Lucky Dog Racing League/Powered by Hankook Competition celebrates Season 9 with a rocketing Dawg Nation of 5,000+ members and the return of the regional PacificNW & Southern Endurance Cup mini-championships PLUS a robust schedule at fan favorite venues and a new track or two. We're also pleased to announce that there are no major rule changes (e.g., car model year remains 2006 or older); just minor tweaks to existing guidelines (i.e., smart dawgs were getting a little clever within the existing ruleset). And we just signed another 3-year contact with Hankook Competition, providing teams with great pricing & access to the best tire in this level of endurance racing.... plus $3,000 in free tires awarded each race weekend!
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE 2023 SCHEDULE HERE. Update 1/19/2023
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ON EACH COAST!
Southern Endurance Cup (SEC) - 3 Race Championship Event, Presented by HAWK Performance
- This three-event points championship will begin at the newly paved popular Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP) on February 25-26, 2023; on to Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP), hosted by Discovery Parts on May 20-21, 2023; and returning to CMP for the grand finale, hosted by LifelineUSA on September 23-24, 2023 where the Southern Endurance Cup Champion Top Dawgs will be crowned. The SEC Points Structure allows any class of car to be an overall winner! Teams are not required to participate in all three events and may race at single events, but those teams that participate in all three races (with the same car + two original drivers) will be in contention for the Southern Endurance Cup championship.
- 2023 Southern Endurance Cup Points Standings
PacificNW Endurance Cup (PNWEC) - 4 Race Championship Event, Presented by Central Welding Supply
- This four-event points championship will begin at the Ridge Motorsports Park on April 22-23, 2023, and then on to Pacific Raceways on June 3-4, 2023, back to Ridge Motorsports Park on September 9-10, 2023 and on to Portland Int’l Raceway on October 28-29, 2023 for the grand finale where the overall PacificNW Endurance Cup Champion Top Dawgs will be crowned. The PNWEC Points Structure allows any class of car to be an overall winner! Teams are not required to participate in all event weekends and may race at single events, but those teams that participate in all PNWEC events (with the same car + two original drivers) will be in contention for the PacificNW Endurance Cup championship. Click HERE to learn about Central Welding Supply's free nitrogen program at Lucky Dog!
2023 LUCKY DOG EVENT SCHEDULE
"Hair of the Dawg" Date TBA
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey CA
Normally our registration season opens to the frenzy of the first race of the season at Laguna Seca. You're off the hook this time as the track will be closed from December through early May for repaving & improvements. Lucky Dog has put in for 2023 dates, which will be announced with plenty of advance notice.
Format: 6.5+7.5 Hour Enduro (Saturday includes 40-minute practice/qualifying session)
Event limited to 45 cars; ONE CAR ENTRY PER TEAM Enforced sound limit 92 dB
February 17-19, 2023 **3 Day Event/Includes Friday Practice & Qualifying**
"Revenge of the Underdogs"
6th Annual Ron Cortez Memorial Race
Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma CA
Event limited to 80 cars
Format: Friday Test/Qualifying & 8+7 Hour Enduro (Paddock Move-In Thurs. night 2/16/23)
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $550 USD plus $550 per add'l driver. As a premium track, event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $2200 minimum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends January 16, 2023; regular fee $600 per driver applies. Limited number of garage rental spaces (2 cars per garage, you'll be sharing) will be available for $350 per space. Event Info & Schedule to be posted shortly. NOTE: Event date moved a week later over 3-day President's Holiday weekend; avoids Valentine's Day & Super Bowl!
DOWNLOAD EVENT INFO & SCHEDULE HERE.
DOWNLOAD GARAGE ASSIGNMENTS & PADDOCK TRAFFIC FLOW HERE.
February 25-26, 2023
"Every Dawg Has Its Day" **SUNDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST**
Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw SC {Race 1 of 3: Southern Endurance Cup}
Event limited to 80 cars
MARDI GRAS DINNER PARTY & WINE TASTING SATURDAY NIGHT!
Format: 7+ (2+5) Hour Enduro (Saturday includes a 40 min. practice/qualifying session & Sunday's schedules includes 1 hour church break/lunch from 12pm-1pm)
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends Jan. 26, 2022; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be offered on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. DOWNLOAD EVENT INFO & SCHEDULE HERE.
SPECTATORS ARE MOST WELCOME; simply sign the track's liability waiver & pay CMP's $10 gate fee (12 and under are free). LUCKY DOG TEAMS (DRIVERS/CREW/GUESTS/FAMILY) need to get on the CMP Gate List no later than Weds., Feb. 22, 2023. CLICK HERE to get on gate list.
April 22-23, 2023
"PODIUM the Ridge" Presented by Autosport Labs/RaceCapture
Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton WA
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro Event limited to 70 cars
Friday Open Practice April 21, 2023 will be a separate registration from the event & hosted by Lucky Dog; 9am-12pm, lunch, 1pm-4pm. $425 entry fee for the car; includes all of your drivers! Garages available too for $150 per day. ***Racecars Only/No Passengers/No Passenger Cars/Full Safety Equipment & Gear***
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends March 21, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. DOWNLOAD EVENT INFO & SCHEDULE HERE.
May 6-7, 2023
"Lucky Dawg Desert Dash & Cinco de Mayo Celebration"
Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond CA
Presented by NecksGen
Format: 8+7 Hour Enduro Big Willow Track
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends April 4, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted track practice will be available on Friday, May 5, 2023; please contact the track directly to register for this event at (661) 256-6666. DOWNLOAD EVENT INFO & SCHEDULE HERE.
May 20-21, 2023
"Who Let the Dawgs Out!" Presented by DiscoveryParts
Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA {Race 2 of 3: Southern Endurance Cup}
Event limited to 80 cars Enforced sound limit 98 dB
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro (Saturday includes 40-minute practice/qualifying session)
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends April 19, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver applies. A practice day will be offered on Friday, May 19, 2023 hosted by series/event sponsor DiscoveryParts; click here for details & registration. Event Info & Schedule to be posted shortly.
June 3-4, 2023
"Running With the Big Dawgs" Presented by Central Welding Supply
Pacific Raceways, Kent WA
Format: 6+7 Hour Enduro Event limited to 60 cars/Longer hours Saturday!
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends May 2, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. A test-n-tune practice day will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 hosted by ProFormance Racing School. Event Info & Schedule to be posted shortly.
June 24-25, 2023 ***Cancelled Due to Portland Formula E Impact**
"Salute to the Dawgs"
Portland Int’l Raceway, Portland OR
This event has been preempted by the addition of PIR's new Formula E event. We will continue to have our October Howl-O-Ween event on Oct. 28-29, 2023.
July 22-23, 2023
"Donnybrooke Dawgs"
Brainerd Int'l Raceway, Brainerd MN
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro (Saturday includes 40-minute practice/qualifying session) on the 2.5 full Competition Course
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entry fees (or $1600 minimum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends June 22, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. A BIR Performance Driving School-hosted practice day will be offered on Friday, July 21, 2023 (more details to follow). Event Info & Schedule to be posted shortly.
September 9-10, 2023
"DAWGFEST" & PacificNW Endurance Cup Grand Finale
Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton WA
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro Event limited to 70 cars
Friday Open Practice September 8, 2023 will be a separate registration from the event & hosted by Lucky Dog; 9am-12pm, lunch, 1pm-4pm. $425 entry fee for the car; includes all of your drivers! Garages available too for $150 per day. ***Racecars Only/No Passengers/No Passenger Cars/Full Safety Equipment & Gear***
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entry fees (or $1600 minimum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends August 8, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. Event Info & Schedule to be posted shortly.
September 23-24, 2023
"Southern Dawg Delight" Presented by LifeLineUSA
Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw SC {Race 3 of 3: Southern Endurance Cup}
Event limited to 80 cars
Lucky Dog Casino Royale Event & Dinner
Format: 7+ (2+5) Hour Enduro (Saturday includes a 40 min. practice/qualifying session & Sunday's schedules includes 1 hour church break/lunch from 12pm-1pm)
Festivities also include a Monte Carlo night where the paddock garages are turned into a casino on Saturday night with roulette, craps, blackjack and poker tables with fundraising benefiting community support organization www.KershawKARE.org.
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends Aug. 23, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be offered on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Event Info & Schedule to be posted shortly.
Early October 2023 ***Cancelled due to Portland/Formula E Impact***
"Dawg Daze of Summer" 5th Annual Rob Edworthy Memorial Race
Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley OR
October 14-15, 2023
"Wild Dawgs of Chuckwalla"
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro/BOTH DIRECTIONS: Direction clockwise on Saturday; counter clockwise on Sunday. Event limited to 50 cars
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends Sept. 13, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, running in BOTH directions.
October 28-29, 2022 **Just Added to Replace June Event**
"HOWL-O-WEEN" & PacificNW Endurance Cup Grand Finale
Portland Int’l Raceway, Portland OR
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro... with a ghoulish celebration on Saturday night following the race.
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $400 USD plus $400 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1600 minimum/max entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends Sept. 28, 2023; then regular fee $450 per driver. Friday Track Practice on October 27, 2023, hosted by Pro Drive Racing School. Schedule to be posted shortly.
November 18-19, 2023
"1000 Miles of Thunderhill / Top Dawg Championship"
Thunderhill Raceway Park (5-mile track w/Bypass; cumulative race w/parc fermé; counter-clockwise both days WITH The Bypass), Willows CA
Event limited to 100 cars
First A/B/C Class team to hit the 1000 mile mark on Sunday afternoon, the field freezes in place to determine podium class winners & Top Dawgs. ***OPEN TO ALL TEAMS; but those teams who have participated in at least two 2023 event weekends AND secured one (1) Top 5 Podium during the season are in contention for add'l Top Dawg Champion status (same car + two original drivers also required).
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $450 USD plus $450 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $1800 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends October 17, 2023; then regular fee $500 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be offered on Friday, November 17, 2023.
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