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Lucas Oil Speedway Up Next for the MLRA
BUCKNER, MO (April 7, 2010) - On the heels of a great Lucas Oil MLRA Season
Opener at I-80 Speedway, the Lucas Oil MLRA now heads to the "Diamond of
Dirt Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this Saturday, April
10th. Over 50 of the top MLRA late models were in attendance at I-80 and
more of the same is expected at Lucas Oil Speedway in this early season
showdown. 2008 MLRA Champion John Anderson from Omaha, Nebraska leads the
MLRA contingent into action this weekend with a slim point lead over 2009
MLRA Champion Al Purkey by virtue of their 1-2 finish last weekend.
Anderson, driving a Jay Dickens powered MasterSbilt with support from Shop
Quik Convenience Stores, Sunoco Race Fuel, and MarCorp Electric collected
his 20th career MLRA win in his home state at I-80. In addition to the
strong showings by Anderson and Purkey, Springfield, Missouri veteran Terry
Phillips captured the 3rd spot on Saturday and will be in action this
weekend along with Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney who had a a very strong
4th place finish last weekend. Local Favorites David Turner, Jason
Bodenhamer, Jeremy Payne, Rylan Long, and Eric Turner are just a few of the
top drivers expected to take to the 3/8th mile Lucas Oil Speedway oval this
Saturday.
Grandstand gates are set to open at 5:00pm with the Pit Gates slated for a
4:00pm open time. Hot Laps get underway at 6:30 with racing starting at
7:05. Adult Admission is just $20 for this first Special Event of 2010.
Seniors and Military are only $15 while Juniors (6-15) are just $5. Race
fans 5-years of age and younger are FREE. Pit Passes are set at $25. The
first 500 adults that sign up get a chance to win a shot at a wild Dirt Late
Model Two-Seater ride with MLRA Champion Al Purkey. Kids Inflatables, a dirt
late model simulator, and the Slick Track Go-Karts are just a few of the
attractions this weekend. The Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds will also be in
action this weekend as a large field of the top modified drivers in the area
are also expected.
Lucas Oil Speedway offers special Family Passes which are priced at only $40
for this event which includes entry for two adults (age 16 and up) and up to
three youth (ages 6-15). A very limited number of VIP Suites are also still
available for Saturday night. Lucas Oil VIP Suites are a great way to
entertain that special customer or business associate. Call (417) 282-5984
for more information and availability.
The Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO.
Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions
or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing
Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events
in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on
the Lucas Oil MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or by
calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The Lucas Oil MLRA would like to thank the sponsors of the 2010 Tour
including Lucas Oil Products, AAA Missouri, Tompkins Industries, Hoosier
Race Tires, Lucas Cattle Company, Hatfield Racing Engines, Country Mart,
Larry Shaw Race Cars, AFCO Racing Products, GRT Race Cars, The Driveline
Shop, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies, Outpace Racing Products,
Duralite Racing Wheels, Impact Signs and Lighting, Rod End Supply, Racing
Optics, Schoenfeld Headers, Kluhsman Racing Components, Performance Bodies,
ATL Fuel Cells, Bilstein Shocks, BSB Manufacturing
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