Steve Casebolt  Finishes 16th at the Dirt Track World Championship

RICHMOND, IN (October 24, 2006) - Steve Casebolt and the Dale Beitler Enterprises, Reliable Painting, Sunoco Race Fuels, Cornett Race Engines, Rocket Chassis traveled to Chillicothe Ohio this past weekend and competed in the 26th annual Dirt Track World Championship at KC Raceway. KC Raceway is considered one of Steve’s favorite tracks and was eager to compete in the mega event that drew 145 cars from 16 different states. Steve who resides in Richmond IN would be impressive in qualifying laying down the second fastest lap out of the 145 drivers in spite of a late draw in qualifying when most cars slow down considerably.

Steve would start 6th in his heat race and immediately moved to the front racing for the lead. While racing for the lead Weaver and Tony Stewart collided and Steve avoided the mishap and went on to win the 2nd heat race to earn a fifth starting position for the 100-lap $50,000 to win feature event. At the start of the feature Steve would maintain in the top five with the front runners in spite of a problem with his brakes. Steve would have to change his driving style to compensate for his lack of brakes using the cushion on the top of the track in a wide open sling it sideways move to maneuver his machine around the racy track. Steve would be in contention for the win until lap 89 when mechanical failure finally ended his great run. Steve was recorded with a 16th place finish in the final run down.

“Man we had a great car and it’s just a shame we didn’t get the results to show it. I had to really throw the car around once I lost brakes early in the race. I was bouncing off the cushion and it finally broke something in the suspension that caused us to fall out. I want thank Dale Beitler for this great opportunity to drive his cars. I hope we can build this into a long relationship together”, stated Steve.

Steve and the Beitler Enterprises Racing Team will travel to Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway in Calvert City Kentucky this weekend October 27-28th and compete in the final two events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Steve who is currently 6th in the series point’s standings has clinched the 2006 Rookie of the Year Award for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Steve has been consistent all year long on the series and beat out fellow competitors Michael England and Brady Smith for the top honors in the Rookie of the Year.

For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit their official website at www.lucasdirt.com. For more information about Steve Casebolt and the Dale Beitler Racing Team visit the newly redesigned website at www.stevecasebolt.com.