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(this per www.ascsracing.com)

TULSA, Okla. (August 8, 2008) – The landscape for the Sprint Car racing world will undergo a dramatic change for the better in 2009, as Lucas Oil Products and K&N Filters join forces with the American Sprint Car Series.

The newly formed Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters will feature the nation's most competitive Sprint Car racing circuit, with the teams vying for greatly enhanced purses.

"This is the most exciting thing to happen to Sprint Car racing in recent years," commented Bob Patison, Executive Vice President of Lucas Oil Products. "Lucas Oil is excited to be associated with Emmett Hahn and the American Sprint Car Series. Emmett brings a fresh approach to Sprint Car racing. The sport is in dire need of some new leadership and direction, and that's what this series offers."

A point fund of $250,000 will be in place for the 2009 season for the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters, with each individual event including a $6,000 winner's share and $500 to start the "A" Main event along with $200 for "B" Main non-transfers.

Steve Williams, Vice President of Research and Development of K&N Engineering, comments that, "K&N Filters is very proud to team up with Lucas Oil to present some of the best ASCS Sprint Car Racing on the planet. Everyone at K&N is excited to participate in this very important race series and we are looking forward to great racing in 2009.”

An enhanced tow money package will be in effect for the series' top 15 teams, with a television package of approximately ten events included as well.

"This is a direction we've been working towards for a few years now," American Sprint Car Series founder and President Emmett Hahn commented. "Lucas Oil and K&N Filters are making all of this possible now and we're all looking forward to this endeavor."

"The teams, the fans and the promoters all win with this relationship," Hahn explains. "The teams are racing for excellent money, the fans get a highly-competitive racing event with top-caliber teams at a reasonable price and track promoters get a premier Sprint Car event with tremendous profitability potential."

Lucas Oil Products, Inc. with headquarters in Corona, California, has established itself as a top selling additive line since 1989, across several industries through innovative product research and development along with aggressive marketing programs. Lucas Oil has long been directly involved in the American racing industry through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing event promotions, at all levels. Additional information regarding Lucas Oil Products is available at Lucas Oil Products, 302 North Sheridan Street, Corona, CA 92880-2067, or visit www.lucasoil.com.

K&N Engineering, Inc., with headquarters in Riverside, California, has been the world’s leader in performance filter technology since 1969, serving the needs of the automotive, motorcycle, marine and industrial markets. K&N is heavily involved in nearly every form of motorsports from off-road and powersports to drag racing, stock cars and road racing. For more information about K&N Filters, please contact K&N Engineering, Inc., P.O. Box 1329, Riverside, CA 92502-1329, or visit www.knfilters.com.

Founded in 1992, the American Sprint Car Series now sanctions well over 200 nights of racing annually throughout the United States and Canada with its National Tour and dozen Regional circuits. Nearly 1,000 different drivers will compete in at least one ASCS event over the course of the 2008 season. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.

David Smith Jr.
www.oklahomatidbits.com

Wonder if that means Lanny will charge even more!!!!

Ted Sanderson

I don't know what he'll charge but I do know this. It is rumored that he will be changing over to ASCS rules at the bowl. A good move I think. Now SFS needs to do the same thing,JMO. Reasons; if not, SFS will be only track running a city engine. Also,I think the heads could be sold to guys running 2 bbl engines and also the OCS guys. All you need to do then is change pistons and run ASCS heads. There was some talk about this amongst some friends of mine last weekend. Gives guys running ASCS type rules a chance to run elsewhere without changing there equipment.

What are some of the rest of you guys thoughts on these topics?

Hell I just want to see the bigger wings...I think they look cool.lol

"They're steering them sum bi***es with their right 
foot!"

I'm in Complete agreement that SFS should change to ASCS rules. There are some guys running ASCS who live around the OKC area and don't run SFS because they don't have the funds to change their engine every week.

Also, will the increased purse be only for National Tour races or will it trickle down to the Regions as well? Either way I think it's great. Racing is such a great sport and this could help keep it strong.

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