LOLMDS series director Rick Schwallie explains the flat tire rules
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announced a new tire rule at the start of the 2019 racing season. They announced it at the drivers meeting during the first race of the season last week at Golden Isles Speedway.
Read More2019 Lucas Oil Series schedule released for national dirt late model tour; Many new tracks added
BATAVIA, OHIO (October 29, 2018) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is proud to announce the 2019 schedule, with a lineup featuring a record-breaking 65 feature events. The ambitious schedule is set to visit 37 different venues across 22 states,
Read MoreThe free internet broadcast from Tri-City Speedway was due to a weather that caused technical issues for the provider in Colorado
On May 26th, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series ran a LIVE broadcast on network television. The 2018 Show-Me 100 from Lucas Oil Speedway was seen LIVE via the MavTV network.
Read MoreEvery week, series officials collect samples for tire testing
Tire testing has been the story in recent years. In 2018, the number of tire test failures is as high as it’s probably ever been. Almost every time, the driver/team will claim false positives.
One series where we don’t hear much about tire testing is the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Read MoreSeries officials issued multiple warnings to the teams stating that it would be “altering the sidewall of the tire” which is illegal
At Deer Creek Speedway in May, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials were tipped off that a team might have modified the sidewalls of their tires. A warning was issued to the teams at the Show-Me 100 the following week.
Read MoreCriteria for hosting a Lucas Oil Late Model race; In light of track cancelations, are there other options?
Today, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series was scheduled to be in LaSalle, IL. However, last week that event at LaSalle Speedway was abruptly canceled by track promoter Tony Izzo Jr.
Read MoreRick Schwallie: “Tri-City and Macon have a history of producing some of the most exciting events of the season.”
BATAVIA, OH – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make their presence known in the “Land of Lincoln” this weekend, returning to Tri-City Speedway and Macon Speedway for a pair of $12,000-to-win events.
Read MoreFootball attendance is down. Baseball attendance is down. NASCAR attendance is down. Lucas Oil attendance is up. What do you attribute that to?
“We have a product on the race track that everybody’s interested in seein’. It takes a lot of people to build up something,” Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series director Rick Schwallie told RacingNews.co.
Read MoreFriday’s Lucas Oil Late Model event at Sharon Speedway postponed; Mansfield Motor Speedway purse increased
BURGHILL, OH (April 19, 2018) – The forecasted unseasonably cold temperatures along with a heavily saturated facility has forced the postponement of Friday night’s Steel Valley 50 at Sharon Speedway until Monday, July 2.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director,
Read MoreBilstein Shock Absorbers returns to the LOLMDS in 2018
BATAVIA, OH (April 5, 2018) – Bilstein, the world’s leading manufacturer of monotube pressure shock absorbers, is continuing its grassroots racing support in 2018. BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers is a marquee brand that has been involved in many forms of motorsports globally for more than 50 years.
Read MoreThursday’s event at Volunteer Speedway has been canceled
BATAVIA, OH (March 20, 2018) – Thursday’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned, 16th Annual Spring Thaw at Volunteer Speedway has been canceled. With the forecast for accumulating snow and overnight lows below freezing on Wednesday, Speedway and Series officials have agreed to cancel the event.
Read MoreRick Schwallie: “The continued growth and success of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is a true testament to how devoted our fans, promoters, marketing partners, staff and drivers are to this organization.”
The 2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series milestone season has $4.7 Million up for grabs –
Read MoreThe 2018 Show Me 100 is scheduled to air LIVE on TV
WHEATLAND, MO (March 14, 2018) – For the first time in its 26-year history, the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will be televised LIVE.
The final night of the crown-jewel event on May 26,
Read MoreDunn-Benson Ford continues sponsorship of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series via the Official Pace Truck Provider
BATAVIA, OH (March 13, 2018) – Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are proud to announce that Dunn-Benson Ford will again serve as the “Official Pace Truck Provider.” The 2018 Dunn-Benson Ford F-150 will lead a band of the nation’s top dirt late model drivers to the green flag at 60 events across 22 states.
Read MoreRay Cook: “I’ve spoken to every series that would listen to me.”
Back in December, the droop rule was introduced to Dirt Late Model Racing. Ray Cook announced the rule will go into effect via the Southern Nationals Series.
The droop rule is designed to help aid these cars,
Read MoreNew Format leads to Bigger, Richer Topless 100 in 2018!
BATAVIA, OH (January 19, 2018) – One of dirt track racing’s most illustrious crown jewel events is growing. The 26th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 – presented by Crop Production Services is adding over $46,000 in total purse money to the three-night event,
Read MoreSunoco signs extended deal with LOLMDS – Race for Gas program expanded
BATAVIA, OH – Sunoco Race Fuels – an industry powerhouse manufacturer of high-performance racing fuels – will continue their exclusive partnership as the “Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series through 2020.
For decades,
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