Midwest Racing Roundup by Tom Botos
November 8, 2008 - Hello
Racefans on Friday Night November 7th I was very lucky to be
asked by Roger Bathe of www.luvracin.com to go to Lucas Oil Stadium
here in Indianapolis, IN and cover the 2009 Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series Banquet. A great time was had by all in attendance
as drivers, sponsors and crews watched video highlights of 2008
season races at various racetracks around the country.The top
ten in points standings were called one by one up to the stage
to accept there huge trophy awards.I also had the pleasure of
meeting Dave Rudisell who is the Promoter of Lawrenceburg (IN)
Speedway.Freddy Smith sat just one table over fron me not realizing
who he was!I had a great time I wouldnt trade this experience
for anything in the world!
Below is the top ten in Lucas Series
Late models.
1. Earl Pearson Jr.
2. Bart Hartman
3. Steve Casebolt
4. Billy Drake
5. Justin Ratliff
6. Scott James
7. Terry Casey
8. Dan Schlieper
9Freddy Smith
10. Wayne Chinn

Top 10 in Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series
Award Winners
Chassis Of The Year Award- Rocket Chassis
Engine Builder OF The Year Cornett Racing Engines
Rookie Of THe Year Runnerup Wayne Chinn
Rookie Of The Year Terry Casey
Crewchief Of The Year Award- Austin Hargrove
Gotta go, see
you at the Races!!!
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