat racing action. The last Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series appearance at the 1/4-mile bullring was September 7, 2009 – when Ray Cook scored this biggest win of his career, following an extraordinary battle with Earl Pearson Jr. and Scott Bloomquist.
The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are expected to battle regional stand-outs such as Tim Dohm, Eddie Carrier Jr., Freddie Carpenter, and more, all chasing a $25,000 top prize. In 2015, Scott Bloomquist snatched the lead away from Don O’Neal on lap 79. Bloomquist held off a hard-charging O’Neal for the final 21 circuits to score his second-career Hillbilly Hundred victory. Jonathan Davenport finished third, followed by Steve Francis and Devin Moran.
Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV is a ¼ mile dirt oval nestled in the hills of scenic West Virginia along the historic Middle Island Creek. On site camping makes the Tyler County Speedway/Fairgrounds a race fan’s vacation destination, year after year, including primitive or full hook-up spots. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a day of family fun, the fairground has shower facilities, shelters for picnicking, playground areas, and nearby fishing available. For camping info call, (304) 771-6874 or the TC Fair Association at (304) 771-0499. For tickets or to find more information, visit: www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com.
Two-time champion, Scott Bloomquist leads the defending champion, Jonathan Davenport in the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standings. Jared Landers is third, followed by 2015 Rookie of the Year, Brandon Sheppard. Tim McCreadie completes the top five in series standings. Sixth through twelfth are: Darrell Lanigan, Dennis Erb Jr., Don O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, Steve Francis, Earl Pearson Jr., and Colton Flinner.
Previous Hillbilly Hundred Winners:
1967 - Don Gregory
1968 - Ray Neece
1969 - No Race Held
1970 - Clate Husted
1971 - Danny Dean
1972 - Dorus Wisecarver
1973 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1974 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1975 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1976 - Bob Wearing Sr.
1977 - No Race Held
1978 - Gene McNeely
1979 - Danny Dean
1980 - Rodney Combs
1981 - Freddy Smith
1982 - Charlie Swartz
1983 - Freddy Smith
1984 - Larry Moore
1985 - Jack Boggs
1986 - Jack Boggs
1987 - Jack Boggs
1988 - Donnie Moran
1989 - Donnie Moran
1990 - Buck Simmons
1991 - Rodney Combs
1992 - Rodney Combs
1993 - Davey Johnson
1994 - Bill Frye
1995 - Bart Hartman
1996 - Todd Andrews
1997 - Rod Conley
1998 - Steve Shaver
1999 - Davey Johnson
2000 - Davey Johnson
2001 - Donnie Moran
2002 - Billy Moyer
2003 - Chub Frank
2004 - Mike Marlar
2005 - Clint Smith
2006 - Earl Pearson Jr.
2007 - Eddie Carrier Jr.
2008 - Jimmy Owens
2009 - Ray Cook
2010 - Scott Bloomquist
2011 - No Race Held
2012 - Mike Marlar
2013 - Jimmy Owens
2014 - Don O'Neal
2015 - Scott Bloomquist
Submitted By: Jeremy Shields
