JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Go-Kart Shootout, presented by Earl Pearson Jr. set for October 24-26th will take place at Conway Speedway in Conway, South Carolina is fast approaching. 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. Not only will drivers save money by pre-entering the event but the final six provisional starting positions will be based on "pre-entered" drivers only. Three provisional starting positions will be based on the fastest three drivers in qualifying in the "Pro Class" that doesn't transfer to the Pro-Class feature event through the heat races. These three drivers must be "PRE-ENTERED" to be eligible for these provisional starting spots. The final three provisional starting positions will be the highest finishing driver, one from each class in Animal Medium, Animal Heavy, and Animal Super Heavy that did not transfer to the "Pro Class" through the heat races. These drivers must be "PRE-ENTERED" to be eligible for these provisional starting spots. Pre-entered drivers will also be eligible for a special drawing for a "Super Heat Cube" compliments of Larry Jones Motorsports. The "Super Heat Cube" holds 4- 800 series tires and has a retail value of $900. The winner of this prize must be "PRE-ENTERED" in any class for the weekend.

The show case event of the three day weekend will again 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 never done before in the go-kart industry 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 and pre race party. 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 qualifying 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.