O'NEAL FOURTH IN $30K SENOIA FINALE!

(November 17, 2024) The Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series season concluded on November 15-16 in the 'Peach State Classic' at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia. On Friday night with a $20,000 paycheck up for grabs, Hudson O'Neal narrowly missed out on the 40-lap feature event after placing fifth in his heat race and third in his B-Main. With a $30,000 top prize on the line on Saturday evening on a much better racetrack, Hudson secured a victory in his heat race prior to placing a strong fourth in the 75-lapper behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr., Zack Mitchell, and Jonathan Davenport. The Martinsville, Indiana ace wound up eighth in the final series point standings following the weekend. Complete results from the double-dip at Senoia can be located online at www.floseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

NEW DEAL BACK IN ACTION AT CHARLOTTE

(November 10, 2024) SSI Motorsports invaded the pristine Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina from November 6-9 for the 18th edition of the ‘World Finals,’ which was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series. Following time trials on Wednesday, a pair of $15,000 to win preliminary programs were on tap the next two nights. On Thursday night, Hudson O'Neal ran second in his heat race and eleventh in the 35-lap feature event. In Friday's show, Hudson placed fourth in his heat race, won his B-Main, and later advanced to finish fifteenth in the 35-lapper.

In front of a huge grandstand crowd on Saturday, a hefty $25,000 first place prize was up for grabs in the finale for the ground-pounding Super Late Models. Hudson wound up eighth in his dash and later rolled off from the inside of the ninth row in the 50-lap headliner. The Martinsville, Indiana ace then drew a lap 32 yellow flag and eventually placed twenty-first in the final rundown. Full results from the final weekend of World of Outlaws action can be accessed online by pointing your web browser to www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)

O'NEAL CHARGES TO SEVENTH IN $100K DTWC

(October 20, 2024) The 2024 version of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series campaign came to a close over the October 18-19 weekend in the 44th edition of the ‘Dirt Track World Championship’ at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. With 61 Super Late Model entrants on hand for the crown jewel spectacular, Hudson O'Neal went fifteenth fastest in Group A during Friday's qualifying session prior to advancing to grab the third and final transfer spot through his heat race.

After starting Saturday's annual 'Dirt Track World Championship' from the inside of the ninth row, Hudson streaked past ten competitors during the course of the $100,000 to win contest to land in the seventh finishing position. When the dust had settled from the 100-lapper, the Martinsville, Indiana superstar was credited with a fifth place finish in the final series point tally. Full results from the DTWC weekend can be viewed by pointing your web browser to www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL FIFTH IN CJ RAYBURN MEMORIAL

(October 13, 2024) On October 11-12, the SSI Motorsports team was in attendance at the legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana for a pair of high-profile Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showdowns. On Friday night in the $10,000 to win 'CJ Rayburn Memorial,' Hudson O'Neal won his heat race prior to finishing fifth in the 40-lap feature behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr., Mike Marlar, Bobby Pierce, and Tanner English. With a hefty $50,000 top prize up for grabs in Saturday's 45th Annual 'Jackson 100,' Hudson finished sixth in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main prior to blasting past eleven competitors during the 100-lapper en route to a respectable twelfth place showing. Full results from the Hoosier State double-dip can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

TOP FIVE FOR #71 IN PITTSBURGHER FINALE

(October 6, 2024) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #71 team to the sprawling Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania on October 4-5 for the 36th edition of the ‘Pittsburgher 100.’ With a $10,000 payday up for grabs in Friday’s weekend opener, Hudson O'Neal advanced to fourth in his heat race prior to placing sixteenth in the final finishing order of the 30-lap feature. On Saturday evening with a whopping $50,000 on the line, Hudson finished third in his heat race and later blasted past a handful of cars during the 70-lapper to land in the fifth position behind only victor Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, Max Blair, and Tim McCreadie! Full results from the ‘Pittsburgher 100’ can be found online by visiting www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

HUDSON O'NEAL WINS $20,000 AT BROWNSTOWN!!

(September 26, 2024) Martinsville, Indiana superstar Hudson O'Neal recorded his twelfth feature win of the 2024 campaign on Wednesday night, September 25 at the nearby Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana! Hudson earned Fast Time honors during Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series qualifying prior to securing a heat race triumph. After starting the 50-lap feature from the pole position and leading the opening circuit, Hudson retook the top spot from Jonathan Davenport on the twentieth circuit and never looked back. The popular driver known as the "New Deal" pocketed $20,000 for the big win over runner-up Tanner English, Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran, and Ross Robinson! Full results from last night at the 1/4-mile fairgrounds venue can be found online by clicking on www.floseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

O'NEAL ON PODIUM IN KNOXVILLE OPENER

(September 22, 2024) Following a rare weekend off, Hudson O'Neal and SSI Motorsports trekked west to the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa from September 19-21 for the 20th edition of the 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.' The huge three-day weekend was once again sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and started with a pair of $7,000 to win preliminary programs. On Thursday night, Hudson advanced to third in his heat race prior to starting and finishing third in the 25-lap feature behind only winner Jonathan Davenport and runner-up Bobby Pierce. In a similar show on Friday evening, Hudson slipped to fourth in his heat race before placing ninth in the final rundown of the 25-lapper.

By virtue of racking up the fifth best point total during preliminary action, the Martinsville, Indiana superstar rolled off from the inside of the third row in Saturday's 75-lap crown jewel headliner, which boasted a hefty $50,000 first place prize. Hudson then charged past early leader Bobby Pierce to lead laps 35-42, but faded as the race wore on. He eventually drew a lap-61 caution and ultimately finished fifteenth at the unfurling of the checkered flag. Hudson now sits fifth in the latest version of the heated LOLMDS point standings exiting the Hawkeye State. Full results can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

PAIR OF WORLD 100 PRELIM WINS FOR O'NEAL!

(September 8, 2024) From September 4-7, SSI Motorsports was in the pit area at the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The busy week at the 1/2-mile, high-banked oval started on Wednesday night with a $20,000 payday on the line in a Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series shootout. Hudson O'Neal ran second in his heat race and later passed a trio of competitors during the 50-lap main event. At the checkers, Hudson found himself in the fourth spot behind only victor Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, and Ricky Thornton, Jr.

The 54th edition of the ‘World 100’ then took center stage at the “Big E” - starting with a pair of $12,000 to win, split-field preliminary programs. On Thursday evening, Hudson won his Shootout race prior to leading the second half of his 25-lap feature to record the victory over runner-up Bobby Pierce, Tim McCreadie, Joseph Joiner, and Devin Moran! A similar story was then told on Friday as well, as Hudson was victorious in both his Shootout race and the 25-lapper over runner-up Cory Hedgecock, Josh Rice, Jimmy Owens, and Shane Clanton!

With a whopping $57,000 paycheck up for grabs in Saturday's annual 'World 100' finale, the Martinsville, Indiana superstar ran second in his loaded heat race. Hudson then started and finished eleventh in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. Complete results from Eldora Speedway can be found online by accessing www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)

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)