01/30/2012 - LODBRS Answers The Call for Pre-Season Test and Tune

At the request of numerous race teams, LODBRS Director of Racing Ken Dollar and Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series officials have been working diligently to produce a Test and Tune event at the newly-built drag boat racing facility in Wheatland, Missouri. As a result, a Test and Tune event has been tentatively scheduled for the weekend of May 12-13, 2012 at Wheatland. Racers will be invited to run as many times as desired during the Saturday and Sunday sessions. In order to cover the costs to produce the event, no less than fifty race teams will need to be pre-registered at the LODBRS offices by April 30, 2012 at a cost of $400.00 per team. Payment must be made in the form of check or money order, as no credit cards will be accepted for this particular occasion. All entry fees will be held until the registration deadline of April 30. If, at that time, the 50-boat minimum has not been met, then all monies will be refunded and the event will be cancelled. About Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series: The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series features nearly 50 races in 10 states with many of the events being televised nationally at prime time on the Speed, CBS Sports and MAV TV networks. The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing series features several pro classes including Top Fuel Hydros that run at a staggering elpased time of 3.60 seconds at more than 250-miles per hour at 1,000-ft. The professional show also includes six sportsman classes which provide added excitement for the spectators. The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series culminates with the World Finals in November at Phoenix, Arizona.

01/25/2012 - LODBRS 2011 Awards Ceremony Adds Las Vegas Flair

The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series (LODBRS) held its 2nd annual Banquet and Awards Presentation on January 14th in the Bel-Air room of the luxurious Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The largest casino in the downtown area with a total of 2,345 deluxe guest rooms and suites, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas has maintained AAA's Four Diamond rating consecutively for over 32 years. What better place to host the Run For The Ring National Championship Awards Ceremony? The awards event also featured a pre-event cocktail reception in addition to the formal sit-down banquet. Emceed by Lucas Oil Studio talent Kenny Sargent and Terry Boyd, the awards ceremony was delightfully colorful and very entertaining. Along with LODBRS Series Director Ken Dollar and Operations Director Mike Chastain, Lucas Oil's CFO Tom Fredrickson addressed the audience, thanking the racers and race teams for making the drag boat racing series such a success. In addition to the Championship and Runner Up awards, Steve Prewit was presented with the LODBRS Person Of The Year award, Marty Logan received the Don Ermshar Memorial Award for exemplifying tenacity and good sportsmanship without regard of self promotion, Todd Ebert was crowned LODBRS Sportsman Driver Of The Year and Tony Scarlata received the Sonny Jones Memorial and LODBRS Pro Driver of the Year awards. Last, but certainly not least, Scott and Beth Douglas donated a Wheatland inaugural event T-shirt, autographed by the LODBRS 2011 Awards Ceremony Adds Las Vegas Flair winners and runner up finishers at the event, to be auctioned off for the benefit of Racers Emergency Support Program and Racers For Christ, which brought in a whopping $7,500.00 to be split equally between the two nonprofit organizations.

Earlier in the day during the general membership meeting, Ken Dollar announced exciting plans for the 2012 race season, including enhanced cash awards totaling $111.600.00, the launching of the 2012 Lucas Oil Diamond Club Program totaling $120,400.00 and changes to the LODBRS Membership Program. Ken also released the 2012 race schedule and identified six televised races among eight National Series events.

09/30/2011 - Lucas Oil Purchases MAVTV

08/29/2011 - Six second, 1000' foot class will be added to the 2011 LODBRS World Finals event

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and Firebird Raceway are pleased to announce that a six (6) second, 1000’ foot class will be added to the 2011 LODBRS World Finals event, to be held at Firebird Raceway, Phoenix (Chandler), Az., Nov 17 -20, 2011.

The purse and Driver/Boat safety rules will match the current LODBRS Pro Eliminator (PE) class, and 5.70 sec. will be addressed the same as the 7.70 sec rule. All types of hulls, open or capsule, except PWC, are acceptable. No restriction on fuel or engine cu. in.

Drivers will be allowed to compete in one class only, unless the Race Director rules otherwise on an individual basis.

At this time the class has not been named. Some suggestions are:
Pro Comp (PC), 
Top Sportsman (TS)
Top Comp (TC)
Super Mod (SM)
Super Comp (SC)

We don’t want to confuse this with existing classes, so if you have a class name suggestion or any questions, please contact tech@lucasoildragboats.com

08/29/2011 - Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Returns To Bayfair

The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series will roar into Mission Bay Sept. 16-18 for the San Diego Bayfair festival, marking the high-profile tour’s only national stop in California.

The series, which features some of the fastest, adrenaline-filled boats on the water, has been a mainstay at Bayfair since the mid-1990s. But due to a scheduling conflict in 2010, the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series was unable to participate at San Diego Bayfair.

“We’re ecstatic to have the ‘roar’ back on Crown Point,” said Jeff Thomas, chairman of the Bayfair Board of Directors. “The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series has an incredibly passionate fan base. Their fans love to see, feel and hear these fast boats.”

“Our racers are very excited to be coming back to San Diego,” said Ken Dollar, series director for the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. “The drivers love the water on Mission Bay. It’s considered some of the fastest in the country. And with so many drag-boat racing fans in Southern California, it’s going to be a great event.”

Billed as extreme sport of extreme sports, the series’ Top Fuel Hydros are running 260 mph on a quarter-mile course. As the drivers will attest, there is a fine line between winning the race and crashing. About 90 boats will be competing Friday, Saturday and Sunday in 11 classes including sportsman, PWC and professional. In addition to the racing action, fans can meet the drivers and watch the boats being prepared for competition.

And fans who want to be around the action day and night during Bayfair can rent RV spaces on Crown Point. Spots are available for less than $600, which includes four nights and five days. Tickets are all-inclusive this year, so race fans who purchase tickets to see the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series at Bayfair will also be able to check out racing action from Ski Beach and Fiesta Island.

Crown Point, just like Ski Beach, will feature beer gardens, food and vendor booths, and fun midway games for children—and even adults.

“This is a great opportunity for families to plan a weekend vacation in San Diego to be part of the fun,” Thomas said. “Families will take home some great memories from San Diego Bayfair.”

For information on reserving RV spaces during San Diego Bayfair or for advance ticket sales, call 760-789-8870 or visit www.sandiegobayfair.org.

About Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series: The series features nearly 50 races in 10 states with many of the races being televised nationally prime time on the Speed and Versus networks. The liquid quarter mile series features several pro classes including Top Fuel Hydro that run the quarter at a staggering time of 4.70 seconds and 250-plus mph.  The professional show also includes six sportsman classes to provide added excitement to the spectators. The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series culminates with the World Finals in November in Phoenix, Ariz. More information about the series can be found atwww.lucasoildragboats.com.

About San Diego Bayfair: This year celebrates the 47th year of Bayfair on Mission Bay. Thunderboats Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization to promote powerboat racing in San Diego and tourism in the beach area. Net profits from the four-day festival go to San Diego area charities. Past charities include South Bay Community Services, San Diego Youth & Community Services, and YMCA Youth and Family Services. For more information, visit Bayfair’s website www.sandiegobayfair.org or social media pages Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

08/24/2011 - Rule changes for 2012

Rule changes for the 2012 LODBRS Rule Book need to be submitted token@lucasoildragboats.com or tech@lucasoildragboats.com by Oct 15, 2011, so an agenda can be set for the Rules Committee meeting.

Drivers, owners, crews, fans, etc. are encouraged to take part and submit their ideas for consideration

08/22/2011 - ATTENTION RACERS

This years San Diego Event is open to all racing classes from PWC to TFH. In the past the classes were open by invitation only. This year it is open to ALL classes and ALL racers.

NO LIMIT ON NUMBER OF RACERS PER CLASS

Friday is Test and Tune, Saturday Qualifying, Sunday Eliminations
Overnight camping in your rig IS allowed, NO tents.
Look forward to seeing you all there September 16,17,18.

08/05/2011 - Inaugural Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Wrap-up

Wheatland, MO - Sunday wrapped up an exciting weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway, as the Inaugural General Tire Diamond Drag Boat Nationals presented by GEICO held elimination rounds. The grand opening of the new drag boat racing facility attracted more than 150 drag boat teams from across the country. Spectators enjoyed a swimming beach, air show, midway vendors, boat displays and drag boats reaching speeds of up to 244 miles per hour. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon participated in Sunday's Opening Ceremonies and presented the Speedway with an official proclamation. Governor Nixon shared with the crowd how happy he was to have this facility in the Show-Me state. Senator Mike Parson's and other dignitaries were on hand to celebrate the event as well. 

Top Fuel Hydro winner "Problem Child" piloted by D. Ehrlich broke the ET record, with a 3.48 second run for the victory. Sunday's elimination rounds were the icing on the cake for the three-day event. TAH winner "Black Draggin" piloted by Kent Price knocked out "What A Tomato" in eliminations.

Lucas Oil Speedway would like to send out a special thank you to all the fans, crew, volunteers, staff, boat teams, drivers and the community for helping make the inaugural event one to remember and the first of many more to come. 

Saturday hosted drag boat racing by day and dirt track racing by night. Qualifying rounds for the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series began first thing Saturday morning. During Saturday's opening ceremonies the Pomme de Terre Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the starting line. In the late afternoon more fans filled the facility to enjoy the Lucas Oil MLRA and the Pitts Home A-Modified's in the Summer Shootout presented by Buffalo Prairie Dental. In addition to the great on track racing, Big Foot carried the America Flag during the National Anthem and teased the fans with a quick jump on the infield of the Speedway. During intermission Big Foot returned to the track for a full show. 

Thirty-nine Lucas Oil MLRA late models came out for a shot at the $3,000 to win Summer Shoot Out. Brad Looney visited victory lane for the third time this season with the MLRA and for the first time ever at Lucas Oil Speedway. "Everything just kind of worked out tonight," said Looney following the race. "This is such a nice facility. What Lucas Oil does is just amazing. To be a part of it, and to win it with these boat races going on is really good," added Looney. This was his first $3,000 win in a chassis he built a couple of years ago. Looney sat on the pole, but it was Justin Wells who jumped out to an early advantage. Wells led until just past lap 20 when Looney got around him. Jesse Stovall raced from ninth to finish second in the 40-lap feature.

In the Pitts Homes A-Modified's twenty-six cars checked into the pits. Johnny Fennewald was a force all night. Fennewald of Appleton City, MO won his heat race and started on the pole of the feature. Fennewald held onto the first position until the checkers waved. Justin Folk of Iola, KS started in fifth and worked his way to a second place finish. Lyle Dietrich has a couple top ten finishes in previous weeks broke into the top five with a strong third place finish. Dietrich of Urbana, MO is currently also third in the point standings. Shad Badder finished fourth followed by Jason Pursley in fifth.

Certified Speed-Freak and Drag Boat Racing Enthusiast, Joe Dutra put together and awesome photo gallery from this last weekends event. Go to his website; Speed Freak Photography and scroll down to see hundreds of awesome pictures that include Drag Boat Racing, Lucas Oil Stunt Plane, Big Foot Monster Truck, and Oval Dirt Track Racing: http://imageevent.com/speedfreakphotography

07/13/2011 - Tickets on sale now for the Inaugural Diamond Drag Boat Nationals!

Wheatland, MO - Not only is Wheatland, Missouri home to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks, the town now lays claim to the World's First Purpose Built Drag Boat Racing "strip". The Inaugural Diamond Drag Boat Nationals are set to take place July 29th, 30th, and 31st at Lucas Oil Speedway. The event is slated to attract boat pilots and fans from all over the United States. Tickets for the inaugural event are on sale now athttp://lucasoilspeedway.showclix.com/. 

The 3-day event will begin with The Lucas Drag Boat Racing Series Test and Tune onFriday, July 29th. The grandstands gates will open at 8:00am with the test and tune set to begin at 10:00am. A general admission ticket on Friday is only $10 for adults, age 5 and under are always free at Lucas Oil Speedway. The general admission ticket does grant access to the pit area, so fans can get an up close view of the off track boat preparation. 

On Saturday, the gates will open at 7:00am with Qualifying slated to begin at 9:00am. Saturday tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for Seniors age 62 and up as well as active Military with ID. Youth ages 6-15 years are just $10 with kids 5 and under FREE. Admission to Saturday's Drag Boat event will also admit the ticket holder to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks for The Lucas Oil MLRA event on Saturday night. The late model touring series will hit the dirt track at 7:00pm. 

On Sunday, July 31st, Elimination rounds begin at 9:00am with spectator gates set to open at 7:00am. Pricing for Sunday is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for youth (age 6-15), and kids age 5 and under are FREE! Visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for the most up to date information about the Inaugural Diamond Drag Boat Nationals.

A couple of great money saving options are available as well. One option is a 3-Day pass for adults, it is just $50, a $10 savings. A 3-Day pass for seniors age 62 and up as well as active Military is only $40. Youth age 6 to 15 can get a 3-Day pass for only $20. 

A family pass is available for the event as well. Family passes may only be purchased at the gate and are not available online. A family pass includes adult admission for two adults age 16 and up and 3 youth admissions for youth age 6-15 years. The price for a one day family pass is $50 and a 3-Day family pass is $100.   

There are limited number of lakeside RV spaces available. Each space is $500 includes (1) 12' x 45' (approximate) space, (4) 3-Day Passes, (1) Additional parking spot, and (1) Golf cart pass. Call the track today to reserve your space at (417)282-5984. Dry camping is available in the regular campground for $50 for the weekend.

The Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it's entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. 

Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

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6/6/2011 - JE Pistons And Rousch Yates Performance Products Announces 2011 Sponsorship Of Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series

Product Contingency Vouchers Available For Pro Mod Class In 2011

Lucas Oil is proud to announce that JE Pistons and Rousch Yates Performance Products have joined the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series as a sponsor for 2011.

Under the 2011 agreement, JE Pistons/Roush Yates will award $100.00 toward the purchase of its products for each LODBRS Pro Mod class winner at all LODBRS National events. To qualify for the product contingency, the participant must display the JE/Roush Yates decals on both sides of the boat.

With over sixty years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in high performance forged pistons and has a long history of manufacturing the highest quality pistons and components that professional engine builders, race teams and high performance enthusiasts trust and rely upon.

When a Roush Yates engine takes the win light, you can be sure that JE pistons are inside, providing the technology and durability demanded by top racers. Rousch Yates Performance Products has everything from new sets of JE pistons to the unmatched quality of Del West valves, to just about any new or used high performance bolt-on imaginable. Officially opening for business on February 20, 2008 after making the decision to sell their used engine parts directly to the public, they took over the gear and transmission shop once occupied by Robert Yates Racing. In less than two years, the store grew from a 5,000 square foot building to a 10,000 square foot facility. Since then, their product line has grown so quickly that in May of 2011 they again relocated to a 40,000 quare foot building once occupied by the Roush-Fenway Nationwide and Truck Shop.

For more information on JE Pistons you can visit their website at www.jepistons.com. Go to RoushYates.com to learn more about Rousch Yates Performance Products.

For more information on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series please call Ken Dollar at (830) 265-4790 or (951) 870-6381 or visit us online at www.lucasoildragboats.com.

5/24/2011 - Dart Machinery Extends Sponsorship Of Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Into 2011

Product Contingency Vouchers Available For 2011

Lucas Oil is proud to announce that Dart Machinery has extended its partnership with the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series for 2011.

Under the 2011 agreement, Dart will award $100.00 toward the purchase of its products for each LODBRS class winner at all LODBRS National events. To qualify for the product contingency, the participant must display the Dart decals on both sides of the boat.

Dart Machinery was one of the first sponsors to jump on board with the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series in 2010, and has been a long time partner within the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series under the Team Lucas umbrella. The addition of the drag boat industry has proved to be a profitable marketing strategy for Dart. Ted Keating, General Manager of Dart Machinery stated recently, "Dart Machinery has a long history with Lucas Oil. We've worked with Lucas in the past both as a series sponsor and to offer contingencies to a multitude of racers. By working together over the years, we have been able to help great racing series' thrive and to support racers and engine builders that are the foundation of the motorsports industry.

Lucas Oil and Dart Machinery are similar in that they both derived from humble beginnings, and their mutual support of the grass roots racer is equally important to them. Dart Machinery founder, Richard Maskin, is well known to drag racing fans as a mechanical mastermind whose engines have won NHRA Pro Stock championships and dozens of national events. Like many successful entrepreneurs, Maskin turned his passion for drag racing into a thriving enterprise. Beginning with a dream, a desk and a telephone in a two car garage twenty five years ago, Dart is now the acknowledged leader in aftermarket components for racing engines. Likewise, Lucas Oil Products was founded by Forrest Lucas and his wife Charlotte in 1989 when they experienced firsthand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their own trucking fleet, where Forest was also a truck driver. Having long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing event promotions at all levels, the couple saw a need for better lubricants in this industry as well, so they went to work again, the end result being a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second-to-none in the racing industry. Like Dart Machinery, the Lucas success story has been built upon hard work, an unparalleled line of premium products and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. That is why the two companies are such a perfect match.

For more information on Dart, you can visit their website at www.dartheads.com.

For more information on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series please call Ken Dollar at (830) 265-4790 or (951) 870-6381

5/23/2011 - MavTV And NCTC Sign Distribution Deal

DENVER – MAVTV and the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) have executed a long-term affiliation agreement.  The deal includes provisions for high definition, standard definition, and VOD services.  MAVTV is already carried by 7 of the top 10 distributors and is available to nearly 40 million homes.  NCTC and its membership of nearly 1,000 strong represent an enormous opportunity for MAVTV to expand its reach.  While some NCTC members already carry the male skewing network through prior carriage agreements, there remains incredible distribution potential across the millions of subscribers represented by NCTC.

Doug Jost, MAVTV’s EVP of Sales and Distribution said, “MAVTV is one of the fastest growing networks on the landscape and we are thrilled to continue our momentum through this partnership with NCTC.  I have worked with Frank Hughes and his team for over two decades and know very well the efficiencies and incredible support NCTC will bring to our distribution efforts. “

Frank Hughes, Senior Vice President of Programming for NCTC commented, “We are very excited to formalize a relationship with MAVTV.  A network featuring an extensive lineup of original content, exclusive motorsports, theatrical films and more, MAVTV presents a fantastic value proposition for our members and their subscribers.”

About MAVTV
MAVTV broadcasts in both SD and HD, as well as, offers VOD.  The network features programming themes targeting men 18 to 54 including sports, gaming, comedy, health and fitness, gadgets and more in a destination channel dedicated to reaching men in an irreverent, humorous and opinionated manner.  The network is now available to approximately 40 million homes and carried on most major cable, telco, and satellite providers, as well as, mobile television platforms.
www.mavtv.com

About NCTC
The National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) is a Kansas not-for-profit corporation that operates as a programming and hardware purchasing organization for its member companies who own and operate cable systems throughout the United States and its territories. NCTC is located in Lenexa, Kansas

5/19/2011 - Lucas Oil Adds Sunoco Race Fuels To Its Growing List Of Marketing Partners

Lucas Oil is proud to add Sunoco Race Fuels to its growing list of marketing partners. Beginning with the 2011 season opener at the Mayfest Drag Boat Festival at Firebird Lake in Chandler Arizona scheduled for May 27-29, Sunoco will award a $200.00 product voucher at each LODBRS National event to the competitor with the best reaction time. In addition, a drawing will be held at the 2011 LODBRS awards banquet for a $500.00 cash award, courtesy of Sunoco Race Fuels.

As one of the world's largest producers of premium racing fuels, Sunoco Race Fuels embraces the determination to refine, blend, and supply only the highest quality products. The Sunoco name has been associated with racing excellence for decades, and with its unsurpassed innovations and years of experience, it's easy to understand why more and more engine builders, racers and sanctioning bodies choose Sunoco over all other racing gasolines combined. Sunoco's track-proven fuels have been used in all types of professional motorsports and the company is pleased to expand its product line to the drag boat racing market.

Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series Director Ken Dollar stated, "We are excited to have Sunoco Race Fuels as the official fuel of our LODBRS National events. The Sunoco name is synonymous with the winner's circle. That's why we chose Sunoco as our preferred brand of marketing."

For the racers' convenience, Sunoco Distributors have been identified in specific regions. For West Coast distributions, contact Paul Oil at 1.800.527.6090. For Central distributions contact Loan Star Super Gas at 1.800.983.3835. For East Coast distributions contact Bearden Oil Company at 1.800.342.5505.

For more information about Sunoco Race Fuels visit www.racegas.com or call 1.800.RACEGAS. For more information on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series please call Ken Dollar at (830) 265-4790 or (951) 870-6381

5/11/2011 - Lucas Oil Joins With R&R Racing As A 2011 Contingency Sponsor

Lucas Oil is pleased to announce that R&R Racing Products has agreed to come on board as a cash contingency sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series and Pro Pulling League.

Jules and Mike Riechers first opened as a general machine shop in 1984. In 1985, they added an automotive machine shop that transitioned into manufacturing specialty racing parts, including R&R Racing Products, now famous for their Pro-series billet connecting rods. By 1995, R&R's connecting rod business took over and the general and automotive portion of the machine shop was downsized. R&R began manufacturing oil pumps in 1999 and billet steel connecting rods in 2005.

From their line of billet aluminum connecting rods or billet steel connecting rods to their line of dry sump oiling systems, R&R Racing Products are made in their facility and built to customer specifications. Custom connecting rods can be made in as little as a few days time, and oil pumps usually ship within a day or two, minimizing the chance of missing a race while waiting on parts.

R&R co-owner Mike Reichers stated, "As a retired boat racer, I am glad to be a part of the drag boat family again, this time as a contingency sponsor rather than a driver. The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series should be a great way to connect our line of rods to a direct target market."

The sponsorship agreement includes cash contingencies in the amount of $125.00 paid to the 1st Place winners of each class and $75.00 to LUCAS OIL JOINS WITH R&R RACING AS A 2011 CONTINGENCY SPONSOR the runner-up winners. Recipients of the cash contingency award must use the R&R products and supply a proof of purchase receipt.

For more information on R&R Racing Products please call (815) 465-6741 or visit: www.rrconnectingrods.com. For more information on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series please call Ken Dollar at (830) 265-4790 or (951) 870-6381

5/11/2011 - Lucas Oil Names Drag Boat Sponsorship

Lucas Oil Products is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Speed Sports Top Fuel Hydro for the 2011 race season.

The St. Louis-based 5-time World Champion will be driven by veteran driver, Jarrett Silvey and tuned by world famous Amos Satterlee. "These two key individuals, along with the Speed Sports crew, who have proven themselves repeatedly as is evidenced by our success over the years, should result in a potent combination capable of competing in an ever-improving field of top fuel boats in the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing series", said team owner, Lou Osman.

The new Lucas Oil Speed Sports Special will be running an Outrigger Bullet hull, as Mr. Osman felt it offered the safest possible ride for Jarrett, who is already accustomed to driving the new style hull. Because of time constraints in putting together a brand hull and engine configuration, the team is expected to debut the new boat at the LODBRS' new purpose-built drag boat race course in Wheatland, Missouri during the weekend of July 29- 31.

Lou started racing drag boats in 1973. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, graduate of Arizona State University and owner of Aero Engineering and Speed LUCAS OIL NAMES DRAG BOAT SPONSORSHIP Sports, he has historically built his own boats from a bare hull up to and including the engine. Following a crash at the Marble Falls Lakefest in August 1999, Lou decided to retire from driving and is now the owner and team manager, along with his wife, Marianne. "Lucas has provided us the incentive, without whose help it would have been out of the question to compete this year", Marianne commented, adding, "Now it is up to us to prove that we are worthy of their support."

For more information on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series please call Ken Dollar at (830) 265-4790 or (951) 870- 6381

Attention Division 2 racers! May 21st-22nd Race Canceled

Due to flooding the Division 2 race scheduled for May 21 & 22, 2011 in Poplar Bluff MO. has been cancelled. We will move the points race for division 2 to New Athens IL. scheduled on September 10 & 11, 2011.

RockStar Energy Drink and Makita Power Tools will be sponsoring the Spirit of Texas

Lucas Oil Products is pleased to announce that RockStar Energy Drink and Makita Power Tools will be sponsoring the Spirit of Texas Top Fuel Hydro for the 2011 race season.

The Texas-based LODBRS MPH record holder will be driven by veteran driver, Scott Lumbert and tuned by team owner, David Kirkland. David stated, "DKR is glad to add Rockstar/ Makita as a marketing partner for 2011. Rockstar is the world's most powerful energy drink. Just add Makita Power Tools to the equation and you get the world's most powerful drag boat."

The Spirit of Texas race team has been busily preparing their Watercraft hull with new graphics in anticipation of their debut at the LODBRS season opener at Firebird Lake in Chandler Arizona over the Memorial Day weekend. "The whole team is excited", David said, adding "This partnership fits our team philosophy of creating a winning image at the track and in the marketplace. In essence, we race to assist our partners in winning customers and building brand awareness."

Throughout the span of his twenty seven year career in drag boat racing, David has held well over fifteen performance records and has held at least as many Championship titles in the Top Fuel Jet and Top Fuel Hydro ranks. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards for Boat of the Year, Motor Builder of the Year and Best Appearing Crew. The team currently holds the LODBRS mile per hour record at 255.363 mph.

Team driver, Scott Lumbert, who joined DKR in 2008, has also been the recipient of numerous awards as a crew chief, driver, manager and owner of Top Fuel Jets and Hydros, including ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK / MAKITA POWER TOOLS NAMES NEW DRAG BOAT SPONSORSHIP the 1997 award for Rookie of the Year and Driver of the Year and he has also earned four Championship titles as a driver.

"Lucas Oil's commitment to widening the sport's geographical footprint through the production of televised races and building a new purpose-built race facility in Wheatland, Missouri can only lead to further growth of the sport we love", David said, adding "We are proud of the progress that has been made over the past year and we look forward to Lucas' continued involvement."

For more information on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series please call Ken Dollar at (830) 265-4790 or (951) 870- 6381

Attention all Freelance Photographers and Videographers

Lucas Oil Drag Boats has a new policy for freelance photographers and videographers who wish to attend a national event.  Please email or call Patti for a request form to Patti@lucasoildragboats.com , 830-265-4790 or 951-870-6375.

2011 National Series Purse

	WIN	RUNNER UP	SEMI	1/4 FINAL	TOTAL
TFH	$12,000.00	$6,500.00	$4,500.00	$3,500.00	$41,500.00
TAH	$5,000.00	$2,500.00	$2,000.00	$1,000.00	$15,500.00
TAF	$5,000.00	$2,500.00	$1,500.00	$750.00	$13,500.00
PM	$5,000.00	$2,500.00	$1,500.00	$750.00	$13,500.00
PE	$2,500.00	$1,500.00	$500.00	$250.00	$6,000.00
TE	$2,000.00	$1,000.00	$500.00	$250.00	$5,000.00
ME	$1,250.00	$800.00	$200.00	$100.00	$2,850.00
SE	$1,150.00	$750.00	$200.00	$100.00	$2,700.00
RR	$1,000.00	$600.00	$0.00	$0.00	$1,600.00
PWC1	$200.00	$100.00	$0.00	$0.00	$300.00
PWC2	$200.00	$100.00	$0.00	$0.00	$300.00
Total	$35,300.00	$18,850.00	$21,800.00	$26,800.00	$102,750.00

02/24/2011 - Schedule Changes

There have been a few schedule changes for the 2011 LODBRS season. Please review these changes on the schedule page and get ready for some high speed drag boat action!

01/7/2011 - Lucas Oil Drag boat Racing Series Adds New Sanctioning Body

Lucas Oil is proud to announce the addition of the Arizona Drag Boat Association (ADBA) to its growing list of sanctioning members. The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series will now include four race events on the lake at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona as co-sanctioned National and/or Divisional events with the ADBA in 2011 and beyond.

The Arizona Drag Boat Association will offer "grass roots" drag boat racers the opportunity to compete in closed course sanctioned races in the State of Arizona.

The ADBA's first two events, scheduled for March 11-13 and April 15-17, 2011 will be ADBA / LODBRS Divisional points events while the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series season opener scheduled for May 27-29 and the World Finals on November 17-20 will be LODBRS National events as well as points races under the ADBA banner.

ADBA rescue personnel will be trained by LODBRS' Jimmy Todd and Tech Director Henry Sarandria will train its Technical Inspectors. Rules and race programs which ADBA governs will be consistent with LODBRS rules, and members in good standing from other LODBRS organizations will also be welcomed to participate at its events.

The ADBA's initial slate of officers include Jeremy Denny, President; Bob Prigmore, Vice- President; Barbara Kunkle, Secretary and Scott Sayles, Treasurer, and will also be governed by a seven-member Board of Directors.

For more information concerning the Arizona Drag Boat Association visit adbaracing. com.

03/14/2011 - CP-Carrillo continues to support the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series

CP-Carrillo is proud to be a sponsor of Lucas oil Drag Boat Series. Founded to service the needs of those dedicated to building engines of the highest quality and technology. CP is known for its ability to seal up cylinders better than anyone in the industry. CP has developed new skirt shapes that have introduced the most stable piston available, which translates into better ring seal and reduced harmonics in the bore. This along with their in-house ability to create a 3D mirror image of any chamber on top of the piston, as well as 3D underhead milling options give you the lightest, most stable high compression piston money can buy. CP develops programs from River Racer all the way up to Top Fuel and Alcohol! CP-Carrillo is designed and manufactured by racers, for racers and we are proud to be a supporter of the LUCAS Oil Drag Boat Series. Let CP-Carrillo help get you in the winner’s circle! For more information, visit: www.cp-carrillo.com