Amanda Francis
Job Title: Social Media Coordinator
Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 3 Years
Date of Birth: October 20, 1983
Family: Husband: Steve; Daughter: Adley
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Ponderosa Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The people / friends.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends.
Ashley Schwallie
Job Title: Administrative Manager / Registration
Hometown: Batavia, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 14 Years
Date of Birth: November 9, 1982
Family: Husband: Rick; Daughter: Addison
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Knoxville Raceway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Being around friends and making new ones.
Hobbies: Traveling; Spending time with family; Spending time outdoors.
Bill Reed
Job Title: Series Chaplain
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 14 Years
Date of Birth: September 29, 1946
Family: Wife - Debbie; 6 children; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Portsmouth Raceway Park
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Meeting people and Dirt Racing Outreach
Hobbies: Snow birding; Fishing
Chris DeVito
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Batavia, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 2 Years
Date of Birth: November 10, 1975
Family: Wife: Tonya; Son: Christopher; Daughter: Taylor
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Portsmouth Raceway Park
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Meeting new people and seeing all the different race tracks.
Hobbies: Landscaping; Spending time with family; Traveling; Home Improvement Projects
D.J. Smallwood
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 5 years
Date of Birth: January 9, 1977
Family: Wife: Jennifer; 2 Daughters; Hailey and Mackenzie; Step-Son: Nate
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Florence Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Seeing the sport at its top level and constantly learning from the best in the business - staff and driver.
Hobbies: Riding my Harley; Shooting Pool; Camping; Being outdoors.
Dale Robison
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Zanesville, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 4 Years
Date of Birth: November 16, 1960
Family: Wife: Lisa; Son: Stetson
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Don't really have a favorite track as I haven't been to a lot of them. Would love to go to Knoxville Raceway and Lucas Oil Speedway.
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Meeting all of the great people.
Hobbies: Riding dirt bikes; Taking the granddaughter out on our side by side; Golfing
David Ferrell
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Danville, KY
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Hosted LOLMDS races at Bluegrass Speedway from 2005-2011. Worked as an official for 1 year.
Date of Birth: April 22, 1954
Family: Wife: Anita; Daugher: Amanda Francis; Son-in-Law: Steve Francis; Granddaughter: Adley Francis; Daugher: Stephanie Morrill; Granddaughter: Madison Morrill
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Knoxville Raceway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Getting to see a lot of great drivers race for a nice purse.
Hobbies: Dirt Racing; Demo Derby; Fishing
Debbie Reed
Job Title: Series Chaplain
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 16 Years
Date of Birth: October 12, 1957
Family: Husband: Bill; 6 children; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Every track offer something different.
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The racing is great but most of all I love our racing family and Dirt Racing Outreach.
Hobbies: Quilting; Sewing; Playing with grandkids; Camping
Doug Wells
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 3 Years
Date of Birth: March 25, 1955
Family: Wife: Maggie; 2 Step-Childen; 2 Grandchildren
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Knoxville Raceway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The traveling, the professionalism and comradery of the teams and officials, and the competitiveness of the racing.
Hobbies: Traveling; Camping; Racing
Eric Atwood
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Fort Scott, KS
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 7 Years
Date of Birth: November 20, 1981
Family: Wife: Kaylena; 2 Daughters: Hailie and Payton; Son: Blaze
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Lucas Oil Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Going to different tracks and hanging out with the drivers, crews, and staff.
Hobbies: Racing
Ernie Leftwich
Job Title: Technical Inspector / Pit Steward
Hometown: Nevada, MO
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 9 Years
Date of Birth: April 23, 1977
Family: Wife: Kayli; Son; Aceten; 2 Daughters: Paiten and Madyn
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: East Bay Raceway Park
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Being around friends and making new friends.
Hobbies: Racing; Fishing; Hunting
Heath Lawson
Job Title: Graphic Design / Series Photographer
Hometown: Batavia, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 5 Years
Date of Birth: September 17, 1992
Family: Dad: Randy; Mom: Jane: Brother: Micah; Brother: Hunter
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Brownstown Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Traveling and forming friendships with teams.
Hobbies: iRacing; Photography
James Essex
Job Title: Series Announcer
Hometown: Hope, IN
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 16 Years
Date of Birth: July 5, 1963
Family: Dad: Gene; Mom: Gloria Dettmer; Sister: Teres Bingham; Nephew: Evan Bingham
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: All of them
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The fans and the drivers.
Hobbies: Watching racing; Football; Baseball; Basketball
Jeremy Shields
Job Title: Project Manager
Hometown: Bethel, Ohio
How many years have you been involved racing: 15+
Date of Birth: 07-19-1989
Family: William (Dad), Carleen (Mom), Tyler (Brother)
Favorite Track: Florence (KY) Speedway, Portsmouth (OH) Raceway Park
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Working with the great Lucas Oil family and making lasting memories!
What do you do in the off season: Work to prepare for the next season and spend time with friends and family.
Kyle Wainscott
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Georgetown, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 4 Years
Date of Birth: October 27, 1982
Family: Wife: Janna; 2 Sons: Spencer and Pierce
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Portsmouth Raceway Park
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Working with the staff; Meeting new people; Seeing old friends.
Hobbies: Fantasy Football; Taking my boys to independent wrestling events; Annoying my wife.
Larry Yantz
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Waynesburg, KY
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 4 Years
Date of Birth: July 24, 1948
Family: 3 Sons
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: East Bay Raceway Park
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Drivers and the people I work with.
Hobbies: Racing; Fishing
Mason Hamilton
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 2 Years
Date of Birth: May 14, 1985
Family: Wife: Karla; Daugher: Kirbee; Schnauzer: Bella
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Florence Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: I began crewing for teams at our local asphalt track as a teenager and then transitioned to helping out a couple of dirt late modle teams over the years. As an avid late model dirt fan for many years it has been an awesome experience working with the staff, drivers, crews, and fans of the LOLMDS. As an extreme extrovert, building relationships and friendships along the way is very rewarding.
Hobbies: Camping; WKU Athletics (Go TOPS!); Jeep Riding
Mike Rassel
Job Title: Pit Steward
Hometown: Franklin, KY
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 3 Years
Date of Birth: December 17, 1958
Family: Wife: Deb; 3 adult children; 5 grandchildren
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Knoxville Raceway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Meeting great people and the environment.
Hobbies: Traveling; Outdoor fun
Missy Holman
Job Title: Registration
Hometown: Butler, MO
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 6 Years
Date of Birth: July 26, 1969
Family: Husband: Robert; Children: Bobby, Ashley, Katie, and Jessie
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Lucas Oil Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Seeing old friends and making new memories.
Hobbies: Spending time with my grandbabies.
Ralph Baker
Job Title: Series Chaplain
Hometown: Crab Orchard, KY
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 6 Years
Date of Birth:April 18, 1961
Family: Wife: Judy
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Dixie Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Meeing people, talking racing, building relationships, and making new friends.
Hobbies: Collecting guns; Dining at new restaurants; Preaching JESUS
Rick Schwallie
Job Title: Series Director
Hometown: Batavia, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 16 Years
Date of Birth: September 22, 1978
Family: Wife: Ashley; Daughter: Addison
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: East Bay Raceway Park
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Traveling and forming friendships with teams, sponsors, promoters, vendors, and fans.
Hobbies: Landscaping; Swimming; Outdoor Living; Home Improvement
Russ Ward
Job Title: Series Chaplain
Hometown: Mansfield, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 8 Years
Date of Birth: September 9, 1968
Family: Wife: Rachelle; Daughter: Christi; Son: Brody
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Knoxville Raceway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The people - from the staff, teams and their families and the fans. The racing is a bonus.
Hobbies: Racing and ministry is about all we do. We enjoy camping and being with friends and family.
Taylor DeVito
Job Title: Spokesmodel
Hometown: Batavia, OH
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 2 Years
Date of Birth: June 19, 2000
Family: Dad: Chris; Mom: Tonya; Brother: Christopher
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Lucas Oil Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Creating bonds and friendships with the race teams, racers, and all the fans. Also...launching t-shirts in the crowd and controlling the confetti cannon in Victory Lane!
Hobbies: Dancing; Exercising; Traveling; Crafting/DIY Projects
Wayne Castleberry
Job Title: Corporate Motorsports Sales & Marketing
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
How many years have you been involved with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: 11 years
Date of Birth: May 14, 1965
Family: Son: Stephen; Daughter: Carissa
Favorite Track on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule: Lucas Oil Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The sound and roar of the cars and engines, competition, atmosphere, and friends.
Hobbies: Fishing
2021 Championship Points
Points as of 9/4/2021
| Pos | Competitor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tim McCreadie (#39) | 5445 |
| 2nd | Jonathan Davenport (#49) | 5175 |
| 3rd | Hudson O'Neal (#71) | 5170 |
| 4th | Kyle Bronson (#40B) | 4920 |
| 5th | Jimmy Owens (#20) | 4865 |
| 6th | Tyler Erb (#1T) | 4795 |
| 7th | Ricky Thornton (#20RT) | 4770 |
| 8th | Shane Clanton (#25) | 4600 |
| 9th | Josh Richards (#14) | 4580 |
| 10th | Mike Marlar (#157) | 4310 |
Staff Quick Links
- Amanda Francis
- Ashley Schwallie
- Bill Reed
- Chris DeVito
- D.J. Smallwood
- Dale Robison
- David Ferrell
- Debbie Reed
- Doug Wells
- Eric Atwood
- Ernie Leftwich
- Heath Lawson
- James Essex
- Jeremy Shields
- Kyle Wainscott
- Larry Yantz
- Mason Hamilton
- Mike Rassel
- Missy Holman
- Ralph Baker
- Rick Schwallie
- Russ Ward
- Taylor DeVito
- Wayne Castleberry
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