| BATAVIA, OH (August 23, 2022) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series return to Port Royal Speedway, August 26th-27th for the 3rd Annual Rumble by the River. This year’s crown jewel will boast an event record $50,000 payday, up from $30,000 in 2021. A strong contingent of local and regional standouts are expected to battle the elite in dirt late model racing at the half-mile oval known as “The Speed Palace.” Friday’s preliminary program includes Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and two $5,000-to-win A-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. On Saturday, the on-track action includes Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Heat Races (which will be lined up based on cumulative points from Friday’s preliminary A-Mains), B-Mains, and the 50-lap, $50,000-to-win, Rumble by the River A-Main. The Mid-Atlantic Modifieds will serve as support with a complete program each night. All gates will open at 4:00 PM ET each night. A driver’s meeting will take place at 5:30 PM ET on Friday, followed by Hot Laps at 6:00 PM ET, and racing at 7:00 PM ET. On Saturday, a Dirt Racing Outreach Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET, with on-track action beginning at 6:30 PM ET with Hot Laps. |
