Smoky Mountain Speedway Moonshine Classic Up Next For Lucas Oil Late Models
Smoky Mountain Speedway Moonshine Classic Up Next For Lucas Oil Late Models
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to action with two nights of racing at Smoky Mountain Speedway during the Moonshine Classic.
BATAVIA, Ohio – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series return to Smoky Mountain Speedway this Friday-Saturday, June 16-17 for the Mountain Moonshine Classic presented by FK Rod Ends and East Tennessee Auto Outlet.
The action gets underway on Friday, June 16 with a pair of $5,000-to-win A-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The field will be split into two groups based on pill draw, with each group competing in a full program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 30-lap A-Main.
The top three finishers from each of the two A-Mains will be locked into Saturday’s $50,000-to-win finale. Those six drivers will compete in a six-lap dash on Saturday to determine their starting positions in the first three rows of the 60-lap main event. The remaining drivers will transfer to one of four heat races.
Saturday’s on-track action for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series includes Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 60-lap, $50,000-to-win Mountain Moonshine Classic presented by FK Rod Ends and East Tennessee Auto Outlet finale.
The Street Stock and FWD will serve as support divisions on Friday night while Saturday’s action includes the Sportsman and Mini Stock divisions.
Smoky Mountain Speedway Schedule & Ticket Information
All gates at Smoky Mountain Speedway will open at 2:00pm on Friday and 12:00pm (noon) on Saturday. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series driver’s meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm, with Hot Laps set to begin at 7:00pm each night. On Saturday, Dirt Racing Outreach will host services at 3:30pm followed by a driver autograph session at 4:30pm. All times are eastern time.
Pre-race tickets, for both nights, are available by visiting https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2556.
How Big Is Smoky Mountain Speedway?
Smoky Mountain Speedway was shortened from its historic 4/10-mile configuration in 2023 to a 3/8-mile. Fans and drivers alike have already shown excitement for the new layout. Smoky Mountain Speedway is located at 809 Brick Mill Road in Maryville, just 30 minutes southwest of Knoxville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.smokymountainspeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Standings
Ricky Thornton Jr. continues to lead a tight battle for the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. Hudson O’Neal is second, followed by Brandon Overton, Tim McCreadie, and Devin Moran. Jonathan Davenport, Daulton Wilson, Max Blair, Tyler Erb, and Spencer Hughes round out the top ten in the current championship standings.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Standings
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses
Friday, June 16
1st A-Main (30 Laps): 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500 = Total $23,000
2nd A-Main (30 Laps): 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500 = Total $23,000
Saturday, June 17
Mountain Moonshine Classic presented by FK Rod Ends and East Tennessee Auto Outlet (60 Laps): 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = Total $150,000
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule
Friday, June 16
Left Rear/Fronts - (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3
Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4
*Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races.
Saturday, June 17
Left Rear/Fronts - (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3
Right Rear - Hoosier - (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4