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Pearson, Jr. a Solid
Seventh in Clash at the Mag; Fifth in Points
Full Throttle: Race
Team, Campbell University Team Up! Last week, Creed and Dunn-Benson Motorsports announced a partnership in which the school will become an associate sponsor for driver Earl Pearson Jr., a four-time national champion, for the rest of 2017. In return, the team will prepare a car decked out in Campbell’s school colors (black, orange and white) that will be used to promote the university at numerous events. The car is expected to be rolled out for the first time Thursday, July 6, at Fayetteville Motor Speedway when the track hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. The official name of the race will be the Wayne Gray Sr. Memorial presented by Campbell University. | full story
Earl Pearson, Jr. a
Fixture Inside Top Ten During DLM Dream Weekend Earl Pearson, Jr. ran third in Thursday night's heat race prior to advancing up to sixth in the 25-lap feature event. On Friday evening, Earl once again placed third in heat race action before knocking down a solid ninth place effort in the 25-lapper. The Jacksonville, Florida star then finished second in Saturday's heat race and later claimed another top ten performance during the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Following 100 green flag circuits around the 1/2-mile, high-banked facility, Earl found himself ninth in the final finishing order after starting in the eighth position. Comprehensive coverage from the crown jewel extravaganza over the weekend at Eldora can be viewed by pointing your web browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com.
Pearson, Jr. Runner-Up
in USA 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway!
Dunn Benson Motorsports
Announces New Partnership with Campbell University
Dunn Benson Motorsports
and EPJ Gets a Win and a 2nd Place During Show-Me 100 Weekend; Heads
to Virginia
EPJ would bolt into 2nd place on the opening lap and take the lead on lap 15 of the feature event. Earl would lead the remaining 30 laps holding off Scott Bloomquist to win at the Lucas Oil Speedway for the first time in eight years. The win was even more satisfying for the Dunn Benson Motorsports Team with the event broadcasted LIVE on the Teams primary sponsor Lucas Oil Racing TV. The win would be Earl's 2nd Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season and 3rd win overall for the Dunn Benson Motorsports Team in 2017. | full story
Earl Pearson, Jr. Wins
$6,000 Prelim; Runner-Up in Show-Me 100! By virtue of racking up the third most points, the Jacksonville, Florida ace rolled off from the inside of the second row in the rain-postponed 'Show-Me 100' on Sunday evening, May 28. Earl drove to the front of the stellar field to lead the third circuit and held the point until Bobby Pierce wrestled it away on lap 87. The "Hurricane" wound up an impressive runner-up in the $30,000 to win crown jewel spectacular behind only winner Pierce. Earl now finds himself fifth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings following the action-packed 'Show-Me 100' weekend. Full results from the Show-Me State can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)
Pearson, Jr. Rallies
to Podium Effort in Last Night's Go 50
Earl Pearson, Jr. Heads
to Upper Midwest with Lucas Oil Series
Pearson, Jr. Rallies
to Sixth in $10,000 to win FALS Frenzy! At Fairbury on Saturday evening in the annual running of 'FALS Frenzy,' Earl timed in sixteenth fastest in Group A during qualifying and later ran fourth in his loaded heat race. After grabbing the second transfer spot through his B-Main, the Jacksonville, Florida star was on the move early and often during the $10,000 to win main event. EPJ blasted past fifteen competitors during the 50-lap contest en route to a strong sixth place effort behind only winner Dennis Erb, Jr., Chase Junghans, Ryan Unzicker, Don O'Neal, and Chris Ferguson. Full results from both Mother's Day weekend specials can be viewed online at www.farmercityracing.com and www.fairburyspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)
Earl Pearson, Jr. Sixth
in Ralph Latham; Lands on Podium at the Taz! The doubleheader weekend then wrapped up on Sunday evening at the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tennessee with the annual 'Toyota of Knoxville 50,' which boasted a $10,000 payday. Earl clicked off the fifth fastest time overall during qualifying and later placed second in his stacked heat race. The Jacksonville, Florida star then advanced past two competitors during the 50-lap headliner en route to a stellar third place podium performance behind only race winner Jimmy Owens and runner-up Don O'Neal! Earl currently sits sixth in the latest version of the heated LOLMDS point standings exiting the Volunteer State. Complete results from both weekend shows can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (MRM Racing Photo)
Dunn-Benson Motorsports
and EPJ Earn 2nd Win of 2017 in Dublin, NC Earl set the tone for the weekend with an impressive win in the third Heat Race to earn the 3rd starting position for the feature event. At the start of the 50-lap feature event Earl would move into second place on lap one and took over the lead position on lap two. Earl would build a sizable margin over the field and cruise to the victory leading the remaining 48 laps in front of a huge crowd in Eastern NC. "It's always great to get a win but its extra special to do it this close to our shop and the Dunn Benson Ford dealership in front of so many of our friends and fans in the NC area. I want to thank Carlton and Kemp Lamm for putting a great Team together and giving me the opportunity to drive for them. Also want to thank my crew, TC, Chad, Trey and Chris for all their hard work at the track and during the week at the shop preparing our cars. It takes a lot of time and work preparing these cars every week no matter where we race, so big thanks to them guys. Also want to thank all our sponsors that help us all year but especially Lucas Oil, Lucas Oil Racing TV, MAVTV, Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Bob Patison, Tom Fredrickson, Tom Bogner and everyone at Lucas Oil for their continued support of Dunn Benson Motorsports. We are very blessed to be associated with such a great company and great employees at Lucas Oil," stated Earl Pearson Jr.
Earl Pearson, Jr. Victorious
in Rattlesnake Rumble to Pocket $10,000!
Earl Pearson, Jr. Grabs
Top Tens at Atomic & Port Royal On Friday evening, a rugged racetrack greeted the #1 team at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio and series competitors unanimously voted that the $10,000 to win special become a non-points race due to the sub par track conditions. Earl ran fifth in his heat race before retiring from the 50-lap feature in the fourteenth position. Following a rain-out of Saturday's program at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland, the hectic weekend wrapped up on Sunday at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. Earl ran into troubles in his heat race and later took use of a provisional to gain access into the $10,000 to win main event. The Jacksonville, Florida star then moved up fourteen spots - even with a mid-race pit stop - to salvage a solid ninth place effort and left the Keystone State sixth in the latest LOLMDS point standings. Full results from each of these races can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.
Pearson, Jr. Suffers
Mechanical Troubles Late in Bad Boy 98...
Earl Pearson, Jr. Tames
Boyd's Speedway for $10,000 Victory! Next up for the #1 team during the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tripleheader was a visit on Saturday night to the historic East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama for the $12,000 to win 'Alabama Shootout.' Earl timed in third quickest overall during qualifying, won his heat race, and later wound up third in the 60-lapper behind only victor Scott Bloomquist and runner-up Jimmy Owens. In the $10,000 to win weekend finale on Sunday at Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee, Earl placed sixth in his loaded heat race and fifteenth in the 50-lap main event. The popular driver known as "The Hurricane" currently finds himself fifth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. Complete results from all three weekend races can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Chad Wells Photography)
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(June
18, 2017) Next up for the #1 team was a visit to Magnolia
Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi on June 16-17 for the annual
running of the 'Clash at the Mag.' Following a rain-out of Friday's
action, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series biggie was condensed
into a single-day shootout on Saturday evening. Earl Pearson, Jr.
stopped the clock seventh fastest in Group B during qualifying prior
to grabbing the fourth transfer spot through his heat race. After
rolling off from the outside of the seventh row in the $12,000 to
win main event, the Jacksonville, Florida star steered past seven
competitors during the 60-lap affair to bring home a solid seventh
place effort. Earl still sits fifth in the latest version of the
LOLMDS point standings following the 'Clash at the Mag.' Full results
from last night can be viewed online at 
(June
11, 2017) Dunn-Benson Motorsports traveled to the Buckeye
State of Ohio from June 8-10 for the 23rd edition of the 'Dirt Late
Model Dream.' A stellar field of 79 Super Late Model competitors
signed in at the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and
all eyes were focused on the whopping $100,000 winner's share. Things
kicked off at the "Big E" on Thursday and Friday with
a pair of preliminary programs, which paid $5,000 and $10,000 to
win respectively in Twin 25 lap sprints.
(June
4, 2017) Earl Pearson, Jr. and the Dunn-Benson Motorsports
team traveled to the state-of-the-art Virginia Motor Speedway in
Jamaica, Virginia on Saturday evening, June 3 for the annual running
of the 'USA 100.' The Ultimate Super Late Model Series presided
over the single-day throwdown, which carried a hefty $20,000 winner's
check. Earl stopped the clock fastest in his group during qualifying
prior to scoring the victory in heat race action. After rolling
off from the outside of the front row in the 60-lap main event,
the Jacksonville, Florida star slipped backwards early in the distance
before charging back up to second to bag an impressive runner-up
showing behind only victor Scott Bloomquist. Complete results from
last night at VMS can be accessed online at 
(June
2, 2017) Dunn Benson Motorsports
owned by Carlton and Kemp Lamm with driver Earl Pearson Jr. are
excited to announce a new partnership/sponsorship with Campbell
University located in Buies Creek, NC. Founded in 1887 Campbell
University is inspired by its Baptist heritage and Christian values
and is considered one of the top private universities in the state
of North Carolina led by President Dr. J. Bradley Creed. Campbell
University also has a growing Athletic Department with multiple
sports programs and recently announcing the Football Program will
now offer scholarships and join the Big South Conference in 2018.
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(May
29, 2017) Earl Pearson, Jr.
and the Dunn-Benson Motorsports team celebrated in victory lane
for the third time in 2017 on Thursday night, May 25 to kick off
the extended 'Show-Me 100' weekend at the pristine Lucas Oil Speedway
in Wheatland, Missouri! Earl won his heat race in preliminary action
and later led laps 15-20 and 22-45 of the 'Cowboy Classic' feature
to bag the $6,000 winner's check over Scott Bloomquist, Jimmy Owens,
Tim McCreadie, and Mike Marlar! In Friday's $6,000 to win preliminary
program, Earl placed second in his loaded heat race prior to starting
and finishing seventh in the 40-lap main event. 
(May
14, 2017) An off-weekend from the
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series grind took Earl Pearson,
Jr. and the Moring Motorsports team to the Land of Lincoln for a
pair of marquee MARS Dirt Car Series events on May 12-13 at Farmer
City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois and Fairbury American Legion
Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois. On Friday night in the inaugural
'Farmer City 74,' Earl had a scrape in his heat race and finished
sixth prior to running third in his C-Main. Unfortunately, Earl
was not able to transfer into the $20,000 to win headliner, which
was eventually won by Bobby Pierce.
(May
8, 2017) Dunn-Benson Motorsports entered a pair of high-profile
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series throwdowns in the states of Kentucky
and Tennessee on May 6-7. The lucrative doubleheader started on
Saturday night at the venerable Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky,
as the Cincinnati-area facility played host to the 31st edition
of the 'Ralph Latham Memorial.' Earl Pearson, Jr. stopped the clock
fourth quickest in Group B during time trials prior to scoring the
victory in his heat race. After starting the $12,000 to win main
event from the outside of the second row, Earl hung around the front
of the stellar field before bringing home a solid sixth place effort
in the 60-lapper.
(May
4, 2017) The Dunn Benson Motorsports Team owned by Carlton
and Kemp Lamm with driver Earl Pearson Jr. picked up their 2nd Win
of 2017 this past weekend at Dublin Motor Speedway in Dublin, NC.
EPJ and the Dunn Benson Motorsports Team entered the Ultimate Super
Late Model Series sanctioned event this past Friday April 28th and
Saturday April 29th paying $10,000 to win. 
(April
30, 2017) Earl Pearson, Jr. and the Dunn-Benson Motorsports
team celebrated in victory lane for the second time in 2017 in the
annual 'Rattlesnake Rumble' on April 28-29 at Dublin Motor Speedway
in Dublin, North Carolina! On Friday night during preliminary action,
Earl clicked off the second quickest lap in his group during Ultimate
Super Late Model Series qualifying prior to picking up the victory
in his stacked heat race. Earl then started Saturday's 50-lap main
event from the inside of the second row and grabbed the point on
the second circuit. The Jacksonville, Florida star then held off
all challenges throughout the remainder of the feature distance
to bag the $10,000 winner's check over Casey Roberts, Dennis Franklin,
Chris Ferguson, and Russell Erwin! Full results from the 'Rattlesnake
Rumble' can be accessed online at 
(April
3, 2017) The Dunn-Benson Motorsports team and driver Earl
Pearson, Jr. reached Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory lane
for the first time in 2017 on Friday evening, March 31 at Boyd's
Speedway in Ringgold, Georgia! Earl swept the racing activities
at the Chattanooga-area facility, as he clicked off the fastest
lap in his group during qualifying, won his heat race, and later
controlled the stellar field for all fifty circuits in the headliner.
The Jacksonville, Florida star bagged the $10,000 payday for besting
Josh Richards, Jimmy Owens, Tim McCreadie, and Darrell Lanigan![ home
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