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The Countdown is On!
WHEATLAND, MO (March 14, 2012) - Lucas Oil Speedway is revving up for the
first race of 2012. In just thirty days Spring Thunder will roll into
Wheatland, Missouri for Opening Night, featuring the Lucas Oil MLRA on April
14th, 2012. The countdown is on! The Diamond of Dirt Tracks is buzzing with
excitement and anticipation, while preparing the entire facility for the big
night. The Lucas Oil MLRA will storm the track with some of the best Late
Model drivers in the region. In addition to the MLRA, Lucas Oil Fuel Saving
10W-30 presents a special $750 to Win race for the Pitts Homes A-Modifieds
plus $500 to win for the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks presented by
Elite Auto Repair. Opening Night will set the bar high for the 2012 season
at Lucas Oil Speedway. Advanced Discount Tickets for the event are on sale
now! Check out ShowClix to get your tickets to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.
Omaha, Nebraska's, John Anderson claimed the 2011 Lucas Oil MLRA
Championship by a narrow margin over seven time series champion, Al Purkey.
Anderson and his #2 Shop Quick team are expected to lead the charge into the
2012 season. Chad Simpson from Mt. Vernon, Iowa topped a field of 55 Late
Models last April for Spring Thunder at Lucas Oil Speedway to take the win
over Galena, Missouri's, Jesse Stovall in the double zero. Simpson is
expected to run for the Lucas Oil MLRA Championship this year along with a
salty field of veterans and rookies. Brad Looney from Republic, Missouri
claimed his first ever win at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks last August, when
the Lucas Oil MLRA returned for the Summer Shootout.
In addition to
bringing in the top drivers from the MLRA, track officials have partnered
with the ULMA Late Model sanctioning group to count this as a ULMA points
race with (2) guaranteed provisional starting spots. ULMA drivers who do not
race their way into the feature can qualify through these provisionals. One
provisional for the April 14th race will be given to the highest finishing
driver in Lucas Oil Speedway Late Model Track Championship points in 2011,
not already qualified for the feature. The other provisional will be given
to the highest finishing driver in ULMA Championship Points from 2011, not
already in the feature.
For the September 1st race, one provisional
will be granted to the current driver highest in ULMA points standings, not
already qualified for the feature. The second provisional will go to the
driver highest in Lucas Oil Speedway ULMA point standings, not already
qualified for the feature. This partnership also means ULMA will award full
points at both events. Dan Robinson, General Manager at Lucas Oil Speedway
commented, "We are pleased to further our relationship with ULMA to give our
weekly ULMA Late Model drivers and others in the area, a chance to compete
in these two Lucas Oil MLRA series events. It also allows two more
opportunities for ULMA drivers to earn valuable ULMA Championship points at
Lucas Oil Speedway." For more information please visit www.ULMAracing.com.
April 14th, begins an onslaught of racing action at Lucas Oil
Speedway. The Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Championship Series chase will kick
off on April 21st with the Weekly Series Season Opener presented by
FindItHere.com. All four weekly racing classes will hit the track. The ALPS
Food Stores ULMA Late Models will race for $1000 to Win presented by Lucas
Marine Products. April 21st is also Kids Night, with the first 500 kids in
attendance receiving a Diecast Racecar from Ron's Racing Collectibles. The
MOChip ID Program will hold a FREE identification and safety program
beginning at 2 PM through 8 PM on Kids Night. Parents are encouraged to
bring children of all ages for this extensive safety program to receive a
FREE MOChip ID kit for each child. April 28th is KDKD and the Eagle Night at
the Races for the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Championship Series highlighted
by $750 to Win A-Modifieds presented by Clearlight Inn. April 28th is also
the first $uper $aver $pecial night which includes any 4 Admissions, 4 Hot
Dogs, and 4 Coke Drinks for just $30, must arrive by 6:30 PM to purchase.
May 5th will bring a new and exciting event to Lucas Oil Speedway. The
Impact Signs, Awnings and Wraps Open Wheel Showdown will feature the ASCS
Warrior Region Winged Sprints, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series
and the DJ's RV B-Modifieds. $500 will go to the winner of the DJ's RV B-Modifieds
courtesy of MavTV. May 12th is Coyote 107.9 Night plus the 3rd Annual
Business Expo. All tickets are just $5 which includes FREE admission to the
Business Expo. The Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Championship Series will run
with $500 to Win, for the Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks. May 19th is
Bolivar Herald Free Press Night. Discount tickets will be available in the
Bolivar Herald-Free Press. The winner in the DJ's RV B-Modifieds will claim
$500 presented by Rocky Top Marine.
The month of May will go out
with a bang. The 20th Annual Dart Show-Me 100 presented by Lucas Oil
Products will encompass three action-packed days of racing and festivities
on May 24th-26th. Drivers from across the country will make the annual trip
with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA for the 100 lap
feature. The 20th Annual DART Show-Me 100 will again be filmed for CBS
Sports. This year's event is slated to be even more thrilling and
entertaining. Activities, concerts, swimming, fishing, camping, contests and
more will fill the daytime hours with the best drivers in the country
tearing up the track all night. Stay tuned for important announcements and a
complete schedule of attractions and activities. A limited number of
advanced, two-day reserved seat tickets are available. Contact Cheri Boehler
at (417)282-5984 or email Cheri@LucasOilSpeedway.com to get your tickets
today.
Special events and weekly shows keep things going all summer
long at Lucas Oil Speedway. June 8th-10th will be the first of two Lucas Oil
Drag Boat Racing Series events on Lake Lucas. The John Haas Memorial Drag
Boat Classic will make waves all weekend long. This is the first race
scheduled for the LODBRS in 2012, a large number of boat pilots and teams
are expected to make a splash at Lake Lucas. Friday, June 8th, Nashville
recording artist, Jason Sturgeon will be in concert performing some of his
latest songs off of his new album. Saturday night, June 9th the Lucas Oil
Products Weekly Racing Series will be in action on the dirt track for 93.5
Rocks Lucas Oil Speedway with $500 to Win Factory Stocks from TNT Quick
Shop. June 23rd the ASCS National Tour will kick up the heat for the ASCS
Sizzlin' Summer Speedweek Finale presented by Midwest LOW-E. The ALPS Food
Stores Late Models and the DJ's RV B-Mods will run in addition to the ASCS
Winged Sprints and the WAR Non-Winged Sprints.
The 6th Annual CMH
Diamond Nationals will bring the bad boys of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt
Series and Lucas Oil MLRA back to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks on July 14th.
Also racing will be the Pitts Homes A-Modifieds, $750 to win. July 28th the
E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals Presented by Lucas Oil smash their
way to Wheatland, Missouri. The first appearance of Monster Trucks at Lucas
Oil Speedway will feature Big Foot, Star Marshall, The General, Lucas Oil
Stabilizer and Chalkboard Chuck crashing around the track. Look for more
details next week about special ticket offers and details.
As the
season plows past the Monster Trucks, the USMTS Hunt for the Championship
returns on August 11th. Over the Labor Day Holiday the 2nd Annual Diamond
Drag Boat Nationals will be held at Lake Lucas, with the Lucas Oil MLRA and
Pitts Homes A-Modifieds highlighting the dirt track. The camera's of CBS
will roll on the 2nd Annual Event, as well as for the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling
League appearance on September 15th. One last weekend of racing will end the
2012 season, the 2nd Annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial will be
held September 28th - 29th featuring the ASCS Winged Sprints plus WAR
Non-Winged Sprints.
Click the link to check out the most current
2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Schedule.
For complete event information and
the latest Lucas Oil Speedway news visit:
www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Sponsors
AAA Missouri- "The Official Auto
Club" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Bill Roberts Chevrolet- "The Official
Truck" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official
Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
DART Machinery - "The Official
Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
E3 Spark Plugs - "The
Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
GEICO - "The Official
Insurance" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
General Tire - "The Official
Tire" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Products - "The Official
Oil" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
MAVTV - "The Official Television
Network" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Optima Batteries- "The Official
Battery" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Speedco - "The Official Truck
Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Sunoco Race Fuels -
"The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Speedway
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