FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
  
BATAVIA, OH (January 31, 2018) - In 2017, race fans enjoyed the thrilling, edge of your seat racing action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Model Dirt Series on four major television networks: MAVTV Motorsports Network, NBC Sports Network, CBS Sports Network, and CBS Television Network. Additionally, streaming services Lucas Oil Racing TV and DirtonDirt.com brought the high-speed, dirt slinging excitement worldwide.

This season, the television exposure is expanding to include even more of the premier national touring series for dirt late models. In 2018, Lucas Oil Production Studios and DirtonDirt.com will produce an unprecedented amount of original, high-definition Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series content. Over seventy-five (75) original airings are scheduled across the various networks and streaming services, more than doubling the series' exposure in recent years.

"Our television package is one of the most fundamental elements of our overall program," said Rick Schwallie, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Director. "We are grateful for the dedication of those at Lucas Oil Products, Lucas Oil Production Studios, and DirtonDirt.com for allowing us to continue the growth and exposure of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series."

Lucas Oil Racing TV brings the adrenaline-pumpingLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing to fans worldwide. Twenty-one (21) events will be streamed LIVE on the digital network in 2018 - providing multi-camera coverage, driver interviews, behind-the-scenes content, instant replays and more! To learn more or subscribe today, visit: www.lucasoilracing.tv.

DirtonDirt.com will provide LIVE pay-per-view coverage of thirteen (13) Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events in 2018. The continuous on-track action will include multiple camera angles, driver interviews, instant replays, and much more! For additional information, visit: www.dirtondirt.com.

In just five short years, MAVTV Motorsports Network has increased from eleven (11) original airings to twenty-five (25) for the 2018 season, continuing to make MAVTV the destination for motorsports enthusiasts around the world. You can find MAVTV Motorsports Network, now available in high-definition, on DIRECTV Channel 214. For cable customers, view the list of nationwide providers at: http://mavtv.com/get-mavtv/providers.

Dedicated to serving passionate sports fans in over 90 millions households, the NBC Sports Network will feature ten (10) pulse-pounding Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series episodes in 2018.

For nearly two decades, the CBS Sports Network has provided in-depth coverage of a variety of sports. This season, CBS Sports Network will bring eight (8) Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events to motorsports enthusiasts everywhere.

For the eighth consecutive year, CBS Television Network (reaching over 112 million households) will air the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com from Lucas Oil Speedway. To find CBS Television Network in your area, check your local channel listings.

2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Broadcast Schedule:


Event Date

Track

City, State

Network

Air Date

2/2/18

Golden Isles Speedway

Waynesville, GA

LORTV

2/2/18

2/2/18

Golden Isles Speedway

Waynesville, GA

MAVTV

3/22/18

2/3/18

Golden Isles Speedway

Waynesville, GA

CBS Sports

TBA

2/3/18

Golden Isles Speedway

Waynesville, GA

LORTV

2/3/18

2/3/18

Golden Isles Speedway

Waynesville, GA

MAVTV

3/29/18

2/3/18

Golden Isles Speedway

Waynesville, GA

NBCSN

3/3/18

2/5/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

LORTV

2/5/18

2/5/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

MAVTV

4/5/18

2/6/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

LORTV

2/6/18

2/6/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

MAVTV

4/12/18

2/7/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

LORTV

2/7/18

2/7/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

MAVTV

4/19/18

2/8/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

LORTV

2/8/18

2/8/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

MAVTV

4/26/18

2/9/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

LORTV

2/9/18

2/9/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

MAVTV

5/3/18

2/10/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

CBS Sports

TBA

2/10/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

LORTV

2/10/18

2/10/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

MAVTV

5/10/18

2/10/18

East Bay Raceway Park

Tampa, FL

NBCSN

4/14/18

2/11/18

Bubba Raceway Park

Ocala, FL

LORTV

2/11/18

2/11/18

Bubba Raceway Park

Ocala, FL

MAVTV

5/17/18

2/11/18

Bubba Raceway Park

Ocala, FL

NBCSN

5/6/18

4/27/18

Tri-City Speedway

Granite City, IL

LORTV

4/27/18

4/27/18

Tri-City Speedway

Granite City, IL

MAVTV

6/14/18

4/28/18

Macon Speedway

Macon, IL

DirtonDirt.com

4/28/18

5/24/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

LORTV

5/24/18

5/24/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

MAVTV

7/12/18

5/25/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

LORTV

5/25/18

5/25/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

MAVTV

7/19/18

5/26/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

CBS

TBA

5/26/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

CBS Sports

TBA

5/26/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

LORTV

5/26/18

5/26/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

MAVTV

7/26/18

5/26/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

NBCSN

7/8/18

6/1/18

LaSalle Speedway

LaSalle, IL

DirtonDirt.com

6/1/18

6/2/18

LaSalle Speedway

LaSalle, IL

DirtonDirt.com

6/2/18

6/16/18

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

CBS Sports

TBA

6/16/18

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

LORTV

6/16/18

6/16/18

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

MAVTV

8/9/18

6/16/18

Magnolia Motor Speedway

Columbus, MS

NBCSN

8/5/18


7/13/18

Tri-City Speedway

Granite City, IL

LORTV

7/13/18

7/13/18

Tri-City Speedway

Granite City, IL

MAVTV

8/30/18

7/13/18

Tri-City Speedway

Granite City, IL

NBCSN

9/1/18

7/14/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

CBS Sports

TBA

7/14/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

LORTV

7/14/18

7/14/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

MAVTV

9/6/18

7/14/18

Lucas Oil Speedway

Wheatland, MO

NBCSN

9/22/18

7/19/18

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

DirtonDirt.com

7/19/18

7/20/18

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

DirtonDirt.com

7/20/18

7/21/18

I-80 Speedway

Greenwood, NE

DirtonDirt.com

7/21/18

8/9/18

Florence Speedway

Union, KY

MAVTV

9/27/18

8/11/18

Florence Speedway

Union, KY

CBS Sports

TBA

8/11/18

Florence Speedway

Union, KY

MAVTV

10/4/18

8/11/18

Florence Speedway

Union, KY

NBCSN

10/14/18

8/16/18

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

LORTV

8/16/18

8/16/18

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

MAVTV

10/11/18

8/17/18

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

LORTV

8/17/18

8/17/18

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

MAVTV

10/18/18

8/18/18

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

LORTV

8/18/18

8/18/18

Batesville Motor Speedway

Batesville, AR

MAVTV

10/25/18

8/24/18

Mansfield Motor Speedway

Mansfield, OH

DirtonDirt.com

8/24/18

8/25/18

Mansfield Motor Speedway

Mansfield, OH

DirtonDirt.com

8/25/18

9/13/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

DirtonDirt.com

9/13/18

9/13/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

MAVTV

11/1/18

9/14/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

DirtonDirt.com

9/14/18

9/14/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

MAVTV

11/8/18

9/15/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

CBS Sports

TBA

9/15/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

LORTV

9/15/18

9/15/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

MAVTV

11/15/18

9/15/18

Knoxville Raceway

Knoxville, IA

NBCSN

11/11/18

9/22/18

Brownstown Speedway

Brownstown, IN

DirtonDirt.com

9/22/18

10/5/18

Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway

Pittsburgh, PA

DirtonDirt.com

10/5/18

10/6/18

Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway

Pittsburgh, PA

DirtonDirt.com

10/6/18

10/20/18

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

CBS Sports

TBA

10/20/18

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

LORTV

10/20/18

10/20/18

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

MAVTV

12/13/18

10/20/18

Portsmouth Raceway Park

Portsmouth, OH

NBCSN

11/25/18