Bolivar Herald-Free Press Night at Lucas Oil Speedway!

WHEATLAND, MO (May 15, 2012) – This Saturday, May 19th, it’s Bolivar Herald-Free Press Night at the Races at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. This week’s featured class is the DJ’s RV B-Mods as they run for a special $500 to Win event courtesy of Rocky Top Marine. The ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA A-Modifieds and the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks will also be in action in the Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Championship Series.

So far in the 2012 Season, each class has many drivers battling it out for the top spot in the points standings. The exciting points battles have been highlighted with side-by-side finishes, back-to-back wins, 1st time Lucas Oil Speedway winners and flat out awesome racing! Saturday night will continue the hot streak for drivers and offer fans an amazing deal. The Bolivar Herald-Free Press will have a Special Discount Coupon only available in this weeks paper. Buy the Herald today for your discounted tickets.

The ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models have Jeremy Kelley from Walnut Grove, Missouri on the top of the current point standings. Kelley is followed by Phil Edmondson of Marionville, Missouri while Larry Jones from El Dorado, Missouri holds down the third spot.

In the Pitts Homes USRA A-Modifieds Jason Russell from Henley, Missouri, is just 18 points ahead of Shawn Nations from Macks Creek, Missouri. Both Nations and Russell have been in Victory Lane in 2012 and have had some intense on track battles.

In the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks, Burl Woods from Republic, Missouri and Ben Solberg from Springfield, Missouri have been front runners each week. Currently Woods is first in the point standings while Solberg is just 24 points out of the lead.

For the DJ’s RV B-Modifieds, two drivers have had fans cheering each week. Kris Jackson from Lebanon, Missouri and Shawn Strong from Billings, Missouri as the two drivers are only separated by 2 Championship Points. Each driver has appeared for repeat wins in Lucas Oil Speedway Victory Lane, and are the only two drivers to claim wins in the DJ’s RV B-Modified class, yet this season. This Saturday, $500 will be awarded to the driver taking the checkers first, presented by Rocky Top Marine. Will Strong and Jackson be the top contenders, or will a different driver make their way into Victory Lane?

Saturday Night, special guests from the Shriner ABA Crusiers will be on display. The group will also be handing out information about the works of the Shrine organization, their charity work and the Shriner’s Hospital. Enjoy the display of motorcycles and parade cruisers and show your support of the Shriner’s Hospital.

The Frog’s Sign Junior Fan Club at Lucas Oil Speedway will have a special writing contest on Bolivar Herald Free-Press Night. JFC Members can complete a short essay at the track on “What they enjoy about coming to the races at Lucas Oil Speedway”, the winning essay will receive a fun prize pack! Check out the Frog’s Sign JFC Tent on the Midway for fun games, prizes and to enter the essay contest.

Gates will open at 5 PM. Hot Laps will kick off at 7 PM with racing at 7:30 PM. Adult General Admission Tickets are $12, Senior Admission age 62 and up and Active Military is $8, with Youth Admission age 6-15 only $5. Kids age 5 and under are always FREE at Lucas Oil Speedway. A Family Pass is also available and includes two adult admissions and up to three youth, with discounts on Famous Funnel Cakes, Go-Karts and in the Track Treasures Gift Shop for only $25.

Show your AAA Member Card at the gate to receive $3 off regular admission prices. Don’t forget, buy the Bolivar Herald-Free Press for Special Discount Ticket offers!A limited number of VIP Suites are still available for Saturday’s event. Contact Cheri Boehler, (417) 282-5984 for more information.

Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With the entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

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