The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series makes its grand return to Florence Speedway this Saturday night, May 4th, for the highly-anticipated 38th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial. A hefty $15,000 payday awaits the victor of the prestigious 50-lap main event.
As anticipation mounts for the 38th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial, all eyes are on the formidable lineup of past champions set to take the track. Reigning victor Ricky Thornton Jr. and local hero Josh Rice, winner in 2021 and 2022, are expected to headline a field brimming with talent.
Other previous winners expected to be in attendance include ‘The Newport Nightmare’ Jimmy Owens, who secured victories in 2008, 2009, and 2014, along with two-time Latham winner Jonathan Davenport, claiming the top spot in 2015 and 2019. Also, among the contenders is the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion, Hudson O’Neal, who triumphed in the 2018 edition.
The Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series showcases some of the most elite talent in the sport, including the aforementioned Thornton, who currently leads the season points chase ahead of formidable competitors such as Davenport, Devin Moran, Mike Marlar, and O’Neal. Daulton Wilson, Jimmy Owens, Garrett Alberson, Tim McCreadie, and Tyler Erb round out the top 10 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series contenders. In addition to these stars of the series, a strong contingent of regional and local drivers is expected to be on hand, ready to defend their home turf and challenge the series regulars for victory.
Also, racing will be Modifieds in a $1,500-to-win Feature event and the Crate Late Models in a $1,000-to-win program
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Pit gates open at 3:00 PM, followed by main and back gate access at 5:30 PM. Hot laps will start promptly at 7:00 PM, leading up to an action-packed evening of competitive racing beginning at 8:00 PM. Admission prices include $35 for general admission adults (18+), ages 13-17 are $20, and children 12 and under are $5. Reserved Seats (Top 10 rows โ Sections A-J) are an additional $5 Pit admission is $45.
Skip the line and get your tickets now at: https://florencesp.webtix.co/events/291_38th-Annual-Ralph-Latham-Memorial
Important Notes:
โข All front-stretch grandstand sections (A-J) are reserved seating in rows 11-20. All other sections and rows are open seating.
โข No coolers of any kind will be allowed in any grandstand areas.
โข No chairs or cushions with seat backs will be allowed in any grandstand areas
โข Reserved seats will be available online through Thursday. After that, they will only be available at the track on race day.
To order tickets or reserved seats by phone, call the Speedway Office at (859) 493-0034.
Seating Chart: https://www.florencespeedway.com/fans/seating-chart/
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๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ: (๐๐จ๐ญ๐: ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฑ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ, ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐, ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.)
Pit Gate Opens: 3:00pm
Main and Back Gates: 5:30pm
Hot Laps Start: 7:00pm
Racing Starts: 8:00pm
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General Admission Adults(18+): $35
General Admission Age 13-17: $20
General Admission 12 & Under: $5
Pit Admission: $45
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โข Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains and the $15,000-to-win Feature
โข Modifieds: Hot Lap Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains, and $1,500-to-win Feature
โข Crate Late Models: Hot Lap Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains, and $1,000-to-win Feature
๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ, May 4th ๐ ๐จ๐ซ The 38th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial!
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Florence Speedway is located in Northern Kentucky off Interstate 71/75, approximately 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Take KY exit 180 off I-71/75; west on US 42, nine miles to the track on the left.
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