It’s the Lucas Oil Invasion of New York at Utica-Rome Tomorrow Night!

By Dean Reynolds

SYRACUSE, NY – In one of the most look forward to shows of the 2012 season and its being billed as the Lucas Oil New York Invasion. An unique and popular double header that will showcase the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series.

Utica-Rome has been a mainstay on the ESS schedule for many years and this year with four events total its not different. But, the special midweek affair has a little spice added with the very popular full blown late models on a two division card.

In the first two events at the exciting half-mile, Shawn Donath and current ESS point leader Justin Barger picked up the victories. They will be on hand along with the “Cobra” Chuck Hebing, Lance Yonge and Michael Parent who make up the top five drivers in the points.

But, the list doesn’t stop there. Local favorite Paul Kinney, Cory Sparks, Matt Tanner, Kevin Ward Jr., Patrick Vigneault, Mike Stelter, Jeff Cook, Sammy Reakes IV, Jason Barney, Etienne Girard, Joe Trenca, Paul Habeck, Kory Gurney, Charlie Donk, Bobby Varin, Larry Wight, James Hanson, Josh Pieniazek, Kyle Dutcher, Jami Russell, Brandon Warner and others will be in the field.

With the midweek date, a few outsiders could make their way into the pit area with Tim Hogue and Geoff Quackenbush making the tow.

Fans will be in for the Car Mate Custom Built Trailers heats, followed the Bhreac Corporation/Cobra Coaches Dash and the B-Main all leading up to the A-Main that will be awarding points not only for the overall title but for the Universal American Stars and Stripes Tour as well as the SUNY Canton Series.

It’s Lucas Oil all night, ESS sprint cars and late models. Utica-Rome will be the place to be and it will be excitement guaranteed!!

For more information:

www.empiresupersprints.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmpireSuperSprints

Twitter: @ESSprints

www.uticaromespeedway.com

Facebook: Group Search – Utica Rome Speedway

Past Empire Super Sprint Winners at Utica Rome Speedway

May26, 1986

Dave Kelly

July 27, 1986

Bill Peri

May 25, 1987

Gordy Button

Oct. 3, 1987

Mike VanDusen

June 11, 1989

George Sifo

July 9, 1989

Rob Hart

Aug. 20, 1989

Mal Lane

July 8, 1990

Bob Podolak

Aug. 11, 1990

Jeff Thomas

Aug. 9, 1992

Lance Yonge

May 29, 1994

Bobby Parrow

May 26, 1996

Mike Woodring

Sept. 1, 1996

Mike Woodring

Sept. 2, 2001

Steve Dow

Sept. 1, 2002

Dan Kaszubinski

Oct. 9, 2002

Doug Emery

May 25, 2003

Mike Lutz

July 6, 2003

Justin Barger

Aug. 31, 2003

Justin Barger

May 30, 2004

Jeff VanDusen

July 4, 2004

Dan Kaszubinski

Sept. 5, 2004

Lance Yonge

May 29, 2005

Dan Kaszubinski

July 3, 2005

Mike Stelter

Sept. 4, 2005

Lance Yonge

May 28, 2006

Steve Poirier

July 23, 2006

Chuck Hebing

Sept. 3, 2006

Jeff VanDusen

May 27, 2007

Justin Barger

July 1, 2007

Chuck Hebing

Sept. 2, 2007

Steve Poirier

May 25, 2008

Jason Barney

July 6, 2008

Jason Barney

Aug. 31, 2008

Steve Poirier

May 24, 2009

Jessica Zemken

July 6, 2009

Dan Kaszubinski

Sept. 6, 2009

Jason Barney

May 30, 2010

Jessica Zemken

July 4, 2010

Jessica Zemken

Sept. 4, 2010

Chuck Hebing

May 29, 2011

Steve Poirier

July 3. 2011

Chuck Hebing

Aug. 17, 2011

Chuck Hebing

Sept. 4, 2011

Shawn Donath

May 27, 2012

Shawn Donath

July 1, 2012

Justin Barger

The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints are brought to you by: Lucas Oil, Le Groupe Ultra, SUNY Canton, Universal American, Hoosier Racing Tires, Fondations 4 Saisons, Cobra Coaches, Westward Painting Company, Mach 1 Chassis, Lee’s Repair Auto and Truck, Fondations 55, Eric Varin Roofing, North Eastern Pool and Spa, Car Mate Trailers, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Ohsweken Speedway, Northwood 2 Construction/Lasalle Motorsports, AKS Firearms, Jasmin Peloquin Sport, 730 Truck Stop, Riverside Bar and Grill, FX Chevy and many, many associate sponsors!!