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Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. 

 The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network.  

 The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com.

 

 

 

BATAVIA, Ohio (January 13, 2026) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is proud to announce the extension of a multi-year agreement with Sunoco Race Fuels - reaffirming Sunoco’s role as the Official Fuel of the nation’s premier dirt late model championship tour through 2031.

 

The renewed agreement continues a successful collaboration built on performance, innovation, and a shared commitment to racers and fans. Sunoco Race Fuels will remain an integral part of the series, providing industry-leading racing fuels that meet the demands of elite competition while supporting teams across the tour.

 

“Sunoco Race Fuels has been a trusted partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for many years, and we’re excited to extend this relationship,” said Series Director, Rick Schwallie. “Their dedication to quality, consistency, and racer support aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver the best dirt late model racing in the country.”

 

As part of the extended partnership, Sunoco will continue to receive prominent branding throughout the series, including title sponsorship of major events, such as the Sunoco North/South 100 at Florence Speedway. The partnership also supports competitors through long-standings programs like the “Road to Wheatland” and “Race for Gas” for loyalty and exclusive Sunoco fuel use and technical expertise.

 

“Sunoco Race Fuels is proud to continue our partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series,” said Sunoco Race Fuels Partnership Sales Manager, Ritchie Lewis. “The series represents the highest level of dirt late model racing, and we’re honored to support the drivers, teams, and fans who make it so special.”

 

Today, Sunoco Race Fuels has expanded the reach of its racing fuels line around the world to include all types of professional motor sports and other activities where premium race fuels like DXP 116 make the difference. With its unsurpassed innovations and years of experience, it is easy to understand why more and more engine builders, racers, tracks, and sanctioning bodies choose Sunoco Race Fuels over all other racing gasoline combined. As the largest manufacturer of racing gasoline in the world, Sunoco has a 40-year track record of winning performances.

 

To learn more about DXP 116 visit https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/fuels/fuel/dxp.

 

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.

 

 

 

BATAVIA, Ohio (December 30, 2025) – After three seasons using a playoff-style points system, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is returning to a traditional season-long points system for 2026, while adding more than a quarter-million dollar lucrative late-season bonus program.

 

Teams will once again compete for dirt late model racing’s highest points fund of $1.2 million that will be divvied up after the 2026 champion is crowned at the season-ending Dirt Track World Championship at West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, W.Va.

 

With the unwavering dedication of Big River Steel and ARP, the national tour will also put up an additional $275,000 for the Big River Steel Bonus Program presented by ARP, awarding drivers following Aug. 29’s Rumble by the River finale at Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway in a separate miniseries encompassing the season's final five Saturdays.

 

“Over the past three years, we’ve elevated our program to be the most lucrative in dirt late model racing,” series director Rick Schwallie said. “FloSports remains dedicated to upholding the stature of our series and continues to grow with the support of our valued marketing partners. We are excited to revert to a traditional points structure, which will be complemented by the late-season bonus program to sustain the end of the year excitement.”

 

In the Big River Steel Bonus Program presented by ARP, the top 15 drivers in the championship standings will compete in a miniseries following Aug. 29’s Rumble by the River finale at Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway, encompassing the final five crown jewel events of the season.

 

The highest finishing driver of the top 15 in championship standings in each of those final five crown jewel events of the season will receive an additional $5,000.

 

The top five drivers in the championship standings will compete in a miniseries, earning points in those final five crown jewel events of the season. The highest points earner of the five drivers will take home an additional $100,000. Second through fifth will be awarded $40,000, $30,000, $20,000, and $10,000, respectively

 

For drivers 6th through 15th, a separate bonus program encompassing those same five crown jewel events of the season will pay $25,000 to the top point earner, $15,000 to second, and $10,000 to third.

 

While a dozen series races are scheduled after Port Royal, only the five consecutive scheduled Saturday events at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway ($75,000-to-win on Sept. 19), Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway ($50,000-to-win on Sept. 26), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pa. ($50,000-to-win on Oct. 3), Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio ($50,000-to-win on Oct. 10), and WVMS will award points in the Big River Steel Bonus Program presented by ARP, which pays out $275,000 in all.

 

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.

 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing Season Points 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

$1,265,000 Total

 

Bonus Rounds: Highest Finishing Driver

● Eligible drivers: 1st - 15th in Championship standings after Aug. 29 at Port Royal Speedway.

● Round 1 - Big River Steel - Saturday, September 19 - Knoxville Late Model Nationals (Knoxville Raceway)

O $5,000 to the highest finishing driver.

● Round 2 - UNOH - Saturday, September 26 - Jackson 100 (Brownstown Speedway)

O $5,000 to the highest finishing driver.

● Round 3 - Sunoco Race Fuels - Saturday, October 3 - Pittsburgher (Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway)

O $5,000 to the highest finishing driver.

● Round 4 - ARP - Saturday, October 10 - Eldora Speedway

O $5,000 to the highest finishing driver o.

● Round 5 - Summit Racing Equipment - Saturday, October 17 - Dirt Track World Championship (West Virginia Motor Speedway)

O $5,000 to the highest finishing driver.

● Program Total: $25,000

 

Big River Steel Championship Top 5 Bonus Program-presented by ARP

● Eligible drivers: 1st – 5th in Championship standings after Aug. 29 at Port Royal Speedway.

● Final Five Events (Saturday Finale Only)

O Saturday, September 19 - Knoxville Raceway ($75,000 to win)

O Saturday, September 26 - Brownstown Speedway ($50,000 to win)

O Saturday, October 3 - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway ($50,000 to win)

O Saturday, October 10 - Eldora Speedway ($50,000 to win)

O Saturday, October 17 - West Virginia Motor Speedway ($100,000 to win)

● Points tallied at these five events are separate from season-long points standings.

O Season long points standings will be in a traditional format.

● Program Points Fund:

O $100,000

O $40,000

O $30,000

O $20,000

O $10,000

● Program Total: $200,000

 

Big River Steel Championship Bonus Program-presented by ARP for 6th - 15th

● Eligible drivers: 6th – 15th in Championship standings after Aug. 29 at Port Royal Speedway.

● Final Five Events (Saturday Finale Only)

O Saturday, September 19 - Knoxville Raceway ($75,000 to win)

O Saturday, September 26 - Brownstown Speedway ($50,000 to win)

O Saturday, October 3 - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway ($50,000 to win)

O Saturday, October 10 - Eldora Speedway ($50,000 to win)

O Saturday, October 17 - West Virginia Motor Speedway ($100,000 to win)

● Points tallied at these five events are separate from season-long points standings.

O Season long points standings will be in a traditional format.

● Program Points Fund:

O $25,000

O $15,000

O $10,000

 

 

AUSTIN, TX – (December 11, 2025) —FloSports is deepening its ties to dirt racing and investment in the sport with the acquisition of the storied Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) from Lucas Oil Products.  The acquisition represents a strategic step for FloSports as it continues to invest in and operate key motorsports properties and high-value sports IP.  The announcement was made today by FloSports CEO and Co-Founder, Mark Floreani and Lucas Oil CEO, Morgan Lucas.


 

As part of the sale, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. will enter into a multi-year exclusive title sponsorship agreement with FloSports for LOLMDS, maintaining a legacy of support for the championship and its community of fans, teams, and drivers for years to come.


 

Lucas Oil, a world leader in automotive additives and lubricants, has operated the Series since 2005. FloSports has operated as the exclusive media rights holder for the LOLMDS national tour since 2022. The new agreement creates additional opportunities to leverage FloSports’ marketing, content development, advertising sales, live event production, and business operations driving greater exposure for the Series and setting the stage for sustained growth.


 

“Lucas Oil has been at the forefront of grassroots racing since Forrest Lucas launched the Lucas Oil Series, and this partnership with FloSports opens a new chapter for the Series,” said Floreani. “We entered into this partnership to expand on the legacy of Dirt Late Model racing, and to deliver the best possible product to its fans across our platform for many years to come.”


 

​​“FloSports is the right partner at the right time for Late Model Dirt racing,” said Lucas. “Lucas Oil has poured its heart into this series for two decades, and from day one our goal has been to grow the sport and support the drivers, teams, and fans who make it special. FloSports believes in that mission as much as we do. They are the ideal group to take it to the next level, and we’re proud to stay on as title sponsor to help push the series forward together.”


 

Series director Rick Schwallie and the full LOLMDS team will stay on with the Series with longtime LOLMDS announcer James Essex continuing as the voice of the tour. He will be joined for select events in the FloRacing broadcast booth by Dustin Jarrett with Ben Shelton reporting from the pit area.  


 

“This partnership puts real momentum behind everything we’ve been working toward,” added Rick Schwallie. “FloSports understands the sport, respects its roots and shares our commitment to the racers and fans. With their support, and the decades of backing from Lucas Oil, we can keep building up grassroots racing the right way with stronger purses, better live experiences and more opportunities for every dirt-track kid to get a shot at chasing their dreams.”


 

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has lined up a tremendous 2026 season that will feature 58 events at 26 tracks across 15 states. The series will begin with the traditional Georgia-Florida Speedweeks with more than $650,000 in purse money available and end with a highly-anticipated season finale at Carl Short’s Dirt Track World Championship, which will offer a $100,000 prize for the winner.


 

The acquisition of LOLMDS adds to FloSports’ investment in the sport of dirt racing. In 2023, the company took a minority stake in the establishment of Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet’s High Limit Racing Series, now the most watched dirt racing series on the planet. FloRacing’s coverage of the 2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt National (December 4-6) resulted in one the highest performing events of the year on FloRacing with more than 30 million video views on and off the FloRacing platform. Overall, dirt racing content on FloRacing generated more than 220 million video views and 1.2 billion live minutes streamed.


 

FloRacing streams more than 1,000 races annually, subscribe to FloRacing by visiting https://www.floracing.com/signup.


 

About FloSports

FloSports is a global sports media company committed to spotlighting the sports and athletes traditional media leaves behind. Founded in 2006, the company has become the digital home for die-hard communities — delivering live and on-demand coverage, award-winning original programming, and advanced data solutions to passionate fans worldwide.

Flo’s portfolio spans more than 25 sports and includes the leading destinations for devoted audiences, including motorsports, hockey, wrestling, cycling, Jiu-Jitsu , track & field, cheer, a range of NCAA sports, and more.


 

Through strategic partnerships with NASCAR, USA Wrestling, Varsity Spirit, High Limit Racing, the American Hockey League (AHL), Tour de France, Wanda Diamond League, and 18 NCAA conferences, FloSports streams over 50,000 events annually to a global subscriber base. For more information, please visit: flosports.tv.

 

 

 RUSH LATE MODEL SERIES

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The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, TBM Brakes, Performance Bodies & Parts, Racing Electronics, Wieland Metal Services, Frankland Racing Supply, Landrum Performance Spring, Ontime Body & Graphic, Sherwood Wheels, Precise Racing Products, Velocita-USA, Novus Home Mortgage Hermitage, Wedge Motorsports, 3C Graphix, D&V Jewelers, DrumPreserve, CrateInsider.com, Marthinsen & Salvitti Insurance Group and Terry Bowser

 

 

 

HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS TO RETURN TO SHARON JUNE 6 AFTER A 4-YEAR ABSENCE FOR A FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT PRESENTED BY KUHNLE MOTORSPORTS PARK

By Mike Leone


 

January 12, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Hartford, OH)...For the first time in nearly four years, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants will return to Sharon Speedway on Saturday, June 6 for a Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event. Kuhnle Motorsports Park in Thompson, Ohio will be the presenting sponsor of the $4,000 to-win event, which will be streamed live on DIRTVision. 


 

The 3/8-mile red clay oval in Hartford, Ohio has hosted 12 RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series events all-time, but none since July 9, 2022 when Joe Martin was victorious for the second straight time. Other two-time Touring Series winners at Sharon include Max Blair and Ryan Montgomery, while Will Thomas III, Mike Pegher, Jr., Matt Latta, Chub Frank, Rick Singleton, and Russell King have also reached Landrum Performance Springs Victory Lane.


 

Thomas, who joined Dave and Ryan Blaney as part of the new Sharon Speedway ownership group in 2025, ironically leads the Chevrolet Performance division's all-time win list at the track with 15 victories. Thomas was also the 2012 and 2014 track champion. There have been 87 races run all-time at Sharon with 24 different winners. Latta, who owns four wins at Sharon including the April 16, 2016 RUSH Tour victory, presents the $3,000 Rookie-of-the-Year award for the Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Tour through his 3C Graphix company.  


 

"We're looking forward to adding this event to our already exciting 2026 schedule at Sharon," stated Sharon Speedway General Manager Dave Willoughby. "The upcoming season already features a pair of World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Worlds of Outlaws events along with the Super DIRTcar Modifieds, All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars, Lou Blaney Memorial, Western PA Speedweek, and more. The RUSH Late Model Touring show adds even more diversity and if this race is anything like the past ones, fans should be in for a real treat!"   


 

"It's going to be great to return to Sharon this coming season," stated RUSH Director Vicki Emig. "Sharon has produced some amazing races and last lap winning passes in our most recent visits. Sharon is always one of the most requested venues by our racers and the slick, red clay surface is very conducive to excellent racing by our RUSH Late Models. We have to thank Kuhnle Motorsports Park for stepping up and presenting this event." 


 

Kuhnle Motorsports Park, formerly Thompson Drag Raceway, has been an Ohio racing landmark since 1960.  Kuhnle Motorsports Park is NHRA-sanctioned and delivers nonstop action with bracket racing, grudge nights, semi drags, tractor pulls, nostalgia shows, karting, autocross, festivals, and more. Kuhnle Motorsports Park is proud to host the annual " Semi Stampede", Ohio's only Quebec-style Uphill, loaded and bobtail semi truck drag racing event which will take place June 26-28, along with the "Fall Brawl" which will be held September 25-27.  For more information, check out www.kuhnlemotorsports.com and like their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KuhnleMotorsportsPark


 

Kuhnle Motorsports Park also sponsors the Jonathan Stockdale-owned RUSH Late Models driven by veteran Kyle Zimmerman and Logan Stockdale. Veteran Joe Martin also runs a Jonathan Stockdale entry on a part-time basis. Zimmerman won a Weekly Series event in 2025 at Muskingum County Speedway and finished third in the season ending Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey "Steel City Stampede" Tour event at Lernerville. Stockdale meanwhile finished second in the Russ King Racing Futures Cup points, third in Track Pack points in points at Raceway 7 and fifth at Muskingum. Martin finished fourth in the 2025 "Bill Emig Memorial" at Lernerville, which had a record 62-car field, and then second in the prestigious "Jook George Steel City Classic" at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway.  


 

As the 2026 Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series schedule nears completion, the Series is proud to add this beautiful facility to its slate of events. Drivers will again compete for the $20,000 to-win championship amongst a points fund of more than $76,000! The Series will compete throughout the season at many of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest's premier speedways with the complete schedule of events released soon.

 

Sharon will join Mansfield Speedway as the second Buckeye State track to host a RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event in 2026, while Ohio's Raceway 7 and Muskingum County Speedway will host Weekly Series events.


 

Sharon Speedway is located at 3241 Custer-Orangeville Road, Hartford, Ohio 44424 near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com. Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow on X (formerly known as Twitter) @sharonspdwy.


 

The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Billy's Garage, Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Russ King Racing, 3C Graphix, Dave Poske's Performance Parts, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Frankland Racing Supply, Seal-Tite Paving & Excavating, Schneider Trucks, Dusted Steak Seasoning, Ontime Body & Graphic, D&V Jewelers, AERO Race Wheels, Heritage Wine Cellars, Precise Racing Products, Racing Electronics, Design Creations, and Competition Crate Parts.

 

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @RUSHLM.

 

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HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS TO MAKE INAUGURAL APPEARANCE AT MANSFIELD SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 FOR A FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT; WILL JOIN WITH SUPER DIRTCAR BIG-BLOCK MODS FOR THE 1ST TIME EVER

By Mike Leone


 

December 22, 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Mansfield, OH)...For the first time in history, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants will hold an event at Mansfield Speedway. On Tuesday, August 11, the RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series will compete for $4,000 to-win and join up with the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series for the first time ever! The event will be streamed live on DIRTVision. The 4/10-mile facility located in Mansfield, Ohio is in the process of being revitalized by new owner Matt Tifft and will return to action in 2026 after sitting dormant for six years. 


 

"We are so thrilled to have the RUSH Late Models join us on our August 11th race in conjunction with the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds," stated Tifft. "It has been a huge goal of mine to add all kinds of racing divisions to the Mansfield Speedway in 2026, and the RUSH Late Models bring one of the best shows in our region for Crate Late Model racing. This will truly ake our summer mid-week event a marquee date on the calendar for both fans and drivers alike. Tickets will go on sale for this event and all other single events on January 30th, so mark your calendars or grab your season passes now to make sure you come check out one of the most fun racing nights this summer!"


 

As the 2026 Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series schedule nears completion, the Series is proud to add this beautiful facility to its slate of events. Drivers will again compete for the $20,000 to-win championship amongst a points fund of more than $76,000! The Series will compete throughout the season at many of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest's premier speedways with the complete schedule of events released soon.

 

"This will be a tremendous event for the fans and an exciting, new opportunity for our racers," expressed RUSH Director Vicki Emig. "The mid-week date will avoid conflicts with all other speedway and allow all racers the ability to compete in this inaugural event. While we've competed alongside many national series and numerous divisions over the years, joining up with the Super DIRTcar Series will be a first and will exposure a whole new audience of fans to our brand of racing both at the track and on DIRTVision. We cannot thank owner Matt Tifft enough for giving us the opportunity to be showcased at his facility in a national event with Super DIRTcar and continue to build the RUSH Late Model concept throughout Ohio."

 

In 2026, RUSH-sanctioned events will join up on numerous occasions with national Series such as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Super DIRTcar Series, and All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars. RUSH events will be streamed live on DIRTVision, FloRacing, The Cushion, and Dirt.tv.

 

Mansfield will mark the furthest west a RUSH-sanctioned event has been held for any of its divisions. Currently, the westernmost RUSH Late Model Tour event contested was at Wayne County Speedway; four shows were held at the Orrville, Ohio facility in 2015-2016. Muskingum County Speedway, which is located about 70 miles south of Mansfield in Dresden, Ohio, will be beginning their third season under the RUSH Late Model Weekly Series banner this coming season.

 

In their return to racing in 2026, Mansfield will host a test and tune on April 12 with their first race event scheduled for May 2. The RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series will be in tremendous company as Mansfield will also host events for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series, FAST on Dirt Sprints, BOSS Sprints, American Late Model Iron-Man Series, and more.

 

Mansfield Speedway opened in 1959 as a dirt track.  In 1999, the track was paved, and years later worked its way onto the national scene hosting events for the NASCAR Truck Series, ARCA, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR Midwest Series, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, ASA National Tour, and the Hooters Pro Cup Series. Three-time NASCAR Cup Champion, Joey Logano, won a Pro Cup Series event at the speedway in 2005. 


 

The facility closed in 2010 and didn't reopen until 2017 returning to its dirt racing roots.  High profile events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the All Star Circuit of Champions were held. In 2018, Tim Shaffer, who currently competes in the RUSH Late Models, won the $100,000 Sprint Car World Championship. The final event before the track's closure was held on August 24, 2019 when Brandon Sheppard won more than $100,000. Tifft, a former NASCAR Xfinity and Truck racer who currently races a Super Late Model, purchased Mansfield this past summer and immediately went to work on the revitalization process.  


 

Mansfield Speedway is located just minutes off US Route 30 at 400 Crall Rd. E., Mansfield, OH 44903. For more information on Mansfield, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mansfieldspdwy, follow them on X at https://x.com/Mansfieldspdwy, and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mansfieldspeedway.


 

The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Billy's Garage, Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Russ King Racing, 3C Graphix, Dave Poske's Performance Parts, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Frankland Racing Supply, Seal-Tite Paving & Excavating, Schneider Trucks, Dusted Steak Seasoning, Ontime Body & Graphic, D&V Jewelers, AERO Race Wheels, Heritage Wine Cellars, Precise Racing Products, Racing Electronics, Design Creations, and Competition Crate Parts.


 

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @RUSHLM.

 

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2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing Schedule

 

Wednesday, February 18 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / Open Practice

Thursday, February 19 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, February 20 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / $12k to win / $53k purse

Saturday, February 21 / All-Tech Raceway / Lake City, FL

Winter Nationals / $15k to win / $64k purse

 

Monday, February 23 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / Open Practice

Tuesday, February 24 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $7k to win / $31k purse

Wednesday, February 25 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $7k to win / $31k purse

Thursday, February 26 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, February 27 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $12k to win / $53k purse

Saturday, February 28 / Ocala Speedway / Ocala, FL

Winter Nationals / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Tuesday, March 3 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / Open Practice

Wednesday, March 4 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $7k to win / $31k purse

Thursday, March 5 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, March 6 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $12k to win / $53k purse

Saturday, March 7 / Golden Isles Speedway / Brunswick, GA

Super Bowl of Racing / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Friday, March 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH

Buckeye Spring 50 / $15k to win / $64k purse

Saturday, March 28 / Brownstown Speedway / Brownstown, IN

Indiana Icebreaker / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Friday, April 24 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE

The Melvin L. Joseph Memorial / $21k to win / $70k purse

Saturday, April 25 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA

Superior Homes Late Model York County Nationals Presented by Pancho's Racing Products / $25k to win / $83k purse

Sunday, April 26 / Hagerstown Speedway / Hagerstown, MD

Conococheague 40 / $10k to win / $49k purse

 

Friday, May 1 / Circle City Raceway / Indianapolis, IN

$15k to win / $64k purse

Saturday, May 2 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

40th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Friday, May 8 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL

Farmer City 74 / $25k to win / $83k purse

Saturday, May 9 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL

FALS Spring Shootout Presented by Titan Industries / $30k to win / $100k purse

 

Thursday, May 14 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE

Malvern Bank Presents High Bank Heist / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, May 15 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE

Malvern Bank Presents High Bank Heist / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, May 16 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE

Malvern Bank Presents High Bank Heist / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Thursday, May 21 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

13th Annual Cowboy Classic / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, May 22 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

The Tribute to Don & Billie Gibson / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, May 23 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

34th Annual Show-Me 100 / $75k to win / $208k purse

 

Friday, June 19 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN

Mountain Moonshine Classic / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, June 20 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN

Mountain Moonshine Classic / $30k to win / $100k purse

 

Thursday, June 25 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA

20th Annual Firecracker 100 / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Friday, June 26 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA

20th Annual Firecracker 100 / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, June 27 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA

20th Annual Firecracker 100 / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, July 3 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH

Independence 50 / $25k to win / $83k purse

Saturday, July 4 / Muskingum County Speedway / Zanesville, OH

Freedom 60 / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Thursday, July 9 / 34 Raceway / Burlington, IA

$15k to win / $64k purse

Friday, July 10 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

Salute to Forrest / $15k to win / $64k purse

Saturday, July 11 / Lucas Oil Speedway / Wheatland, MO

20th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals / $25k to win / $83k purse

 

Tuesday, July 14 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA

$15k to win / $64k purse

Thursday, July 16 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA

Go 50 / $15k to win / $64k purse

Friday, July 17 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA

16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals / Prelims / $40k purse

Saturday, July 18 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA

16th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals / $52k to win / $230k purse

 

Thursday, August 6 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 / Twin $6k to win / $50k purse

Friday, August 7 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 / Twin $6k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, August 8 / Florence Speedway / Union, KY

44th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 / $75k to win / $213k purse

 

Friday, August 14 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Batesville, AR

34th Annual Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, August 15 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Batesville, AR

34th Annual Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, August 28 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

The Rumble by the River / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, August 29 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

The Rumble by the River / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Thursday, September 17 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA

Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Friday, September 18 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA

Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, September 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA

Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals / $75k to win / $218k purse

 

Friday, September 25 / Brownstown Speedway / Brownstown, IN

5th Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, September 26 / Brownstown Speedway / Brownstown, IN

47th Annual Jackson 100 / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, October 2 / Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway / Imperial, PA

38th Annual Pittsburgher / $10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, October 3 / Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway / Imperial, PA

38th Annual Pittsburgher / $50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, October 9 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH

$10k to win / $49k purse

Saturday, October 10 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH

$50k to win / $150k purse

 

Friday, October 16 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV

46th Annual Dirt Track World Championship / Twin $5k to win / $50k purse

Saturday, October 17 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV

46th Annual Dirt Track World Championship / $100k to win / $216k purse
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