Lucky Dog Racing League/Powered by Hankook Competition celebrates Season 10 with a rocketing Dawg Nation of 6,000+ members and the return of the regional Pacific & Southern Endurance Cup regional championships PLUS the addition of the SouthWest Endurance Cup! 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. 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 2024 SCHEDULE HERE. Update 11/28/2023
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Pacific, Southern & NEW Southwest Endurance Cup
Southern Endurance Cup (SEC) - 4 Race Championship Event, Presented by HAWK Performance
This four-event points regional championship includes two events at Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP), Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) and the newly added Rockingham Speedway & Entertainment Complex! The SEC Points Structure allows any class of car to be an overall winner! Teams are not required to participate in all events and may race at single events, but those teams that participate in all races (with the same car + two original drivers) will be in contention for the Southern Endurance Cup championship.
Pacific Endurance Cup (PEC) - 4 Race Championship Event, Presented by Central Welding Supply
This four-event points regional championship includes two events at the Ridge Motorsports Park, Portland Int'l Raceway (PIR) and the newly added Sonoma Raceway! The PEC 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 PEC events (with the same car + two original drivers) will be in contention for the Pacific Endurance Cup championship. Click HERE to learn about Central Welding Supply's free nitrogen program at Lucky Dog!
**NEW** SouthWest Endurance Cup (SWEC) - 3 Race Championship Event, Presented by NecksGen
This three-event points regional championship includes Sonoma Raceway, Willow Springs Int'l Raceway & Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. The SWEC 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 SWEC events (with the same car + two original drivers) will be in contention for the SouthWest Endurance Cup championship.
2024 LUCKY DOG EVENT SCHEDULE
January 13-14, 2024 **ENTRY BY LOTTERY**
"Hair of the Dawg"
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey CA
Format: 6.5+7.5 Hour Enduro (Saturday includes 40-minute practice/qualifying session)
Event limited to 45 cars. **ENFORCED SOUND LIMIT IS 92 dB. Hint: Google "Laguna Exhaust"
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $650 USD plus $650 per add'l driver. As a premium track, event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $2600 total entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends Dec. 15, 2023; regular fee $700 per driver applies. Limited number of garage rentals available for $500. There will not be a Friday track/practice day. Move-in will be early evening on Friday; event schedule to be posted shortly.
In past years we have relied upon the "TicketMaster" process for teams to snap up the highly coveted & limited 45 entries. But based on your suggestions, we opted to try a Lottery this time around. CLICK HERE for the full scoop on how this lottery process will work & to submit your entry. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 @ 11:59PM PST. SELECTED TEAMS will be notified no later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 @ 6:00PM via email. At that time, Lucky Dog will also post a list of Confirmed & Wait List teams at www.RaceLucky.com.
March 2-3, 2024
"Every Dawg Has Its Day" **SUNDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST**
Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw SC
Event limited to 80 cars
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 Feb. 2, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be offered on Friday, March 1, 2024.
SPECTATORS ARE MOST WELCOME; simply sign the track's liability waiver & pay CMP's $10 gate fee (12 and under are free).
April 19-21, 2024
"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 19, 2024 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 20, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver.
May 4-5, 2024
"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, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted track practice will be available on Friday, May 3, 2024; please contact the track directly to register for this event at (661) 256-6666.
May 18-19, 2024
"Who Let the Dawgs Out!" Presented by DiscoveryParts
Atlanta Motorsports Park, Dawsonville, GA
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 $500 USD plus $500 per add'l driver. As a premium track, event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $2000 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends April 18, 2024; then regular fee $550 per driver applies. A practice day will be offered on Friday, May 17, 2024 hosted by series/event sponsor DiscoveryParts.
June 14-16, 2024 **3 Day Event/Includes Friday Practice & Qualifying**
"Revenge of the Underdogs"
7th 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 & Tech/Registration on Thurs. night 6/13/24)
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $600 USD plus $600 per add'l driver. As a premium track, event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $2400 minimum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends May 14, 2024; regular fee $650 per driver applies. Limited number of garage rental spaces (2 cars per garage, you'll be sharing) will be available for $450 per space. NOTE: Event date moved due to Sonoma beginning repaving in December 2023, which bumped Pacific Raceways this year.
June 22-23, 2024 *Tentative* 90% Confirmed by Track
"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 May 22, 2024; then regular fee $450* per driver. This year the Brainerd Performance Driving School will be hosting a Test & Tune on Friday June 21, 2024. *As suggested by teams who wish to see Lucky Dog return to BIR regardless of car count; there is an entry fee scale; see https://bit.ly/BIR24.
June 29-30, 2024 **NEW TRACK ADDED**
"Release the Rock Hounds" Oval & Re-Paved Interior Roadcourse
Rockingham Speedway & Entertainment Complex, Rockingham NC
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 entry fees (or $1600 minimum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends May 29, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver.
July 20-21, 2024
"Salute to the Dawgs"
Portland Int’l Raceway, Portland OR
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro
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 June 20, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track practice hosted by Pro Drive will be available on Friday, July 19, 2024. NOTE: Event date moved due Formula E in June now.
September 6-8, 2024
"DawgFest" Oktoberfest Celebration & Biergarten
Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton WA
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro Event limited to 70 cars
Friday Open Practice September 6, 2024 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 6, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver.
September 21-22, 2024
"Southern Dawg Delight" Presented by LifeLineUSA
Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw SC
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 the Kershaw community.
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. 21, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be offered on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
October 12-13, 2024
"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. 12, 2024; then regular fee $450 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, running in BOTH directions.
**JUST ADDED**
October 26-27, 2024
"HOWL-O-WEEN" Joint Event with Lucky Dog Racing Canada!
Pittsburgh Int'l Race Complex, Wampum, PA
Format: 7+8 Hour Enduro. Event info & schedule will be posted soon; registration to open shortly.
November 23-24, 2024
"1000 Miles of Thunderhill," Presented by HAWK Performance
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 ANY/ALL TEAMS; but those teams who have participated in at least two 2024 Lucky Dog 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 $500 USD plus $500 per add'l driver. Event requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $2000 maximum entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends October 23, 2024; then regular fee $550 per driver. A track-hosted practice day will be offered on Friday, November 22, 2024.
MORE 2024 EVENTS TO BE ADDED, CHECK BACK! And be sure to join the Lucky Dog Mailing List, click here.