By Dan Robinson
Lucas Oil Speedway PR
Wheatland, MO (June 26th, 2007)-Rockstar Energy Drink proudly presents the Sprint Car Classic this Saturday, June 30th at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Billed as the first leg of the "Show Me Showdown", the event will feature the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National Series battling head to head with the Missouri based O'Reilly WoW Sprint Cars on the 3/8 mile semi-banked clay oval. The midsummer classic will also feature the 305 Sprint Cars, a very special appearance by the Rockstar Girls, and an absolutely stunning display of bone-rattling fireworks immediately following the racing action. The grandstand gates for racing action will open at 5:00 with Hot Laps scheduled to begin at 6:30 and racing to follow.
This is the second appearance ever at The Lucas Oil Speedway by the O'Reilly ASCoT, as 57 entries filed into the "The Diamond of Dirt Tracks" in 2006 with Brian Brown topping the field for his third career ASCS National Event win.
Three-Time and defending ASCS National Champion Gary Wright of Hooks, TX will lead the ASCS brigade into the Lucas Oil Speedway as the series points leader. His lead is just 6 points however as Oklahoma native and 2000 ASCS National Champion Wayne Johnson has him solidly in his sights. Eunice, Louisiana's Jason Johnson sits in the third spot just 31 points behind Wright. Travis Rilat of Fortney, Texas and Foster Landon of Collinsville, Oklahoma round out the Top 5 in the ASCS National points standings.
The O'Reilly Winged Outlaw Warriors are led into the Sprint Car Classis with California, Missouri's Randy Martin atop the standings. Randy is also the series career win leader with 35 feature wins. Smithton, Missouri's Josh Fisher is in the second spot with Gabe Maycock, Rusty Potter and Curtis Boyer completing the Top 5.
Adult admission is $17, Seniors and Students 12-17 are $12, race fans 7-11 are just $5, and Children 6 and under are admitted free to the speedway for this special event.
Additional information regarding the O'Reilly American Sprint Car Series is available on the World Wide Web at www.ascsracing.com. Information about the O'Reilly Winged Outlaw Warriors can be viewed at www.wowsprints.com. Rockstar Energy Drink is distributed by The Coca-Cola Company and can be found online at www.rockstar69.com or www.coca-cola.com.
Upcoming Events: The month of July will commence with another exciting night of weekly racing series action on July 7th with all regular classes in action. July 14th will feature the Sawyer Tire Spring-Bling Shootout for the Factory Stocks and Late Models along with exciting weekly racing in all classes. The Lucas Oil Dirt Series and The MLRA Late Models return for a $10,000 to win show on July 21st. The month will wrap up on July 28th with another night of weekly racing series action as the race for the points championships heat up along with the weather.
Tune in every Monday night at 6:30pm to KYOO 1200AM and 99.1FM for the Lucas Oil Speedway Power Hour Radio show live from Smith's Restaurant in Bolivar hosted by Randy Bowman and Kevin Fletcher.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located 5 Blocks south of US Highway 54, on State Highway 83, in Wheatland, MO. To learn more about the Lucas Oil Speedway and the 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (417) 282-5984 or visit the track's website at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Speedway PR
Wheatland, MO (June 26th, 2007)-Rockstar Energy Drink proudly presents the Sprint Car Classic this Saturday, June 30th at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Billed as the first leg of the "Show Me Showdown", the event will feature the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National Series battling head to head with the Missouri based O'Reilly WoW Sprint Cars on the 3/8 mile semi-banked clay oval. The midsummer classic will also feature the 305 Sprint Cars, a very special appearance by the Rockstar Girls, and an absolutely stunning display of bone-rattling fireworks immediately following the racing action. The grandstand gates for racing action will open at 5:00 with Hot Laps scheduled to begin at 6:30 and racing to follow.
This is the second appearance ever at The Lucas Oil Speedway by the O'Reilly ASCoT, as 57 entries filed into the "The Diamond of Dirt Tracks" in 2006 with Brian Brown topping the field for his third career ASCS National Event win.
Three-Time and defending ASCS National Champion Gary Wright of Hooks, TX will lead the ASCS brigade into the Lucas Oil Speedway as the series points leader. His lead is just 6 points however as Oklahoma native and 2000 ASCS National Champion Wayne Johnson has him solidly in his sights. Eunice, Louisiana's Jason Johnson sits in the third spot just 31 points behind Wright. Travis Rilat of Fortney, Texas and Foster Landon of Collinsville, Oklahoma round out the Top 5 in the ASCS National points standings.
The O'Reilly Winged Outlaw Warriors are led into the Sprint Car Classis with California, Missouri's Randy Martin atop the standings. Randy is also the series career win leader with 35 feature wins. Smithton, Missouri's Josh Fisher is in the second spot with Gabe Maycock, Rusty Potter and Curtis Boyer completing the Top 5.
Adult admission is $17, Seniors and Students 12-17 are $12, race fans 7-11 are just $5, and Children 6 and under are admitted free to the speedway for this special event.
Additional information regarding the O'Reilly American Sprint Car Series is available on the World Wide Web at www.ascsracing.com. Information about the O'Reilly Winged Outlaw Warriors can be viewed at www.wowsprints.com. Rockstar Energy Drink is distributed by The Coca-Cola Company and can be found online at www.rockstar69.com or www.coca-cola.com.
Upcoming Events: The month of July will commence with another exciting night of weekly racing series action on July 7th with all regular classes in action. July 14th will feature the Sawyer Tire Spring-Bling Shootout for the Factory Stocks and Late Models along with exciting weekly racing in all classes. The Lucas Oil Dirt Series and The MLRA Late Models return for a $10,000 to win show on July 21st. The month will wrap up on July 28th with another night of weekly racing series action as the race for the points championships heat up along with the weather.
Tune in every Monday night at 6:30pm to KYOO 1200AM and 99.1FM for the Lucas Oil Speedway Power Hour Radio show live from Smith's Restaurant in Bolivar hosted by Randy Bowman and Kevin Fletcher.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located 5 Blocks south of US Highway 54, on State Highway 83, in Wheatland, MO. To learn more about the Lucas Oil Speedway and the 2007 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (417) 282-5984 or visit the track's website at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
