The Big River Steel “Big Four” is set for a five-race showdown to crown the 2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, and Hudson O’Neal into Brownstown, Pittsburgh, and Eldora, with $250,000 and dirt late model racing glory on the line. Continue reading Thornton, Davenport, Moran, and O’Neal Battle For 2025 Championship
Bobby Pierce made history at Florence Speedway’s 43rd North-South 100, becoming the first driver to win four times and three consecutive years. His $75,000 victory came after an explosive mid-race battle with Jonathan Davenport featuring paint-swapping contact and heated post-race exchanges between the championship contenders. Continue reading Pierce Writes History Books with Fourth North-South 100 Crown Amid Heated Battle at Florence
Brandon Sheppard, fresh off clinching his fifth World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship, will return to the Rocket Chassis house car in 2025. The New Berlin, Illinois driver, who previously piloted the iconic machine to four WoO titles between 2017-2022, was announced Monday as Rocket1’s new driver by team owner Mark Richards.
The move comes just days after Sheppard wrapped up his championship season with the Longhorn Factory Team at Charlotte. In a related development, current Rocket1 driver Tim McCreadie will transition to Briggs Transport Racing, where he’ll team up with longtime friend Boom Briggs. Both Sheppard and McCreadie will compete on the 2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, maintaining close technical collaboration between their programs. Continue reading Sheppard Returns to Rocket1 Racing, McCreadie Moves to Briggs Transport
Bobby Pierce clinched his first Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora Speedway, overcoming a 14th starting position in a thrilling race finale. Ricky Thornton Jr. secured the series championship with a strategic third-place finish. The event highlighted significant performances from McCreadie and Moran, rounding out a competitive season in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Continue reading Pierce Storms to $100,000 DTWC Victory, Thornton Clinches First Series Title at Eldora
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announced significant changes for the 2025 season, including a points fund exceeding $1.3 million, a new multi-year streaming partnership with FloRacing, and an expanded 58-event schedule across 16 states. Total purse investments surged by over $800,000, reflecting commitment to driver support. Continue reading Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces Major Expansion for 2025 Season
Reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion Hudson O’Neal has shockingly announced he is parting ways with Mike Reece Racing & Innovations (MRRI) and Rocket Chassis after just one season.In a message to fans, the rising star stated “Without divulging any details, I have decided to part ways with MRRI. As this was a hard decision for me, I believe this was the best … Continue reading Reigning Lucas Oil Champion Splits from MRRI and Rocket Chassis
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