| BATAVIA, Ohio (October 15, 2025) – For the third consecutive season, the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP will end in a showdown at Eldora Speedway. Devin Moran, in search of his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing title, leads Ricky Thornton Jr., who is battling for his second straight title by just 15 points. Jonathan Davenport is third, followed by Hudson O’Neal and Brandon Sheppard. Drivers are pursuing their share of the record points fund of over $1.3 million. The 2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Champion will earn $250,000, while the top five drivers in the final series point standings each earn a minimum of $100,000. “Special thanks to all the sponsors of the Chase for the Championship. Big River Steel, ARP, Sunoco, UNOH, and Summit all contributed additional bonus money throughout the season as part of the Chase for the Championship. We’re grateful for their dedication to the series,” stated Wayne Castleberry, Sales and Marketing for Lucas Oil Motorsports. 2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Fund: 1. $250,000, 2. $200,000, 3. $150,000, 4.$125,000, 5. $100,000, 6. $80,000, 7. $60,000, 8. $55,000, 9. $50,000, 10. $45,000, 11. $40,000, 12. $35,000, 13. $30,000, 14. $25,000, 15. $20,000 The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take center stage at Eldora Speedway on Friday with Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, and Heats Races. On Saturday, the on-track action will begin with Hot Laps for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at 6:00 PM. Then, B-Mains will be contested, followed by the Jim Dunn Memorial Non-Qualifiers Race and the 100-lap, $100,000 to win, 45th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by ARP. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP:Pos – Car # – Competitor – Hometown – Points – YTD Earnings1 – 99 – Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 8965 – $344,5492 – 20RT – Ricky Thornton Jr – Chandler, AZ – 8950 – $562,4003 – 49 – Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 8850 – $473,5004 – 71 – Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 8600 – $363,5005 – 1 – Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 8045 – $268,1256 – 58 – Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 7895 – $205,3507 – 76 – Brandon Overton – Evans, GA – 7465 – $168,4008 – 18D – Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville, NC – 6820 – $137,3259 – 93 – Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 6700 – $124,25010 – 79 – Donald McIntosh – Dawsonville, GA – 6555 – $105,00011 – 22 – Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – 6205 – $90,57512 – 60 – Dan Ebert – Lake Shore, MN – 6040 – $95,10013 – 6 – Clay Harris – Jupiter, FL – 5800 – $85,55014 – 93L – Cory Lawler – Hanover, PA – 5065 – $56,325 |
