Linwood, PA (January 3, 2012) - Sunoco Race Fuels is pleased to
announce that Jimmy Owens, 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
National Champion, will join Team Sunoco in 2012.
Sunoco Race Fuels has
been a proud supporter of dirt late model racing for many years
supporting hundreds of race tracks, numerous national and
regional drivers in the industry along with sponsoring several
racing series including the “Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series for the past six years.
Jimmy Owens is considered one of the top drivers in the country
in super dirt late model racing. Jimmy won numerous crown jewel
events in 2011 including the CBS broadcasted Show-Me 100, World
100, Sunoco North/South 100 along with winning the Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series National Championship.
Jimmy had 13 victories in 2011 including the season
finale at the Dirt Track at Charlotte during the World Finals
that was broadcasted “Live” on SPEED.
“Sunoco is very proud to welcome Jimmy Owens as one of the key
members of Team Sunoco.
Certainly, Jimmy's racing record ranks him as one of the
best drivers in the U.S. but to be a part of Team Sunoco
requires more than just winning races.
Sunoco's commitment to integrity and honesty is well
known in the industry and Jimmy is admired by friends and
competitors alike for those very qualities.
He reflects Sunoco's high standards and is a perfect fit
for us. Sunoco has been friends with Jimmy for several years now
and we look forward to a long term relationship”, stated Terry
Thompson, Sales Manager for Sunoco Race Fuels.
“I’m very excited to be associated with Sunoco for 2012. They
are a great company and have supported dirt late model racing
forever. I’ve known Russ Bradford and the guys at Bazell Race
Fuels for a while now and they have been good friends. I’m
looking forward to defending my championship on the Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series in 2012 and hopefully bring Sunoco
another series title”, stated Jimmy Owens.
Team Sunoco drivers were victorious all over the country in
2011. Sunoco is also proud to be associated with Rick Eckert in
winning the 2011 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Championship
beating out fellow Team Sunoco driver Josh Richards at the
season finale. Sunoco Race Fuels drivers have won the World of
Outlaw Late Model Dirt Series Championship for the past two
years with Josh Richards winning the title in 2010.
Sunoco
Performance Products is the largest manufacturer of racing
gasoline in the world. Sunoco Race Fuels are designed to meet
the quality and consistency needs of professional racers. In
addition, Sunoco is involved with numerous racing sanctioning
bodies, tracks and competitors to provide the latest in race gas
technology. Sunoco's track-proven fuels are designed to provide
exceptional performance, quality and consistency keeping you
"Ahead of the Pack". To obtain more information, contact Sunoco
at 1-800-
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