Dennis Erb, Jr. Gains Fifteen
Spots at Knoxville Raceway; Jackson 100 Next
(September 20, 2018)
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule heated back up
on September 13-15 with the 15th Annual 'Lucas Oil Late Model
Knoxville Nationals' at the storied Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville,
Iowa. The dirt-slinging action started with a pair of $7,000
to win preliminary showdowns at the 1/2-mile, semi-banked Hawkeye
State venue. On Thursday night, Dennis Erb, Jr. placed seventh
in his heat race, fourth in the C-Main, and twenty-first in
the B-Main, while he finished fourth in his heat race and ninth
in the B-Main on Friday evening. Unfortunately, Dennis was unable
to transfer into the 25-lap feature event on both occasions.
The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then grabbed the third transfer
spot through the B-Main on Saturday to advance into the 100-lap
'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.' With a stout $40,000
payday on the line, Dennis was able to advance past fifteen
competitors during the crown jewel extravaganza to leave Iowa
with a steady twelfth place performance. Dennis now sits twelfth
in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. Full results
from the downtown Knoxville speedplant can be viewed by logging
onto www.lucasdirt.com.
Another staple of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule
will take place on September 21-22, as the 39th edition of the
'Jackson 100' will be held at the legendary Brownstown Speedway
in Brownstown, Indiana. Hot laps and qualifying are scheduled
for Friday night at the 1/4-mile oval, while heat races, consolation
events, and the 100-lap headliner will take center stage on
Saturday evening. The winner of the 'Jackson 100' will receive
a hefty $20,000 windfall. Dennis, who has been a fixture throughout
his career in the extra-distance affair at Brownstown, has a
career-best finish of fifth back in 2005.
On Sunday, September 23, the #28 team will trek back north
to LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois for the annual running
of the 'Bill Waite, Jr. Memorial.' The UMP DIRTcar Super Late
Models will pay $5,000 to the winner in the special Sunday showdown
in the Land of Lincoln. Dennis is the defending winner of the
event, as he pocketed the $4,000 top prize last year at the
1/4-mile bullring. More information concerning the races at
Brownstown and LaSalle this weekend can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com
and www.lasallespeedway.com.
Dennis would like to thank all of his sponsors including: J.R.
McBride Leasing, McBride Mack, RhinoAg, Deegan's Garage, Ideal
Ready Mix, M&M Painting & Construction, VoMac Truck
Sales, Performance Rod & Custom (PRC), Midwest Sheet Metal,
Keyser Manufacturing, XR1 Rocket Chassis, Black Diamond Chassis,
Jay D1ckens Racing Engines, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Clements
Racing Engines, Hoosier Racing Tires, PrintWorx, Allstar Performance,
Aurora Rod Ends, Beyea Custom Headers, Brinn Transmissions,
Butlerbuilt Safety Systems, CV Products, Delph Communications,
Dyer's Top Rods, Envy Suspension & Race Consultants, Five
Star Performance Bodies, Frankland Racing Supply, Hooker Harness,
Hypercoils, Integra Racing Shocks, Jones Racing Products, K-B
Carburetors, Outerwears, Out-Pace Racing Products, Peterson
Fluid Systems, Quarter Master, Quickcar Racing Products, Simpson
Race Products, Sweet Mfg., T&D Machine Products, TWM Racing
Products, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood Engineering.
The latest dirt on the Dennis Erb Racing team can be found
all year long at www.DennisErb.com. Be sure to "Like"
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Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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