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LoneStar $10,000/win HIGH BANKS HAVOC April 6

Kilgore TX (3/25/13) by DarinShort.com. The only 2013 scheduled Texas appearance of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series will invade LoneStar Speedway (LSS) in Kilgore Texas with the 3rd Annual High Banks Havoc on Saturday, April 6th. The winner of the 50 lap feature race will take home a cool $10,000.

The 2012 edition of the annual event drew rave reviews from race fans, as Jared Landers and Jimmy Owens from Newport Tennessee swapped the lead several times the final two laps on the lightning fast racing surface, with Landers taking the $10,000 winner’s share back to his hometown of Batesville, Arkansas.

Scott Bloomquist will be on hand to attempt to regain his Havoc title after winning it at LSS in 2011.

However, a full field of Lucas Oil Late Model Series stars will be gunning for the top bragging rights this year, including: Don O'Neal, Earl Pearson, Jr., Bobby Pierce, Steve Francis, John Blankenship, Dennis Erb Jr. and Doug Drown.

Plus, fans can expect a strong contingent of late model drivers from throughout the region doing their best to keep the $10,000 top prize local.

In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Series, a complete program of Modified (paying $1,000 to win), Limited Modified ($500 to win) and Factory Stocks ($300 to win) will compete. Their purse and rules are located at the track website.

The $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model 50-lap feature is scheduled to be the second feature race of the night.

Here are some quick facts for the event:

-Grandstands open at 4pm, Autograph Session 4:30-5pm, Hot Laps at 5:45pm, Late Model group Time Trials at 6:15pm & Racing at 7pm.

-Pits open at Noon.

-General Admission $25 (ages 12-64). Tickets available at the gate on race day only.

-Kids (ages 6-11) just $5

-Ages 5 and under admitted free with adult admission

-Military or Seniors (Ages 65+) General Admission just $20

-Upgrade any ticket to the Reserved Section (bucket seats) for $5 per person

-If you purchase tickets with MasterCard or Visa, there is a $1/ticket processing fee.

-All Pit Passes $35

-No outside food/drink coolers are allowed inside, a full selection of
economically priced food concessions, including beer, are available.

-Click www.LoneStarSpeedway.com for event flyer, class rules and complete event details.

-Visit www.LucasDirt.com for more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Series.

Don’t miss the only 2013 Texas appearance of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series on Saturday April 6th, with the 3rd Annual High Banks Havoc at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore Texas!

-Darin

4/1 RACE WEEK UPDATES:
In anticipation of this Saturday's (4/6) monster-sized 3rd Annual $10,000 to win High Banks Havoc for Lucas Oil Late Model Series at LoneStar Speedway, here are a couple of quick video clips to give you a taste of the action:

Here's the first two laps of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series feature from inside the announcer's booth at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore Texas on March 31, 2012.

http://youtu.be/RZIBc-SGEMY

And the final lap...

http://youtu.be/5wA9NlkUyqU

(both clips were taken from my handheld and not meant to be professional footage, just for illustration purposes)

Tickets to Saturday's event are available at the track only on race day.

Grandstands open at 4pm, complete event details are at www.LoneStarSpeedway.com and the current weather forecast shows sunny and 75 degrees - which will make for excellent racing conditions.

Spectacular weather conditions are forecast for tomorrow's 3rd Annual High Banks Havoc at Lonestar Speedway.

A jaw dropping $60,000 is up for grabs for the Lucas Oil Late Model Series drivers, Modifieds, Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks. The complete purse breakdown for the LSS points divisions is posted on the homepage of the track website under 'resources.'

The current forecast shows 75 degrees and sunny at hot laps and still around 65
degrees at the final checkered flag. Precip chances show 0% throughout the day and night.

This will be the only chance race fans in Texas will have to see drivers such as Scott Bloomquist (2011 Havoc winner), Jared Landers (2012 Havoc winner) Jimmy Owens (2012 Havoc runner up) and point leader Don O'Neil.

For those looking for camping spaces with hookups, the LoneStar Campground (located on premises) still has a few remaining spots available. They are $25 for
the night and remaining spaces are available, and being this close to the race date, they are available on a first-come basis. Just check in at the ticket office upon your arrival. Click http://www.darinshort.com/SCNcamping.html for general camping with hookups info.

Here are some quick facts for the event:

-Grandstands open at 4pm, Autograph Session 4:30-5pm, Hot Laps at 5:45pm, Late Model group Time Trials at 6:15pm & Racing at 7pm.

-Pits open at Noon.

-General Admission $25 (ages 12-64). Tickets available at the gate on race day only.

-Kids (ages 6-11) just $5

-Ages 5 and under admitted free with adult admission

-Military or Seniors (Ages 65+) General Admission just $20

-Upgrade any ticket to the Reserved Section (bucket seats) for $5 per person

-If you purchase tickets with MasterCard or Visa, there is a $1/ticket processing fee.

-All Pit Passes $35

-No outside food/drink coolers are allowed inside, a full selection of economically priced food concessions, including beer, are available.

Click www.LoneStarSpeedway.com for complete event information, directions and much more.

RACE DAY UPDATE:
Everything is still as scheduled for tonight's $60,000 High Banks Havoc at LoneStar Speedway. Great weather, come early to meet the drivers in the autograph session, then witness many of the nations top drivers take on the high banks culminating with the 50-lap feature paying $10,000 to win and $800 just to start.

Here are some quick facts for the event:

-Grandstands open at 4pm, Autograph Session 4:30-5pm, Hot Laps at 5:45pm, Late Model group Time Trials at 6:15pm & Racing at 7pm. Draw cutoff for LSS points divisions (MODS, LTDS, FS) is 6pm sharp.

-Pits open at Noon.

-General Admission $25 (ages 12-64). Tickets available at the gate on race day only.

-Kids (ages 6-11) just $5

-Ages 5 and under admitted free with adult admission

-Military or Seniors (Ages 65+) General Admission just $20

-Upgrade any ticket to the Reserved Section (bucket seats) for $5 per person

-If you purchase tickets with MasterCard or Visa, there is a $1/ticket processing fee.

-All Pit Passes $35

-No outside food/drink coolers are allowed inside, a full selection of economically priced food concessions, including beer, are available.

-Click http://www.LoneStarSpeedway.com for event flyer, class rules and complete event details.

-Visit http://www.LucasDirt.com for more information on the Lucas Oil Late Model Series.

Don’t miss the only 2013 Texas appearance of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series TONIGHT, Saturday April 6th, with the 3rd Annual High Banks Havoc at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore Texas!