Hope residents Hudson O’Neal and Tessa Sims celebrate O’Neal’s first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship at the series awards banquet in December at Lucas Oil Stadium.

FloSports announced Dec. 11 the acquisition of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. In 2026, the series will celebrate its 22nd season of sanctioning dirt late model racing across the country.

FloSports’ decision to purchase the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has set off a wide range of reactions from fans, with many terming the move as another sign of the company’s expanding influence in ...