Three Events in Mid-Atlantic Up Next for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Serie
BATAVIA, Ohio — The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will trek to the northeastern region of the country this weekend for three events across three states, spanning from Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27.
Each night will include a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective A-Main.
The weekend will kick off at the historic Georgetown Speedway for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, which will include a complete program for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, culminating in a 49-lap, $20,049 main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing.
For the April 25 Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, pit gates open at 3:00 PM, grandstand gates unlock at 4:00 PM, and Hot Laps are set for 6:30 PM. The Delmarva Chargers, Southern Delaware Vintage, and Delaware Super Trucks are also on the racing card. Tickets for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial can be purchased in advance at www.lucasdirt.co/georgetown or at the gate on race day.
Georgetown Speedway is a half-mile clay oval that produces high speeds and thrilling racing action. The facility has spacious grandstands, ample parking, a large, flat pit area, room for overnight camping, and more. Georgetown Speedway is located at the intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, De. – a 40-minute drive from Ocean City, Md. To learn more, visit www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com.
Hagerstown Speedway is where the action will take place on Saturday, April 26. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will join a strong contingent of regional standouts to tackle the half-mile oval for the annual Conococheague 50 in pursuit of the $25,000 top prize. The Semi Late Models will also be a part of the program as the support division.
Hagerstown Speedway is located six miles west of Hagerstown, Md. On U.S. Route 40 (Old National Pike). The pit gate will open at 4:30 PM with the general admission gate opening at 5:00 PM. Hot laps will begin at 7:00 PM to kick off the on-track action. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.lucasdirt.co/hagerstown or onsite the day of the event. For other information, visit www.hagerstownspeedway.com.
The weekend will close out at Port Royal Speedway, often referred to as “The Speed Palace,” on Sunday, April 27. The Battle in The Borough, boasting a $10,000 top prize, will be highlighted by a 40-lap feature for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. In addition, the Limited Late Models will be chasing a $2,000 winner’s check.
Port Royal Speedway is a half-mile oval located on the Juniata County Fairgrounds in Port Royal, Pa. The pits will close and be cleared at 3:30 PM before re-opening at 4:00 PM. General admission opens at 5:00 PM with Hot Laps slated for 6:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the gates on race day. To learn more about Port Royal Speedway, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com.
Devin Moran is atop the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP standings, followed by Ricky Thornton Jr. and Jonathan Davenport. Brandon Overton and Daulton Wilson round out the top five in championship point standings.
The Mid-Atlantic tripleheader also continues the Sunoco Road to Wheatland, the first of four bonus rounds in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP standings. The Sunoco Road to Wheatland is a long-standing incentive that awards cash bonuses to the top 15 drivers in the series’ point standings at the Show-Me 100 in May. The series point leader will earn a $2,500 bonus at the Show-Me 100, while those finishing 2nd through 15th in the series point standings will receive cash prizes from the $16,000 bonus pool that Sunoco is distributing.
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 Event Purses:
Georgetown Speedway – April 25
1. $20,049, 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 = $68,449
Hagerstown Speedway – April 26
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
Port Royal Speedway – April 27
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
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3
Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4