DTWC Schedule Revised
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series DTWC is now Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18.
The Thursday program and Modified competition have been rescheduled for Saturday, October 24. All advanced three-day all-access tickets will be honored October 17–18 and October 24. Gates open daily at 10am. LOLMDS track action starts at 4:45pm each day.
Dirt Track
World Championship
A new era. The next chapter. The road to a championship comes down to two days at West Virginia Motor Speedway. The biggest names in dirt late model racing. One legendary trophy. A $100,000 payday.
Championship Weekend Is Here.
The Dirt Track World Championship returns to West Virginia Motor Speedway for the first time since 2010. Now, the stage is set for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to decide its season championship on the high banks of the WVMS 3/8-mile oval.
Saturday brings time trials, heat races, B-mains and twin 25-lap features. Sunday brings the last-chance races, the Jim Dunn Memorial Non-Qualifier and 100 laps to decide the Dirt Track World Championship.
Saturday, October 17
Qualifying, heat races, B-mains and twin 25-lap features, each paying $5,000 to win.
Sunday, October 18
Last-chance racing, the Jim Dunn Memorial Non-Qualifier and the $100,000-to-win, 100-lap DTWC finale.
One Sunday. Up To $455,000.
For an eligible driver, the Dirt Track World Championship weekend carries the potential for an extraordinary combined payday.
$100,000
DTWC feature winner
$250,000
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship
$100,000
Big River Steel Bonus Program presented by ARP, for the eligible top-five finisher
$5,000
Summit Racing Equipment award
Combined potential total for one eligible driver. Bonus and championship awards are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Two Days. One Champion.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18. All gates are scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. both days, with racing scheduled for 4:45 p.m.
October 17
Qualifying & Preliminary Features
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Hot Laps
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Time Trials — 2 laps
- Allstar Performance Fast Time Presentation
- Invocation / National Anthem
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Heats — 10 laps
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-Mains — 12 laps
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 1st A-Main — 25 laps
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 2nd A-Main — 25 laps
October 18
Last Chance Races & The DTWC Finale
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year Awards Presentation
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-Main Hot Laps
- Invocation / National Anthem
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series B-Mains — 12 laps
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series A-Main Transfers Hot Laps
- Jim Dunn Memorial Non-Qualifiers Race — 25 laps
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Dirt Track World Championship A-Main — 100 laps
- Dirt Track World Championship Event Winner Awards
- Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion Awards
All times and race order are subject to change. Follow @VisitWVMS for the latest updates.
Support Divisions Move To October 24.
The program originally scheduled for Thursday, October 15, along with the Modified competition, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 24.
Additional details, including the revised October 24 program schedule, will be announced by West Virginia Motor Speedway.
The October 24 program is separate from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series DTWC championship weekend on October 17–18.
Your Tickets. Your Championship Weekend.
Advanced Three-Day All-Access Tickets
Previously purchased advanced three-day all-access tickets will be honored on Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, as well as Saturday, October 24.
Keep your ticket and follow WVMS announcements for additional information about the revised program.
DTWC Weekend Questions
When is the Lucas Oil DTWC?
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Dirt Track World Championship is now scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026.
What time do gates open?
All gates are scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fans may begin placing chairs at 10:00 a.m.
What time does racing start?
Racing is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Times and race order may change.
What happens to the Thursday program and Modified competition?
The program originally scheduled for Thursday, October 15, along with Modified competition, has been moved to Saturday, October 24. Further details will be announced.
Will my advanced three-day all-access ticket still be honored?
Yes. Advanced three-day all-access tickets will be honored October 17–18 and on October 24.
Where is West Virginia Motor Speedway?
West Virginia Motor Speedway is located at 788 Speedway Road, Mineral Wells, West Virginia.
One Track. One Trophy.
$100,000 On The Line.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship comes down to West Virginia. Be here when the next chapter of DTWC history is written.
Follow @VisitWVMS for the latest event updates.
DTWC Entry List
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DTWC Past Champions
Honoring the drivers who have etched their names into Dirt Track World Championship history.
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