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ULMA Returns to Lucas Oil Speedway in 2010
$700 to Win and $100 to Start
WHEATLAND, MO (January 12) - Officials with Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland,
Missouri are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement with the
ULMA (United Late Model Association) to sanction Weekly Late Model Racing
once again at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2010 for the 4th consecutive season.
ULMA recently announced the first major overhaul of their rules package
since their inception, which not only allows the ULMA Steel Engines but it
also has provisions for both the 602 and 604 Crate Engines and for the first
time Show-Me/IMCA type engine packages will be added to the ULMA banner at
all of their weekly sanctioned tracks. "We put several options on the table
and we really think that the ULMA rules package will be the best option for
us at this time as not only do we get a standard Late Model rule package at
multiple area tracks but we get an organization that is passionate about
keeping weekly Late Model Racing strong and is not afraid to enforce the
rules."
The previous weight rule for ULMA cars was 2,450 pounds with car and driver
after the race. The new weight rule is 2,350 pounds with car and driver for
the ULMA Steel Engine, the GM 604 CRATE engine, and the Show-Me/IMCA type
engine package; there are exceptions to this rule for competitors utilizing
the 602 CRATE engine, these cars with driver must weigh 2,200 pounds. The
weight of the car is not the only significant rules change for the coming
season, as stated previously a third engine option has been added as the
Show-Me™ or I.M.C.A.™ type spec motor will be allowed to race under the ULMA
banner for the first time while being required to conform to ULMA body
rules. For drivers utilizing the spec motor, a total of fifty pounds of
weight must be added twelve inches on center in front of the engine plate;
this specifically involves adding twenty-five pounds of weight on each upper
frame tube. These cars will weigh 2,350 pounds. The tire rule for 2010
includes the Hoosier™ D-55 WRS-2 Spec Tire, or Hoosier™ D-55 WRS. The
complete 2010 ULMA rules are available at
www.ULMAracing.com . In 2009, the
Show-Me type cars were allowed to run at Lucas Oil Speedway with the ULMA
cars under Show-me Series rules but with the Open Carburetor allowed this
year by the Show-Me Series, all cars will run under the complete ULMA rule
package at Lucas Oil Speedway. ULMA and Lucas Oil Speedway Officials will be
on hand at the 12th Annual Bodee's Racer's Auction and Trade Show on January
30th-31st in Sedalia, Missouri to field questions and assist drivers in
completing membership forms.
In addition to announcing the affiliation with ULMA, Lucas Oil Speedway is
proud to announce an increase in the Transport Graphics Late Model weekly
purse by almost $1,400 setting up a $700 to win, $100 to start weekly Late
Model program for 2010. The complete payout schedule will be posted shortly
at www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .
The end of Season Championship points fund also increases to a minimum of
$2,000 to win the Season Championship in 2010 as full details will be
released shortly. Not only will the Weekly Late Model races pay more in 2010
but fans will see more of them as the Speedway recently added three
additional races with the Late Models bringing the total ULMA races to 15. "ULMA
counts the top 15 finishes for the end of season points so this was a
critical step to help the ULMA drivers that run at Lucas Oil Speedway
compete for the ULMA Championship." stated Track GM Dan Robinson. Two of the
added races are in conjunction with Special events as ULMA Late Models will
race in support of the Lucas Oil ASCS Midwest Region Sprint Car race on May
1st and will also get a second shot with the Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits on
June 19th. For a complete and detailed 2010 Lucas Oil Speedway Schedule
please visit
www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .
About Lucas Oil Speedway
The Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by Industry Insiders to be one of the
top five Dirt Tracks in the Nation. Located in Wheatland Missouri about an
hour north of Springfield and only about an hour and a half from Kansas
City. It's called "The Diamond of Dirt Tracks" and it certainly lives up to
that title. Twenty one luxury suites, a giant HD Jumbo Tron Screen, Musco
Sports lighting, a Bose Stadium Sound System, Go Kart Track for all ages,
The Diamond Bar, the best track food in the country, and the nicest pits in
dirt track racing are just a few of the amenities that set us apart.
We host some of the largest dirt track events in the Midwest featuring some
of the biggest names in racing including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series, The Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League, The Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Cars,
The Lucas Oil Sprint Bandits, and The Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the awesome special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway hosts the
"Rockstar Energy Drink Championship Series" of weekly racing featuring the
Transport Graphics Late Models, the Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds, and the
Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks. The National Race Media has called
these shows, "some of the Best Weekly Racin' in the Nation!"
Last season the speedway boasted over 15 Nationally Televised Events on
ESPN2, SPEED CHANNEL and the Versus Network. For complete information
including this seasons schedule, log on to
www.LucasOilSpeedway.com .
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