Earl Pearson Jr. and Carri Mason Headline Tonight's Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour

CORONA, CA (7/8/08) - Series points leader Earl Pearson Jr., crew chief Carri Mason, and promoters Jeff Greer and Johnny Stokes will all headline tonight's Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour.  The interactive program airs live at 8pm eastern, 7pm central Tuesday night on www.RaceTalkLive.com.
 
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader Earl Pearson Jr. will join the show for his second ever appearance on the program.  Pearson is fresh off a wild win Saturday night at the Volunteer Speedway and is attempting to become the first ever Late Model driver to net five straight national championships. 
 
Also joining the broadcast will be Carri Mason, daughter and crew chief for Hall of Famer John Mason.  Carri, who also races part-time, will give an update on John's condition after his accident Saturday night at Volunteer Speedway and talk about what it's like being a female crew chief and driver, all while juggling a rigorous college curriculum.
 
Promoters Jeff Greer and Johnny Stokes will check in with a look ahead to this weekend's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races.  Greer is the promoter at the Tuscumbia, AL's North Alabama Speedway, where the Series will make their third visit for this Friday night's "Heart of the Dixie 40".  Stokes, a well-known promoter and driver, will discuss this Saturday's Lucas Oil sanctioned "10th Annual James Nickoles Memorial" at his track, Columbus Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS.
 
Hosted by "DJ" Dustin Jarrett, the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour airs LIVE at 8:00pm eastern, 7:00pm central Tuesday nights on www.RaceTalkLive.com.  Fans are encouraged to instant message their questions to DJ via the AOL Instant Messenger screen name "LucasDirtDJ".  Emails are also welcome at djarrett@lucasdirt.com. 
 
For more information on the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour or the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.LucasDirt.com. 

2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors

Arizona Sport Shirts - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Dixie Chopper - "The Official Mower" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Fatheadz Sunglasses - "The Official Eyewear" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

General Tire - "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Jasper Engines - "The Official Engine" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Jim Beam - Drink Smart - "The Official Beverage" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

SuperClean - "The Official Degreaser" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

2008 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include: 5150 Race Trailers, Afco Racing Products, Allstar Performance, American Racer Tire, ARC Engines, ASI Racewear, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, CJ Rayburn Race Cars, Comp Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, Dart Machinery, Duralite Racing Wheels, Dyers Top Rods, Erson Cams, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance Brake Pads, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, Malcuit Racing Engines, Mason Racin', Mullvain Motorsports, Ohlins, On the Edge Graphics, PBM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Customs, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Rick Schwallie Photography, Rocket Chassis, Tiger Rearends, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Victory Circle Chassis, WD Enterprises, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wrisco Aluminum.

James Essex, Public Relations Director, jessex@lucasdirt.com