Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Roars into Ocala Speedway

BATAVIA, Ohio (February 16, 2026) – The nation’s premier dirt late model drivers are set to invade Ocala Speedway for a massive week of racing as the Wieland Winter Nationals continue, February 23rd through 28th.

Teams will tackle the 3/8-mile oval beginning Monday, February 23rd, for an Open Practice.

Beyond, each race night will feature a complete Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing program, including Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and an A-Main that promises edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 2:00 PM each day, with grandstand gates opening at 5:00 PM. On-track action will begin with Dirt Draft Hot Laps at 6:00 PM.

Ocala Speedway is the longest continuously running dirt track in Florida, beginning operations in 1952. Ocala Speedway is located at 9050 N.W. Gainesville Road in Ocala, Florida, just minutes from I-75 at Exit 354. To purchase tickets or find more information, please visit OcalaSpeedway.com.

For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com.

Ocala Speedway Purses:

Tuesday, February 24: 1. $7,000, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,300, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,000, 10. $950, 11. $900, 12. $850, 13. $800, 14. $750, 15. $725, 16. $700, 17. $700, 18. $700, 19. $650, 20. $625, 21. $625, 22. $600, 23. $600, 24. $600 = $30,775

Wednesday, February 25: 1. $7,000, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,300, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,100, 9. $1,000, 10. $950, 11. $900, 12. $850, 13. $800, 14. $750, 15. $725, 16. $700, 17. $700, 18. $700, 19. $650, 20. $625, 21. $625, 22. $600, 23. $600, 24. $600 = $30,775

Thursday, February 26: 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

Friday, February 27: 1. $12,000, 2. $6,000, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,800, 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. $1,100, 15. $1,050, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $52,800

Saturday, February 28: 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:

Fronts/Left Rear - Hoosier (90) NLMT2

Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3