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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Revamps Georgia-Florida Speedweeks for 2026

2025-05-22 17:45

BATAVIA, Ohio (May 22, 2025) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing annual Georgia-Florida Speedweeks calendar will have a significant revamp in 2026.

The rework will cause the entire Georgia-Florida Speedweeks schedule for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing to shift to a time after the Daytona 500. The traditional 12 nights of racing, with over $650,000 in purse money available, now begins at All-Tech Raceway, then moves to Ocala Speedway, and wraps up at Golden Isles Speedway.

"Teams have been looking for a change to Speedweeks; we listened," said Rick Schwallie, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing Director. "Racing in mid-January has become too daunting for everyone. The off-season isn't long enough, and the gap between Speedweeks and the regular season is too much. The weather is also very unpredictable. If teams and fans are going to travel for Speedweeks, we want to provide them with a sure bet and give them an experience they can enjoy."

The action will get underway on Wednesday, February 18, with an open practice at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Fla., followed by three straight nights of racing from Thursday, February 19, through Saturday, February 21. Those events will pay $10,000, $12,000, and $15,000 to win, respectively.

From there, the tour will head to Ocala Speedway in Ocala, Fla - beginning with an open practice on Monday, February 23, followed by five nights of racing. On Tuesday and Wednesday, teams will compete for a chance to win $7,000. Drivers will be gunning for a $10,000 top prize on Thursday, February 26, and a $12,000 top prize on Friday, February 27. As the week comes to a close, $25,000 is on the line.

The 2026 Speedweeks schedule will conclude at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Ga. An open practice is planned for Tuesday, March 3. Racing action kicks off with a $7,000-to-win program on Wednesday, March 4, followed by a $10,000-to-win event on Thursday, March 5. Teams will vie for $12,000 to win on March 6, with Saturday's finale featuring $25,000.

Reserved seats and camping tickets are expected to go on sale soon.

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.

2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing Speedweeks:

Date - Track - Location - To Win - Purse

Wed. Feb. 18 - All-Tech Raceway - Lake City, FL - Practice

Thurs. Feb. 19 - All-Tech Raceway - Lake City, FL - $10,000 - $48,575

Fri. Feb. 20 - All-Tech Raceway - Lake City, FL - $12,000 - $52,800

Sat. Feb. 21 - All-Tech Raceway - Lake City, FL - $15,000 - $63,400

Mon. Feb. 23 - Ocala Speedway - Ocala, FL - Practice

Tue. Feb. 24 - Ocala Speedway* - Ocala, FL - $7,000 - $30,775

Wed. Feb. 25 - Ocala Speedway* - Ocala, FL - $7,000 - $30,775

Thurs. Feb. 26 - Ocala Speedway - Ocala, FL - $10,000 - $48,575

Fri. Feb. 27 - Ocala Speedway - Ocala, FL - $12,000 - $52,800

Sat. Feb. 28 - Ocala Speedway - Ocala, FL - $25,000 - $82,800

Tue. Mar. 3 - Golden Isles Speedway - Brunswick, GA - Practice

Wed. Mar. 4 - Golden Isles Speedway* - Brunswick, GA - $7,000 - $30,775

Thurs. Mar 5 - Golden Isles Speedway - Brunswick, GA - $10,000 - $48,575

Fri. Mar. 6 - Golden Isles Speedway - Brunswick, GA - $12,000 - $52,800

Sat. Mar. 7 - Golden Isles Speedway - Brunswick, GA - $25,000 - $82,800

*Non-Championship Points Events

2026 Speedweeks Purses:

$7,000 To Win: 1. $7,000, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,300, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,000, 10. $950, 11. $900, 12. $850, 13. $800, 14. $750, 15. $725, 16. $700, 17. $700, 18. $700, 19. $650, 20. $625, 21. $625, 22. $600, 23. $600, 24. $600 = $30,775

$10,000 To Win: 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

$12,000 To Win: 1. $12,000, 2. $6,000, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,800, 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. $1,100, 15. $1,050, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $52,800

$15,000 To Win: 1. $15,000, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000. = $63,400

$25,000 To Win: 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing

Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2025, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 58 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap.

The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via FloRacing, with select broadcasts on RACER Network.

The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com.

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