One of Dirt Late Model racing’s crown jewel events returns to Arkansas as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heads to Batesville Motor Speedway for the 34th annual Topless 100.
The 2026 Topless 100 is set for Aug. 14-15 in Locust Grove, Arkansas, with two nights of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action. Friday’s preliminary program sets the stage for Saturday night’s 100-lap main event, which pays $50,000 to win.
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A longtime fixture on the summer Dirt Late Model calendar, the Topless 100 gets its name from one of the sport’s more recognizable traditions: teams remove the roofs from their cars for the weekend. The unique look and $50,000 payday have helped make Batesville’s annual event one of the season’s marquee stops.
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How To Watch The 2026 Topless 100
The 2026 Lucas Oil Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway is streaming live on FloRacing.
2026 Topless 100 Schedule
All times Eastern and subject to change.
Friday, August 14
- 3:30 p.m. ET - Pits closed and cleared
- 4 p.m. ET - Pits open
- 4:45 p.m. ET - Tech and registration opens
- 5 p.m. ET - Grandstands open
- 7:45 p.m. ET - Tech and registration closes
- 8 p.m. ET - Drivers’ meeting
- 8:30 p.m. ET - Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials, 2 laps
- Modified hot laps
- Opening ceremonies
- Late Model heat races, 8 laps
- Modified heat races, 8 laps
- Late Model consolations, 10 laps
- Modified consolations, 12 laps
- Intermission and track prep
- First Late Model semifeature, 25 laps
- Second Late Model semifeature, 25 laps
- Modified feature, 20 laps
Saturday, August 15
- 4:30 p.m. ET - Pits closed and cleared
- 5 p.m. ET - All gates open
- 5 p.m. ET - Tech and registration opens
- 6 p.m. ET - Outreach service
- 7:15-8 p.m. ET - Driver autograph session
- 7:45 p.m. ET - Tech and registration closes
- 8 p.m. ET - Drivers’ meeting
- 8:30 p.m. ET - Late Model hot laps for consolation entrants
- Modified hot laps
- Opening ceremonies
- Modified heat races, 8 laps
- Late Model consolations, 15 laps
- Late Model hot laps for feature entrants
- Modified consolations, 12 laps
- Intermission and track prep
- 34th annual Topless 100, 100 laps
- Modified feature, 20 laps
When Is The 2026 Topless 100?
The 2026 Topless 100 takes place Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15.
Friday’s program will include time trials, heat races, consolations and two 25-lap Late Model semifeatures. Saturday’s program will include consolation racing before the 100-lap Topless 100 closes the weekend.
Where Is The 2026 Topless 100?
The 2026 Topless 100 will be held at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas.
What Is The Topless 100 Purse?
Saturday’s Topless 100 pays $50,000 to win, with $20,000 going to the runner-up and $10,000 for third.
Each starter in Saturday’s main event is guaranteed at least $2,000. Friday’s preliminary semifeatures each pay $5,000 to win.
Who Won The Topless 100 Last Year?
Jonathan Davenport won the 2025 Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway.
The Blairsville, Georgia driver earned his second career Topless 100 victory after previously winning the event in 2022.
Recent Topless 100 Winners
- 2025: Jonathan Davenport
- 2024: Tim McCreadie
- 2023: Dale McDowell
- 2022: Jonathan Davenport
- 2021: Hudson O’Neal
- 2020: Jimmy Owens
- 2019: Chris Madden
- 2018: Rained out
- 2017: Scott Bloomquist
- 2016: Rained out
- 2015: Shannon Babb
- 2014: Jimmy Owens
- 2013: Terry Phillips
- 2012: Steve Francis
- 2011: Scott Bloomquist
- 2010: Jared Landers
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