Hal Browning

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I heard Hal ran up at Lincoln last week and finished 13th, and now he is out at Bulls Gap, Tennessee running with the big boys. Just find that amazing that he is 72 and can still wheel that thing with the best of them.

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $20,000-to-win 'Scorcher 100 – A Salute To America's Coal Miners!' scheduled Aug. 19-20 at Volunteer Speedway

BULLS GAP, Tenn. — Dirt Late Model racers and fans from all across the United States are expected head to Volunteer Speedway for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned $20,000-to-win ... $1,200-to-start sixth annual Scorcher 100 – "A Salute To America's Coal Miners!" on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 19-20.

Previous Scorcher winners are: Randle Chupp (2004), Rick Eckert (2005), Scott Bloomquist (2006), Chris Madden (2007), Jimmy Owens and Shane Clanton (2008).

Race fans from all 50 states and also from several foreign countries visit the East Tennessee region two times a year for NASCAR racing at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway. With Volunteer Speedway hosting big-purse special events in mid-week during August race-week at Bristol, many out-of-state fans in the region for the NASCAR action enjoy making the short drive down Interstate 81 to take in a night of exciting dirt racing on the high banks at "The Gap."

The sixth annual Scorcher 100 – "A Salute To America's Coal Miners!" kicks off with a night of open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Pit admission is $25. The pit gate will open for practice at 5 p.m.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sixth annual Scorcher 100 qualifying and heat races are scheduled on Wednesday, Aug. 19, along with a 25-lap Fastrak Racing Series-sanctioned "Courtesy Chevrolet" Pro Late Model feature. Adult grandstand admission on Wednesday is $15, kids 7-12 $10, with 6-and-under admitted free. Pit admission and backside tier-parking $30.

On Thursday, Aug. 20, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $20,000-to-win sixth annual Scorcher 100 – "A Salute To America's Coal Miners!" highlights the racing program. The night's racing action begins with last chance B-mains to complete the starting field for the Scorcher 100.

Following the B-mains, big purse money will be up for grabs in the six-lap "Dash For Coal" among the six heat race winners from Wednesday night. The Dash For Coal pays $2,000-to-win while second-place receives $1,000, with the event paying $200-to-start. Also racing on Thursday will be the "McDonald's" Hobby Stocks. Adult grandstand admission on Thursday is $25, kids 7-12 $10, with 6-and-under admitted free. Pit admission and backside tier-parking $30.

Both the grandstand and pit gates will open on Wednesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. Hotlaps are tentatively scheduled to begin each evening (when the sun begins to go down) around 8 p.m., to be followed by qualifying and racing action.

***NOTE: Volunteer Speedway does not accept credit cards or checks as payment for purchase of grandstand ticket admission. Cash only!!! A discounted two-night (Wednesday and Thursday) pit/tier-parking admission is available for $50. Save $10 by purchasing the two-night pit/tier-parking admission of $50, versus paying $30 on both Wednesday and Thursday for a total of $60. Those taking advantage of the two-night admission special must wear their armband from Wednesday for admittance on Thursday. If you lose your armband from Wednesday night, you will pay for pit admission on Thursday!

Also, no previously handed out Volunteer Speedway complimentary passes for regular weekly shows during the 2009 racing season will be honored for admittance to the Scorcher 100.

Headlining the list of drivers expected to be in action for the $20,000-to-win sixth annual Scorcher 100 – "A Salute To America's Coal Miners!" is current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn.; along with Dale McDowell of Chickamuaga, Ga.; Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tenn.; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla. (2005, '06, '07 and '08 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series national champion, driving for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competitor Bobby Labonte); Ray Cook of Brasstown, N.C.; Don O'Neal of Martinsville, Ind.; Steve Casebolt of Richmond, Ind.; Brad Neat of Dunnville, Ky.; Eric Jacobsen of Seacliffe Beach, Calif.; John Blankenship of Williamson, W.Va.; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, Wis.; David Breazeale of Four Corners, Miss.; Freddy Smith of Seymour, Tenn.; Michael Walker of Franklin, Tenn., Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C.; Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y.; Wendell Wallace of Batesville, Ark.; Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill.; Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, Ky.; Austin Dillon of Welcome, N.C. (grandson of legendary NASCAR multi-car team owner Richard Childress); Ryan Gifford (Richard Childress Racing Development Driver) of Winchester, Tenn.; Daniel Baggerly of Rural Retreat, Va., plus many more.

Racers' from around the East Tennessee region looking to take on the out-of-state invaders include four-time (1997, 1998, 2000 and 2005) Volunteer Speedway track champion Vic Hill of Morristown, Greeneville's Jeff Maupin, Shanon Buckingham of Morristown, Bristol's Kerry Jones, Randy Weaver of Crossville, Johnson City's Dale Ball, Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, Knoxville's Rick Rogers, Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Sevierville's Chad Ogle, Joe Armes of Petros, Knoxville's Mark Douglas, Mark Vineyard of Powell, Mount Carmel's Shon Flanary, Michael Smith of Rogersville, Powell's Steve Smith, Anthony White of Clinton, Knoxville's Herman Goddard, Jensen Ford of Piney Flats, Knoxville's Bryan Hendrix, Mike Marlar of Winfield, Englewood's Dusty Carver, Ricky Arms of Moss, Rockford's Jeff Neubert, along with several others.

***NOTE: With a large crowd expected and all available seating space needed for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sixth annual Scorcher — lawn chairs will not be allowed in the front straightaway grandstands — only stadium seat-type cushions permitted. The track apologizes for the possible inconvenience to some spectators, but all seating space will need to be utilized to its fullest for this event. Also, no coolers or outside food allowed to be brought into the front straightaway (main) grandstands!

Directions to Volunteer Speedway: South on Interstate 81 from Tennessee/Virginia state lines, take Exit 23 (Bulls Gap/Greeneville), then turn right onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Look for track entrance approximately 200 yards on left.

North on Interstate 81 from I-81/I-40 split (East of Knoxville, TN), take Exit 23, then turn left onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Continue underneath the interstate over-pass and track entrance approximately 300 yards ahead on left.

Volunteer Speedway: [phone]
Track Office - Weekdays Only 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: [phone]
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Robert Walden-Media/Public Relations: [phone] [e-mail]
Jimmy Meade-Marketing and Sales: [phone] [e-mail]
Race Director David Bryant: Race Shop [phone] ... Cell [phone]

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Steve Casebolt and Tim McCreadie Earn Front Row Starting Spots for Sixth Annual Scorcher 100 at Volunteer Speedway
BULLS GAP, TN (August 19, 2009) - A pair of Rocket Chassis drivers Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN and Tim McCreadie of Watertown, NY earned the front row starting spots for the Sixth Annual "Scorcher 100" at Volunteer Speedway with their heat race wins on Wednesday Night for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event which will pay $20,000 to win.

The other two heat race winners Joe Armes of Petros, TN and Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN will make up the second row of the 100-lap event to be contested on Thursday Night.

Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, TN was the fastest qualifier among the 45 entrants in the PRC Time Trials as he earned an extra $500 courtesy of ATC Roofing.

Activities will get underway on Thursday with a driver's autograph session from 6:15-7:00 PM, followed by two 12-lap B-Mains with the top three going to the Scorcher 100. There will be a special "Dash for Coal" for the heat race winners with a top prize of $2,000 to the winner and then the stage will be set for the Sixth Annual Scorcher 100 - "A Salute to America's Coal Miners."

For more information, go to www.volunteerspeedway.com and www.lucasdirt.com.

To find out more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at [phone].

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Race Summary
Wednesday Night, August 19th, 2009
6th Annual Scorcher 100 - "A Salute to America's Coal Miners"
Volunteer Speedway - Bulls Gap, TN
Entrants: 45

PRC Fast Time: Billy Ogle Jr. / 12.500 seconds

Hawk Brake First Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Steve Casebolt, Scott Bloomquist, Tommy Kerr, Dale McDowell, Shon Flanary, Ray Cook, David Breazeale, Jeff Maupin, Freddy Smith, Todd Morrow, Michael Walker, Jason McBride

Hawk Brake Second Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Joe Armes, Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Davenport, Rick Rogers, Brad Neat, Justin Rattliff, Kerry Jones, Mark Vineyard, Michael Smith, Brent Dixon, Skip Arp

AFCO Racing Products Third Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Tim McCreadie, Billy Ogle, Chris Madden, Austin Dillon, Mike Marlar, Dan Schlieper, Shanon Buckingham, Chad Ogle, Randy Weaver, John Blankenship, Harold Browning

Tiger Rear Ends Fourth Heat (10 Laps-Top 4 Advance): Don O'Neal, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr., Dennis Erb Jr., Mark Douglas, Vic Hill, Ryan Gifford, Bryan Hendrix, Jeff Cooke, Jensen Ford, Daniel Baggerly

B-MAIN LINE-UPS:

Mason Racin' Rebel Shock Dyno First B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance):

Shon Flanary - Brad Neat
Ray Cook - Justin Rattliff
David Breazeale - Kerry Jones
Jeff Maupin - Mark Vineyard
Freddy Smith - Michael Smith
Todd Morrow - Brent Dixon
Michael Walker - Skip Arp
Jason McBride

Wiles Drive Shafts Second B-Main (12 Laps-Top 3 Advance):

Mike Marlar - Mark Douglas
Dan Schlieper - Vic Hill
Shanon Buckingham - Ryan Gifford
Chad Ogle - Bryan Hendrix
Randy Weaver - Jeff Cooke
John Blankenship - Jensen Ford
Harold Browning - Daniel Baggerly

6th Annual Scorcher 100 "A Salute to America's Coal Miners" Feature Line-Up (After Heats):

Steve Casebolt - Tim McCreadie
Joe Armes - Don O'Neal
Scott Bloomquist - Billy Ogle Jr.
Eric Jacobsen - Jimmy Owens
Tommy Kerr - Chris Madden
Jonathan Davenport - Earl Pearson Jr.
Dale McDowell - Austin Dillon
Rick Rogers - Dennis Erb Jr.
2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

General Tire - "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series


Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Custom Race Engines, DART Machinery, Dyers Top Rods, Envy Suspensions, Erson Cams/ PBM, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Integra Shocks, Jay thingyens Racing Engines, JRI Shocks/ Precision Suspensions, Larry Wallace Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rhyne Competition Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Warrior Race Cars, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.

James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, [e-mail]