HUDSON O'NEAL RUNNER-UP IN TOPLESS PRELIM!

(August 16, 2026) Another weekend, another crown jewel event for Hudson O'Neal. The 34th Annual 'Topless 100' was held over the August 14-15 weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again sanctioned the two-day event, which kicked off on Friday with a split-field, $5,000 to win preliminary show. Hudson ran sixth in his heat race, but later charged past ten competitors during his 25-lapper to land in the runner-up spot behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr.

By virtue of racking up the fourth most points in preliminary action, Hudson rolled off from the outside of the second row in Saturday's $50,000 to win headliner. As is always the case at Batesville, it was a tire game and a long race filled with pit stops for fresh rubber. At the end of the 100-lap distance, the Martinsville, Indiana ace was in the seventh finishing position. Full results from the popular roofless event can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

O'NEAL RACKS UP PAIR OF PODIUMS AT FLORENCE!

(August 9, 2026) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returned to action from August 6-8 with the 44th edition of the 'North/South 100' at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky. The three-day crown jewel extravaganza kicked off with a pair of split-field, $6,000 to win preliminary programs. On Thursday night in the opener, Hudson O'Neal ran third in both his heat race and his 25-lap feature behind only winner Mike Marlar and runner-up Brandon Overton. In a similar show on Friday evening, Hudson placed fourth in his stacked heat race prior to blasting past eight competitors during his 25-lapper en route to another third place podium effort behind only victor Brandon Overton and runner-up Mike Marlar.

When Saturday rolled around at the Cincinnati-area venue, a standing-room-only crowd was on hand to witness the 'North/South 100' grand finale. With a $75,000 paycheck up for grabs, Hudson grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the eighth row in the 100-lap headliner. The Martinsville, Indiana standout was unfortunately caught in a massive early pileup, but the crew was able to patch up the #71 enough to finish in the eleventh position. Complete results from the entire weekend can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

PAIR OF TOP FIVES FOR O'NEAL AT CEDAR LAKE

(August 2, 2026) The #71 team made the trip to the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin from July 30-August 1 for the 39th Annual 'USA Nationals.' The World of Outlaws Late Model Series weekend kicked off with a $10,000 to win preliminary program on Thursday evening. Hudson O'Neal won his heat race prior to landing on the podium in third after thirty green flag circuits in the feature behind only victor Tyler Erb and runner-up Brandon Sheppard!

Following a rain-out on Friday, the entire $100,000 to win 'USA Nationals' show was contested on Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. After placing fourth in his loaded heat race, Hudson secured a B-Main triumph to earn the twentieth starting spot in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. The Martinsville, Indiana ace then put on a show in the 'USA Nationals' by picking off sixteen competitors en route to a fourth place effort behind only winner Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, and Ethan Dotson! Full results from the entire weekend can be viewed online at www.woolms.com. (Todd Boyd Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL DRIVES #6 CAR TO FALS VICTORY!

(July 26, 2026) Another hectic, but lucrative week was on tap for Hudson O'Neal in the Land of Lincoln from July 21-25. Action kicked off with a pair of $20,000 to win FloRacing Night in America Series showdowns at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois and Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois. On Tuesday night at Lincoln, Hudson started from the pole position in the 50-lap feature and led the opening circuit before driving his #71 SSI Motorsports mount to an eighth place effort. Behind the wheel of the Rumley Enterprises #6 on Wednesday at Fairbury, Hudson won his heat race before coming out on top of a spirited main event to capture the $20,000 windfall ahead of Josh Rice, Shannon Babb, Jason Feger, and Brandon Sheppard!

Over the weekend, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series roared into FALS to preside over the 36th edition of the 'Prairie Dirt Classic.' In preliminary action on Friday evening, Hudson stopped the clock sixth fastest in Group A during qualifying and later led most of his $5,000 to win semi-feature before suffering a flat tire that led to an eighth place showing. After securing a victory in Saturday's B-Main, the Martinsville, Indiana superstar blasted past sixteen competitors to land an impressive runner-up performance in the 100-lap PDC behind only $50,000 victor Brandon Sheppard! Full results from all four races can be viewed online at www.floseries.com and www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)

HECTIC WEEK OF RACING IN HAWKEYE STATE

(July 19, 2026) A hectic week of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing took the #71 team to the Hawkeye State from July 14-18. On Tuesday night, things kicked off at the sprawling Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa with the $15,000 to win 'Half Mile Hustle.' Hudson O'Neal ran fourth in his loaded heat race and thirteenth in the 40-lap main event.

The action then shifted to Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa for the annual running of the 'Silver Dollar Nationals.' With a $15,000 payday up for grabs on Thursday evening, Hudson placed third in his heat race before advancing to finish seventh in the 'Go 50.' After winning his first heat race on Friday and placing fifth in his second heat race, Hudson nabbed a seventh place performance in Saturday's $52,000 to win 'Silver Dollar Nationals' headliner. Complete results from each of these Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

O'NEAL FOLLOWS LUCAS TOUR TO IOWA & MISSOURI

(July 12, 2026) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned a trio of high-profile events in the states of Iowa and Missouri from July 9-11. Up first was a visit to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Thursday night for the annual running of the 'Slocum 50,' which shelled out a $15,000 payday. Hudson O'Neal ran fourth in his loaded heat race and later suffered a late flat tire in the 50-lap feature. The Martinsville, Indiana ace passed a few cars in the waning laps to place fourteenth in the final finishing order.

Over the weekend, the 'CMH Diamond Nationals' was held at the pristine Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. On Friday evening with a $15,000 top prize on the line, Hudson finished third in his heat race prior to passing six competitors during the 40-lapper to land in the fifth spot behind only victor Dillon McCowan, Josh Rice, Jonathan Davenport, and Chase Junghans. In Saturday's finale that paid out $25,000 to the winner, Hudson placed third in his heat race and ninth in the 50-lap headliner after getting involved in an early tangle. Complete results from all three races can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL THIRD IN $25,000 FREEDOM 50!

(July 5, 2026) Following a rain-out on Friday night at Mansfield (OH) Speedway, the SSI Motorsports team was in action on Saturday evening, July 4 at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio. Hudson O'Neal earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session and later picked up the win in his heat race. After rolling off from the pole position in the 'Freedom 50' and pacing the stout field from laps 2-47, Hudson settled for a third place podium performance behind only $25,000 winner Max Blair and runner-up Devin Moran. Full results from last night's big show in the Buckeye State can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

PODIUM FOR O'NEAL IN $50,000 FIRECRACKER 100!

(June 28, 2026) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #71 team to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania on June 25-27 for the 20th edition of the 'Firecracker 100.' Following a rain-out on Thursday, a pair of split-field, $5,000 to win prelim programs were held on Friday night in the Keystone State. Hudson O'Neal won his heat race, led early in his 25-lap feature, and ultimately placed a solid fifth at the checkers behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr., Dan Ebert, Brandon Overton, and Josh Rice.

At Lernerville on Saturday evening, a hefty $50,000 winner's check was up for grabs in the 'Firecracker 100' grand finale. Hudson ran second in his heat race and later rolled off from the inside of the third row in the 100-lap headliner. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point leader then advanced up to third to finish on the podium behind only race winner Devin Moran and runner-up Brandon Sheppard! Complete results from the entire weekend can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

O'NEAL BACK ON LUCAS OIL TRAIL IN TENNESSEE

(June 21, 2026) The SSI Motorsports team returned to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series scene on June 19-20 in the annual running of the 'Mountain Moonshine Classic' at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee. On Friday night in the $10,000 to win weekend lid lifter, Hudson O'Neal ran third in his heat race prior to advancing up to finish eighth in the 40-lap feature. With a $30,000 payday up for grabs in Saturday's finale, Hudson won his heat race in preliminary action, but mechanical woes sent him pitside before the drop of the green flag. After starting the 60-lapper from the tail, Hudson was able to move up through the field to salvage a twelfth place effort. Complete results from both weekend races can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL THIRD IN RACEFEST FINALE!

(June 14, 2026) On June 12-13, the #71 team invaded West Virginia Motor Speedway in Mineral Wells, West Virginia for the 'RaceFest Summer Championship.' The two-day World of Outlaws Late Model Series weekend at WVMS kicked off with a $12,000 to win show on Friday night. Hudson O'Neal clicked off the fastest lap in Group B during qualifying and won his heat race, but later spun out of second place in the 40-lap feature and wound up twenty-third in the final rundown. With a $30,000 top prize up for grabs in Saturday's grand finale, Hudson earned Fast Time honors during qualifying, won his heat race, and later landed on the podium in third after sixty green flag circuits behind only victor Tyler Erb and runner-up Drake Troutman! Complete results from both 'RaceFest Summer Championship' races can be viewed online at www.woolms.com. (Zach Yost Racing Photography)

O'NEAL TAKES PART IN INAUGURAL DIRT CUP

(June 11, 2026) Following the 'Dirt Late Model Dream,' the SSI Motorsports team was back in action on Wednesday, June 10 in the inaugural 'Shale Crescent Dirt Cup' at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio. The invite-only special event pitted the top twelve drivers in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series versus the top twelve drivers in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with a $20,000 payday on the line.

Hudson O'Neal went fourth fastest in Group A during qualifying prior to finishing a strong runner-up in his heat race. After a victory in his King of the Hill match race over Bobby Pierce, Hudson rolled off from the outside of the third row in the 50-lap main event. The Martinsville, Indiana standout then sported a fast racecar throughout the headliner and drove to an impressive fourth place effort behind only winner Pierce, Josh Rice, and Nick Hoffman. Full results from last night at MCS can be accessed online by clicking on www.muskingumcountyspeedway.com. (BW Media Co.)

HUDSON O'NEAL CAUGHT UP IN ELDORA WRECK

(June 7, 2026) SSI Motorsports made their yearly June pilgrimage to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from June 3-6 for the 32nd Annual ‘Dirt Late Model Dream.’ The action at the “Big E” got underway on Wednesday with a $20,000 to win FloRacing Night in America Series showdown. Hudson O'Neal ran third in his loaded heat race prior to moving up five spots during the 50-lap feature en route to a respectable ninth place performance.

A $30,000 top prize was then earmarked for the winner of his ‘Dirt Late Model Dream’ prelim program on Thursday evening. Hudson placed second in his heat race before blasting all the way up to third in the 50-lapper to land on the podium with winner Bobby Pierce and runner-up Tyler Erb. On Saturday night with a whopping $100,000 winner's check on the line, Hudson secured a heat race triumph, but was later caught up in an incident late in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner and was relegated to a disappointing nineteenth place showing. Complete results from the long week at Eldora Speedway can be viewed online by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)