Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Circle City and Florence this weekend
BATAVIA, Ohio—The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing launches the month of May with a highly anticipated two-race swing, featuring events at Circle City Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, May 1, followed by Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 2.
On Friday, May 1, Circle City Raceway will host the series for a marquee event paying $15,000-to-win. Located at the Marion County Fairgrounds, the Indianapolis-area oval provides a challenging, multi-groove surface that is expected to produce thrilling side-by-side racing action. The evening’s program will also feature Crown Vic racing, adding a unique and entertaining support division to the card.
The pit gates will open at 3:00 PM, followed by the general admission gates at 4:00 PM, and Hot Laps will begin at 7:00 PM.
Circle City Raceway is conveniently located at 7300 East Troy Avenue on the Marion County Fairgrounds just off I-465 in Indianapolis. To purchase tickets in advance or find additional information, please visit CircleCityRaceway.com.
The following night, the tour heads south to Florence Speedway for the 40th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial boasting a $25,000 top prize, continuing a long-standing tradition at one of the region’s most storied dirt tracks. Florence Speedway, situated just south of Cincinnati, has been a staple on the Lucas Oil schedule and routinely draws strong fields and enthusiastic crowds. In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event, fans will also see Modifieds and Pro Late Models in action as part of a full night of racing.
The pit gate opens at 2:00 PM on Saturday, and the main and back gates open at 5:00 PM. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM.
Florence Speedway is in Northern Kentucky off Interstate 71/75, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Take KY exit 180 off I-71/75; west on US 42, nine miles to the track on the left. To purchase advanced tickets or find more information, visit FlorenceSpeedway.com.
Fans can expect full racing programs at both venues, including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and feature events showcasing the best dirt late model drivers in the country.
Entering the weekend, defending series champion Devin Moran leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series national standings, holding a narrow 25-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal. Moran, who recently captured another victory at Georgetown Speedway—his fifth win of the season—has continued his strong early-season form as he looks to defend his title.
O’Neal sits second and remains within striking distance, while Brandon Overton (third), Brandon Sheppard (fourth), and Max Blair (fifth) round out the top five in what has been a tightly contested championship race through the opening stretch of 2026.
Ricky Thornton Jr., Clay Harris, Garrett Alberson, Kyle Bronson, and Carson Ferguson complete the current top ten. The Sunoco Race Fuels Road to Wheatland continues with the top fifteen drivers in the Series point standings after the Show-Me 100 feature on May 23rd will receive cash bonuses based on where they are in the point standings with the point leader receiving a $2,500 bonus.
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:
Circle City Raceway: 1. $15,000, 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 = $63,400
Florence Speedway: 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
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3
Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4
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