Sat, April 30 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 100 $15,000 to win @ Macon Speedway

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The stars of #LucasDirt return to Macon Speedway on April 30th.
See the nation's top dirt late model drivers in a complete program - highlighted by a 100-lap, $15,000 to win main event.

The Midwest Big Ten Series Modifieds will be in action for $1,000 to win along with B Mods.

Full Details Below:

Saturday, April 30th
Lucas Oil Late Model 100
$15,000 To Win

Divisions:
*Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 100
$15,000 To Win

*BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds
$1,000 To Win

*DIRTcar Pro Mods
$300 To Win

Times:

Pits: 3:00
Stands: 4:00
Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50
Hotlaps: 6:00
Racing: 7:00

Grandstand Pricing:

Adults – $35
Children 11 & Under – $5

Pit passes and tickets will be sold at the gate on raceday

Lodging:

Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
217-422-8800
Call hotel and mention Macon Speedway to receive a discounted rate

[427c.i.]

I hope this happens but I'll bet dollars to donuts they look for any reason to pull the plug.

[Highside Hustler25]

If history is any indication, 427 is spot on.

[GEAR_HEAD]

Last year's Herald & Review 100 debaccle really left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths. When you treat the late models like a support division and run them last on a burned up track that can't be raced on after people spent a ton of money to be there, that's not going to entice people to go back anytime soon. That was possibly the worst racing program I have ever witnessed. It took 18 restarts to get 1 lap of the B-mod feature in. There was absolutely no reason why the super late feature shouldn't be run first while the track is in good shape.

[CILDirt]

Last year's Herald & Review 100 debaccle really left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths. When you treat the late models like a support division and run them last on a burned up track that can't be raced on after people spent a ton of money to be there, that's not going to entice people to go back anytime soon. That was possibly the worst racing program I have ever witnessed. It took 18 restarts to get 1 lap of the B-mod feature in. There was absolutely no reason why the super late feature shouldn't be run first while the track is in good shape.

You hit the nail on the head here. That was the biggest joke I have ever seen at a dirt track. Doesn’t look like they learned their lesson either. Why so many support classes? Like others said, Lucas will find a way to cancel like usual. If anyone at Lucas watches the replay of the H/R 100, I think they will find their excuse.

[reid boys]

This race always has less fans then the H/R and I dont except that to change this year. The H/R won't be effected by last year, they love that race down there. That race last year was embarrassing for sure no excuses for that. I've been out if there by 9 before and they racing I feel like is almost always at least above average there. They had one dud, it was a pretty big one but I expect things to be back to normal this year. Also they have 2 support class, name me a race $15,000 or lower with that few classes probably not many.

[Highside Hustler25]

Last year's Herald & Review 100 debaccle really left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths. When you treat the late models like a support division and run them last on a burned up track that can't be raced on after people spent a ton of money to be there, that's not going to entice people to go back anytime soon. That was possibly the worst racing program I have ever witnessed. It took 18 restarts to get 1 lap of the B-mod feature in. There was absolutely no reason why the super late feature shouldn't be run first while the track is in good shape.

All true.
I will give them a pass on last year. That was a first for me.

[TEI PR]

https://www.facebook.com/events/490574489394179 is the link to the Facebook event for this race.

[TEI PR]

Big week coming this week at Macon Speedway as the richest event in track history is coming up. The cars and stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series return to Macon Speedway on Saturday night, April 30th to get their fifth-mile smile on.

See the nation's top dirt late model drivers in a complete program - highlighted by a 100-lap, $15,000 to win main event.

The Midwest Big Ten Series BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds will be in action for $1,000 to win along with DIRTcar Racing B Mods.

Full Details Below:

Saturday, April 30th
Lucas Oil Late Model 100
$15,000 To Win

Divisions:
*Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 100
$15,000 To Win

*Midwest Big Ten Series BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds
$1,000 To Win

*DIRTcar Pro Mods
$300 To Win

Times:
Pits: 3:00
Stands: 4:00
Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50
Hotlaps: 6:00
Racing: 7:00

Grandstand Pricing:
Adults – $35
Children 11 & Under – $5

Pit passes and tickets will be sold at the gate on raceday

Lodging:
Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
217-422-8800
Call hotel and mention Macon Speedway to receive a discounted rate

About Macon Speedway:

For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (Macon Speedway), and Twitter (@maconspeedway). Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000.

Macon Speedway is a Track Enterprises family facility. For more information on Track Enterprises, their tracks, events, and more follow Track Enterprises online at www.trackenterprises.com, on Facebook (Track Enterprises), and Twitter (@TEIRacing). The office can be reached at 217-764-3200

Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles.

Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials.

Macon Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection's $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

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LUCAS OIL LATE MODELS HEADING TO MACON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT

(Macon, IL) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make heads turn, heading to the “Land of Lincoln” this weekend. There is never a shortage of thrills for teams and fans alike when the series visits Tri-City Speedway and Macon Speedway. The Macon Speedway event, presented by Connor Company, is set for Saturday night, featuring $15,000 to win for Super Late Models in addition to the BillingsleyRewards.com Modified and DIRTcar Pro Mods.

The thrill level will be high as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series teams make their way to Macon Speedway on Saturday night. Rich in history, the 1/5-mile bullring that opened in 1946 is historically known to produce non-stop, door-to-door racing action. The event features Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains, highlighted by a 100-lap, $15,000-to-win main event.

Central Illinois racing star, Brandon Sheppard, from New Berlin, IL, currently leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series standings over Devin Moran and Tyler Erb. Sheppard made the announcement this week that he would continue to follow the Lucas Oil schedule to run for the championship, after winning four of the last five World of Outlaw Late Model championships.

Macon Speedway has hosted five Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 100 lap races. The first was in 2014 when Bobby Pierce claimed the win. Pierce also took the top prize at the 2016 and 2018 events. The other two events were won by Jimmy Owens in 2015 and Josh Richards in 2017. 2019 and 2021 events were canceled due to rain, while COVID-19 claimed 2020’s race.

The BilllingsleyRewards.com DIRTcar Modified will be on track, racing for $1,000 to win. The two Modified shows have been outstanding so far this season with Rick Conoyer and Jacob Steinkoenig claiming the victories. Conoyer, from Wentzville, MO, currently leads the standings by four points over last year’s point runner-up, Alan Crowder. Rodney Standerfer, Guy Taylor, and Clint Martin round out the top five in points.

Springfield, IL’s Guy Taylor, last year’s Modified and Street Stock champion at the track, currently is on top of the Pro Modified points. Taylor won on opening night, while point runner-up, Austin Seets, won this past Saturday. Kevin Crowder, Maxx Emerson, and Zach Taylor complete the top five in the standings.

Pits will open at 3:00 with grandstands at 4:00, hotlaps begin at 6:00, and racing will take the green at 7:00 PM. Pro Modifieds will be racing for $300-to-win while the Modified division will compete for $1,000-to-win.

Tickets and pit passes will be available at the track on race day. Grandstand admission is $35, while kids 11 and under are $5.

About Macon Speedway:

For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000.

Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials. Macon Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection's $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

CURRENT STANDINGS (Top 10’s)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Pos # Competitor Wins Top 5 Top 10 Points
1 1S Brandon Sheppard 4 10 13 1870
2 9 Devin Moran 3 12 14 1855
3 1T Tyler Erb 1 7 13 1775
4 39 Tim McCreadie 1 8 11 1750
5 20 Jimmy Owens 2 3 8 1640
6 89 Ashton Winger 0 2 8 1590
7 20RT Ricky Thornton Jr. 0 4 11 1565
8 46 Earl Pearson Jr 0 2 8 1550
9 71 Hudson O'Neal 0 4 8 1520
10 25 Shane Clanton 0 3 5 1510

BillingsleyRewards.com DIRTcar Modifieds
Pos # First Name Last Name City State Points Gap
1 27 Colby Sheppard Williamsville IL 118 0
2 14J Braden Johnson Taylorville IL 110 8
3 25 Dakota Ewing Warrensburg IL 108 10
4 10C Colby Eller Taylorville IL 106 12
5 27E Dalton Ewing Decatur IL 94 24
6 11 Ryan Miller Lincoln IL 94 24
7 34 Eric Doran Clinton IL 92 26
8 55 Rockett Bennett Argenta IL 88 30
9 9B Brandon Miller Broadwell IL 86 32
10 130 Chase Osterhoff Kankakee IL 56 62

DIRTcar Pro Mods
Pos # First Name Last Name City State Points Gap
1 4T Guy Taylor Springfield IL 118 0
2 67 Austin Seets Brighton IL 106 12
3 15C Kevin Crowder Argenta IL 106 12
4 78 Maxx Emerson Taylorville IL 92 26
5 24 Zach Taylor Springfield IL 88 30
6 33 Josh Robb Mt.zion IL 86 32
7 24M Matt Milner Chatham IL 82 36
8 7B Brian Burns Bethany IL 78 40
9 X Dean Holt Decatur IL 70 48
10 14 Tommy Gaither Alton IL 58 60

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Unfavorable Forecast Dooms Lucas Oil Illinois Doubleheader

BATAVIA, Ohio (April 28, 2022) – This weekend’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series doubleheader at Tri-City Speedway and Macon Speedway in Illinois has been canceled. With a forecast for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms throughout the weekend, series and track officials have made the difficult decision to cancel both events.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action on Friday, May 6th at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and Saturday, May 7th at Florence Speedway in Union, KY.

For Macon Speedway, the next scheduled event is Saturday, May 7 with the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget League and Engler Machine & Tool Micros presented by Bailey Chassis. The Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models, BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds, and DIRTcar Hornets will also race.

About Macon Speedway:

For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000.

Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials. Macon Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection's $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

[DarrellGoode]

Every year this rains out it seems.

[HoosierDirtFan]

WEEKEND CANCELLED




Unfavorable Forecast Dooms Lucas Oil Illinois Doubleheader
BATAVIA, Ohio (April 28, 2022) – This weekend’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series doubleheader at Tri-City Speedway and Macon Speedway in Illinois has been canceled. With a forecast for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms throughout the weekend, series and track officials have made the difficult decision to cancel both events.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to action on Friday, May 6th at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and Saturday, May 7th at Florence Speedway in Union, KY.
For Macon Speedway, the next scheduled event is Saturday, May 7 with the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget League and Engler Machine & Tool Micros presented by Bailey Chassis. The Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models, BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds, and DIRTcar Hornets will also race.
About Macon Speedway:
For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (Macon Speedway) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000.
Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials. Macon Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection's $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

[Highside Hustler25]

Every year this rains out it seems.

You're part right. Thing is, it's not a rain out till it rains.

2 days out🙄 talk about a premature 💦