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SOUTHERN
SHORT TRACK RACING NEWS
| Thursday, October 2, 2008 |
| Billy Drake wins Busch Illinois State 100 at Peoria Speedway, Heads to Georgia for Final Two Lucas Oil Series Events | BLOOMINGTON, IL (October 1, 2008) - Billy Drake Racing traveled to Peoria Speedway in Peoria , IL and competed in the "Busch Illinois State 100" this past weekend. Billy would finish 3rd in his heat race to earn the 9th starting position for the 100-lap $6,000 to win feature event. Billy would use his past experience at this track to have his car setup perfect for the feature. Billy would advance into the top five early and took the lead by lap 40 of the 100-lap feature. Billy would go on to lead the remaining laps and win the $6,000 first place prize money.
"It was good to get a win and to race close to home in front of several of my sponsors was really special as well. We struggled a little in qualifying but we got it working really well for the feature. I just used my past experience here to be patient and was able to get to the front early on and once out front we had the car to win" stated Billy.
Billy Drake Racing will travel to Georgia this weekend for the final two Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned events. Friday October 3rd Billy will compete at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA in a $10,000 to win feature event. Then on Saturday Billy will compete at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA in a $15,000 to win Dixie Shootout. Billy is currently 4th in the series national point's standings and looks to finish at the series final event on a high note this weekend.
Billy Drake Racing would like to thank all his sponsors and his whole team for their support in 2008. Billy Drake's sponsors include: Creative Kitchens & Baths, Executive Homes, Steidinger Construction, Afco Racing Products, Custom Racing Engines, K&N Filters, Mullvain Motorsports, Q Racing Oils, Hoosier Tire, Out-Pace Racing Products, Real Racing Wheels, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Manufacturing, Wiles Racing Driveshafts, Wilwood, Rick Schwallie Photograhy and WD Enterprises.
To learn more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit www.lucasdirt.com. For more information about Billy Drake Racing and to sign up for the free newsletters and official Billy Drake press releases log onto www.Billydrake.net
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