One of the crown jewel events on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule will take place this weekend with the 42nd Annual North-South 100 at Florence Speedway. We get you ready for the event in this edition of "Everything You Need To Know."

When Is The North-South 100? 

The North-South 100 will be held August 8-10. There will be a total of four $6,000-to-win split field semifeatures Thursday and Friday leading into Saturday's 100-lap main event. 

Where Is Florence Speedway? 

Florence Speedway is a semi-banked half-mile dirt oval located in Union, Kentucky.

How Much Does The North-South 100 Pay To Win? 

The main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series pays $75,000 to win. 

Who Sanctions The North-South 100?

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will once again sanction the North-South 100 in 2024. 

How To Watch The North-South 100

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On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.

Who Won Last Year's North-South 100?

Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., scored his second career North-South 100 victory in 2023. 

North-South 100 Notes

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors contest the middle of three straight crown jewel events with the 42nd annual Sunoco North-South 100 at Florence Speedway in Union, Ky. … The three-day event kicks off with twin 25-lap, $6,000-to-win semifeatures Thursday and Friday with accumulative points setting the lineup for Saturday’s heat race lineups preceding consolations and the $75,000-to-win finale. … The purse increases to an event-record $325,000 over three days, including an event-high $3,500-to-start payoff in the finale. … Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., overtook Hudson O’Neal with 20 laps remaining and held off late challenges from Ricky Thornton Jr. to win last season's $75,000 prize, his second career North-South triumph (2016). Pierce enters having won 15 overall races since June 24 at Independence (Iowa) Motor Speedway, earning more than $300,000 in that span. … Thornton, of Chandler, Ariz., enters as the series points leader and seeks his first victory driving for Koehler Motorsports. … Josh Rice of Verona, Ky., is set to debut a new Longhorn Chassis. … Modifieds qualify and heat race Thursday before racing for $2,000-to-win on Friday’s undercard; only Late Models will be competing in Saturday’s finale. … Pits open at 3 p.m. daily, with grandstands opening at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday before opening at 3 p.m. Saturday. ... The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be inducted in a private ceremony Saturday afternoon (with live streaming on the HoF Facebook page). Inductees: Todd Andrews, Ira Bastin, Al Purkey, Johnny Stokes, Ricky Weeks, Steve Baker, Greg Fielden and Todd Turner. ... Hot laps start at 7 nightly with racing to follow.

North-South 100 Winners

Year: Winner, hometown

2023: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.

2022: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.

2021: Brandon Overton, Evans, Ga.

2020: Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y.

2019: Chris Madden, Gray Court, S.C.

2018: Ricky Weiss, Headingley, Manitoba

2017: Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y.

2016: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.

2015: Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.

2014: Eddie Carrier Jr., Salt Rock, W.Va.

2013: Don O’Neal, Martinsville, Ind.

2012: Don O’Neal, Martinsville, Ind.

2011: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.

2010: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.

2009: Jimmy Mars, Menomonie, Wis.

2008: Darren Miller, Milledgeville, Ill.

2007: Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.

2006: Steve Shaver, Vienna, W.Va.

2005: Bart Hartman, Zanesville, Ohio

2004: Steve Shaver, Vienna, W.Va.

2003: Dan Schlieper, Sullivan, Wis.

2002: Chub Frank, Bear Lake, Pa.

2001: Rained out

2000: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

1999: Bob Pierce, Danville, Ill.

1998: Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio

1997: Rick Aukland, Fargo, N.D.

1996: Donnie Moran, Dresden, Ohio

1995: John Gill, Mitchell, Ind.

1994: Jack Boggs, Grayson, Ky.

1993: John Gill, Mitchell, Ind.

1992: Jack Boggs, Grayson, Ky.

1991: Rodney Combs, Lost Creek, W.Va.

1990: Mike Head, Ellenwood, Ga.

1989: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.

1988: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

1987: Jeff Purvis, Clarksville, Tenn.

1986: Jack Boggs, Grayson, Ky.

1985: John Mason, Millersburg, Ohio

1984: Pat Patrick, Sayler Park, Ohio

1983: Pat Patrick, Sayler Park, Ohio

North-South 100 Weekend Purses

Thursday and Friday semifeatures

1. $6,000

2. $3,000

3. $2,000

4. $1,250

5. $1,000

6. $900

7. $850

8. $800

9. $750

10. $700

11. $650

12. $600

13. $550

14.-24. $500

Saturday’s non-qualifier’s race

1. $3,000

2. $1,500

3. $1,000

4. $850

5. $750

6. $650

7. $600

8. $575

9. $550

10. $525

11.-20. $500

Saturday’s North-South 100

1. $75,000

2. $20,000

3. $10,000

4. $9,000

5. $8,000

6. $7,000

7. $6,000

8. $5,000

9. $4,750

10. $4,500

11. $4,250

12. $4,000

13. $3,750

14. $3,650

15. $3,600

16. $3,550

17. $3,550

18.-25. $3,500

North-South 100 Schedule

(All times local; subject to change)

Thursday

3 p.m. - Pits open

6 p.m. - Grandstands open

7 p.m. - On-track activity

- Late Model hot laps

- Modified hot laps

- Late Model Group A time trials (2 laps)

- Late Model Group B time trials (2 laps)

- Modified time trials

Opening ceremonies

- Late Model heats (8 laps)

- Modified heats (8 laps)

- Late Model consolations (10 laps; if necessary)

Intermission/track prep

- First Late Model semifeature (25 laps)

- Second Late Model semifeature (25 laps)

Friday

3 p.m. - Pits open

6 p.m. - Grandstands open

7 p.m. - On-track activity

- Late Model hot laps

- Modified hot laps

- Late Model Group A time trials (2 laps)

- Late Model Group B time trials (2 laps)

Opening ceremonies

- Late Model heats (8 laps)

- Modified consolations (10 laps)

- Late Model consolations (10 laps; if necessary)

Intermission/track prep

- First Late Model semifeature (25 laps)

- Second Late Model semifeature (25 laps)

- Modified feature (20 laps)

Saturday

2:30 p.m. - Drivers’ autograph session (Hall of Fame building)

3 p.m. - All gates open

3:30 p.m. - Memorabilia auction

5 p.m. - Dirt Racing Outreach service

7 p.m. - On-track activity

- Late Model hot laps

Opening ceremonies

- Late Model heats (8 laps)

- Intermission/track prep

- Late Model consolations (10 laps)

Driver introductions

- 42nd annual North-South 100 (100 laps)

- Late Model non-qualifiers' race (25 laps)

North-South 100 Tickets

Thursday

Three-day general admission: $100 for adults (ages 18-and-up); $70 for minors (ages 13-to-17); $15 for children (ages 12-and-under)

One-day general admission: $30 for adults (ages 18-and-up); $20 for minors (ages 13-to-17); $5 for children (ages 12-and-under)

Reserved seating: additional $5 per ticket

Three-day all access pit pass: $150

One-day all access pit pass: $50

Friday

Two-day general admission: $75 for adults (ages 18-and-up); $55 for minors (ages 13-to-17); $12 for children (ages 12-and-under)

One-day general admission: $30 for adults (ages 18-and-up); $20 for minors (ages 13-to-17); $5 for children (ages 12-and-under)

Reserved seating: additional $5 per ticket

Two-day all access pit pass: $105

One-day all access pit pass: $50

Saturday

One-day general admission: $45 for adults (ages 18-and-up); $35 for students (ages 13-to-17); $10 for children (ages 12-and-under)

Reserved seating: additional $5 per ticket

One-day all access pit pass: $55

Ticket questions/advanced sales, call: (859) 493-0034 or florencesp.webtix.co/

North-South 100 Camping

Primitive camping: Free

More information: florencespeedway.com/north-south-100/

Camping: (859) 493-0034