Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP Heats Up
2025-06-05 20:32
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BATAVIA, Ohio (June 4, 2025) - The thrilling battle for the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP is heating up. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Champion will earn an industry record $250,000 from a total points fund that was increased in 2025 to over $1.3 million.
Ricky Thornton Jr. holds a slim 15-point lead over Jonathan Davenport, with Devin Moran following, in the championship standings as they head into the next series event at Smoky Mountain Speedway on June 13-14.
The battle to remain in the Big River Steel Big Four has Hudson O'Neal climbing to fourth in the standings, with Garret Alberson in fifth, Brandon Overton in sixth, and Brandon Sheppard in seventh, with all four drivers separated by 235 points or less.
The Big River Steel "Big Four" in 2025 will be determined after the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals. From there, the four championship contenders will compete for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing National Championship at the remaining five races of the season. These four drivers will be seeded based on the number of feature wins in championship points-earning events they achieve throughout the year, earning 10 points for each feature win.
"The intensity is starting to ramp up as we approach the Big River Steel Big Four. Every position at every race matters, and it's fun to watch the pressure on the drivers to achieve their best finish. The Series is very honored to have great sponsors who support this Championship format and contribute additional bonus money to the points fund, which includes contributions from Big River Steel, ARP, Sunoco Race Fuels, Summit Racing Equipment, and UNOH. 2025 is already shaping up to be another exciting season on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - presented by FloRacing," stated Wayne Castleberry, Sales and Marketing for Lucas Oil Motorsports.
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.
Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP Bonuses:
Sunoco Road to Wheatland: May 24 at Lucas Oil Speedway; 33rd Annual Show-Me 100: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500 = $16,000
Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve: July 12 at Lucas Oil Speedway: 19th Annual Diamond Nationals: 1. $5,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $1,000, 4. $1,000, 5. $1,000, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $1,000, 12. $1,000 = $16,000
UNOH Great Eight: August 23 at Port Royal Speedway; The Rumble by the River: 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
Big River Steel Big Four: September 20 at Knoxville Raceway; Late Model Knoxville Nationals: 1. $10,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $2,000 = $16,000
Big River Steel Big Four Championship Events:
Date - Venue - Event - To Win
Sept. 26 - Brownstown Speedway - 4th Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial - $10,000
Sept. 27 - Brownstown Speedway - 46th Annual Jackson 100 - $50,000
Oct. 3 - Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway - 37th Annual Pittsburgher - $10,000
Oct. 4 - Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway - 37th Annual Pittsburgher - $50,000
Oct. 17 - Eldora Speedway - 45th Annual Dirt Track World Championship (Prelim; Non-Points)
Oct. 18 - Eldora Speedway - 45th Annual Dirt Track World Championship - $100,000
2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Fund: 1. $250,000, 2. $200,000, 3. $150,000, 4.$125,000, 5. $100,000, 6. $80,000, 7. $60,000, 8. $55,000, 9. $50,000, 10. $45,000, 11. $40,000, 12. $35,000, 13. $30,000, 14. $25,000, 15. $20,000
Points Fund: $1,265,000
Chase Bonuses: $66,000
Grand Total: $1,331,000
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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