Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for 38th Annual Pittsburgher

1353 9/28/2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for 38th Annual Pittsburgher The premier dirt late model drivers in the nation are heading to "Dirt’s Monster Half Mile" this weekend as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visits Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) for the 38th Annual Pittsburgher on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3. The action begins Friday night with a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program with drivers battling for a $10,000 top prize. The intensity steps up on Saturday as the nation's top teams and drivers battle for a massive $50,000 payday. Each night will feature a full schedule including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the respective A-Main for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Penn Ohio Pro Stocks return on Friday for the Bob Walters Memorial. The RUSH Late Model Series will compete in a full program on both Friday and Saturday for the Bill Hendren Memorial. On Friday, pit gates open at 2:00 PM, followed by general admission at 3:00 PM and Hot Laps starting at 6:00 PM. Saturday follows a similar schedule with pit gates opening at 2:00 PM and general admission gates at 3:00 PM, while adding a driver autograph session from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM prior to Hot Laps at 6:00 PM. Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, a half-mile oval known as "Dirt's Monster Half Mile," is situated at 170 Kelso Road, just a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Advanced tickets, camping passes, and official details are available at PPMS.com. The race for the 2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship is down to the wire. Brandon Sheppard holds a razor-thin 20-point advantage over Hudson O’Neal after Brownstown. Devin Moran sits third, followed by Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Overton tied for fourth. Rounding out the top ten are Max Blair, Josh Rice, Brian Shirley, Garrett Alberson, and Clay Harris. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Friday, October 2: 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 Saturday, October 3: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 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 Previous Pittsburgher Winners: 2025 - Jonathan Davenport 2024 - Jonathan Davenport 2023 - Ricky Thornton Jr. 2022 - Rained out 2021 - Hudson O'Neal 2020 - Ricky Thornton Jr. 2019 - Don O'Neal 2018 - Bobby Pierce 2017 - Don O'Neal 2016 - Josh Richards 2015 - Scott Bloomquist 2014 - Gregg Satterlee 2013 - Scott Bloomquist 2012 - Gregg Satterlee 2011 - Keith Barbara 2010 - Davey Johnson 2009 - Bart Hartman 2008 - Steve Baker 2007 - Josh Richards 2006 - Shane Clanton 2005 - Donnie Moran 2004 - Bart Hartman 2003 - Matt Urban 2002 - Rick Aukland 2001 - Chub Frank 2000 - Davey Johnson 1999 - Todd Andrews 1998 - Tim Hitt 1997 - Rick Aukland 1996 - Tim Hitt 1995 - Scott Bloomquist 1994 - Davey Johnson 1993 - Scott Bloomquist 1992 - Davey Johnson 1991 - Donnie Moran 1990 - Bob Wearing Jr. 1989 - Scott Bloomquist 1987-'88 - Race Not Held 1986 - Donnie Moran 1982-'85 - Race Not Held 1981 - Tye Long 1980 - Tye Long Submitted By: Jeremy Shields Back to News