Staff
Alton Wilson

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AJ Bingham

Hometown: Hope, IN
Job Title: Technical Director
How many years have you been involved racing: Since Birth
Date of Birth: 04/10/1975
Family: Wife – Teres, Son - Evan, Dog - Mocha, Cats - Miss Kitty & Gabby
Favorite Track: Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, IN
Favorite Thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Competition & Camaraderie
What hobbies do you have: Golf & Mod Racing
What do you do in the off season: Work, spend time with family

Ashley Schwallie

Hometown: Zanesville, OH
Job Title: Administrative Assistant / Registration
How many years have you been involved racing: 11
Date of Birth: 11/09/1982
Family: Husband - Rick, Daughter - Addison
Favorite Track: East Bay Raceway Park
Favorite Thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Working with the friendly staff, getting to meet new people, and travel across the country.
What hobbies do you have: Watching sports on TV
What do you do in the off season: Work towards getting ready for the next season. Spend time at home.
Bill Reed

Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Job title: Series Chaplain 
How many years involved in racing: 35 
Date of Birth: 09/29/1946
Family: Wife - Debbie, 6 children, 5 grandchildren
Favorite Track: Tazewell Speedway 
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Dirt Racing Outreach
What other hobbies you have: Racing
What do you do in the off season: Work

Cole Lewis

Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Job Title: Event Coordinator
How many years involved in racing: All my life
Date of Birth: 05/27/1985
Family: Dad: Ritchie, Step-Mom: Sheila, Step-Brother: Jessie, Step-Sister: Jayme, Brother: Ritchie Neil, and Mom: Leigh Anne
Favorite Track: Tazewell Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The people, I honestly can't say enough about the crew and their families, they are all awesome.
What other hobbies you have: Jogging, web design (amateur), learning about everything
What do you do in the off season: Cruise with the Champions, wait for the next season, try to ski (if i dont fall when i get out of the ski lift)

Darrell Wright

Hometown: Oneida, TN
Job Title: Truck Driver
How many years involved in racing: 30 years
Date of Birth: 02/09/1941
Family: Wife - Barbara Wright
Favorite Track: Bluegrass Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Just like Dirt Track
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What do you do in the off season: Haul Rock
Debbie Reed

Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Job title: Series Chaplain
How many years involved in racing: 30 years
Date of Birth: 10/12/1957
Family: Husband - Bill, 6 children, 5 grandchildren
Favorite Track: Tazewell Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Meeting the teams and sharing Jesus with them and the fans
What other hobbies you have: Sewing and Gardening
What do you do in the off season: Work, play with the grandkids and stay active in our church

Gary Freels

Hometown: Oliver Springs, TN
Job Title: Pit Steward
How many years have you been involved racing:2
Date of Birth: 09/05/1961
Family: Dorthy Hunter / Shena Carrol / Derrick Freels
Favorite Track: East Bay Raceway Park
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What hobbies do you have: ATV Riding
What do you do in the off season: Ride ATV's on Windrock Mountain

James Essex

Hometown: Greensburg, IN
Job Title: Announcer / PR Director
How many years have you been involved racing: 33
Date of Birth: 07/05/1963
Family: Girlfriend – Amy Kesner
Favorite Track: Brownstown Speedway and Florence Speedway
Favorite Thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Working with all the drivers and talking to the race fans
What hobbies do you have: Football, Basketball, Swimming
What do you do in the off season: PR Work and spending time at home

Joe Brockman

Hometown: Campbellsville, KY
Job Title: Pit Steward, Lineup Chute
How many years involved in racing: 20
Date of Birth: 11/14/1968
Family: Wife - Amy, Daughter - Hope, Son - Aiden
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Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Hanging with the staff and going to all the tracks.
What other hobbies you have: ATV Riding, Golf, Swimming
What do you do in the off season: Spend time with the family, riding ATV's at Black Mountain
Kenny Kennda

Hometown: Batavia, OH
Job Title: Technical Director
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Kodie Roush

Hometown: Zanesville, OH
Job Title: Intern / Pit Chute / Setup
How many years have you been involved racing: 6
Date of Birth: 09/12/1988
Family: Mom - Erin, Dad - William, Brothers - Kolton & Kaleb
Favorite Track: Midway Speedway
Favorite Thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: The family atmosphere, how welcoming all the Lucas Oil Staff has been towards me in my first month with the series.
What hobbies do you have: Golf, Hunt, Racing Rough Trucks at the local fair's, fishing
What do you do in the off season: Go to college at Otterbein in Westerville, OH. Do a lot of hunting & fishing.
Rick Schwallie

Hometown: Zanesville, OH
Job Title: Project Manager / Series Photographer
How many years have you been involved racing: 17
Date of Birth: 09/22/1978
Family: Wife - Ashley, Daughter - Addison
Favorite Track: Portsmouth Raceway Park, Hagerstown Speedway & Florence Speedway
Favorite Thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Forming a friendship with people involved on the tour
What hobbies do you have: Photography
What do you do in the off season: What off season?
Ritchie Lewis

Hometown: Waycross, GA
Job Title: Series Director
How many years have you been involved racing: All my life
Date of Birth: 02/27/1965
Family: Wife - Sheila, Sons - Ritchie Neil & Cole, Stepson -Jessie Golden, Stepdaughter- Jayme Hogg, Granddaughter - Lilly
Favorite Track: East Bay Raceway Park
Favorite Thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Being able to represent the best oil product company in the universe
What hobbies do you have: ATV riding on Windrock Mountain, Fishing & Hunting
What do you do in the off season: We work all winter for the next season. Enjoy the holidays and family time.
Sheila Lewis

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Wayne Castleberry

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Job title: Motorsports Marketing/Sponsorships
How many years involved in racing: 22
Date of Birth: 5/14/65
Family: 2 children, Stephen & Carisa
Favorite Track: Eldora Speedway, East Bay Raceway Park, Virginia Motor Speedway, Tazewell Speedway
Favorite thing about racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Staff and
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What other hobbies you have: Fishing
What do you do in the off season: I have no off season