The DTWC is the season-finale for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS), and for 2025 it returned to Eldora -the BIG E- for the third straight season.
The 2025 DTWC weekend brought car counts, big purses and a stacked field of the best late-model drivers in the U.S.
The weekend kicked off with on Thursday, October 16 with qualifying, heats and B-Features of the Modifieds and Super Stocks qualifying heats and A-feture. Jeremy Creech won his heat and then also the A-feature, starting from position 2. Nick Bowers and Ernie Woodard completed the TOP 3.
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Friday, October 17 featured the heat races and preliminary rounds to set the feature lineup for the 100-lap finale of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the qualifying, heat races and B-features of the Steel Blocks and the A-Feature of the Modifieds. Charlie Mefford crossed the finish line first and grabbed his first Eldora win, starting from 10th position! Adam Stricker and Mike Marlar completed the TOP 3
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The headline 100-lap feature for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took place Saturday, October 18. The purse paid $100,000 to the winner. The “Smooth Operator” Bobby Pierce, who started from position 13 won this important race and the Championship. He led 44 of 100 laps; ended a 15-race winless streak, the longest drought of his career. Chris Madden and Brandon Sheppard completed the TOP 3.
Additional notable finishes:
- Mike Marlar finished 6th.
- Tim McCreadie, who started further back, rallied to finish 7th.
- Ricky Thornton Jr. finished 18th after contact on Lap 61.
- Jonathan Davenport, after a strong season, finished 14th.
Nine cautions slowed the 100-lap affair, including a Lap 61 incident that collected Thornton and Davenport.
In the A-Feature of the Steel Block Late Models Josh Rice was victorious, Tyler Carpenter finished second and Russell Erwin third.
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Storylines & Takeaways of the LOLMDS (Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series)
- Bobby Pierce delivered a dominant performance, leading nearly half the race and capturing the big payday. His win ended the longest drought of his career.
- Devin Moran’s third-place finish was enough to clinch his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship — a major career milestone.
- The starting lineup showed how deep the field was — talent from top to bottom. Several established stars were in the mix.
- The event reaffirmed Eldora’s status as a marquee venue for late-model dirt racing
- The weekend also featured support divisions and multi-night action
The 2025 Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora provided a fitting climax to the late-model season: big money, high stakes, and a stacked roster. For fans, it delivered drama and standout performances; for the drivers, a chance to etch their names on a prestigious trophy.
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