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2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 15, 2026) – The 22nd running of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, scheduled for September 17-19 at Knoxville Raceway, has been canceled due to heavy rainfall throughout the week and the forecast for additional rain through the weekend.

After closely monitoring conditions and consulting with weather partners at BAM Weather, Knoxville Raceway and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials determined that the event could not be completed as scheduled.

With competitors and fans preparing to travel long distances to Knoxville, officials believed making an early decision was in everyone’s best interest. The high cost of fuel and other travel-related expenses were important considerations, and announcing the cancellation as soon as possible will help prevent fans and race teams from incurring unnecessary costs.

All tickets and camping will be refunded to your Knoxville Raceway account and can be used toward your purchase for the 2027 Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals, scheduled for September 16-18, 2027. Those who prefer a refund may request one by contacting the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at 641-842-5431.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals annually brings many of the nation’s best Dirt Late Model drivers to Knoxville Raceway for one of the sport’s most anticipated events. Although officials are disappointed that this year’s event cannot take place, Knoxville Raceway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series thank the fans, competitors, sponsors and partners for their continued support.

Everyone involved with the event looks forward to welcoming the dirt late model community back to Knoxville Raceway on September 16-18, 2027.

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

BATAVIA, Ohio (September 14, 2026) - The biggest names in Dirt Late Model racing will converge on historic Knoxville Raceway this Thursday through Saturday, September 17-19, for the 22nd running of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.

The three-day crown-jewel event will bring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to one of America’s most celebrated dirt tracks, culminating in Saturday night’s 75-lap finale and a $75,000 payday for the winner.

Thursday and Friday will feature complete preliminary programs, with competitors taking part in time trials, heat races, b-mains and a $10,000-to-win feature each night. Points accumulated during the two preliminary programs will help determine the starting lineup for Saturday’s championship races.

Saturday’s program will give drivers one final opportunity to race their way into the main event through a b-main before the weekend concludes with the 75-lap Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals feature.

Numerous off-track activities will take place surrounding the three-day event. The Hall of Fame Auction will take place at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, behind turn two, on Saturday at 11:30 AM. There will be a Dirt Racing Outreach service in the Dyer Hudson Hall at 1:45 PM, with an autograph session to follow at 4:00 PM, on Saturday.

This half-mile speed plant is located within the Marion County Fairgrounds, in the heart of Knoxville, Iowa, just a short drive from Des Moines. Known worldwide as the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” Knoxville has also developed a rich Late Model tradition since the inaugural Late Model Knoxville Nationals was held in 2004.

Additional event information, tickets and schedule updates are available at KnoxvilleRaceway.com. Fans may also contact the Knoxville Raceway ticket office at 641-842-5431.

The battle for the Big River Steel Championship presented by ARP remains tight entering Knoxville. Brandon Sheppard leads the standings, but Hudson O’Neal sits just 55 points behind. Devin Moran remains firmly in contention, only 105 markers behind Sheppard.

Brandon Overton enters the weekend fourth, followed by Ricky Thornton Jr. and Max Blair. Josh Rice is seventh, Brian Shirley holds eighth, Garrett Alberson is ninth and Kyle Bronson completes the top 10.

Saturday’s finale will also serve as the opening round of the Big River Steel Bonus Program presented by ARP. In addition to the posted event purse, Big River Steel will award a $5,000 bonus to the highest-finishing eligible driver from among the top 15 in the championship standings. Knoxville is the first of five consecutive Saturday bonus rounds that will add another layer of intensity to the closing stretch of the season.

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

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:

Thursday - September 17

B-Main Purses: 1. Transfer + $100, 2. Transfer + $100, 3. Transfer + $100, 4. $200, 5. $200, 6. $200, 7. $200, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200, 11. $200, 12. $200, 13. $200, 14. $200, 15. $200, 16. $200, 17. $200, 18. $200, 19. $200, 20. $200, 21. $200, 22. $200, 23. $200, 24. $200 = $4,500

A-Main Purse: 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

Friday - September 18

Saturday - September 19

B-Main Purses: 1. Transfer + $200, 2. Transfer + $200, 3. Transfer + $200, 4. $500, 5. $500, 6. $500, 7. $500, 8. $500, 9. $500, 10. $500, 11. $500, 12. $400, 13. $400, 14. $400, 15. $400, 16. $400, 17. $400, 18. $400, 19. $400, 20. $400, 21. $400, 22. $400, 23. $400, 24. $400 = $9,800

A-Main Purse: 1. $75,000, 2. $25,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $9,000, 5. $8,000, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,000, 8. $5,000, 9. $4,500, 10. $4,000, 11. $3,800, 12. $3,700, 13. $3,600, 14. $3,500, 15. $3,400, 16. $3,300, 17. $3,200, 18. $3,100, 19. $3,000, 20. $2,900, 21. $2,800, 22. $2,700, 23. $2,600, 24. $2,500, 25. $2,500, 26. $2,500, 27. $2,500, 28. $2,500, 29. $2,500, 30. $2,500, 31. $2,500, 32. $2,500 = $217,600

Total Weekend Purse: $352,350

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:

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

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

Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Winners:

2025 - Hudson O’Neal

2024 - Bobby Pierce

2023 - Ricky Thornton Jr.

2022 - Jonathan Davenport

2021 - Mike Marlar

2019 - Jimmy Owens

2018 - Jimmy Owens