dirtFan.com Find Dirt Track Races

Mountain Moonshine Classic Next for Lucas Oil Late Models

dirtFan website

BATAVIA, Ohio (June 9, 2025) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing returns to Smoky Mountain Speedway on June 13-14 for the Mountain Moonshine Classic presented by East Tennessee Auto Outlet and FK Rod Ends, featuring two nights of exciting racing action.

The festivities will commence on Friday, June 13, for a $10,000-to-win event in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing. The Sportsman Late Models will also compete for an $800 prize, and the Front-Wheel Drive class will race for $500 to win.

Racing continues on Saturday, June 14, for a chance to win $30,000. The Sportsman Late Models return for another race with an $800 prize, and the Street Stocks will also compete for a $700 prize.

Both nights will feature a full schedule of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective A-Main for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing.

All gates will open at 12:00 pm (noon) on both days. The drivers' meeting will take place at 6:30 pm, followed by hot laps at 7:00 pm each night. On Saturday, June 15, Dirt Racing Outreach will hold a service at the track pavilion starting at 3:30 pm. There will also be a driver's autograph session from 5:30 pm until 6:15 pm on the concourse.

Smoky Mountain Speedway is located 12 miles south of Maryville, Tennessee. From Maryville, take Highway 411 south for 10 miles, then turn left onto Brick Mill Road. Follow Brick Mill Road for approximately 2 miles; the racetrack will be on your right. The first entrance is for grandstand parking, while the second entrance provides access to tier parking and the campground. The pit entrance is the third right on Crye Road.

For additional information, contact the speedway at 865-856-8989 or visit the track web site at www.SmokyMountainSpeedway.com.

Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the latest Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP standings. Jonathan Davenport trails Thornton by just 15 points, followed by Devin Moran, Hudson O'Neal, and Garrett Alberson, completing the top five.

Donald McIntosh leads the O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year chase by 35 points over Daniel Hilsabeck. Dan Ebert is third.

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.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:

Friday, June 13: 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, June 14: 1. $30,000, 2. $15,000, 3. $7,000, 4. $5,500, 5. $4,500, 6. $3,500, 7. $3,000, 8. $2,500, 9. $2,400, 10. $2,300, 11. $2,200, 12. $2,100, 13. $2,000, 14. $1,900, 15. $1,800, 16. $1,750, 17. $1,700, 18. $1,650, 19. $1,600, 20. $1,550, 21. $1,550, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $100,000

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:

Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3

Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4

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.

Official Marketing Partners

Associate Marketing Partners

Advanced Powder Coating, Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Coltman Farms Racing, Dave Warren Powersports, Deatherage Opticians, DMI Rearends, Fast Shafts, Fire Suppression Engineering, FOX Shocks, Fresh Roof Shingle Rejuvenation, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Hellraizer Jacks, Hoker Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Longhorn Chassis, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, MSD, Outerwears, PEM - Performance Engineering Mfg, Penske Racing Shocks, ProFabrication Headers, Pro Power Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Swift Springs, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Vic Hill Race Engines, Victory Fuel, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers