PODIUM FINISH FOR O'NEAL AT PORT ROYAL!

(August 25, 2024) Following a fifteenth place effort on Wednesday night in a $20,000 to win Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series showdown at Lernerville (PA) Speedway, the SSI Motorsports team rejoined the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule over the August 23-24 weekend at the sprawling Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. In Friday's annual 'Rumble by the River' opener, which shelled out a $10,000 top prize, Hudson O'Neal ran second in his heat race and third in the 40-lap feature behind only winner Garrett Alberson and runner-up Devin Moran. On Saturday evening with a $50,000 paycheck up for grabs, Hudson won his heat race, but later had to battle back from a flat tire in the 50-lapper to salvage a seventh place showing. Full results from all three shows this week can be accessed online by clicking on www.floseries.com and www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL SIXTH IN $50,000 TOPLESS 100

(August 18, 2024) The 32nd edition of the ‘Topless 100’ was next on the racing calendar for Hudson O'Neal, as the #71 team invaded Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas on August 16-17. In Friday’s preliminary event, which carried a $5,000 winner’s check, Hudson won his heat race prior to placing fifth in the 30-lap main event behind only winner Ricky Thornton, Jr., Dale McDowell, Tim McCreadie, and Mike Marlar. After starting Saturday's 100-lap crown jewel headliner from the inside of the third row, Hudson ultimately wound up sixth in the final finishing order of the $50,000 to win contest. Full results from the ‘Topless 100’ weekend can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

TOP FIVE FOR O'NEAL IN FLORENCE OPENER

(August 11, 2024) Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action heated back up from August 8-10 with the 42nd Annual 'North/South 100' at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky. The three-day crown jewel spectacular kicked off with a pair of split-field, $6,000 to win preliminary programs. On Thursday night, Hudson O'Neal ran third in his heat race prior to passing seven competitors during his 25-lap feature en route to a strong fourth place effort behind only winner Ricky Thornton, Jr., Bobby Pierce, and Tim McCreadie. With another $6,000 payday on the line on Friday, Hudson finished second in his heat race before placing seventh in the final rundown of his 25-lapper.

The stakes were raised on Saturday evening in the 'North/South 100' grand finale, as a whopping $75,000 first place prize was up for grabs in front of a standing-room-only crowd. Hudson ran second in his loaded heat race and later rolled off from the inside of the fourth row in the 100-lap headliner. Unfortunately, the Martinsville, Indiana star drew a late-race yellow flag and was relegated to a disappointing fifteenth place performance. Full results from the entire weekend at the Cincinnati-area venue can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

O'NEAL SIXTH IN RAIN SHORTENED USA NATIONALS

(August 4, 2024) Following the PDC, Hudson O'Neal was back in action with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series from August 1-3 in the 37th Annual 'USA Nationals' at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The first $6,000 to win preliminary program scheduled for Thursday night was pushed back to Friday afternoon due to rain and Hudson started his weekend by finishing third in his heat race before advancing up to ninth in the 25-lap daytime affair. In the nightcap, which also boasted a $6,000 payday, Hudson ran third in his loaded heat race and seventh in the 25-lapper.

With a whopping $50,000 first place prize up for grabs in Saturday's grand finale, Hudson placed fifth in Dash #2 and later rolled off from the inside of the seventh row in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. The Martinsville, Indiana star had then moved up to sixth in the running order when the race was deemed official due to rain after only 56 circuits. Hudson finished just outside of the top five in the 'USA Nationals' behind only winner Bobby Pierce, Kyle Bronson, Dustin Sorensen, Ryan Gustin, and Jonathan Davenport. Complete results from the entire 'USA Nationals' weekend can be accessed online by clicking on www.woolms.com. (Todd Boyd Photo)

HECTIC WEEK IN IOWA & ILLINOIS FOR #71 TEAM

(July 28, 2024) After earning a pair of stellar runner-up efforts with the XR Super Series early in the week in the Hawkeye State, Hudson O'Neal and SSI Motorsports headed to Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois from July 24-27. The Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series kicked things off at #FALS on Wednesday night with a $20,000 to win throwdown. Hudson narrowly missed out on the 50-lap main event after finishing sixth in his heat race and third in his B-Main.

The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series then roared into town over the weekend to preside over the 34th edition of the ‘Prairie Dirt Classic.’ On Friday night, Hudson stopped the clock eleventh quickest in Group A during qualifying, but was unfortunately involved in an early skirmish in his $5,000 to win 'Prairie Dirt Showdown' feature and retired in the sixteenth spot. Starting so far back in his B-Main on Saturday evening, the #71 team opted to scratch for the night and did not compete in the crown jewel headliner, that boasted a $50,000 top prize. Complete results from the hectic week can be accessed online by clicking on www.xrsuperseries.com and www.fairburyspeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)

O'NEAL SEVENTH IN SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS

(July 21, 2024) The SSI Motorsports team followed the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota from July 18-20 for the annual running of the 'Silver Dollar Nationals.' In the first of two prelim nights on Thursday, Hudson O'Neal ran second in his heat race and fifth in the 40-lap feature event behind only $10,000 victor Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Daulton Wilson, and Devin Moran. With another $10,000 payday on the line on Friday night, Hudson placed fifth in his loaded heat race and tenth in the final rundown of the 40-lapper.

On Saturday evening at Huset's Speedway, a whopping $53,000 first place prize was up for grabs in the 'Silver Dollar Nationals' grand finale. By virtue of racking up the seventh most points during preliminary action, Hudson started the 80-lap headliner from the inside of the fourth row. At the completion of the contest, the Martinsville, Indiana star finished right where he started... in the seventh spot. Hudson currently finds himself fourth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting the 'Silver Dollar Nationals.' Complete results from the entire weekend in South Dakota can be accessed online by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL WINS TWICE IN SSI DEBUT!

(July 17, 2024) A busy five-race stretch from July 11-16 for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors was unfortunately cut short by inclement weather, as Mother Nature won out at both Tri-City (IL) Speedway and Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway. The action kicked off on Thursday night with the annual 'Slocum 50' at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. Hudson O'Neal, who was making his debut for SSI Motorsports, finished second in his heat race prior to passing four competitors during the caution-free, 50-lap feature to land in the runner-up spot behind only $15,555 winner Devin Moran!

The national tour then made inaugural visits to both Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Nebraska and Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa. On Monday evening at Eagle, Hudson won his heat race, led laps 1-4 and 13-40 of the feature, and claimed the $10,000 first place prize money over runner-up Ricky Thornton, Jr., Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, and Tim McCreadie. At Harlan on Tuesday in the 'Kosiski Family 53,' Hudson recorded another heat race triumph before taking the lead for good in the 53-lapper on the twenty-second circuit. The Martinsville, Indiana superstar picked up the $10,053 payday over runner-up Ricky Thornton, Jr., Garrett Alberson, Devin Moran, and Jonathan Davenport! Complete results from all three recent races can be located online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

TOP TEN FOR O'NEAL IN FREEDOM 60

(July 7, 2024) Following a rain-out on Friday night at Portsmouth (OH) Raceway Park, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #71 team to Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio on Saturday evening, July 6. The annual running of the 'Freedom 60' was on tap last night at MCS and a $20,000 winner's check was up for grabs. Hudson O'Neal stopped the clock tenth quickest in Group B during qualifying prior to placing third in his stacked heat race. Hudson then picked off a couple of competitors during the 60-lap main event and ultimately crossed underneath the checkers in the tenth finishing position. Complete results from the Buckeye State oval can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

O'NEAL WINS HAYDEN ROSS MEMORIAL!!

(June 29, 2024) Martinsville, Indiana standout Hudson O'Neal stood tall in victory lane for the seventh time in 2024 on Friday night, June 28 at Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, Oklahoma! The Sooner Series sanctioned the second annual 'Hayden Ross Memorial' and Hudson started the evening by securing a heat race triumph. After rolling off fourth on the grid in the 20-lap feature event, Hudson drove his #71 machine to the front on the first circuit and never looked back. The driver known as the "New Deal" wired the contest to pocket the $6,600 first place prize money over a top five that included runner-up Eli Ross, B.J. Robinson, Kip Hughes, and Brett Hansen! Complete results from last night at Thunderbird Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.soonerlatemodelseries.com.

TOP TEN FOR #71 TEAM IN FIRECRACKER 100

(June 23, 2024) Hudson O'Neal Racing made their way to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania from June 20-22 for the 18th Annual 'Firecracker 100,' which was once again sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and kicked off with a pair of $5,000 to win, split-field preliminary programs. On Thursday night, Hudson O'Neal won his heat race prior to placing sixth in the final rundown of his 25-lap feature event. At Lernerville on Friday evening, Hudson won his heat race once again before finishing fourth in his 25-lapper behind only winner Devin Moran, Mike Marlar, and Ricky Thornton, Jr.!

When Saturday rolled around in the Keystone State, a huge crowd was on hand to witness the finale of the 'Firecracker 100,' which boasted a whopping $50,000 first place prize. Hudson grabbed the second spot in his loaded heat race prior to starting and finishing ninth in the 100-lap crown jewel extravaganza. The Martinsville, Indiana superstar still sits sixth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting the 'Firecracker 100.' Complete results from the entire weekend can be found online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

O'NEAL WINS SIDNEY LANGSTON MEMORIAL!!

(June 17, 2024) It was a busy weekend for Hudson O'Neal, as he competed at both Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee and Ultimate Motorsports Park in Elkin, North Carolina from June 14-16. In night one of the ‘Mountain Moonshine Classic’ on Friday at Smoky Mountain, Hudson finished third in his heat race and twelfth in the $10,000 to win feature event. With a whopping $50,000 payday on the line on Saturday night, Hudson ran fifth in his heat race, won his B-Main, and later placed seventeenth in the 60-lapper.

The dirt-slinging action quickly shifted to Elkin on Sunday evening for the inaugural running of the ‘Sidney Langston Memorial,’ which shelled out a $15,000 top prize. Behind the wheel of the Rumley Enterprises #71 Longhorn Chassis once again, Hudson laid down the fourth quickest lap overall during qualifying and later rolled off from the outside of the second row in the 40-lap headliner. The Martinsville, Indiana star then officially led laps 25-31 and 33-40 to reach victory lane for the sixth time in 2024 ahead of runner-up Daulton Wilson, Ross Bailes, Jonathan Davenport, and Jordan Koehler! Complete results from all three weekend races can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com and www.ultimatemotorsportsrvpark.com.

NEW DEAL BATTLES FOR WIN LATE AT KOKOMO

(June 11, 2024) Following the big weekend at Eldora Speedway, Hudson O'Neal dropped into Kokomo Speedway on Monday, June 10. The XR Super Series sanctioned a $15,000 to win showdown in the Hoosier State and 18 Super Late Model competitors signed into the pit area at the Kokomo, Indiana facility. Hudson laid down the eleventh quickest lap during qualifying before placing fourth in his loaded heat race.

After starting seventh on the grid in the 50-lap main event, Hudson blasted towards the front and competed for the win in the waning laps of the entertaining race. Unfortunately, an incident with Devin Moran both on and off the racetrack resulted in a disqualification and a disappointing eighteenth place showing. Complete results can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.xrsuperseries.com. (Jim DenHamer Photo)

O'NEAL FOURTH IN DIRT LATE MODEL DREAM!

(June 9, 2024) The 30th Annual 'Dirt Late Model Dream' was up next for Rumley Enterprises from June 6-8 at the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Hudson O'Neal's weekend kicked off Thursday with his split-field preliminary show, which shelled out a $25,000 first place prize. He timed in tenth quickest in Group B during qualifying before running fourth in his heat race. The Martinsville, Indiana ace then blasted past thirteen competitors during the 50-lap feature to land in the runner-up spot behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr.!

After watching Friday's other preliminary program, Hudson returned to action on Saturday night in front of a huge crowd in the 'Dirt Late Model Dream' finale. He picked up the win in his loaded heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the front row in the $100,030 to win crown jewel headliner. At the end of 100 green flag circuits around the high-banked, 1/2-mile speedplant, Hudson found himself in the fourth position behind only race winner Jonathan Davenport, Bobby Pierce, and Brandon Overton! Complete results from the "Big E" can be accessed online by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL WINS $5,000 JUNE JAM!!

(June 2, 2024) Hudson O'Neal, of Martinsville, Indiana, celebrated in victory lane for the fifth time in 2024 on Saturday, June 1 at Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio. Driving a #71 car for Rumley Enterprises, Hudson swept the evening at the Buckeye State oval by earning Fast Time honors during Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series qualifying, winning his heat race, and leading every lap in the rain-shortened 'June Jam' feature. When the 40-lap contest was deemed official after only 33 circuits due to inclement weather, Hudson was out front of the field to bag the $5,000 payday ahead of runner-up Adam Stricker, Rod Conley, Rusty Schlenk, and R.J. Conley! Complete results from last night at Atomic Speedway can be accessed online at www.imdirt.net. (Tyler Carr Photography)

PODIUM EFFORT FOR O'NEAL AT MACON!

(May 29, 2024) Following the 'Show-Me 100,' the #71 team made the trip to the mighty Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois on Tuesday night, May 28 for the Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series lid lifter. A total of 27 competitors signed into the pit area at the tiny 1/5-mile oval to do battle for the $20,000 top prize. Hudson O'Neal posted the fourteenth fastest lap overall during qualifying before nabbing the third transfer spot through his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the fourth row in the 50-lap main event, Hudson was able to climb up inside of the top three during the caution-plagued race to land on the podium behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr. and runner-up Jason Feger! Complete results from the rugged race can be accessed online by clicking on www.floseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

TOP TEN FOR O'NEAL IN SHOW-ME 100!

(May 26, 2024) The Memorial Day holiday weekend took the Hudson O'Neal Racing team to the state-of-the-art Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri from May 23-25 for the 32nd Annual 'Show-Me 100,' which was once again co-sanctioned by both the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil MLRA Series. The three-day, crown jewel spectacular kicked off with a pair of $10,000 to win preliminary programs. On Thursday night, Hudson O'Neal ran second in his heat race, but troubles early in the 45-lap 'Cowboy Classic' dropped him to a twenty-fourth place effort. With another $10,000 payday on the line on Friday evening, Hudson placed third in his heat race and fourteenth in the 40-lapper.

When Saturday rolled around in the Show-Me State, all eyes were fixated on the grand finale, which boasted a $50,000 first place prize. By virtue of racking up the seventeenth most points during preliminary action, Hudson started the 'Show-Me 100' from the inside of the ninth row. In the headliner, which was cut short to only 80 circuits due to impending inclement weather, the Martinsville, Indiana ace blasted past ten competitors to land in the seventh finishing position. Complete results from the entire weekend can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

O'NEAL CHARGES TO SEVENTH IN FARMER CITY 74

(May 12, 2024) The #71 team followed the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to the Land of Lincoln on May 10-11 for a pair of lucrative events that started on Friday night at Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois. With a $25,000 top prize up for grabs in the annual 'Farmer City 74,' Hudson O'Neal ran fifth in both his heat race and his B-Main, which forced him to rely on a series provisional to gain access into the 74-lap main event. The Martinsville, Indiana ace then rallied past eighteen competitors during the contest to land in the seventh finishing position.

On Saturday evening, Hudson O'Neal Racing made the short trek to Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois for the 'FALS Spring Shootout,' which boasted a whopping $30,000 winner's check. Hudson placed seventh in his stacked heat race, but later grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his B-Main. He then wound up twenty-first in the final rundown of the 60-lapper and currently sits fifth in the latest version of the heated LOLMDS point standings. Complete results from both weekend battles can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Todd Healy Photo)