WHEATLAND, MO (May 13th, 2015) – Officials with Lucas Oil Speedway and Midwest Sheet Metal in Springfield, Missouri are pleased to announce the highly successful Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge last chance race will once again be part of the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 over Memorial Day Weekend in 2015.
“This is the third year in a row that Midwest Sheet Metal has stepped up to sponsor this race and it has really become an important factor for the racers as they know it give them not only one last shot to get into the Show-Me 100 but it also gives them a chance to make a little extra money if they have had a bit of a rough weekend.” stated Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson.
The top-24 drivers not already locked into the main event after the completion of heat races and b-mains will be eligible for the 20-lap, $2,000 to win Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge held just prior to the feature race. The winner has the choice to either take the $2,000 race winnings and put it in the trailer or start shotgun on the field in the 100 lap main event to get a chance at the $30,000.
In addition to the winners share, the race pays a minimum of $250 to start so it gives everyone in the field a chance for additional winnings despite not making the main event.
Tommy Weder won the Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge Non-Qualifiers Race in 2014 and elected to start 32nd in the main event, ultimately being credited with a 30th place finish after retiring early.
The Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is broadcast on major television networks and attracts the best drivers in all of Dirt Late Model Racing from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil MLRA. Having a non-qualifiers race, is a great bonus for drivers competing in the first mega-event of the year. “We’re really proud to be part of the Show-Me Challenge event” stated Midwest Sheet Metal President Chris Davis, “the Show-Me 100 is such a prestigious race and anything we can do to help the racers with a chance to earn some extra money and get another shot at winning the main event is a great feeling.”
Midwest Sheet Metal is located in the heart of Ozark Mountain Country. Midwest Sheet Metal Company is a family owned and operated business specializing in the design and custom fabrication of carbon steel, stainless and aluminum products. Midwest Sheet Metal has one of the area’s largest in-stock inventories of steel, aluminum, stainless and structural shapes.
Midwest Sheet Metal is the largest supplier of Aluminum Tread Brite in this area. Most of their employees have been with them for 10 to 20+ years providing a base of knowledge and expertise rarely found elsewhere. Midwest Sheet Metal is large enough to serve customer’s needs yet small enough to offer the one to one attention and respect they have long been known for. They are dedicated to producing quality, custom designed fabrications with craftsmanship second to none.
For more information check out www.msmfab.com or call Chris Davis today at (417) 869-1252.
The 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 gets under way on Thursday, May 21st with the $5,045 to win MLRA Cowboy Classic honoring long-time MLRA Owner & Official Allen “Cowboy” Chancellor plus a complete Pitts Homes USRA Modified Show.
Action on Friday, May 22nd will get underway with Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Qualifying followed by (6) twenty-lap heat races as the top-3 in each heat race automatically transfer to the $30,000 to win Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 on Saturday night. Friday night racing action also includes the Race of Champions and the Hot Rod Tracker Manufacturers Dash featuring the fastest qualifiers in each chassis brand running for a $1,000 to win top prize. The Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds will be running preliminary events as they attempt to qualify for their main event on Saturday night.
On Saturday night May 23rd, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors not already locked into the 100-lap main event will attempt to work their way in through B-Mains and the Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge.
The $30,000 to win, 100-lap finale is set to follow as Don O’Neal looks to go back to back at the Show-Me 100. The USRA Modifieds round out the weekend action with a special $1,000 to win Main Event Presented by RacinDirt.com.
A extremely limited number of 2-day Reserved Seat Tickets remain and can only be purchased by calling the track office at (417) 282-5984.
Advanced General Admission tickets for all 3-days of action are available at www.LucasOilSpeedway.com as well as the complete weekend schedule, pricing, and ticket information.
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