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| BATAVIA, OH (July 16, 2026) – The countdown is over as the 16th Annual Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals takes center stage at Shelby County Speedway this weekend, bringing three nights of premier dirt late model racing to western Iowa and some of the sport’s biggest stars to the 3/8-mile oval. Thursday’s Malvern Bank Go 50 features a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program, highlighted by a $15,000-to-win feature event. On Friday, one of the event’s most popular traditions returns as the Silver Dollar Nationals goes back to its original, fan-favorite format featuring passing point heat races. Every position gained and every spot lost during the heat races will carry significant weight as drivers accumulate passing points to determine Saturday night’s lineups. Championship Saturday concludes with the prestigious 80-lap Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals A-Main, where the sport’s elite will battle for the coveted Silver Dollar Nationals title. Saturday’s championship finale features one of the most unique payouts in all of motorsports. The winner of the 80-lap Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals will earn $52,000, while the runner-up will receive an incredible $53,000. The unprecedented payout structure gives drivers an added incentive to race for every position until the checkered flag, making the battle for second just as lucrative as the fight for the victory. Adding even more drama to championship night is the All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier Race. Drivers who fail to qualify for the Silver Dollar Nationals A-Main will compete for a $3,000 winner’s prize. However, the winner will have the option to forfeit the $3,000 payday and start at the rear of the Silver Dollar Nationals feature. Fans can expect a stellar field of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors, including championship contenders and many of the biggest names in the sport, all looking to add their name to the prestigious list of Silver Dollar Nationals champions. In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, support divisions will provide a full weekend of racing entertainment, making the Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals one of the Midwest’s premier motorsports destinations. Pit gates open daily at noon, spectator gates open at 3 p.m., and hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. each evening. Located in Harlan, Iowa, approximately 60 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska, Shelby County Speedway has quickly established itself as one of the Midwest’s premier dirt racing facilities. The high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval has hosted some of the nation’s biggest touring series and major special events, earning a reputation for producing multi-groove racing and thrilling side-by-side action. For tickets, camping information, event schedules and additional details, visit RaceSCS.com. The championship battle entering the Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals is shaping up to be one of the closest of the season. Brandon Sheppard leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standings following Tuesday night’s event at Adams County Speedway, holding a 70-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal. Devin Moran sits third, followed by Brandon Overton and Max Blair to round out the top five. 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:Malvern Bank Go 50 (Thursday): 1. $15,000, 2. $8,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $3,500, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,100, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,900, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,700, 14. $1,600, 15. $1,500, 16. $1,450, 17. $1,400, 18. $1,350, 19. $1,300, 20. $1,250, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200 = $66,150 Friday Heat Races: 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $100, 7. $100, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100 = $4,700 (x number of heats) All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier: 1. $3,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,400, 5. $1,300, 6. $1,200, 7. $1,150, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,090, 10. $1,080, 11. $1,070, 12. $1,060, 13. $1,050, 14. $1,000, 15. $900, 16. $800, 17. $700, 18. $600, 19. $550, 20. $500 = $23,050 16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals: 1. $52,000, 2. $53,000, 3. $15,000, 4. $10,000, 5. $9,000, 6. $8,000, 7. $7,000, 8. $6,000, 9. $5,000, 10. $4,800, 11. $4,700, 12. $4,600, 13. $4,500, 14. $4,400, 15. $4,300, 16. $4,200, 17. $4,100, 18. $4,000, 19. $3,900, 20. $3,800, 21. $3,700, 22. $3,600, 23. $3,500, 24. $3,500 = $226,600 |
| Silver Dollar Nationals Set to Take Center Stage This Weekend at Shelby County Speedway |
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| BATAVIA, OH (July 16, 2026) – The countdown is over as the 16th Annual Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals takes center stage at Shelby County Speedway this weekend, bringing three nights of premier dirt late model racing to western Iowa and some of the sport’s biggest stars to the 3/8-mile oval. Thursday’s Malvern Bank Go 50 features a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program, highlighted by a $15,000-to-win feature event. On Friday, one of the event’s most popular traditions returns as the Silver Dollar Nationals goes back to its original, fan-favorite format featuring passing point heat races. Every position gained and every spot lost during the heat races will carry significant weight as drivers accumulate passing points to determine Saturday night’s lineups. Championship Saturday concludes with the prestigious 80-lap Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals A-Main, where the sport’s elite will battle for the coveted Silver Dollar Nationals title. Saturday’s championship finale features one of the most unique payouts in all of motorsports. The winner of the 80-lap Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals will earn $52,000, while the runner-up will receive an incredible $53,000. The unprecedented payout structure gives drivers an added incentive to race for every position until the checkered flag, making the battle for second just as lucrative as the fight for the victory. Adding even more drama to championship night is the All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier Race. Drivers who fail to qualify for the Silver Dollar Nationals A-Main will compete for a $3,000 winner’s prize. However, the winner will have the option to forfeit the $3,000 payday and start at the rear of the Silver Dollar Nationals feature. Fans can expect a stellar field of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors, including championship contenders and many of the biggest names in the sport, all looking to add their name to the prestigious list of Silver Dollar Nationals champions. In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, support divisions will provide a full weekend of racing entertainment, making the Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals one of the Midwest’s premier motorsports destinations. Pit gates open daily at noon, spectator gates open at 3 p.m., and hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. each evening. Located in Harlan, Iowa, approximately 60 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska, Shelby County Speedway has quickly established itself as one of the Midwest’s premier dirt racing facilities. The high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval has hosted some of the nation’s biggest touring series and major special events, earning a reputation for producing multi-groove racing and thrilling side-by-side action. For tickets, camping information, event schedules and additional details, visit RaceSCS.com. The championship battle entering the Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals is shaping up to be one of the closest of the season. Brandon Sheppard leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standings following Tuesday night’s event at Adams County Speedway, holding a 70-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal. Devin Moran sits third, followed by Brandon Overton and Max Blair to round out the top five. 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:Malvern Bank Go 50 (Thursday): 1. $15,000, 2. $8,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $3,500, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,100, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,900, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,700, 14. $1,600, 15. $1,500, 16. $1,450, 17. $1,400, 18. $1,350, 19. $1,300, 20. $1,250, 21. $1,200, 22. $1,200, 23. $1,200, 24. $1,200 = $66,150 Friday Heat Races: 1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $100, 7. $100, 8. $100, 9. $100, 10. $100 = $4,700 (x number of heats) All Makes Collision Center Non-Qualifier: 1. $3,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,400, 5. $1,300, 6. $1,200, 7. $1,150, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,090, 10. $1,080, 11. $1,070, 12. $1,060, 13. $1,050, 14. $1,000, 15. $900, 16. $800, 17. $700, 18. $600, 19. $550, 20. $500 = $23,050 16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals: 1. $52,000, 2. $53,000, 3. $15,000, 4. $10,000, 5. $9,000, 6. $8,000, 7. $7,000, 8. $6,000, 9. $5,000, 10. $4,800, 11. $4,700, 12. $4,600, 13. $4,500, 14. $4,400, 15. $4,300, 16. $4,200, 17. $4,100, 18. $4,000, 19. $3,900, 20. $3,800, 21. $3,700, 22. $3,600, 23. $3,500, 24. $3,500 = $226,600 |