BATAVIA, Ohio (May 30, 2023) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are headed to the Mountain State this Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 – chasing a combined weekend purse of over $180,000.
The nation’s elite dirt late model teams will tackle the 5/8-mile West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells during the 3rd Annual Jan Dils Attorneys at Law “Historic 100” presented by Arizona Sport Shirts. On Friday, June 2, drivers will compete in a 30 lap A-Main for a shot at $10,000 with the weekend culminating in a 50-lap, $50,000-to-win finale on Saturday, June 3.
Each night of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action will include a full program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and respective A-Main.
In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the SCDRA Northeast Series will make its return to West Virginia Motor Speedway boasting a $12,000 top prize for Sport Compacts in the JWE Remodeling & Roofing Northeast Nationals. The USMPA Sport Mods and EDGE Hotmods will also be in competition.
Each day, the pit gates will open at 3:00PM ET, followed by general admission gates at 4:00PM ET. On track action, beginning with Dirt Draft Hot Laps, is set to kick off at 6:30PM ET each day.
To purchase tickets in advance for the 3rd Annual Jan Dils Attorneys at Law “Historic 100” presented by Arizona Sport Shirts, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/37a67jrc
Since being crafted marvelously in 1984, the West Virginia Motor Speedway has played host to some of the sport’s biggest events and brightest stars. Boasting one of the most beautiful settings and seats in dirt track racing while nestled attractively into the wild and wonderful mountains of small-town Mineral Wells, West Virginia the 5/8-mile terraced hillside sits conveniently adjacent to Interstate 77 for effortless access.
Home to the ‘World’s Fastest Dirt Track’ ™, West Virginia Motor Speedway will blow you away with its incredible racing action and thrill-seeking speed. Affectionately known as “The Speedplant” the 70-acre site underwent a massive renovation before its reopening in 2021, claiming its place among the premier dirt tracks in the country.
To learn more about West Virginia Motor Speedway, visit www.wvmotorspeedway.com.
Ricky Thornton Jr. continues to lead the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP – holding a 115-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal. Brandon Overton is third, followed by Tim McCreadie and Devin Moran rounding out the top five in the championship standings.
For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:
Friday, June 2 (30 Laps): 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575
Saturday, June 3 (50 Laps): 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $5,000, 5. $4,000, 6. $3,750, 7. $3,500, 8. $3,000, 9. $2,800, 10. $2,700, 11. $2,500, 12. $2,400, 13. $2,350, 14. $2,300, 15. $2,250, 16. $2,200, 17. $2,150, 18. $2,125, 19. $2,100, 20. $2,075, 21. $2,050, 22. $2,025, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000. = $135,275
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:
Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3:
Left Rear/Fronts – (90) NLMT2, (90) LM20, (90) NLMT3, (90) LM30s
Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) LM20, (92) NLMT3, (92) LM30s, (92) NLMT4, (92) LM40
*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races