Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series Returns to Smoky Mountain June 13
(May
28, 2020) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns
to Smoky Mountain Speedway on Saturday, June 13 for the Mountain
Moonshine Classic presented by East Tennessee Auto Outlet. The
$15,000 to win race is expected to draw many top drivers from
across the country
Tim McCreadie leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point
standings heading into Smoky Mountain Speedway. Jimmy Owens is
closed behind followed by defending series champion, Devin Moran,
and Tyler Erb. Other series regulars include Kyle Bronson, Shane
Clanton, Josh Richards, Brian Shirley, Billy Moyer Jr., Tanner
English, Hudson O’Neal, Tyler Bruening, Earl Pearson Jr.,
Shanon Buckingham, G.R. Smith, and Stormy Scott.
Other regional and area drivers expected include Dale McDowell,
Mike Marlar, Donald McIntosh, Tommy Kerr, Vic Hill, Robby Moses,
Dakotah Knuckles, Ryan King, Brandon Overton, Kyle Strickler,
David Crabtree, and more.
Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series winners at Smoky Mountain
Speedway were Casey Roberts in 2014, Randy Weaver in 2016, Dale
McDowell in 2017, and Hudson O’Neal in 2019.
Also racing on June 13 will be the limited late models for $1,200
to win and the sportsman late models for $800 to win.
All gates open at noon. If traffic begins to back up at the tier
parking gate, the gate will be opened early. Be advised as spots
in tier parking will quickly fill up. The drivers meeting is scheduled
for 7:00 with hot laps to follow at 7:30.
Grandstand ticket prices are $30 for adults, kids 11 and under
are free. Tier parking tickets are $35 for adults, kids 11 and
under are free. Pit passes are $40 for adults, kids 11 and under
are $20. Minors 18 and under must submit a Minor Release and Waiver
of Liability form signed by parent/legal guardian. If form is
not signed in the presence of a Smoky Mountain Speedway official,
it must be notarized. Forms can be downloaded from the track's
web site. Pre-sale tickets for the grandstands and tier parking
are on sale now at www.myracepass.com.
All grandstand seating is first-come, first-served. Chairs will
only be allowed on the concrete areas of the grandstands. Small
seatbacks and cushions are permitted elsewhere. Fans that are
using large chairs are asked to use the top rows to prevent blocking
others view. Anyone wanting a seat on the concrete bleachers are
asked to get to the track early. The grandstands can withhold
large crowds, however, seating may become limited. There is no
cap on the number of fans that can attend. There will also be
an overflow seating area in the grassy area beside the main grandstands
overlooking turn 4. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for
this area.
There will be no personal vehicles allowed to park inside the
pit gates due to the number of racers expected for this event.
Only select track personnel will be allowed to park in the pit
area, no exceptions.
The deadline for media credential requests for the June 13 Lucas
Oil race is Wednesday, June 10. No walk-up credentials will be
issued. All credential requests will be made through the speedway.
Credentials will not be issued to individuals. Credentials must
be made by a recognized media organization. Anyone that has covered
a prior event this season must submit a new request as credentials
do not carry over from event to event. The request form and guidelines
for credentials can be found on the track's web site on the contact
page.
East Tennessee Auto Outlet is the presenting sponsor of the Mountain
Moonshine Classic and a long-time supporter of Smoky Mountain
Speedway. East Tennessee Auto Outlet has three locations of quality,
pre-owned vehicles in Athens, Etowah, and Madisonville. They can
also locate that vehicle on your wish list. Check out their inventory
or find their locations at www.easttennesseeautooutlet.com.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is located 12 miles south of Maryville,
Tennessee. From Maryville, take Highway 411 south for 10 miles
and turn left onto Brick Mill Road. Follow Brick Mill Road for
approximately 2 miles, the racetrack is on the right. The first
entrance is for grandstand parking. The second entrance is for
tier parking and campground access. The pit entrance is the next
right on Crye Road.
For additional information, contact the speedway at 865-856-8989
or visit www.SmokyMountainSpeedway.com. For series information,
visit the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series web site at www.lucasdirt.com.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is sponsored by East Tennessee Auto Outlet,
Food City, Rural King, Phoenix Conversions, Tate’s Hardware
in Vonore, Smoky View NAPA Auto Parts, Stanley Best Heating and
Air, GW Towing & Recovery, Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson,
Air Med Care, Matco Tools by Ronnie Dunlap, InsideDirtRacing.com,
and DBE Excavating.