8/13/2024
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Late Models Gear Up for 32nd Annual Topless 100
BATAVIA, Ohio (August 13, 2024) – Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the top drivers of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series converge at Batesville Motor Speedway for the 32nd Annual Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel.
On Friday night, there will be a full program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, B-Mains, and a 30-lap, $5,000-to-win main event. Drivers will accumulate points during Friday's preliminaries to establish the lineups for Saturday night's finale. The top 16 in points will automatically qualify for the A-Main, while the remaining drivers will start in a B-Main.
On Friday, the pit gate will open at 3:00 PM, the general admission gate at 4:00 PM, with a driver’s meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM. Hot Laps are set to begin at 7:30 PM.
The events on Saturday will start with Dirt Draft Hot Laps at 7:30 PM, followed by B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The weekend will culminate with the 100-lap Nutrien Ag Solutions Topless 100 Presented by Big River Steel, offering a $50,000 prize to the winner.
On Saturday, the pit gate will open at 4:00 PM, and the general admission gate at 4:30 PM.
The IMCA Modifieds will compete in a complete program each night.
Batesville Motor Speedway is situated in Locust Grove, Arkansas, just seven miles west of Batesville at the intersection of Highways 25 and 14. The event's highlight is the opportunity to witness dirt late models without a roof. The absence of a roof allows spectators to have a close-up view as drivers navigate their 800+ horsepower machines around the lightning-fast, 3/8-mile oval track.
To purchase tickets or find more information about Batesville Motor Speedway, visit www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com.
Ricky Thornton Jr. is currently leading the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. Devin Moran holds the second position, followed by Jonathan Davenport in third. Hudson O'Neal is in fourth place, with Tim McCreadie rounding out the top five in the current championship standings.
Drake Troutman leads the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year chase.
For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:
Friday, August 16: 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = $25,000
Saturday, August 17: 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) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4
Previous Topless 100 Champions:
2023 - Dale McDowell
2022 - Jonathan Davenport
2021 - Hudson O’Neal
2020 - Jimmy Owens
2019 - Chris Madden
2018 - Rained Out
2017 - Scott Bloomquist
2016 - Rained Out
2015 - Shannon Babb
2014 - Jimmy Owens
2013 - Terry Phillips
2012 - Steve Francis
2011 - Scott Bloomquist
2010 - Jared Landers
2009 - Jimmy Owens
2008 - Tim McCreadie
2007 - Jimmy Mars
2006 - Scott Bloomquist
2005 - Billy Moyer
2004 - Dale McDowell
2003 - Shannon Babb
2002 - Billy Moyer
2001 - Scott Bloomquist
2000 - Jimmy Mars
1999 - Scott Bloomquist
1998 - Wendell Wallace
1997 - Billy Moyer
1996 - Bill Frye
1995 - Billy Moyer
1994 - Freddy Smith
1993 - Tony Cardin
Submitted By: Jeremy Shields