Breaking News: In a Groundbreaking Moment for Indiana Motorsports Fans, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Presented by FloRacing Will Make Its Historic Debut at Circle City Raceway for the First Time Ever, Promising a Thrilling Night of Action-Packed Dirt Racing Headlined by a Marquee 50-Lap, $15,000-To-Win Feature That Is Set to Attract the Nation’s Top Dirt Late Model Stars and Deliver High-Speed Excitement to the Heart of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — For the first time in the history of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the nationally renowned dirt racing tour presented by FloRacing is heading to Circle City Raceway, and the motorsports world is buzzing with anticipation. Set against the backdrop of Indiana’s capital, the event promises to be one of the most electric nights on the 2025 racing calendar.
Scheduled for later this summer, the debut event will feature a high-stakes, 50-lap main event with a jaw-dropping $15,000 prize awaiting the winner. The night will also include preliminary heats, B-mains, and support divisions, ensuring fans are treated to a full slate of heart-pounding dirt racing.
“This is huge for Circle City Raceway and for Indiana dirt racing,” said Circle City Raceway promoter Jonathan Byrd II. “To welcome the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time ever is not only a major milestone for our track but also a statement that Circle City is becoming a premier venue in national short-track racing.”
The series, which tours across America and showcases the best dirt late model drivers in the sport, is expected to bring a loaded field of stars including defending series champion Ricky Thornton Jr., perennial fan-favorite Hudson O’Neal, and the ever-dangerous Brandon Overton.
Series Director Rick Schwallie emphasized the strategic importance of expanding to new markets. “Indianapolis has a rich racing heritage, and Circle City Raceway has done an incredible job building its reputation. Bringing the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to this venue is a natural step in our continued growth,” he said.
Fans can expect top-tier amenities, competitive racing, and a festival-like atmosphere as anticipation builds for what could become an annual stop on the tour. Ticket information and official race day schedules will be released in the coming weeks.
With a big purse, a stacked field, and the energy of a first-time appearance, the Circle City Raceway event is shaping up to be a landmark night in dirt racing. Local fans, regional teams, and national stars alike are preparing to converge in Indianapolis for what promises to be one of the most exciting and historic nights of the season.
