BATAVIA, OHIO (August 10, 2020) – On Wednesday, August 12th, race teams will vie for a $12,000 top prize in the 34th Lucas Oil Annual Ralph Latham Memorial – Presented by E3 Spark Plugs, to kick off four days of competition at Florence Speedway.
Pit gate opens at 3 PM EDT, on Wednesday, for the Ralph Latham Memorial, with the main and back gates opening at 5:30 PM EDT. On track action will get underway at 6:30 PM EDT, with hot laps, and time trials, racing set to begin at 7:30 PM EDT. In addition to the Lucas Dirt Series, Modifieds will also have a complete show with a 20 lap A-Main paying $1,000-to-win.
With five back-to-back winners in the event’s history, last year’s Series Champion, Jonathan Davenport looks to add his name to that list.
Advance tickets for the Ralph Latham Memorial, North/South Shootout, and/or the North/South 100, are available at: http://florence.getmytix.net/tickets
Jimmy Owens leads the Lucas Oil Championship Standings heading into the weekend. Jonathan Davenport currently trails Owens by 300 points. Rounding out the top five are: Josh Richards in third, Tyler Erb in fourth, and Tim McCreadie in fifth.
Track and Event Information:
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
Florence Speedway Tire Rule:August 12th
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib (28.5) 1350
Right Rear – Hoosier (29.0) 1350 NRM, (29.0) 1350 NRMW, (92) LM40
*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Main.
*For the A-Main, competitors may use 2 new rear tires.
*Flat tire must be replaced with a used tire of the same compound and construction to retain starting position.
34th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial Purse (50 laps): 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, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000
Lucas Oil Point Standings:
| Pos | Car # | Competitor | Hometown | Points | Pay |
| 1 | 20 | Jimmy Owens | Newport, TN | 5250 | $145,050 |
| 2 | 49 | Jonathan Davenport | Blairsville, GA | 4950 | $99,200 |
| 3 | 14 | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | 4810 | $83,775 |
| 4 | 1T | Tyler Erb | New Waverly, TX | 4785 | $89,250 |
| 5 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | Watertown, NY | 4730 | $83,350 |
| 6 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | Brandon, FL | 4590 | $67,375 |
| 7 | 9 | Devin Moran | Dresden, OH | 4550 | $65,532 |
| 8 | 25 | Shane Clanton | Zebulon, GA | 4510 | $67,200 |
| 9 | 21 | Billy Moyer Jr | Batesville, AR | 4335 | $54,350 |
| 10 | 81E | Tanner English | Benton, KY | 4240 | $41,625 |
| 11 | 50 | Shanon Buckingham | Morristown, TN | 4080 | $46,450 |
| 12 | 1 | Earl Pearson Jr | Jacksonville, FL | 3995 | $49,125 |
| 13 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | Decorah, IA | 3790 | $26,425 |
| 14 | 71 | Hudson O’Neal | Martinsville, IN | 3355 | $30,075 |
| 15 | 2s | Stormy Scott | Las Cruces, NM | 3355 | $22,150 |
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