JACKSONVILLE, FL (October 1, 2008)- The 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Go-Kart Shootout, presented by Earl Pearson Jr. set for October 24-26th at Conway Speedway in Conway, South Carolina is fast approaching. Earl Pearson Jr. is pleased to announce several new sponsors and awards for the mega event. E3 Spark Plugs has come on board to be the title sponsor of the "Fast Time Award" for the Lucas Oil Pro Class, the Animal Medium Class and the Animal Heavy Class. The driver that sets the fastest lap in qualifying in the Pro-Class will receive a $100 cash award. The driver that sets the fastest lap in qualifying in the Animal Medium and Animal Heavy Classes will receive a $50 cash award for each class.



E3 Spark Plugs with corporate offices located in Ponte Vedra, was formed to help customers increase power, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce engine emissions that contribute to global warming. The bottom line is E3 Diamond Fire technology produces a faster flame front and a more complete combustion cycle to directly improve your engine's performance through advancements in the Energy, the Efficiency and the Ecology of today's spark plugs. To learn more about E3 Sparkplugs log onto their company website at www.e3sparkplugs.com.



Other posted awards just announced include Hoosier Tire giving a set of four Hoosier tires to each of the 2nd place finishers in Stk. Med (FH), Stk. Heavy (FH), Animal Med and Animal Heavy. Larry Jones Motorsports will give away a Free Super Heat Cube valued at $900 to one driver from a drawing of all drivers pre-entered for the event. Other product awards include product from Lucas Oil, ASI Racewear and Bell Racing.



"We are excited to have E3 Sparkplugs come on board to sponsor the Fast Time Awards in the three classes. E3 Sparkplugs is a new company looking to market to the go-kart racer and engine builders in this sport. The Diamond Fire technology in their products is the result of an intensive series of laboratory experiments that measured the power created by a spark plug. We are very excited to have them on board for this event", stated Earl Pearson Jr.



Sponsors for this years Lucas Oil Go-Kart Shootout, presented by Earl Pearson Jr. include: Lucas Oil, E3 Spark Plugs, Bobby Labonte Racing, Independence Lumber, Competition Karting, M&M Transport & Refrigeration, Dunn-Benson Ford, Ultra Max Chassis, Graphics Arts Express, Larry Wallace Engines, TD Transport Inc, Millenium/Tempest Chassis, Palmetto Speed Shop, Scotty's Karts and Parts, Dohm Cycles, H&H Drywall & Painters, PRC/Phantom Chassis, Capps Racing Engines, SBR Racing, Andy Harris Racing, Shoaf Machine, Tiger Rear Ends, Hoosier Tire, Larry Jones Motorsports, Bell Racing, ASI Racewear and Xtreme Graphics.



Racers wanting to pre-enter the event and save money on entries must have pre-entry forms and money orders sent in by October 17th. The main event of the three day weekend will be the Lucas Oil Pro Class that will pay $8,000 to win on Sunday October 26th. The unique format of this event also includes ALL 30 racers in the Lucas Oil Pro Class feature will receive money by starting the $8,000 to win feature event. The Lucas Oil Shootout weekend will start on Friday October 24th with a practice night. Then on Saturday October 25th racers will compete in a full schedule of multiple classes paying money and contingency awards. On Sunday October 26th the schedule of events will be highlighted with the Lucas Oil Pro Class paying a whopping $8,000 to win with a unique format of qualifying and heat races to make the 30 kart starting field.



This year's event will take place at Conway Speedway near Myrtle Beach in Conway South Carolina and will be unsanctioned. All classes will be using WKA Engine Rules, open tire rules and AMB Timing and Scoring. All classes will qualify and line up straight up for features EXCEPT for the Lucas Oil Pro Class. The Lucas Oil Pro Class will qualify and run heat races to fill the 30 Kart starting field. For more information about Conway Speedway you can visit the track website at http://www.conwayraceway.com.



For more information about the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Go-Kart Shootout, Presented by Earl Pearson Jr. log onto the website www.earlpearsonjr.net and click on the link to the Lucas Oil Go-Kart Shootout. The event flyer with the pre-entry forms are available to download from the www.earlpearsonjr.net website. Feel free to contact us by email at info@earlpearsonjr.net.



For companies or individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event please contact us at (904) 210-6649 or email info@earlpearsonjr.net.To learn more about Lucas Oil, the title sponsor of the event, visit their official website at www.lucasoil.com. For more information about Earl Pearson Jr. and the Bobby Labonte Racing Team visit www.earlpearsonjr.net.





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