ATOMIC (OH): Lucas Oil - Buckeye Nationals $50K win $3K start. May 13-14 2016

[HoosierDirtFan]

From the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Facebook page.
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Atomic Speedway (Ohio)
Buckeye Nationals @ Atomic Speedway Added to 2016 slate

May 13th-14th 2016
$50,000-to-win / $3,000-to-start
75 Lap Late Model Main Event

"10 Not In" Late Model Non-Qualifiers race
$3,000-to-win (winner has the option to forfeit earnings to start main event)

Late Model Event Format
Friday - Time Times, Heat Races
Saturday - B-Mains, "10 Not In" Non-Qualifier, A-Main

Open Wheel Modifieds
$3,000-to-win / $300-to-start
+ "10 Not In" Non-Qualifiers Race
$500-to-win / $110-to-start

Friday Admission Prices:
Kids (6 & Under): Free
Kids (7-12): $5
Adults: $25
Veterans and Seniors (60 & Older): $20
Kids Pit Pass (12 & Under): $20
Adult Pit Pass: $35

Saturday Admission Prices:
Kids (6 & Under): Free
Kids (7-12): $8
Adults: $35
Veterans and Seniors: $30
Kids Pit Pass (12 & Under): $25
Adult Pit Pass: $45

Two-Day Tickets:
Kids (6 & Under): Free
Kids (7-12): $12
Adults: $55
Veterans and Seniors: $45
Kids Pit Pass (12 & Under): $40
Adult Pit Pass: $70

**Additional information will be released in the weeks leading up to the event**

[71PRPFan]

glad to see atomic get a crack at "a big one" since brad and crew have taken over. I'll be there

[bleedblue55]

Putting this one on my calender

[LMPunk]

"Well, (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)." -- Ponderosa and Smoky Mountain

[Pennsboro23]

I'll be there.

[WVRACEFAN]

Are they still having the March spring race or is this race taking its place?

[miso_ohio]

I am thinking I may have to be there for this one. Is there a bridge and river so they can move Hobo Village up from PRP?


Curious what the total payout looks like, $3000 to start sounds promising.

[willardboy]

Wow. I like the $3000 to start money ! Im in. Dont remember much camping room tho ?????

[W2Racing09]

"Well, (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)." -- Ponderosa and Smoky Mountain

I assume Ponderosa and Smoky Mountain have a big race going on at this time? I don't see anything on the WoO schedule.

Thanks,
Jeff.

[71PRPFan]

Did it say straight up or passing points? Also like how the non qual doesn't pay more than last place of the feature (Jim Dunn)

[TS FAN]

That is a lot of prize money, good for them. I hope the weather holds up that weekend. Pretty much mirrors the N/S.

[Dirt Frog]

Isn't this the same weekend as PRP opening night ????

[LMPunk]

I assume Ponderosa and Smoky Mountain have a big race going on at this time? I don't see anything on the WoO schedule.

Thanks,
Jeff.

Don't believe the full WoO schedule has been released yet, but a few tracks have announced their dates. According to Pond and SMS, WoO will be there on May 13 and 14 respectively.

[huskerdirt]

Did it say straight up or passing points? Also like how the non qual doesn't pay more than last place of the feature (Jim Dunn)

It's a standard Lucas format. Heats and TTs on Friday.

[Last Tru Outlaw 4B]

Miso_ohio we will definitely have a version of hobo village there for this race. Already being talked about with the camping crew. Lol

[SnakeX3]

Are they still having the March spring race or is this race taking its place?


Buckeye Spring 50 is in March at Atomic.




Curious what the total payout looks like, $3000 to start sounds promising.

The total purse is $151,300 per DoD article here...

https://www.dirtondirt.com/dirtwire.php?id=3387

[reddyfreddy]

For that kind of money, I would expect 100 laps. I would hate to see a precedent of shorter big money races.

[grt74]

3000 to start,should bring the cars,nice to see

[Aluminium Block]

$3,000 to start and only 75 laps? The length of dirt races is becoming a joke. That's one thing asphalt does better for sure.

[pink floyd]

75 laps is plenty. track will probably be locked down by that time anyway.

[Clayton_Wetter]

For that kind of money, I would expect 100 laps. I would hate to see a precedent of shorter big money races.

It should be a hunnerd lapper!!!

[Clayton_Wetter]

75 laps is plenty. track will probably be locked down by that time anyway.

No it should be a hunnerd lapper, locking down could happen on lap one.

[swartzman]

Why not just have 35 or 40 laps and let it be a sprint to the 50 grand. I kinda wish it and the woo were not on the same dates.. Then we would have had the the best of the woo gang mixed in with the Lucas guys..

[LMPunk]

Don't believe the full WoO schedule has been released yet, but a few tracks have announced their dates. According to Pond and SMS, WoO will be there on May 13 and 14 respectively.

...and Smoky Mountain put out their 2016 schedule today with the WoO date being moved to May 7. Assume Ponderosa will follow suit.

[BIGSTEVE00]

I'm glad that the Atomic Speedway is getting the chance at this big of an event. After this past season and proving that they can handle the big sanctioning bodies including the Lucas Oil Late Model Series, World of Outlaw Late Models and the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint car series with much success. Brad and the Atomic Speedway crew have really done an outstanding job at bringing the fastest 3/8 mile track back to life and really had some awesome shows in 2015. Now looking at the 2016 schedule you will for sure want to put the Atomic Speedway on your schedule for 2016.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

$3,000 to start and only 75 laps? The length of dirt races is becoming a joke. That's one thing asphalt does better for sure.Plenty of laps. More laps, better chance of a locked down track.