The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing are set for an exciting Independence Day weekend in the Buckeye State with a pair of marquee events at two of Ohio’s premier dirt tracks.

The weekend opens on Friday, July 3, with the Freedom 250 at Mansfield Speedway, where drivers will compete in a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program featuring Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 50-lap feature paying $25,000 to the winner.

Fans planning to attend Friday’s event should note that pit gates open at 2:00 p.m., early grandstand access for advance ticket holders begins at 4:00 p.m., and general admission gates open at 5:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to take advantage of early entry and secure the best seats for an evening of premier dirt late model racing. On-track action begins at 7:00 p.m.

Mansfield Speedway, located in Mansfield, Ohio, approximately midway between Cleveland and Columbus. Originally opened in 1959, the historic facility has hosted everything from NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series before undergoing a major redevelopment. Under new ownership, the speedway has been transformed into a premier dirt racing destination, featuring a rebuilt racing surface, upgraded grandstands, modern fan amenities, and one of the largest video boards in grassroots motorsports.

Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting TheSpeedway.com.

The action shifts to Muskingum County Speedway on Saturday, July 4, for the annual Freedom 50, where another complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program culminates with a 50-lap feature paying $25,000 to win. Support divisions featuring the 604 Late Models and Modifieds, and one of the area’s largest post-race fireworks displays.

Pit gates open at 2:00 p.m., general admission gates open at 4:00 p.m., and on-track action begins at 6:30 p.m. Fans can also meet the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series during the driver autograph session from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The 3/8-mile clay oval, owned by the Moran family, has been a staple of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule for more than two decades and has become one of Ohio’s premier destinations for dirt late model racing.

Tickets to the Freedom 50 can be purchased in advance by visiting MuskingumCountySpeedway.com.

The Big River Steel Championship Standings presented by ARP has tightened entering the Ohio doubleheader. Hudson O’Neal carries a slim 10-point advantage over Brandon Sheppard following last weekend’s action, with Ohio native Devin Moran sitting third, 150 points out of the lead. Brandon Overton and Max Blair round out the top five in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship standings. Every lap this weekend will be critical as the tour heads into one of the busiest stretches of the 2026 schedule.

For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:

Friday, July 3: 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

Saturday, July 4: 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) NRM NLMT2, (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4

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