Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series Doubleheader Set for July 9-10
(June
28, 2021) One of the biggest weekends in the recent history
of Smoky Mountain Speedway is set to take place on July 9-10 with
a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series doubleheader. Over $150,000
in prize money will be available over two nights of racing.
On Friday, July 9, the Mountain Moonshine Classic presented by
East Tennessee Auto Outlet begins with a 40-lap, $12,000 to win
program. The program consists of qualifying, heat races, consolation
races, and the A-main for $12,000. Joining the program on Friday,
July 9 will be 604 crate late models for $1,500 to win and sportsman
late models for $1,000 to win.
Then on Saturday, July 10, another full program of racing takes
place for 60 laps at $20,000 to win. The program on Saturday,
July 10 includes 604 late models for $1,500 to win and the Red
Clay 602 Late Model Series for $1,500 to win.
The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be on
hand for the doubleheader weekend of racing. Tim McCreadie and
Hudson O’Neal are locked in a tight battle for the series
points lead. Jonathan Davenport is quickly moving into contention
sitting in third. Kyle Bronson, Mike Marlar, Josh Richards, Shane
Clanton, Jimmy Owens, Ricky Thorton Jr., Tyler Erb, and Earl Pearson
Jr. are other series regulars looking to cash in at Smoky Mountain
Speedway.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson is scheduled to be at Smoky Mountain
Speedway for both nights of racing. Other scheduled drivers include
Brandon Overton, Dale McDowell, Chris Ferguson, Spencer Hughes,
Stormy Scott, Skip Arp, Donald McIntosh, and many more.
Dirt Racing Outreach will be conducting a service at 3 p.m. on
Saturday, July 10 at the pavilion located next to the concession
stand. Everyone is welcome to attend.
There will be an autograph session for many of the drivers from
4:30 until 5:15 on Saturday, July 10.
All gates will open at noon on both days. The drivers meeting
is set for 7:00 both nights. Hot laps, time trials, and racing
action will begin at 7:30 on both nights.
Grandstand ticket prices on Friday, July 9 are $30 for adults,
kids 11 and under are free. Tier parking tickets are $40 for adults,
kids 11 and under are free. Pit passes are $40 for adults, kids
11 and under are $20.
Grandstand ticket prices on Saturday, July 10 are $35 for adults,
kids 11 and under are free. Tier parking tickets are $45 for adults,
kids 11 and under are free. Pit passes are $45 for adults, kids
11 and under are $20. Pre-race tickets, for both nights, are available
at MyRacePass.com.
Chairs will only be allowed on the concrete areas of the grandstands.
Small seatbacks and cushions are permitted elsewhere. We ask that
fans that are using large chairs use the top rows to prevent blocking
others view. Anyone wanting a seat on the concrete bleachers are
asked to get to the track early. There will be an overflow seating
area available in the grassy area next to the turn 4 grandstands.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is located 12 miles south of Maryville,
Tennessee. From Maryville, take Highway 411 south for 10 miles
and turn left onto Brick Mill Road. Follow Brick Mill Road for
approximately 2 miles, the racetrack is on the right. The first
entrance is for grandstand parking. The second entrance is tier
parking and campground access. The pit entrance is the next right
on Crye Road.
For additional information, contact the speedway at 865-856-8989
or visit the track web site at www.SmokyMountainSpeedway.com.
For series information, visit the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
web site at www.lucasdirt.com.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is sponsored by East Tennessee Auto Outlet,
Food City, Phoenix Conversions, Tate’s Hardware in Vonore,
Stanley Best Heating and Air, GW Towing & Recovery, Smoky
Mountain Harley Davidson, Matco Tools by Ronnie Dunlap, East Tennessee
Fence, Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ, American Medical Response, Parker
Auto Sales, All Vol Lawn Care, FK Rod Ends, Garner’s Automotive,
InsideDirtRacing.com, MRM Racing Photos, and DBE Excavating.
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