Lucas Oil Late Models At Port Royal Speedway: What You Need To Know
Lucas Oil Late Models At Port Royal Speedway: What You Need To Know
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series invades Port Royal Speedway this weekend for the Rumble by the River. Here's what to know.

BATAVIA, Ohio – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will headline a massive two-day event at Port Royal Speedway this weekend.
The best in dirt late model racing will gather at the half-mile oval, better known as “The Speed Palace,” for two thrilling nights of racing, culminating in a $50,000-to-win finale on Saturday.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Port Royal Speedway Schedule
The weekend kicks off Friday night with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing battling for a $10,000 winner’s check in a 40-lap feature event. Joining the program will be the Limited Late Models and the Modifieds.
Saturday's finale promises an adrenaline-pumping 50-lap race with an incredible $50,000 prize awaiting the winner. The Modifieds will again serve as the support class with a 25-lap feature.
Fans will be treated to a full racing program each night, including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and A-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing.
All gates will open at 4:00 PM daily. The driver’s meeting will occur at 5:30 PM on Friday, followed by Hot Laps at 6:00 PM. A Dirt Racing Outreach Service will be held in the commercial building behind the grandstands at 2:00 PM on Saturday. There will be a driver autograph session from 4:30 to 5:15 PM; on-track action begins at 6:00 PM with Hot Laps.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Standings
The Rumble by the River, presented by UNOH, will be the next bonus round in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. The UNOH Great Eight will award each driver within the top eight in the championship standings a share of an $18,000 payout.
UNOH Great Eight Payout: 1. $7,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,500, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,500 = $18,000
Jonathan Davenport stays at the top of the latest standings in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. Ricky Thornton Jr. is second, with Hudson O’Neal and Devin Moran following. Brandon Sheppard is currently fifth.
Donald McIntosh leads the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year chase over Daniel Hilsabeck and Dan Ebert.
For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses
Friday, August 22
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 Total
Saturday, August 23
B-Main Purses: 1st Non-Transfer (after provisionals) $300, 2. $275, 3. $250, 4. $225, 5. $200, 6. $200, 7. $200, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $150, 11. $100, 12. $100, 13. $100, 14. $100 = $2,600 each x 2 = $5,200 Total
A-Main Purse: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule
Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3
Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4