BATAVIA, OHIO (April 30, 2019) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are revving up for events at Tazewell Speedway and Florence Speedway this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4.

Both blockbuster events will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $12,000-to-win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Tazewell Speedway, widely known for its high-banks and lightning fast speeds, produces thrilling, edge of your seat racing action, lap after lap. In addition to the pulse-pounding action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the Toyota Knoxville/Secret City Dodge Jeep/Ted Russell Ford 50 will also include Sportsman, Four Cylinders, and Classic Cars.

In 2018, Jonathan Davenport inherited the lead on lap 46 when Tennessee native Jimmy Owens left the race with terminal issues. Davenport later held off a hard-charging Tim McCreadie to claim the win. McCreadie finished a close second, with Don O’Neal coming home in third. Dennis Erb Jr. and Earl Pearson Jr. rounded out the top five.

On Friday, the pit gate will open at 2:00 pm, followed by general admission gates at 5:00pm. A drivers meeting will take place at 7:15pm, with on-track action beginning at 7:45pm. Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee at 1400 Bacchus Road. For additional information, visit www.tazewellspeedway.net or call (423) 626-2222.

On Saturday, the tour will trek to Florence Speedway for the first of two stops this season at the historic half-mile oval. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will battle against a talented group of local and regional standouts in honor of the late Ralph Latham. Modifieds and Crate Late Models will also be in competition.

The Ralph Latham Memorial pays tribute to the three-decade standout driver from Cincinnati who lost his battle with cancer in August of 1986. Hudson O’Neal claimed the rain-shortened, 2018 edition of the Ralph Latham Memorial. O’Neal took control on lap six from Kyle Bronson and held the point until rain started to fall, just a few laps shy of the halfway mark. When the race resumed, O’Neal outran Tyler Erb to score the $12,000 victory. Gregg Satterlee, Bobby Pierce, and Josh Richards completed the top five.

At Florence Speedway, the pit gate opens at 3:00pm and grandstands open at 5:30pm. A drivers meeting will also take place at 5:30pm. Hot laps are slated for 6:00pm with racing beginning at 7:30pm.

Florence Speedway is located in Northern Kentucky, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio on US 42. Additional information can be obtained by visiting www.florencespeedway.com, or call the speedway office at (859) 493-0034.

Lucas Oil Championship Standings:

® = Rookie of the Year Contenders

Track and Event Information:

Tazewell Speedway

Phone Number: 423-626-2222

Location: 1400 Bacchus Road, Tazewell, TN 37879

Directions: 2 miles NW of Tazewell on US 25-E, then 0.1 mile east, then 1.8 miles north, then 0.8 miles west.

Website: www.tazewellspeedway.net

Florence Speedway

Phone Number: 859-485-7591

Location: 12234 US Hwy 42, Walton, KY 41094

Directions: I-75 to exit 180, then 9.2 miles SW on US 42.

Website: www.florencespeedway.com

Tire Rule for May 3-4:

Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 28.5 1350
Right Rear – Hoosier 03, LM40

*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the A-Main, competitors may use a new right rear tire.

*Cutting and/or siping of any tire IS allowed.

Event Purse: 1. $12,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,750, 5. $2,250, 6. $1,800, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,300, 9. $1,200, 10. $1,100, 11. $1,075, 12. $1,050, 13. $1,025, 14. $1,000, 15. $1,000, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000

Previous Ralph Latham Memorial Winners:
1987 – Bobby Carnes

1988 – Bob Pierce

1989 – John Gill

1990 – Jack Boggs

1991 – Scott Bloomquist

1992 – Jack Boggs

1993 – Jack Boggs

1994 – Billy Moyer

1995 – Donnie Moran

1996 – Billy Moyer

1997 – Steve Francis

1998 – Bart Hartman

1999 – Bart Hartman

2000 – Darrell Lanigan

2001 – R.J. Conley

2002 – Steve Francis

2003 – Scott James

2004 – Mike Jewell

2005 – Don O’Neal

2006 – Scott Bloomquist

2007 – Steve Casebolt

2008 – Jimmy Owens

2009 – Jimmy Owens

2010 – Earl Pearson Jr.

2011 – Don O’Neal

2012 – Don O’Neal

2013 – Rained Out

2014 – Jimmy Owens

2015 – Jonathan Davenport

2016 – Scott Bloomquist

2017 – Scott Bloomquist

2018 – Hudson O’Neal