rebelracewriter Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Florence Speedway in the Spotlight with Richest Weekend in Track History FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:WAYCROSS, GA (August 4, 2016) - One of the most highly anticipated events of the season is just one week away. The richest weekend in Florence Speedway history will take place Thursday-Saturday, August 11th-13th.The blockbuster weekend will kick off with the largest, single-day event in dirt late model racing in 2016 on Thursday, August 11th. The 30th Annual "Ralph Latham Memorial," held in honor of the late Ralph Latham, will boast an impressive $30,000 top prize. The event will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains - highlighted by the 75-lap, $30,000-to-win main event. The Open Wheel Modifieds will also compete in a full program for $1,000-to-win.Ralph Latham, a long-time Cincinnati area racer, lost his battle with cancer in August of 1986. Since then, the historic, 1/2-mile oval has produced some of the most memorable events in series history. Jonathan Davenport returns as the defending Ralph Latham Memorial winner.Friday's action will include: Hot Laps, double Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heat Races, along with Heat Races and B-Mains for the Modified division to kick off the 34th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil. The annual fan/racer appreciation party will follow Friday night's on-track activities.The 2016 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will kick off the festivities on Saturday, August 13th, followed by LOLMDS B-Mains. Afterwards, the Modifieds will compete in their $2,000-to-win feature before the 100-lap, $50,000-to-win Sunoco North/South 100 main event takes center stage. The 30-lap, $2,500-to-win Non-Qualifiers race will cap off the weekend.The revised North/South 100 format has produced some of the most pulse-pounding, edge of your seat racing action in the history of the crown jewel event. Drivers will battle fiercely in two rounds of heat races on Friday night, earning passing points to determine Saturday night's B-Main and Feature starting grids. Jonathan Davenport claimed his first career North/South 100 victory - a year ago - over Scott Bloomquist, Mike Marlar, Dale McDowell, and Jared Landers.Sunoco Race Fuels is the "Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and proud sponsor of the Sunoco North/South 100. Winning on today's racing circuit requires more than being an exceptional driver and having a well-built car. It takes high-performance racing fuels that are willing to go the distance - fuels like those produced by Sunoco. With an expanded product line, Sunoco offers drivers more choices than ever before. For the performance your engine is designed to deliver, consistently choose Sunoco Race Fuels. To learn more, contact Sunoco Race Fuels at 1-800-RACE-GAS (1-800-722-3427), or visit their website at www.racegas.com. Florence Speedway is located in Northern Kentucky, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio on US 42. Additional information can be obtained by visiting www.florencespeedway.com, or call the speedway office at (859) 493-0034.The Official Host Hotel of Florence Speedway is the Hilton Cincinnati Airport, located at Exit 182 (Turfway Road) off I-75/71 in Florence, Kentucky. For reservations, call (859) 371-4400 and request the Florence Speedway rate, or book online at: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CVGCHHF-FSW-20160811/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG. Lucas Oil Championship Standings:POSCAR #DRIVER NAMEHOMETOWNPOINTSTRAIL BY10Scott BloomquistMooresburg, TN5480026Jonathan DavenportMount Airy, NC5220-2603B5Brandon SheppardNew Berlin, IL5010-4704777Jared LandersBatesville, AR4995-485539Tim McCreadieWatertown, NY4825-655628EDennis Erb, Jr.Carpentersville, IL4645-835715LDarrell LaniganUnion, KY4630-85085Don O'NealMartinsville, IN4620-86091Earl Pearson Jr.Jacksonville, FL4480-10001020Jimmy OwensNewport, TN4460-10201115FSteve FrancisBowling Green, KY4030-14501275Colton FlinnerAllison Park, PA3195-2285 Florence SpeedwayPhone Number: 859-485-7591Tracks Promoter: Josh KingLocation: 12234 US Hwy 42, Walton, KY 41094Website: www.florencespeedway.com Tire Rule for Florence Speedway - August 11th-13th:Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier Rib 1350Right Rear - Hoosier 03, LM40 Ralph Latham Memorial Event Purse:$30,000-to-win: 1. $30,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,280, 10. $1,260, 11. $1,240, 12. $1,220, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,200, 15. $1,200, 16. $1,200, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,200, 19. $1,200, 20. $1,200, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200Sunoco North/South 100 Event Purse:$50,000-to-win: 1. $50,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $7,000, 4. $5,000, 5. $4,000, 6. $3,800, 7. $3,600, 8. $3,400, 9. $3,350, 10. $3,300, 11. $3,250, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,150, 14. $3,125, 15. $3,100, 16. $3,075, 17. $3,050, 18. $3,025, 19. $3,000, 20. $3,000, 21. $3,000, 22. $3,000, 23. $3,000, 24. $3,000, 25. $3,000Previous Ralph Latham Memorial Winners:1987 - Bobby Carnes1988 - Bob Pierce1989 - John Gill1990 - Jack Boggs1991 - Scott Bloomquist1992 - Jack Boggs1993 - Jack Boggs1994 - Billy Moyer1995 - Donnie Moran1996 - Billy Moyer1997 - Steve Francis1998 - Bart Hartman1999 - Bart Hartman2000 - Darrell Lanigan2001 - R.J. Conley2002 - Steve Francis2003 - Scott James2004 - Mike Jewel2005 - Don O'Neal2006 - Scott Bloomquist2007 - Steve Casebolt2008 - Jimmy Owens2009 - Jimmy Owens2010 - Earl Pearson Jr.2011 - Don O'Neal2012 - Don O'Neal2013 - Rained Out2014 - Jimmy Owens2015 - Jonathan DavenportPrevious Sunoco North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil Winners:1983 - Pat Patrick1984 - Pat Patrick1985 - John Mason1986 - Jack Boggs1987 - Jeff Purvis1988 - Scott Bloomquist1989 - Jeff Purvis1990 - Mike Head1991 - Rodney Combs1992 - Jack Boggs1993 - John Gill1994 - Jack Boggs1995 - John Gill1996 - Donnie Moran1997 - Rick Aukland1998 - Donnie Moran1999 - Bob Pierce2000 - Scott Bloomquist2001 - Rained Out2002 - Chub Frank2003 - Dan Schlieper2004 - Steve Shaver2005 - Bart Hartman2006 - Steve Shaver2007 - Jimmy Owens2008 - Darren Miller2009 - Jimmy Mars2010 - Jimmy Owens2011 - Jimmy Owens2012 - Don O'Neal2013 - Don O'Neal2014 - Eddie Carrier Jr.2015 - Jonathan Davenport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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