Bill Smith has been promoted to series director for both the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) and the Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League. Smith had served as race director for those series the last two years.

Smith's background in motorsports and, specifically off-road racing, runs deep. He previously worked as a crew chief for several Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series drivers, including Carl Renezeder, Scott Douglas and Rod Millen.

Smith's promotion was announced by Ritchie Lewis, who had been Series Director for both Lucas Oil racing series. Lewis has been elevated to Lucas Oil Director of Racing Operations.

Lewis, in his hew position as Lucas Oil Director of Race Operations, will oversee the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil Modified Series.

The Georgia native has been with Lucas Oil Products since 2007 when he became series director for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Dirt Late Model Magazine named Lewis as one of the “Top Ten Most Influential People in Dirt Racing” in 2010. He added the role of Director of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at the end of 2012.

For more information on the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, including the latest news and schedule information, visit LucasOilOffRoad.com. Information on the Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League can be found at MidwestShortCourse.com.