WAYCROSS, GA (October 6, 2015) – As the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series prepares for its richest event in series history during next weekend’s 35th Annual Optima Batteries Dirt Track World Championship – Presented by NAPA Auto Parts, the national tour is already looking ahead to 2016.
The nation’s premier national tour for dirt late models has unveiled an aggressive 2016 event schedule, which includes 47 events at 31 different venues across 19 states. The 2016 schedule will feature 13 events that will pay $12,000-to-win, along with 12 crown jewel events that will pay $20,000-to-win (or more).
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will once again kick off its season with a tripleheader at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, GA. The Georgia Boot “Super Bowl of Racing” will open on Thursday, February 4th with a $7,000-to-win program. The action on Friday, February 5th will be highlighted by a $10,000-to-win event, before capping off the weekend with $15,000-to-win finale on Saturday, February 6th.
From there, the series will travel to East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL. The 40th Annual Winternationals will get underway with an open practice on Sunday, February 7th. Racing action will begin on Monday, February 8th – followed by six straight nights of racing, concluding on Saturday, February 13th.
“We want to welcome three new venues in 2016: Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, GA, East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL, and Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY. We’d like to thank all of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series track promoters who see the value in our events. With their support, we’re able to raise all the Saturday events to a minimum of $12,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start in 2016,” stated Assistant Series Director, Rick Schwallie.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction some of most prestigious dirt late model events of the season, including: Bad Boy 98 ($20,000-to-win); Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 ($30,000-to-win); Ralph Latham Memorial ($30,000-to-win); Clash at the Mag ($20,000-to-win); Silver Dollar Nationals ($40,000-to-win); Sunoco North/South 100 ($50,000-to-win); COMP Cams Topless 100 ($40,000-to-win); Hillbilly Hundred ($25,000-to-win); Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals ($40,000-to-win); Pittsburgher 100 ($20,000-to-win); and the season finale – Dirt Track World Championship ($100,000-to-win).
2016 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule:
Date | Track | Event Title | Location | To Win | Laps |
February 4 | Golden Isles Speedway | Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing | Brunswick, GA | $7,000 | 30 |
February 5 | Golden Isles Speedway | Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing | Brunswick, GA | $10,000 | 50 |
February 6 | Golden Isles Speedway | Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing | Brunswick, GA | $15,000 | 60 |
February 8 | East Bay Raceway Park | 40th Annual Winternationals | Tampa, FL | $5,000 | 25 |
February 9 | East Bay Raceway Park | 40th Annual Winternationals | Tampa, FL | $5,000 | 25 |
February 10 | East Bay Raceway Park | 40th Annual Winternationals | Tampa, FL | $7,000 | 35 |
February 11 | East Bay Raceway Park | 40th Annual Winternationals | Tampa, FL | $7,000 | 45 |
February 12 | East Bay Raceway Park | 40th Annual Winternationals | Tampa, FL | $10,000 | 50 |
February 13 | East Bay Raceway Park | 40th Annual Winternationals | Tampa, FL | $12,000 | 60 |
March 18 | Atomic Speedway | Buckeye Spring 50 | Chillicothe, OH | $10,000 | 50 |
March 19 | Brownstown Speedway | 19th Annual Indiana Icebreaker | Brownstown, IN | $12,000 | 60 |
April 1 | Boyd’s Speedway | Ringgold, GA | $10,000 | 50 | |
April 2 | East Alabama Motor Speedway | Phenix City, AL | $12,000 | 60 | |
April 15, 16 | Batesville Motor Speedway | Bad Boy 98 | Batesville, AR | $20,000 | 98 |
April 23 | Hagerstown Speedway | 35th Annual Stanley Schetrompf Classic | Hagerstown, MD | $12,000 | 60 |
April 29 | Tri-City Speedway | Spring Spectacular | Granite City, IL | $10,000 | 50 |
April 30 | Macon Speedway | St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100 | Macon, IL | $12,000 | 100 |
May 20 | Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway | Spring Shootout | Oshkosh, WI | $10,000 | 50 |
May 21 | LaSalle Speedway | Spring Shootout | LaSalle, IL | $12,000 | 60 |
May 26, 27, 28 | Lucas Oil Speedway | 24th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 | Wheatland, MO | $30,000 | 100 |
June 3 | Tazewell Speedway | Toyota Knoxville 50 | Tazewell, TN | $10,000 | 50 |
June 4 | Florence Speedway | 30th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial | Union, KY | $30,000 | 75 |
June 16, 17, 18 | Magnolia Motor Speedway | Clash at the Mag | Columbus, MS | $20,000 | 100 |
July 1 | 201 Speedway | Bob Miller Memorial | Sitka, KY | $10,000 | 50 |
July 2 | Portsmouth Raceway Park | Independence 60 | Portsmouth, OH | $12,000 | 60 |
July 3 | Muskingum County Speedway | Zanesville, OH | $12,000 | 60 | |
July 7 | Fayetteville Motor Speedway | Dunn-Benson Ford Wayne Gray Memorial | Fayetteville, NC | $10,000 | 50 |
July 8 | Cherokee Speedway | 18th Annual Grassy Smith Memorial | Gaffney, SC | $10,000 | 50 |
July 9 | Smoky Mountain Speedway | Maryville, TN | $12,000 | 60 | |
July 15 | Tri-City Speedway | Battle at the Beach 50 | Granite City, IL | $10,000 | 50 |
July 16 | Lucas Oil Speedway | 10th Annual Diamond Nationals | Wheatland, MO | $12,000 | 60 |
July 21, 22, 23 | I-80 Speedway | 6th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals | Greenwood, NE | $40,000 | 80 |
August 11, 12, 13 | Florence Speedway | 34th Annual Sunoco North/South 100 | Union, KY | $50,000 | 100 |
August 18, 19, 20 | Batesville Motor Speedway | 24th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 | Batesville, AR | $40,000 | 100 |
August 26 | Ponderosa Speedway | 13th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial | Junction City, KY | $10,000 | 50 |
August 27 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Whiskey City 50 | Lawrenceburg, IN | $12,000 | 60 |
September 2 | Attica Raceway Park | Attica, OH | $10,000 | 50 | |
September 3 | Portsmouth Raceway Park | River Days Rumble | Portsmouth, OH | $12,000 | 60 |
September 4 | I-77 Raceway Park | 48th Annual Hillbilly Hundred | Ripley, WV | $25,000 | 100 |
September 15 | Knoxville Raceway | 13th Annual Late Model Nationals | Knoxville, IA | $7,000 | 25 |
September 16 | Knoxville Raceway | 13th Annual Late Model Nationals | Knoxville, IA | $7,000 | 25 |
September 17 | Knoxville Raceway | 13th Annual Late Model Nationals | Knoxville, IA | $40,000 | 100 |
September 23, 24 | Brownstown Speedway | 37th Annual Jackson 100 | Brownstown, IN | $20,000 | 100 |
October 1 | Dixie Speedway | Dixie Shootout | Woodstock, GA | $12,000 | 60 |
October 2 | Rome Speedway | Rome Showdown | Rome, GA | $10,000 | 50 |
October 7, 8 | Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway | 28th Annual Pittsburgher 100 | Imperial, PA | $20,000 | 100 |
October 14, 15 | Portsmouth Raceway Park | 36th Annual Dirt Track World Championship | Portsmouth, OH | $100,000 | 100 |
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About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nation’s premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. Â In 2015, the LOLMDS will sanction 50 events in 19 states. Â The series is owned by the parent company Lucas Oil Products Inc. and receives national exposure through a TV package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. Â LOLMDS events will be broadcast on four TV Networks including CBS, NBC Sports, CBS Sports Network and the MAVTV. For more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visit the official website at: www.Lucasdirt.com.
About MAVTV
Owned and operated by Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV is a television network with its roots deep in the automotive world.  MAVTV offers an unparalleled line-up of exclusive motorsports, that includes prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl, The AMA Pro Motocross series, the Lucas Oil Challenge Cup and NHRA Drag Racing. But MAVTV goes far beyond the national mainstream events and also covers multitudes of grassroots series’ from across the globe: Drag boats, sprint boats, drag racing, pro pulling, rally racing, drifting, dirt racing, ice racing and everything in between.
MAVTV also knows you don’t have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have developed a package of automotive reality and custom build shows that is truly second to none. If it has a motor, it’s on MAVTV…MAVTV is THE motorsports network. To learn more about MAVTV go to: www.mavtv.com.
About Lucas Oil Products
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Â Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Â Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company’s marketing strategy. Â Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Â Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA.
In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and MAVTV. Â More information about Lucas Oil Products, Inc. visit the company website at: Â www.lucasoil.com.