Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP Continues at Atomic and Brownstown
BATAVIA, Ohio — The quest for the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP continues at Atomic Speedway (OH) and Brownstown Speedway (IN), March 21 and March 22.
Both events, along with many others in 2025, have boosted the purses, with Atomic Speedway offering $15,000 to win and Brownstown Speedway offering $25,000. Over an impressive $800,000 in additional A-Main purse money will be available in 2025 compared to 2024.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Champion will earn an industry record $250,000 from a total season-long points fund that was increased in 2025 to over $1.3 million.
The year-long format will continue to award teams bonuses at four different intervals throughout the season. However, only bonus points will be granted for feature wins during the season. Drivers can still earn points after each bonus round and remain eligible for additional bonuses as the season progresses down.
The Big River Steel Big Four will be determined at the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals on September 20. From there, the four championship contenders will battle for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Championship at the remaining five races of the season.
“The series is honored to have great sponsors supporting this championship format and the additional bonus money contributed by Big River Steel, ARP, Sunoco Race Fuels, Summit Racing Equipment, and UNOH into the points fund. 2025 is already shaping up to be another exciting season of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series -presented by FloRacing,” stated Wayne Castleberry, Sales and Marketing for Lucas Oil Motorsports.
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.
The four bonuses are:
Sunoco Road to Wheatland: May 24 at Lucas Oil Speedway; 33rd Annual Show-Me 100: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000,7.$1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500 = $16,000
Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve: July 12 at Lucas Oil Speedway: 19th Annual Diamond Nationals: 1. $5,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $1,000, 4. $1,000, 5. $1,000, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $1,000, 12. $1,000 = $16,000
UNOH Great Eight: August 23 at Port Royal Speedway; The Rumble by the River: 1. $7,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,500, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,500 = $18,000
Big River Steel Big Four: September 20 at Knoxville Raceway; Late Model Knoxville Nationals: 1. $10,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $2,000 = $16,000
Big River Steel Big Four Championship Events:
Date – Venue – Event – To Win
Sept. 26 – Brownstown Speedway – 4th Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial - $10,000
Sept. 27 – Brownstown Speedway – 46th Annual Jackson 100 - $50,000
Oct. 3 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 37th Annual Pittsburgher - $10,000
Oct. 4 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 37th Annual Pittsburgher - $50,000
Oct. 17 – Eldora Speedway – 45th Annual Dirt Track World Championship (Prelim; Non-Points)
Oct. 18 – Eldora Speedway – 45th Annual Dirt Track World Championship - $100,000
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
Points Fund: $1,265,000
Chase Bonuses: $66,000
Grand Total: $1,331,000
Increase of $281,000
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