Muskingum County Speedway Race Track in Dresden, Ohio, USA

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Muskingum County Speedway races Late Models, Modifieds, Mod-Lites, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, and 4 Cylinders.

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• 7985 Frazeysburg Rd
  Dresden, Ohio, 43821 USA
• lat: 40.069566, lng: -82.063365
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  Two-night CMH Diamond Nationals this weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 7, 2025) - The stars of Dirt Late Model racing return to Lucas Oil Speedway this week for the 19th annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Wieland and the mid-summer Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event has been expanded to two nights. Action is set for Friday and Saturday with winners of the Late Model features collecting $15,000 on Friday and $25,000 on Saturday. A red-hot championship battle between Ricky Thornton Jr. and Jonathan Davenport continues as Thonton holds a 20-point lead. Davenport looks to close in at one of his favorite tracks. The 2024 Show-Me 100 winner is a four-time Diamond Nationals champ with eight feature wins at Lucas Oil Speedway since the spring of 2023. He finished second at the 2025 Show-Me 100 Presented by Missouri Division of Tourism. Devin Moran and Hudson O'Neal are third and fourth in points, 260 and 320 points behind Thornton. O'Neal is a driver to watch at winning both nights of the Spring Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway on April 11-12 and sweeping the preliminary features for the Show-Me 100 May 22-23 before finishing third in the Show-Me. O'Neal is coming off a LOLMDS feature win on Saturday at Muskingum County Speedway in Ohio. Along with the star-studded field of series regulars, a strong contingent of regional and local drivers will be on hand. Included is Payton Looney of Republic, the 2020 Show-Me 100 winner who's had a limited schedule in recent years. Looney announced on Monday that he would be driving a Captial Race Car owned by Jefferson City's Tucker Cox. More than $145,000 in purse money will be up for grabs at the Diamond Nationals, which was canceled last year due to rain. Friday's feature payout: 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. Total $63,400. Saturday's feature payout: 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. Total $82,800. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series weekend kicks off on Thursday at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa with a $15,000-to-win event. Hickamo Super Stocks also will be on the program both nights with features paying $650 and $1,000 to win, respectively. "We want to thank our friends at CMH, who have supported Lucas Oil Speedway and the Diamond Nationals for so many years," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. Located in Bolivar, CMH is a rural healthcare system serving eight counties in southwest Missouri. A three-time Missouri Quality Award recipient, CMH is a Level III Trauma Center, Level II STEMI Center and Level III Stroke Center. CMH also has 34 primary and specialty physician clinics, seven long-term care facilities and other ancillary services. Visit Lucasdirt.com for more information about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Friday admission: Adults (13 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (ages 6-12) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit pass - $45 2-day Pit pass - $90 Saturday admission: Adults (13 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27 Youth (ages 6-12) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $780 Pit Pass - $45 CAMPING: DAILY RATES (Limited Availability) Dry Camping $15/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) Reserve Dry $25/Night (up to 6 people $5 additional a night per person) Reserved Electric & Water- $40/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) For information on admission or camping for any Lucas Oil Speedway event in 2025, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-6119 or (417) 295-6043 or email her at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate, this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience. For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on X, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Mo., approximately an hour from Springfield and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, United States Modified Touring Series and the High Limit Sprint Racing Series, POWRi Sprint Cars and POWRi WAR Sprints. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and Super Stocks. 2025 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Bill Roberts Chevrolet "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" Iconic Apparel "The Official Merchandise Provider of Lucas Oil Speedway" Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2025 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clear Creek Golf Cars, Clearlight Inn, Dixie Chopper, Eibach Springs, Encounter Ministry Inc., FSE Fire Systems, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Henry's Towing Service, Heritage Tractor, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears Performance Products, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, RACEceiver, RacinDirt.com, RCR Designs, Real Racing Wheels, Rod End Supply, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, SMSI, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super 8 Bolivar Mo., US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, WacoBill.com, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Woods Supermarkets.

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  O'Neal Claims Second Freedom 60 in Three Years

  ZANESVILLE, OH (July 5, 2025) - Hudson O'Neal started sixth. He passed race leader Jonathan Davenport on lap 44 to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, Freedom 60 on Saturday night at Muskingum County Speedway. O'Neal's third series victory of the season paid $25,000 from a total purse of over $82,000. Davenport crossed the finish line in second, just 0.515 seconds behind O'Neal, but he failed post-race tech when his droop limiter chain was not tight, which moved him to 25th place in the finishing order. Garrett Alberson, who finished third, moved up to second in the final rundown. Brandon Sheppard, the previous night's winner at Atomic and the leader for the first 8 laps of the 60-lap main event, rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 32nd time in his career, the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion returned to victory at Muskingum County for the second time. He held off a slider by Davenport in the closing laps to secure the win after Davenport led from laps 9 through 43. "That was the advantage of not being out in the lead like Jonathan was. I was able to kind of drive some lines there, and I found that bottom. At first, whenever I tried, it didn't quite have the speed to drive all the way to the lead, but as that top slowed down, I got a little better. This car was amazing. Hats off to Jason Durham and my crew; they gave me an outstanding race car, making all the right decisions on tires and everything else things," said the Martinsville, Indiana native. "I was really good at getting into third place and being able to get out there and come back down the hill. It was awesome; everything played out right tonight. I was able to drive up through there in the heat race, and having a good starting spot in the feature was the main thing for us. I appreciate all of the fans who came out tonight, and the Moran Family and Muskingum for giving us a great race track to race on." Alberson ran as high as second during the race after a side-by-side battle with Sheppard for several laps. "I had a very small balance issue, but our car was really close, and I am so proud of these guys. We have been working our butts off trying to develop a longer run program. We are really close. I am sure the battles (with Sheppard and O'Neal) hurt us, but Hud was really good; he just kind of worked over that bottom on me and did his job. I am just really happy to be here. I hate it for JD; I don't know if it was a mechanical failure or what it was. That's a tough deal, but I guess it happens to all of us at some point." Sheppard, who earned his first series win of the season 24 hours earlier at Atomic Speedway, stayed in the hunt for most of the race and finished third. "I definitely felt like I was battling with someone for most of the race. I was pretty much the same all the way across the track. I was just a little bit snug. The track was super slick tonight, it was awesome, and I thought it put on a great show for all of these fans. This new car has been phenomenal since we unloaded it." The winner's SSI Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Wheeler Metals, Merrill Bonding Company, Sub-Surface of Indiana, Professional Concrete, Cutting and Drilling, West Side Tractor Sales, Dyno One Inc., O'Neal's Salvage and Recycling, Indiana USSSA Fast Pitch Softball, Bob and Tammy Burton, Houchens Insurance Group, Bobcat of Batesville, and Sunoco Race Fuels. Completing the top ten were Nathon Loney, Donald McIntosh, Brandon Overton, Logan Zarin and Carson Ferguson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Freedom 60 Saturday, July 5, 2025 Muskingum County Speedway - Zanesville, OH Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Brandon Sheppard | 16.058 seconds Fast Time Group B: Jonathan Davenport | 16.001 seconds (Overall) Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[3]; 3. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 4. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[4]; 5. 6-Clay Harris[7]; 6. 10-Nathon Loney[5]; 7. 93L-Cory Lawler[6] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 79-Donald McIntosh[4]; 2. 20B-Todd Brennan[1]; 3. 4-Tripp Gerrald[2]; 4. 76-Brandon Overton[3]; 5. C4-Freddie Carpenter[5]; 6. (DNS) K54-Kenneth Rucker; 7. (DNS) 0-Steve Prince Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 71-Hudson O'Neal[4]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson[2]; 4. 19M-Spencer Hughes[5]; 5. 66C-Matt Cosner[3]; 6. 156-James Dennis[7]; 7. R54-Shane Greco[6] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 2. 1Z-Logan Zarin[2]; 3. 93-Carson Ferguson[4]; 4. 60-Dan Ebert[3]; 5. 57-Caiden Black[5]; 6. W1-Cory Workman[6]; 7. K11-George Klintworth[7] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (9 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 6-Clay Harris[1]; 2. 66C-Matt Cosner[2]; 3. 57-Caiden Black[4]; 4. 156-James Dennis[6]; 5. R54-Shane Greco[10]; 6. C4-Freddie Carpenter[3]; 7. W1-Cory Workman[8]; 8. 93L-Cory Lawler[9]; 9. K11-George Klintworth[12]; 10. (DNS) 10-Nathon Loney; 11. (DNS) K54-Kenneth Rucker; 12. (DNS) 0-Steve Prince Freedom 60 Feature Finish (60 Laps): Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Pay 1 - 6 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - $25,800 2 - 4 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - $10,700 3 - 1 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - $6,700 4 - 5 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - $5,100 5 - 10 - 18D - Daulton Wilson - Fayetteville, NC - $4,200 6 - 25 - 10 - Nathon Loney - Danville, OH - $2,700 7 - 3 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville, GA - $3,300 8 - 15 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - $3,000 9 - 8 - 1Z - Logan Zarin - Hookstown, PA - $2,200 10 - 12 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - $2,800 11 - 18 - 66C - Matt Cosner - Ridgeley, WV - $2,000 12 - 16 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - $2,600 13 - 14 - 19M - Spencer Hughes - Meridian, MS - $2,500 14 - 11 - 4 - Tripp Gerrald - Versailles, KY - $1,700 15 - 20 - 156 - James Dennis - Lower Salem, OH - $1,600 16 - 9 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - $2,500 17 - 13 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - $2,200 18 - 23 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - $2,200 19 - 19 - 57 - Caiden Black - New Concord, OH - $1,500 20 - 7 - 20B - Todd Brennan - Zanesville, OH - $1,500 21 - 22 - C4 - Freddie Carpenter - Parkersburg, WV - $1,500 22 - 24 - W1 - Cory Workman - Gratiot, OH - $1,500 23 - 17 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - $2,200 24 - 21 - R54 - Shane Greco - Midway, WV - $1,500 25 - 2 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA - $2,800 Race Statistics Entrants: 28 Victory Fuel Pole Sitter: Brandon Sheppard MD3 Lap Leaders: Brandon Sheppard (Laps 1-8); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 9-43); Hudson O'Neal (Laps 44-60) Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Jonathan Davenport Wieland Feature Winner: Hudson O'Neal Margin of Victory: 1.663 seconds Coltman Farms Racing Cautions: Daniel Hilsabeck (Lap 11); Freddie Carpenter (Lap 14); Todd Brennan (Lap 17); Freddie Carpenter, Cody Workman (Lap 17 restart); Caiden Black (Lap 30); Carson Ferguson (Lap 52) Series Provisionals: Cory Lawler Fast Time Provisional: Cory Workman Emergency Provisional: n/a Track Provisional: Nathon Loney Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Hudson O'Neal, Garrett Alberson, Brandon Sheppard Penske Shocks Top 5: Hudson O'Neal, Garrett Alberson, Brandon Sheppard, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Daulton Wilson PEM 4th Place Feature: Ricky Thornton, Jr. DMI Rearends 5th Place Feature: Daulton Wilson Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Donald McIntosh Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Matt Cosner Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Spencer Hughes MD3 24th Place Feature: Shane Greco Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Nathon Loney (Advanced 18 Positions) MD3 Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (35 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Hudson O'Neal Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Jonathan Davenport O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Donald McIntosh Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Jonathan Davenport | Lap 19 | 16.877 seconds Slicker Graphics Slickest Move of the Race: Hudson O'Neal Fresh Roof Hard Luck Award: Devin Moran Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Jason Durham ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Cory Lawler | 15.952 seconds Time of Race: 32 minutes 42 seconds Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: Pos - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Points - Pay 1 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - 4845 - $264,250 2 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA - 4825 - $246,200 3 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - 4585 - $184,349 4 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - 4525 - $136,375 5 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - 4310 - $94,550 6 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - 4280 - $117,500 7 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - 4145 - $90,500 8 - 18D - Daulton Wilson - Fayetteville, NC - 3935 - $75,225 9 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - 3740 - $62,425 10 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville, GA - 3625 - $49,700 11 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - 3510 - $45,225 12 - 19M - Spencer Hughes - Meridian, MS - 3275 - $44,625 13 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - 3245 - $37,600 14 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - 3050 - $36,750 15 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - 2840 - $27,925 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

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  Sheppard Secures First Lucas Oil Victory of the Season at Atomic

  CHILLICOTHE, OH (July 4, 2025) - Brandon Sheppard earned his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Friday night, taking the Independence 50 at Atomic Speedway. Sheppard inherited the lead when race leader Carson Ferguson went pit side under a caution after leading the first four laps. Sheppard went on to lead the rest of the way and secure the $25,000 win. It was Sheppard's 33rd career victory with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, tying him with Josh Richards. Josh Rice, who recovered after an oil leak was discovered before time trials, came from the 17th starting position to finish second. Jonathan Davenport rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. Davenport finished 5 points behind points leader Ricky Thornton Jr., who finished 16th after dropping out of the race while running in second. Davenport now leads Thornton by 55 points heading into Saturday's race at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio. Daulton Wilson finished in fourth, with Donald McIntosh rounding out the top five drivers. Sheppard's visit to Lucas Oil Victory Lane is his first since February 8, 2024, at East Bay Raceway Park. "It feels so good. It's crazy that this was the place where we got our first Lucas Oil win this year. It's been a long time since I've won here. This place has been tough on me lately, but I can't thank my team enough for busting their tails this week to get this new car ready for us. Honestly, I've had the car messed up most of the year because of some stuff I was feeling in Florida, and we made some changes that caused more issues. I found some pretty good speed in my car during the Summer Nationals, so I told Mark what I did, and he said, well, that's where we should have been at the start of the year." Rice came home second after rallying from the inside of row nine. "I feel like I won the race about as badly as a comeback could be. It was probably the ugliest podium finish you will ever see from me. Like I said, we broke the oil line, my crew was covered in oil and everything else. We were goofing off and everything else six laps in, and I thought about pulling in. I was like, we got our start money. Then, it seemed like about eight cars broke, and more cars kept blowing up. After that long green flag run, I looked up on the board and saw I was in sixth. Daultin Wilson showed me the top down here in three and four. I was kind of decent, really, and then he showed me all the way around the top. That's when I really started to make up time." Davenport, coming off a red-hot month of June, where he won the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway and his first Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway, is positioning himself even better as he seeks his record-tying fourth series title. "It's something we've been searching for all year—getting the points lead. We got close to him (Thornton), but he pulled away again. I hate to take the points lead while he (Thornton) is having bad luck, but we've had our fair share of bad luck this year. In March, we spun out against a lapped car running second. Thanks to all of you fans for coming out and spending your Fourth of July with us. We appreciate it. I hope we put on a good show for you." The winner's Mark Richards Racing, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Franklin Enterprises, Petroff Towing, Gunter's Honey, Ace Metal Works, Stiles Marine and Maintenance, Rocket 1 Pre-Owned Motors, Collins Brothers Towing, and Sunoco Race Fuels. Completing the top ten were Hudson O'Neal, Dan Ebert, Daniel Hilsabeck, Mike Marlar, and Clay Harris. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Independence 50 Friday, July 4, 2025 Atomic Speedway - Chillicothe, OH Allstar Performance Time Trials Ricky Thornton Jr. | 13.346 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 3. 60-Dan Ebert[3]; 4. 19M-Spencer Hughes[4]; 5. 157-Mike Marlar[5]; 6. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[7]; 7. C4-Freddie Carpenter[6]; 8. 6-Clay Harris[9]; 9. 11-Adam Stricker[8] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 93-Carson Ferguson[1]; 2. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 3. 28-Tyler Carpenter[5]; 4. 71-Hudson O'Neal[4]; 5. 66C-Matt Cosner[7]; 6. 11R-Josh Rice[8]; 7. 57-Caiden Black[6]; 8. 58-Garrett Alberson[3]; 9. K54-Kenneth Rucker[9] Cool-It Thermo-Tec Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 1-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport[2]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson[3]; 4. 71C-RJ Conley[6]; 5. 79-Donald McIntosh[4]; 6. 93L-Cory Lawler[5]; 7. 00-Justin Cooper[8]; 8. R54-Shane Greco[7] Fast Shafts B-Main Race Finish (7 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. C4-Freddie Carpenter[1]; 2. 57-Caiden Black[2]; 3. 6-Clay Harris[4]; 4. 58-Garrett Alberson[5]; 5. 00-Justin Cooper[3]; 6. R54-Shane Greco[6]; 7. K54-Kenneth Rucker[8]; 8. (DNS) 11-Adam Stricker Independence 50 Feature Finish (50 Laps): Pos - Start - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Pay 1 - 3 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - $25,800 2 - 17 - 11R - Josh Rice - Crittenden, KY - $10,000 3 - 6 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA - $7,100 4 - 9 - 18D - Daulton Wilson - Fayetteville, NC - $4,700 5 - 15 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville, GA - $4,300 6 - 11 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - $3,500 7 - 7 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - $3,200 8 - 16 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - $3,000 9 - 13 - 157 - Mike Marlar - Winfield, TN - $2,200 10 - 21 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - $2,800 11 - 18 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - $2,700 12 - 4 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - $2,900 13 - 19 - C4 - Freddie Carpenter - Parkersburg, WV - $1,800 14 - 12 - 71C - RJ Conley - Wheelersburg, OH - $1,700 15 - 10 - 19M - Spencer Hughes - Meridian, MS - $2,300 16 - 1 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - $2,700 17 - 22 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - $2,200 18 - 14 - 66C - Matt Cosner - Ridgeley, WV - $1,500 19 - 5 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - $2,200 20 - 8 - 28 - Tyler Carpenter - Parkersburg, WV - $1,500 21 - 2 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - $2,200 22 - 20 - 57 - Caiden Black - New Concord, OH - $1,500 23 - 23 - R54 - Shane Greco - Midway, WV - $1,500 24 - 24 - 11 - Adam Stricker - Batavia, OH - $1,500 Race Statistics Entrants: 26 Victory Fuel Pole Sitter: Ricky Thornton Jr. MD3 Lap Leaders: Carson Ferguson (Laps 1-4); Brandon Sheppard (Laps 5-50) Hellraizer Jacks Halfway Leader: Brandon Sheppard Wieland Feature Winner: Brandon Sheppard Margin of Victory: 2.457 seconds Coltman Farms Racing Cautions: Hudson O'Neal (Lap 4); Tyler Carpenter (Lap 7); Brandon Overton (Lap 9); Debris (Lap 29); Hudson O'Neal (Lap 38) Series Provisionals: n/a Fast Time Provisional: Shane Greco, Adam Stricker Emergency Provisional: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Josh Rice, Jonathan Davenport Penske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Sheppard, Josh Rice, Jonathan Davenport, Daulton Wilson, Donald McIntosh PEM 4th Place Feature: Daulton Wilson DMI Rearends 5th Place Feature: Donald McIntosh Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Dan Ebert Wehrs Machine 11th Place Feature: Cory Lawler Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Freddie Carpenter MD3 24th Place Feature: Adam Stricker Hoker Trucking Hard Charger of the Race: Josh Rice (Advanced 15 Positions) MD3 Most Laps Led: Brandon Sheppard (46 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon Sheppard Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Donald McIntosh Pro Fabrication Headers Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Sheppard | Lap 6 | 14.035 seconds Slicker Graphics Slickest Move of the Race: Ricky Thornton Jr. Fresh Roof Hard Luck Award: Carson Ferguson Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Danny White ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Dan Ebert | 13.218 seconds Time of Race: 30 minutes 53 seconds Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: Pos - Car # - Competitor - Hometown - Points - Pay 1 - 49 - Jonathan Davenport - Blairsville, GA - 4690 - $243,400 2 - 20RT - Ricky Thornton Jr - Chandler, AZ - 4635 - $259,150 3 - 99 - Devin Moran - Dresden, OH - 4435 - $181,849 4 - 71 - Hudson O'Neal - Martinsville, IN - 4275 - $110,575 5 - 58 - Garrett Alberson - Las Cruces, NM - 4080 - $83,850 6 - 1 - Brandon Sheppard - New Berlin, IL - 4050 - $110,800 7 - 76 - Brandon Overton - Evans, GA - 3955 - $87,500 8 - 18D - Daulton Wilson - Fayetteville, NC - 3730 - $71,025 9 - 93 - Carson Ferguson - Lincolnton, NC - 3560 - $59,625 10 - 79 - Donald McIntosh - Dawsonville, GA - 3430 - $46,400 11 - 22 - Daniel Hilsabeck - Earlham, IA - 3365 - $43,025 12 - 19M - Spencer Hughes - Meridian, MS - 3110 - $42,125 13 - 60 - Dan Ebert - Lake Shore, MN - 3075 - $35,000 14 - 6 - Clay Harris - Jupiter, FL - 2925 - $34,550 15 - 93L - Cory Lawler - Hanover, PA - 2700 - $25,725 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

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  The lasting legacy of the Muskingum County Speedway and Moran family

  ZANESVILLE – Donnie Moran, promoter of the Muskingum County Speedway, and his two young helpers, granddaughters Everly and grandson Hayes, are preparing for the 21st annual Lucas Oil Freedom 60 race ...

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  Celebrate Independence Day with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in Ohio

  BATAVIA, Ohio (July 1, 2025) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will celebrate Independence Day weekend with a Buckeye State doubleheader. The action this weekend will get started on Friday, July 4, with a stop at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, for the Independence 50. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will compete in a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $25,000 to win main event. The Sport Modifieds are also on the racing card for Friday, July 4, at Atomic Speedway. The pit gate will open at 2:00 PM. The general admission gates will open at 4:00 PM, with on-track action beginning at 6:00 PM. Atomic Speedway is located at 2535 Blain Highway in Waverly, Ohio - just off S.R. 23, six miles south of Chillicothe. For more information about Atomic Speedway, including how to purchase discounted tickets in advance, please visit www.atomicspeedway.net. The following night, July 5, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to Muskingum County Speedway. Another complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $25,000 to win main event is in store during the annual Freedom 60. The pit gate opens at 2:00 PM, with the general admission gates opening at 4:00 PM and on-track action beginning at 6:00 PM. An autograph session with the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is scheduled from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM. In addition to the thrilling action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the 604 Late Models and Modifieds will also compete on Saturday. Muskingum County Speedway will also have the largest display of fireworks the area has to offer following the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event. Muskingum County Speedway is located at 7985 Frazeysburg Road in Dresden, Ohio, just north of Zanesville. Tickets to the Freedom 60 can be purchased in advance by visiting https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2184/tickets/1470984. To learn more about Muskingum County Speedway, visit www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the latest Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP standings. Jonathan Davenport trails Thornton by just 5 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 50 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: Atomic Speedway: 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 Muskingum County Speedway: 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 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (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

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  Keystone State Double Straight Ahead for FAST On Dirt

  Fresh off a fantastic show at Muskingum County Speedway, the Honest Abe Roofing FAST On Dirt tour, presented by Ti22 Performance, will head for Pennsylvania for a two-race weekend. Friday action will take place at the Tri City Speedway near Franklin, while the Saturday show will be at the Michael's Mercer Raceway

Muskingum County Speedway Dirt Track Videos

• Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series | Feature - #Freedom60 | Muskingum County Speedway
• Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series | Highlights - #Freedom60 | Muskingum County Speedway
• Freedom 60 | Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Muskingum County Speedway 7/5/25 | Highlights
• LIVE: Lucas Oil Late Models at Muskingum County Speedway
• Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series | Flashback - Freedom 60 | Muskingum County Speedway

Muskingum County Speedway Nearby Dirt Tracks

Distance information is direct (as the crow flies) - driving distance will differ due to road routes and things like lakes or mountains.

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  Midway Speedway Race Track24 miles away - Crooksville, Ohio, USA
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  Hilltop Speedway Race Track30 miles away - Millersburg, Ohio, USA
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  Wayne County Speedway Race Track53 miles away - Orrville, Ohio, USA
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  Skyline Speedway Race Track54 miles away - Stewart, Ohio, USA
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  Ohio Valley Speedway Race Track64 miles away - Washington, West Virginia, USA
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  Jackson County Speedway Race Track74 miles away - Jackson, Ohio, USA
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  Tyler County Speedway Race Track75 miles away - Middlebourne, West Virginia, USA
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  35 Raceway Park Race Track75 miles away - Frankfort, Ohio, USA
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  Atomic Speedway Race Track78 miles away - Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
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  Pennsboro Speedway Race Track79 miles away - Pennsboro, West Virginia, USA
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  Attica Raceway Park Race Track81 miles away - Attica, Ohio, USA
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  Goods Raceway Race Track85 miles away - Deerfield, Ohio, USA
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  Pittsburghs Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Race Track98 miles away - Imperial, Pennsylvania, USA

Muskingum County Speedway Dirt Track Racing Organizations

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  BOSS - Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  LOLMDS - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  OTIRSCS - Ohio Thunder IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car Series Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  POWRi - Performance Open Wheel Racing Inc Dirt Track Racing Organization