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Dirt Track World Championship Tickets Now On Sale
All adult admission will be a full access pit pass! 

Mineral Wells, WV; Hall of Fame Promoter Carl Short has a very special plan in place for race fans attending the 30th Annual Dirt Track World Championship at West Virginia Motor Speedway. Bringing the DTWC back to West Virginia was just the first thing. Short thought it only fitting that it be held at WVMS being the closest track to where it all began at Pennsboro. Now Short has added another fan oriented special. For this years event All Adult Tickets will be a full access pit pass!  “I really wanted to make the 30th running of the DTWC special for the fans and with the pit pass the fans will get a chance to walk around the pits and get an up close and personal look at the cars and some of the other things that fans in the stands don’t get to see normally”, said Short. Also due to the large layout and great number of seats at West Virginia Motor Speedway there will not be any reserved seating for this event!   READ MORE

DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO WVMS - Crown Jewell event to returns to West Virginia for 30th Anniversary 

Powell, TN;     “Take me home country roads” That’s where the 30th annual Dirt Track World Championship is headed. It's going back to West Virginia, the state where it all began.   Promoter Carl Short is pleased to announce that the DTWC will be held at the famous "SPEEDPLANT",  West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, WV.  Short’s decision to carry the DTWC back to the Speedway that holds the DTWC attendance record wasn’t an easy one.  "This was one of the most gut wrenching decisions I have ever had to make" said Short.  "Not going back to Lawrenceburg was a decision I really hated to make."   READ MORE

Jimmy Mars Victorious in $50,000 to win 29th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Race at Lawrenceburg Speedway

LAWRENCEBURG, IN (October 18, 2009) – Picking up his third $50,000 win of 2009 Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI won the 29th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Presented by 4m.net on Sunday afternoon at Lawrenceburg Speedway.  The 37-year-old racer held off Brady Smith of Solon Springs, WI for the victory which was his first in the dirt late model racing crown jewel event which was held at Lawrenceburg for the first time.  Trailing the pair of Wisconsin standouts to the finish line were Rick Eckert of York, PA, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY.

Ray Cook and Mars made up the front row for the 100-lap event as Cook grabbed the early lead of the race followed by Mars, Eckert, Francis and Jimmy Owens.  Cook looked strong from the outset pushing his lead up to three-car length in the early going on the sun-bathed race track.  READ MORE

DTWC SET FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Excessive moisture on the speedway and grounds force change in schedule

Lawrenceburg, IN:  Due to excessive amounts of rain that have fallen recently in the Lawrenceburg area leaving the Speedway grounds extremely wet and muddy and the racetrack at a point where it needs some drying Dirt Track World Championship Promoter Carl Short and Lawrenceburg Speedway promoter Dave Rudisell have made the difficult decision to re-schedule the DTWC for THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Oct 17th & 18th.

 “Dave and his crew tried in vain to work the track today”, said Short. Rudisell pointed to the amounts of rain from last weekend and what has fallen so far for the muddy conditions. “We want to give the racers the best surface possible and the fans the best race possible; with the forecast we have Saturday and Sunday will allow us to get it done”, said Rudisell. Both Short and Rudisell expressed safety for the racers as another reason for the two day delay. The only way they could’ve had the track ready would have been a very rough track and they didn’t want to put the cars out there like that and chance tearing up a lot of equipment un-necessarily.

Time schedule for this Saturday and Sunday are as follows; Gates will open each day at 9am with on track activities beginning at 12 noon. 


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O’Neal Looking Forward to DTWC - Martinsville Indiana driver one of many home state drivers to compete

Lawrenceburg, IN: Don O’Neal is no stranger to running up front and winning races. “The Real Deal” as he is known will be at the forefront of the Indiana drivers trying to capture The 29th Annual Dirt Track World Championship Oct 15th – 17th at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. The Martinsville, IN resident is looking forward to one of the sports Crown Jewel events coming to his home state. “It’s really a good thing, I hope it stays here for a while”, he said. O’Neal stated, “Anything time a big race comes to your state you’re excited but this is one of the biggest in our sport”.

O’Neal is just one of the Indiana drivers expected to try to qualify for the $50,000 to win Late Model event. Some of the others drivers from the Hoosier state are Scott James, John Gill, Steve Barnette, Steve Casebolt, Duane Chamberlain and Greg Johnson just to name a few who’ll be looking for a home field advantage when they roll into Lawrenceburg. Of racing at Lawrenceburg O’Neal said, “I’ve raced there twice and haven’t had the greatest results but have ran well. Maybe this will be when we win one there”.   READ MORE

HARTMAN LOOKS FOR SECOND DTWC WIN          

Ohio Driver on a roll winning the World 100 and Pittsburgher 

Lawrenceburg, IN: Zanesville, Ohio driver Bart Hartman is someone who won’t argue with luck, momentum or whatever you want to call it. Earlier this season the popular driver dropped off the Lucas Oil Series calling it a business decision verses a racing decision. After the last two weeks Hartman has pocketed over $70,000 winning the World 100 and The Pittsburgher. Hartman looks to ride that momentum thru the seasons end including the Dirt Track World Championship.

 The 2001 winner of the DTWC is looking to do something that has only been done twice, winning the DTWC and the World 100 in the same season. Kentucky drivers Jack Boggs and Steve Francis to date are the only ones to pull off that feat. Hartman said, “I’ve only raced at Lawrenceburg once since they changed the track so we may be behind some of those guys but we’ve had a good car all year with this Rocket and just have had some bad luck issues”. Then he continued, “I really think we’ll have a good of as good of a shot as anyone there. It would be great to win a second Dirt Track World Championship and to be able to do that after winning the World and now the Pittsburgher would really be a nice way to cap off the year”. READ MORE

MEDIA REQUEST FOR 2009 DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 

Lawrenceburg, IN; To try and save members of the Media time and confusion when covering the DTWC we’ve taken a few steps to help make things easier for all.

All requests for credentials will have to be mailed to DTWC Media, 575 Syringa Rd, Topping, VA 23169 and be received by Oct. 11th or e-mailed to briantidball@peoplepc.com. All writers and (please state if you’re a writer or photographer) photographers will need their request sent in by their editors or publishers. If mailed, on company letter head. Independent’s are welcome to request but may be called upon to show published work. All Requests should include the following items; Name, address, valid phone number and e-mail address.

In order to cut down confusion at the racetrack all credentials must be picked up at the front gate no later than 6:45 PM Saturday Oct. 17th!

DIRT ON DIRT TO CONTINUE FAST TIME AWARD AT DTWC

 Websites third year sponsoring award 

  Lawrenceburg, IN: The Dirt Track World Championship is pleased to announce that for the third year in a row that Dirt on Dirt will sponsor the Fast Time Award. Michael Rigsby of Dirt on Dirt had this to say about their involvement in the DTWC, "It's a huge honor for us, and those aren't words we throw around lightly. If you've been a dirt late model fan for the past quarter-century, you know all about the Dirt Track World Championship, so for us to just be involved in some way is very cool. Not only is it our third year sponsoring the $1,000 Fast Time award, but the fact that we're at an all new facility, the buzz for the event is getting huge, and it makes the whole situation even better. The Lucas Oil race at Lawrenceburg in late-August was FANTASTIC, and I think with the dirt late model world focusing on this event, it will be another great race." DTWC Promoter Carl Short said, “We’re extremely pleased that Dirt on Dirt is continuing their support of the DTWC through the Fast Time Award. Michael Rigsby and Todd Turner have done a wonderful job with their website and their supporting this event and others shows that they want to help with the growth of our sport”. READ MORE

MS MOTORSPORTS TO APPEAR AT DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Lawrenceburg, IN; Ms Motorsports 09 Alyssa Sharman will be making an appearance at Dirt Track World Championship at the Lawrenceburg Speedway October 15th-17th for fans to get autographs and pictures as well as purchasing an Ms Motorsports poster. “I’m really looking forward to being at the DTWC this year. It will also be my first visit to Lawrenceburg. I like to try and visit as many tracks as I can each year”, stated Alyssa.  Then she added, “I’m really looking forward to seeing all the fans there next month and hope they come out to see me and a great event”.

Only one month remains to save on your tickets for three great days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission from last year. This is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can!  So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices. READ MORE

DTWC goes HOOSIER

Carl Short is pleased to announce that the 2009 edition of the prestigious DIRT TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP will be contested on HOOSIER Racing Tires in both the Late Model and Modified division with servicing of the event provided by Hoosier Tire Midwest.

Hoosier Midwest General Manager Terry Young stated that it makes good common sense for the participants who will be able to attend the event with limited compounds and will make preparing for the event much simpler by not having to guess on which compounds they might use. Legendary promoter Short also stated "We too were trying to address the concerns of many competitors by limiting the number of tire choices". "We certainly look forward to Hoosier Midwest servicing  our event and working with the competitors in making the event as succesful as it can be". Young stated that "we are also excited to be able to continue our long relationship with Carl Short and his entire crew".
 
Most every late model competitor in the area already has LM tires in their possession be it from use at Eldora or many of the local weekly tracks that utilize the UMP tire rule.
 
The DTWC will be contested utilizing LM ties in three compounds LM20, LM30 and LM40. The modified division will be contested using the E-MOD 26.5 and 27.5 D40, A40 or H40.
 
Tires can be pre-ordered by calling Hoosier Tire Midwest at (800) 365-1955. Additionally, parts and fuel will be available from Hoosier Racing Tire dealer Terry Eaglin Motorsports who services the track on a weekly basis.

Class of 2010 for Hall of Fame to be announced at the Dirt Track World Championship

Lawrenceburg, IN:  Now that the Class of 2009 has been inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame attention will move to Lawrenceburg Indiana and The Dirt Track World Championship at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. Prior to the start of Saturdays on track action at the DTWC, HoF Chairman Bill Holder will announce the results of the voting board of who will be inducted into the HoF for the Class of 2010.

Time is running out for the reduced prices of advance ticket sales. Don’t delay get in on the big savings by ordering your DTWC tickets before the prices go up. This is one of the must see Crown Jewel events in Dirt Late Model racing. Who will take home the $50,000 and the trophy and add their names to the list of legends who have won The Dirt Track World Championship?

Three days of great racing action is slated for Oct. 15th thru Oct.17th at one of racing's true "Crown Jewels" and no increase in the cost of admission from last year. This is a deal that is hard to beat anywhere.  In fact, we don’t think you can!  So make your plans early to be there and get your advanced tickets now for the best seating and to save $10.00 off of race day prices.READ MORE

 

Brian Birkhofer wins the 2008 DTWC
Birkhofer celebrates victory with DTWC promoter Carl Short

 

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