(WHEATLAND, MISSOURI) July 29, 2012 -Saturday Night the E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals roared into Wheatland, Missouri and crushed every obstacle on the infield of the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. The night kicked off with a Party in the Pit with the Big Foot, Lucas Oil Stabilizer, Chalkboard Chuck, Star Marshal, The General and Big Foot #1 on display for photos with the drivers and autographs. Sergeant Smash thrilled fans with a ride-a-long experience. MOTO-X stunt drivers met with fans, signed autographs and gave everyone an up close look at their extreme bikes.
Following the National Anthem, a special appearance by Big Foot #1 on the track surprised fans as Forrest Lucas took a lap around the track in the famous blue Ford. Owner and Founder of Lucas Oil Products, Forrest Lucas hopped out of the Original Monster Truck and waved to a cheering crowd. In the first round the Lucas Oil Stabilizer won the crowds roar and took the win. In some of the most exciting parts of the event, stars from the MOTO-X Stunt Bike Aerial Team shocked the crowd with extreme freestyle stunts and tricks. In the finale of the night the Freestyle Ride, Big Foot wowed the crowd and claimed the top spot.
Next up, Travel Centers of America and Petro Stopping Centers present another great night of Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series action plus Public Safety Appreciation Night as all Police, Fire, and Rescue Personnel are admitted FREE to the Speedway with ID. The ALPS Food Stores Late Models, the Pitts Homes A-Modifieds, the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks, and the DJ’s RV B-Mods will all be in action. The Pitts Homes A-Modifieds will be the evening’s featured class as the Top Open Wheel Modified drivers in the region hit the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks” for a special 25 Lap, $750 to win Main Event Courtesy of Rains Ice Company. Gates open at 5:00, Hot Laps at 7:00, and racing at 7:30. The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a Camo-Can Coozie and the first 300 kids will receive a special race flag from TA/Petro. Give-a-ways, t-shirts and great prizes will be given out through the night.
Adults (16 and up) $12
Seniors (62 and up) $8
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $25
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