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SPRINGFIELD, MO (March 22, 2012) – The Lucas Oil MLRA
roars to life this Saturday night, March 24, 2012 at Springfield Raceway in
Springfield, MO. Opening night will mark the beginning of the 24th season
for the Midwestern tour, making it one of the oldest Dirt Late Model
sanctioning bodies in the country. “March Madness” is the latest brainchild
of track Co-Owner Jerry Hoffman, who has wanted to make this race a reality
the past few years. However, weather has always been the hindrance. This
weekend will mark the 1st Annual event. The event will not, however, be the
first race at the quarter mile oval in 2012. They held a makeup of the
annual “Turkey Classic” two weekends ago. 2011 series champion John Anderson is scheduled to
compete, as is two time and defending Corn Belt Clash Champion Chad Simpson
of Mt. Vernon, IA among many others. Three rookies, Bill Leighton Jr., Kevin
Sather and Mark Dotson will duke it out to see who will have the early
advantage in the Rookie of the Year standings. This race is co-sanctioned
with the MARS series. Keep up with Lucas Oil MLRA point standings, schedule
and more at MLRAracing.com. The grandstand opens at 4 PM. Adult admission is $20 and
kids 6-12 are $5, while kids 5 and under are free. The pit area opens at
1:30 PM, with pit passes costing $35. Hot laps begin at 5 PM with action
beginning at 6 PM. For additional information, check out the tracks website
at SpringfieldRaceway.com. The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association)
sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.
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