12/6/2023
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hudson O’Neal Earns Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge Bonus
BATAVIA, Ohio (December 6, 2023) – Hudson O’Neal claimed the 2023 Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge. Brandon Ford, based in Tampa Florida, not only sponsors this category but also provides the “Official Pace Truck” for the series at all events.
The Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge was a mini-series within the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule that awarded points to drivers at the 13 tape-delayed events airing on the MAVTV Motorsports Network.
In 13 events, O’Neal finished in the top five on ten occasions and went to Victory Lane three times. O’Neal will take home the $15,000 prize at the Championship Awards Banquet on December 8. Jonathan Davenport will earn $5,000 as runner-up in the Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge. Ricky Thornton Jr. finished third, earning $2,000.
For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com.
2023 Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge:
Sat. Jan. 28 – Golden Isles Speedway – Waynesville, GA - $25,000 - Brandon Overton
Thurs. Feb 9 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL - $10,000 - Hudson O’Neal
Fri.. Feb 10 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL - $12,000 - Hudson O’Neal
Sat. Feb 11 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL - $15,000 - Rained Out
Sat. May 27 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO - $6,000 - Jonathan Davenport
Sat. May 27 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO - $50,000 - Devin Moran
Sat. Jun. 24 – Lernerville Speedway – Sarver, PA - $50,000 - Ricky Thornton Jr.
Sat. Jul. 8 – Deer Creek Speedway – Spring Valley, MN - $50,000 - Bobby Pierce
Sat. Jul. 15 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO - $15,000 - Jonathan Davenport
Sat. Jul. 22 – Huset’s Speedway – Brandon, SD - $53,000 - Brandon Sheppard
Sat. Aug. 12 – Florence Speedway – Union, KY - $75,000 - Bobby Pierce
Sat. Aug. 26 – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, PA - $50,000 - Hudson O’Neal
Sat. Sep. 16 – Knoxville Raceway – Knoxville, IA - $50,000 - Ricky Thornton Jr.
Sat. Oct. 21 – Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH - $100,000 – Brandon Sheppard
About Brandon Ford:
Brandon Ford, located in Tampa, FL, has won Ford’s prestigious President’s Award for 20 consecutive years, saluting the top-performing Ford and Lincoln dealerships that pursue excellence in the highest levels of customer satisfaction in both sales and service. Brandon Ford has one of the largest inventories of new and pre-owned vehicles in the nation.
Brandon Ford is centrally located just minutes away from the Crosstown, I-75 and I-4. They are located at the corners of State Roads 301 and 60, with entrances at both sides. Their hours are posted on their website for your convenience, as well as contact phone numbers for each of their departments.
To learn more about Brandon Ford or if you are interested in purchasing a vehicle, visit: www.BrandonFord.com.
Submitted By: Jeremy Shields
