The premier dirt late model drivers in the nation are heading to "Dirt’s Monster Half Mile" this weekend as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) for the 38th Annual Pittsburgher on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3.

What Is The Lucas Oil Pittsburgher Schedule?

The action begins Friday night with a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program with drivers battling for a $10,000 top prize. The intensity steps up on Saturday as the nation's top teams and drivers battle for a massive $50,000 payday.

Each night will feature a full schedule including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the respective A-Main for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

The Penn Ohio Pro Stocks return on Friday for the Bob Walters Memorial. The RUSH Late Model Series will compete in a full program on both Friday and Saturday for the Bill Hendren Memorial.

On Friday, pit gates open at 2:00 PM, followed by general admission at 3:00 PM and Hot Laps starting at 6:00 PM. Saturday follows a similar schedule with pit gates opening at 2:00 PM and general admission gates at 3:00 PM, while adding a driver autograph session from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM prior to Hot Laps at 6:00 PM.

Where is Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway?

Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, a half-mile oval known as "Dirt's Monster Half Mile," is situated at 170 Kelso Road, just a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Advanced tickets, camping passes, and official details are available at PPMS.com.

2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Standings

The race for the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship is down to the wire. Brandon Sheppard holds a razor-thin 20-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal after Brownstown. Devin Moran sits third, followed by Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Overton tied for fourth. Rounding out the top ten are Max Blair, Josh Rice, Brian Shirley, Garrett Alberson, and Clay Harris.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Pittsburgher Purses

Friday, October 2

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, October 3

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) NRM NLMT2, (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4

Previous Pittsburgher 100 Winners

2025 - Jonathan Davenport

2024 - Jonathan Davenport

2023 - Ricky Thornton Jr.

2022 - Rained out

2021 - Hudson O'Neal

2020 - Ricky Thornton Jr.

2019 - Don O'Neal

2018 - Bobby Pierce

2017 - Don O'Neal

2016 - Josh Richards

2015 - Scott Bloomquist

2014 - Gregg Satterlee

2013 - Scott Bloomquist

2012 - Gregg Satterlee

2011 - Keith Barbara

2010 - Davey Johnson

2009 - Bart Hartman

2008 - Steve Baker

2007 - Josh Richards

2006 - Shane Clanton

2005 - Donnie Moran

2004 - Bart Hartman

2003 - Matt Urban

2002 - Rick Aukland

2001 - Chub Frank

2000 - Davey Johnson

1999 - Todd Andrews

1998 - Tim Hitt

1997 - Rick Aukland

1996 - Tim Hitt

1995 - Scott Bloomquist

1994 - Davey Johnson

1993 - Scott Bloomquist

1992 - Davey Johnson

1991 - Donnie Moran

1990 - Bob Wearing Jr.

1989 - Scott Bloomquist

1987-'88 - Race Not Held

1986 - Donnie Moran

1982-'85 - Race Not Held

1981 - Tye Long

1980 - Tye Long