| BATAVIA, Ohio (July 6, 2026) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing continues one of the busiest stretches of the 2026 season this week with three consecutive nights of racing across Iowa and Missouri. The action begins on Thursday, July 9, when the nation’s premier dirt late model tour makes its only appearance of the season at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. A strong field of the country’s top dirt late model drivers will battle in a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program highlighted by a 50-lap feature paying $15,000 to the winner. The pit gates at 34 Raceway will open at 3:00 p.m., spectator gates at 5:00 p.m., hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. 34 Raceway, often referred to as Southeast Iowa’s Premier Place to Race, is in West Burlington, Iowa, and has hosted numerous prestigious national events since its inception in 1966. To learn more about 34 Raceway or to purchase tickets in advance, visit 34Raceway.com. The Series then heads to the famed Diamond of Dirt Tracks at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, for the 20th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals weekend. Friday night’s Pitts Homes & Realty Salute to Forrest honors Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas and features another complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program with $15,000 awaiting the winner. Both the pit area and spectator gates open at 4:00 p.m. Hot laps are slated for 6:30 p.m. The weekend concludes on Saturday, July 11 with the 20th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals, paying $25,000 to the winner. Once again, pit gates and spectator gates will open at 4:00 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:30 p.m. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 54 in Wheatland, Missouri, about an hour North of Springfield and only about an hour and a half from Kansas City. For advance ticket purchases or more information about Lucas Oil Speedway, visit LucasOilSpeedway.com. The championship battle remains incredibly tight entering the three-race swing. Hudson O’Neal carries a 45-point lead over Brandon Sheppard, while defending series champion Devin Moran sits third, just 150 points behind the leader. Brandon Overton and Max Blair round out the top five in the standings, with Ricky Thornton Jr., Garrett Alberson, Brian Shirley, Josh Rice, and Kyle Bronson completing the top ten. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:34 Raceway: 1. $15,000, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $63,400 Lucas Oil Speedway (Friday): 1. $15,000, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $63,400 Lucas Oil Speedway (Saturday): 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4 |
