The premier dirt late model drivers in the nation are heading to “Dirt’s Monster Half Mile” this weekend as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) for the 38th Annual Pittsburgher on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3. The action begins Friday night with a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program with drivers battling for a $10,000 top prize. The intensity steps up on Saturday as the nation’s top teams and drivers battle for a massive $50,000 payday. Each night will feature a full schedule including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the respective A-Main for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Penn Ohio Pro Stocks return on Friday for the Bob Walters Memorial. The RUSH Late Model Series will compete in a full program on both Friday and Saturday for the Bill Hendren Memorial. On Friday, pit gates open at 2:00 PM, followed by general admission at 3:00 PM and Hot Laps starting at 6:00 PM. Saturday follows a similar schedule with pit gates opening at 2:00 PM and general admission gates at 3:00 PM, while adding a driver autograph session from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM prior to Hot Laps at 6:00 PM. Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, a half-mile oval known as “Dirt’s Monster Half Mile,” is situated at 170 Kelso Road, just a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Advanced tickets, camping passes, and official details are available at PPMS.com. The race for the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship is down to the wire. Brandon Sheppard holds a razor-thin 20-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal after Brownstown. Devin Moran sits third, followed by Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Overton tied for fourth. Rounding out the top ten are Max Blair, Josh Rice, Brian Shirley, Garrett Alberson, and Clay Harris. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Friday, October 2: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Saturday, October 3: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT2, (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4 Previous Pittsburgher Winners:2025 – Jonathan Davenport2024 – Jonathan Davenport2023 – Ricky Thornton Jr.2022 – Rained out2021 – Hudson O’Neal2020 – Ricky Thornton Jr.2019 – Don O’Neal2018 – Bobby Pierce2017 – Don O’Neal2016 – Josh Richards2015 – Scott Bloomquist2014 – Gregg Satterlee2013 – Scott Bloomquist2012 – Gregg Satterlee2011 – Keith Barbara2010 – Davey Johnson2009 – Bart Hartman2008 – Steve Baker2007 – Josh Richards2006 – Shane Clanton2005 – Donnie Moran2004 – Bart Hartman2003 – Matt Urban2002 – Rick Aukland2001 – Chub Frank2000 – Davey Johnson1999 – Todd Andrews1998 – Tim Hitt1997 – Rick Aukland1996 – Tim Hitt1995 – Scott Bloomquist1994 – Davey Johnson1993 – Scott Bloomquist1992 – Davey Johnson1991 – Donnie Moran1990 – Bob Wearing Jr.1989 – Scott Bloomquist1987-’88 – Race Not Held1986 – Donnie Moran1982-’85 – Race Not Held1981 – Tye Long1980 – Tye LongPURCHASE PITTSBURGHER 100 TICKETS |
 Brian Shirley Breaks Through with Jackson 100 Win a BrownstownYou can finally call Brian Shirley a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series winner as the Chatham, Illinois racer became the 97th different winner on Saturday night at Brownstown Speedway. Shirley captured the 47th Annual WillScot Jackson 100 Presented by the Jackson County Visitors Center. Shirley took the lead from Kyle Bronson on the 24th lap and led the rest of the way to not only pick up the $50,000 first place prize, but a $5,000 bonus from UNOH, and the fourth driver this year to be awarded a $1,000 check from Steering Buddy for becoming a first time series winner.Read More > |
| CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS |
 Hudson O’Neal– 20 PTS |  Brandon SheppardLEADER |  Devin Moran– 125 PTS |
| CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND APPROACHING |
| Upcoming Events |
 The Clash on the WabashFriday, October 9thSaturday, October 10th Eldora SpeedwayRossburg, OhioPURCHASE TICKETS   46th Annual Dirt Track World ChampionshipFriday, October 16thSaturday, October 17th West Virginia Motor SpeedwayMineral Wells, West VirginiaPURCHASE TICKETS |
| Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for 38th Annual Pittsburgher The premier dirt late model drivers in the nation are heading to “Dirt’s Monster Half Mile” this weekend as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) for the 38th Annual Pittsburgher on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3. The action begins Friday night with a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program with drivers battling for a $10,000 top prize. The intensity steps up on Saturday as the nation’s top teams and drivers battle for a massive $50,000 payday. Each night will feature a full schedule including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the respective A-Main for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Penn Ohio Pro Stocks return on Friday for the Bob Walters Memorial. The RUSH Late Model Series will compete in a full program on both Friday and Saturday for the Bill Hendren Memorial. On Friday, pit gates open at 2:00 PM, followed by general admission at 3:00 PM and Hot Laps starting at 6:00 PM. Saturday follows a similar schedule with pit gates opening at 2:00 PM and general admission gates at 3:00 PM, while adding a driver autograph session from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM prior to Hot Laps at 6:00 PM. Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, a half-mile oval known as “Dirt’s Monster Half Mile,” is situated at 170 Kelso Road, just a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Advanced tickets, camping passes, and official details are available at PPMS.com. The race for the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship is down to the wire. Brandon Sheppard holds a razor-thin 20-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal after Brownstown. Devin Moran sits third, followed by Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Overton tied for fourth. Rounding out the top ten are Max Blair, Josh Rice, Brian Shirley, Garrett Alberson, and Clay Harris. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Friday, October 2: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Saturday, October 3: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT2, (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4 Previous Pittsburgher Winners:2025 – Jonathan Davenport2024 – Jonathan Davenport2023 – Ricky Thornton Jr.2022 – Rained out2021 – Hudson O’Neal2020 – Ricky Thornton Jr.2019 – Don O’Neal2018 – Bobby Pierce2017 – Don O’Neal2016 – Josh Richards2015 – Scott Bloomquist2014 – Gregg Satterlee2013 – Scott Bloomquist2012 – Gregg Satterlee2011 – Keith Barbara2010 – Davey Johnson2009 – Bart Hartman2008 – Steve Baker2007 – Josh Richards2006 – Shane Clanton2005 – Donnie Moran2004 – Bart Hartman2003 – Matt Urban2002 – Rick Aukland2001 – Chub Frank2000 – Davey Johnson1999 – Todd Andrews1998 – Tim Hitt1997 – Rick Aukland1996 – Tim Hitt1995 – Scott Bloomquist1994 – Davey Johnson1993 – Scott Bloomquist1992 – Davey Johnson1991 – Donnie Moran1990 – Bob Wearing Jr.1989 – Scott Bloomquist1987-’88 – Race Not Held1986 – Donnie Moran1982-’85 – Race Not Held1981 – Tye Long1980 – Tye LongPURCHASE PITTSBURGHER 100 TICKETS |
| Brian Shirley Breaks Through with Jackson 100 Win a Brownstown You can finally call Brian Shirley a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series winner as the Chatham, Illinois racer became the 97th different winner on Saturday night at Brownstown Speedway. Shirley captured the 47th Annual WillScot Jackson 100 Presented by the Jackson County Visitors Center. Shirley took the lead from Kyle Bronson on the 24th lap and led the rest of the way to not only pick up the $50,000 first place prize, but a $5,000 bonus from UNOH, and the fourth driver this year to be awarded a $1,000 check from Steering Buddy for becoming a first time series winner.Read More > |
| CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS |
| Hudson O’Neal– 20 PTS | Brandon SheppardLEADER | Devin Moran– 125 PTS |
| CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND APPROACHING |
| Upcoming Events |
| The Clash on the Wabash Friday, October 9thSaturday, October 10th Eldora SpeedwayRossburg, OhioPURCHASE TICKETS 46th Annual Dirt Track World ChampionshipFriday, October 16thSaturday, October 17th West Virginia Motor SpeedwayMineral Wells, West VirginiaPURCHASE TICKETS |