Key notes: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series concludes its Fourth of July weekend with Saturday’s $25,000-to-win Freedom 50 at Muskingum County Speedway. … It was originally scheduled as a doubleheader before Friday’s 50-lap, $25,000-to-win opener at Mansfield (Ohio) Speedway rained out during heat race action. … Bobby Pierce won June 10’s Dirt Cup at Muskingum County, an event largely dominated by Lucas Oil regulars when paired directly against World of Outlaws competitors. … Points leader Hudson O’Neal won last July’s $25,000 Freedom 50 after topping a $3,000 prelim in June of 2023. … Devin Moran has five career Muskingum County specials to his credit, including his first career Lucas Oil Series victory there in 2013, combining to collect more than $65,000 over that span. … Ricky Thornton Jr. has three career Lucas Oil wins there, including a $30,000 payday in July of 2023. … World of Outlaws regulars Tim McCreadie (2021) and Tyler Erb (2020) are former Lucas Oil winners at Muskingum County. … Off-track entertainment is highlighted by a postrace fireworks display. … 604 Crate Late Models and modifieds are on the undercard. … Pits open at 2 p.m. and grandstands open at 4 with hot laps at 6:30; a driver autograph session will take place from 5-5:45 p.m. … Watch live on FloRacing.

Who to watch: Devin Moran of Dresden, Ohio, chases his sixth career Muskingum County special at the track operated by his family.

Points chase: Before Muskingum County: 1. Hudson O’Neal (4,140); 2. Brandon Sheppard (4,130); 3. Devin Moran (3,990); 4. Brandon Overton (3,765); 5. Max Blair (3,685); 6. Ricky Thornton Jr. (3,635); 7. Garrett Alberson (3,510); T8. Josh Rice (3,430); T8. Brian Shirley (3,430); 10. Kyle Bronson (3,370).

Expected entrants: Among drivers expected to join the top 10 in series standings: Tyler Erb, Tim McCreadie, Mike Marlar, Carson Ferguson, Dan Ebert, Ross Robinson, Clay Harris, Dillon McCowan, Logan Zarin, Daniel Hilsabeck, Brenden Smith, Donovan Jackson, Larry Bellman, Tyler Johnson, Lincoln Smith and Cory Lawler.

Next series race: July 9, 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) $15,000