Lucas Oil Late Models Target Clash at the Mag

Lucas Oil Late Models Target Clash at the Mag

Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS

Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com

BATAVIA, OHIO (May 24, 2019) – One of the largest motorsports events in the Magnolia State continues to grow. Magnolia Motor Speedway is set to host a three-day weekend spectacular that offers over $110,000 in prize money.

The GEICO Clash at the Mag – Presented by Big River Steel, set for May 30 – June 1 for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, will have full racing programs on Thursday and Friday, culminating in a 100-lap main event on Saturday, which pays $15,000-to-win.

In 2019, for the first time, the Clash at the Mag will feature a complete program of Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and a $5,000-to-win main event on Thursday and Friday nights. Each night, the pit gates will open at 2:00pm, followed by general admission at 4:00pm. A driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 pm, followed by hot laps at 7:30pm.

Drivers will earn valuable points in each of the two preliminary nights that will determine the lineups for Saturday night’s finale.

On Saturday, the pit gates will open at 2:00pm, followed by general admission at 4:00pm. Saturday’s festivities will kick off with a Dirt Racing Outreach service from 4:30pm thru 5:15pm. A driver’s autograph session will follow from 5:30pm thru 6:15pm. On-track action is slated for 7:00pm, beginning with hot laps, followed by consolation events for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The 100-lap, $15,000-to-win main event will cap off the weekend action.

In 2018, Hudson O’Neal made history when he scored his first-career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory in the event. The younger O’Neal snared the lead from Josh Richards with just seven laps to go and held off a hard charging Bobby Pierce for the win. Joining O’Neal and the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Series for this year’s expanded event will be a strong contingency of local and regional standouts.

For more information on the GEICO Clash at the Mag – Presented by Big River Steel, visit: www.magnoliadirt.com or call the track office at (662) 240-3478.

About GEICO:
The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland is the second largest auto insurer in the United States. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. For more information, go to www.geico.com.

About Big River Steel:
Big River Steel invested $1.3 billion to build and start up the world’s first Flex Mill™, a technologically advanced steel production facility that has quickly become a leader in the world’s steel making community. Since operations began in early 2017, Big River Steel has provided steel products to over 225 customers in the automotive, energy, construction, and agricultural industries. At Big River Steel, there’s no talk of the status quo. True innovation leads to growth and is rebellious. To learn more about Big River Steel, visit: www.bigriversteel.com.