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Reset of series, track changes for 2025
Big South Fork Raceway plans to reopen in 2025. (Track photo)
DirtonDirt.com's recap of offseason changes for Late Model-focused series (with names, sponsors, etc.) and racetracks (those closing, those reopening, etc.) heading into the 2025 season (may be updated with further changes):
Touring series
Naming/title sponsorship changes
4 State Dirt Late Model Series: The Missouri-based series, going into its second season under the ownership of Isaac Keeper and Glen Powell, changed names from the original Dirt Track Bank Cash Money Super Dirt Series moniker.
Burlile Performance Products Ohio Valley Late Model Dirt Series: The Ohio-based Limited Late Model circuit was previously called the Burlile Steel Block Late Model Series.
FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota: The tour's title sponsorship from Castrol ended at the conclusion of the 2024 season; no replacement has been named.
GM Performance 602: The Carolinas-based circuit for 602 Crate Late Models merged with the Ray Cook-owned Red Clay Series for 602s.
Sooner Late Model Series: The Oklahoma tour's title sponsorship from Apex Healthcare Partners ended at the conclusion of 2024.
Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Franklin Enterprises: The tour's title sponsorship from Coltman Farms Racing ended at the conclusion of 2024 while the Ray Cook-owned circuit added presenting sponsorship from Franklin Enterprises.
Ultimate Pro Late Model Series: The Bill Lupinos-owned tour was renamed to match his Super Late Model series; it was formerly the Fastrak Racing Series.
United Rebel Late Model Series: Formerly the High Plains Late Model Series, a circuit founded by Jerry Hanson and purchased by Kyler Fetters and former United Rebel Sprint Series founder Rick Salem, who died in November.
New tours
Late Model Fall Clash: The Mid-Atlantic circuit launched by Jim Bernheisel, the promoter of the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek, opens in 2025 with a $30,000 points fund for 10 races paying between $6,000- and $25,000-to-win.
Mid-East 525 Late Model Series: The Mid-East Racing Association has added a fourth circuit for Late Model competitors utilizing Chevrolet's CT 525 engines. Mid-East also sanctions Super, 604 Crates and 602 Crate tours. None of the tour schedules have been announced.
Shuttered tours
Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Racing Association: The Lucas Oil racing organization in November shuttered the 35-year-old series, a fixture in Missouri since its founding by Ken Essary and Randy Mooneyham in 1989. Lucas Oil redirected MLRA's budget into the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.
Steel Block Clash: The single-year Limited Late Model circuit with events at Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek, Md., Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway and Winchester (Va.) Speedway dissolved.
Correction: Removes Mississippi Crate Late Racing Series after scheduled is annnounced on March 3.
Miscellaneous
Cagle Automotive Blue Ridge Outlaw Late Model Series: In a significant rule change for the Blue Ridge series announced last season, competitors are only allowed to use Chevrolet's CT 525 engine. All internal engine components must be factory GM and meet GM specs except for series-approved aftermarket service parts (pistons, rings, connecting rods and oil pump).
Tracks
Tentatively opening
127 Speedway, Lawrenceburg, Ky.: The track near the Bluegrass Parkway is listed for a July 12 event on the Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Model Series, but no track schedule has been announced.
201 Speedway, Sitka, Ky.: Jarrod Breeding plans to reopen the track that hasn't operated since 2018. Crate Late Models are expected to be among regular divisions with at least one Super Late Model special.
Adrenaline Motorsports Raceway, Boswell, Ind.: Jason and Jess Acker purchased the track (formerly Kamp Motor Speedway) but haven't revealed detailed racing plans at a facility that needs extensive updates. The track has been dormant since 2018.
Ararat (Va.) BullRing: The track that last operated in 2021 is set to reopen with Crate Late Models topping a five-division weekly program under promotions by Langley Austin, who previously promoted the paved Franklin County Speedway in Callaway, Va. The track, running every other Saturday from late April through early October, has added a May 26 American All-Stars Series event.
Big South Fork Raceway, Huntsville, Tenn.: The track that hasn't operated since 2002 has scheduled preseason practice for April 25 with the season opener on May 2. The complete schedule hasn't been announced.
Dewey (Okla.) Speedway: Plans are underway to reopen the former Lakeside Speedway, a quarter-mile oval that hasn’t been in operation since 1981, with Late Models among potential divisions beginning in 2025. Promoting brothers Bill and Robert McMurtrie are partnering with land owner Bob Chaney.
Hidden Hollow Speedway, Colson, Ky.: Stephen Breeding plans to reopen the long-closed Lucky 7 Speedway. A complete schedule hasn't been announced but the track is on the schedules for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series and Ultimate Heart of America tour.
La Salle (Ill.) Speedway: Partnered with Justin and Jenna McCoy of Streator, Ill., Tony Izzo Jr. plans to reopen the quarter-mile oval for the first time in four years with special events including a FloRacing Night in America race and DIRTcar Summer Nationals event.
Tri-County Racetrack: The Brasstown, N.C., oval that was dormant in 2024 is reopening under the J&J Promotions of Late Model drivers Jason Welshan and Jamie Oliver. Plans are for an expanded pit area at the track which is set to host several special events.
Closures
411 Motor Speedway, Seymour, Tenn.: The McCarter family-owned track near Knoxville, with a long history of asphalt and dirt competition, was sold in August with expectations the property would become a salvage yard.
Bethany (Mo.) Fairgrounds Speedway: The track operated regularly in 2024 for the first time since the 1990s, including with a Late Model division, but the Northwest Missouri State Fairgrounds oval will be utilized only for fair races in 2025.
East Bay Raceway Park, Gibsonton, Fla.: The historic third-mile oval that buoyed Speedweeks for many years closed with the property sold to the neighboring fertilizer producer.
Cochran (Ga.) Motor Speedway: Owner Chris Martin ended the 2024 season prematurely and listed the 60-acre property for sale.
Columbus (Miss.) Speedway: The quarter-mile oval that closed in 2024 will operate as a karting track in 2025.
Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb.: The Delmar Friesen-owned track, which paused in 2022 and ran under Randy Wulf Jr. promotions in 2024, won't be in operation in 2025.
Lexington (Tenn.) 104 Speedway: Jimmy Hayes took over promotions in 2024 but the track didn't conclude its scheduled season.
Outlaw Motor Speedway, Oktaha, Okla.: The track closed prematurely after its 2024 Comp Cams Super Dirt Series event with promoters citing overwhelming criticism from spectators and competitors.
Portsmouth (Ohio) Raceway Park: The 3/8-mile oval announced in December it won't operate in 2025. The facility owned by the Coleman family for 34 years and most recently promoted by Jeff Knittel was a longtime Late Model track, including hosting 37 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races from 2007-23.
Princeton (W.Va.) Speedway: The track briefly reopened in 2024 but quickly closed the gates.
Ultimate Motorsports Park, Elkin, N.C.: The Bobby Koehler-owned track that ran several special events in 2024 isn't in operation in 2025.
Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, Va.: Citing financial struggles, track owner Bill Sawyer announced in December the facility wouldn't host oval-track events in 2025. A pair of mudbog events are planned.
Name changes
Xtreme Speedway, Moulton, Ala.: The 3/8-mile track, formerly Moulton Speedway, was purchased by Brian Mitchell, who plans several offseason improvements ahead of a season of Saturday night racing that includes Crate Racin' USA-sanctioned divisions and the return of the Bama 100 for Super Late Models.
Quincy (Ill.) Raceway: Purchased by Jeff DeLonjay from Jim and Tammy Lieurance, the track returned to its former name after being called Adams County Speedway. A concrete-block wall surrounding the track is among changes planned for 2025.
Miscellaneous
Dodge City (Kan.) Raceway Park: The 3/8-mile oval has added a regular Late Model division for the first time following rules of the United Rebel Late Model Series. The track has hosted 17 touring Late Model events over the last 21 seasons.
Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Mo.: The track dropped POWRi Late Model sanctioning and will run an independent Limited Late Model division along with several Super Late Model specials.
Monett (Mo.) Motor Speedway: Missouri's longest continually operating track shifts to Friday nights and has added NASCAR sanctioning along with a semi-regular Late Model division. Steve Andrews, who leased the track in 2024, is now the owner is Jeff Ogle handling promotions.
Ponderosa Speedway, Junction City, Ky.: Ryan Willis purchased the lease and Brad Ferguson will promote the track with an ambitious April-October schedule after infrequent events in recent seasons. The $25,000-to-win Junebug Memorial for Crate Late Models on July 31-Aug. 1 is among highlights.
Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway: After Late Models took a back seat under struggling promotions, the Snyder County Management Group has put a bigger emphasis on the division with 16 Super Late Model events on the schedule stretching from April to September.
Tri-City Speedway, Granite City, Ill.: After running a limited schedule in recent seasons, the Kevin and Tammy Gundaker-owned track is returning to weekly racing with DIRTcar-sanctioned Super Late Models back in the regular rotation at the Friday night track.
