Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director, Ritchie Lewis and Lucas Oil Products announce that former Assistant Series Director, Rick Schwallie will now fill the Series Director role of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Schwallie has worked full-time with the LOLMDS since the national tour was established in 2005 and has been deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the Series.

"I want to thank Ritchie for his continued support over the years," commented Schwallie. "I've learned a lot from him and respect the leadership example he's instilled in me. I wish nothing more than to continue the same practices and goals we've always had for the Series. The Lucas Oil Products familiy is second to none, and the infrastructure provided by Lucas Oil will allow for us to continue the growth and success for years to come."

Lewis, whose recent duties have included Series Director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, has worked hand-in-hand with Schwallie for several years, and has nothing but praise for his ability.

"Rick and the entire late model staff are a great group of people," said Lewis. "Now, with Rick at the helm, the series will continue to be the most professional, well organized late model dirt series in the country. We will continue to communicate and work together daily to ensure that Rick and his series are always in a good place. Rick is such a pleasure to work with. He's very intelligent and has a great passion for late model racing. I'm proud of Rick and how well we've worked together over the years. This makes it easy to hand off the day to day operations of the LOLMDS to Rick."