LA MONTE, Mo. – L A Raceway at LaMonte finalized details for the upcoming weekends which will feature the ASCS Warrior Region Sprints and MLRA Late Models.

On Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26, Crown Power and Equipment of LaMonte will present the ASCS Warrior Region 360 Winged Sprints along with the 305 Winged Sprints and the War Non-Wing Sprints. Adult tickets are $15 with discounts for seniors, military and children.

Then, the following weekend, Saturday, June 2, will find the MLRA Super Late Models battling it out in their high tech high horse powered machines along with the USRA A Modifieds and L A Raceway B Modifieds. Adult tickets are $18 with discounts for seniors/military and children.

Both racing programs will begin at 7:00 with gates opening at 5:00. L A Raceway is a fast smooth 3/8 mile clay oval located between Whiteman Air Force Base and Sedalia on Highway Y just southwest of LaMonte. Go to www.laraceway.com for more info.

WAYCROSS, GA (May 16, 2012) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be sanctioning a unique event this upcoming weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, AR. The Inaugural “Bad Boy 98″ will be a 98-lap feature event paying $10,000 to win and as a trophy, the feature winner will receive a 2012 Chevy Camaro. The second place finisher in the LOLMDS main event will take home $20,000. As an added bonus, Mark Martin Ford, in association with Batesville Motor Speedway, has put together a special promotion for the fans that attend the event. A special drawing before the feature event will match one fan with each driver in the main event and the fan that is matched with the feature winner will win a 2012 Ford Mustang. The victory lane celebration and photo shoot will include the presentation of both cars to the lucky fan and the feature winner.

The activities will get underway with a practice session on Thursday night, May 17th from 7-9:30pm. On Friday night, May 18th the “Bad Boy 98″ will begin with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials and Heat Races for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. On Saturday May 19th there will be a special driver autograph session at 6pm, followed by Hot Laps and two B-mains for the LOLMDS. Following the B-mains, the special draw matching the fans with each driver in the feature will take place and the green flag will wave on the Inaugural “Bad Boy 98″ feature event, which pays $1,200 to start.

“This weekend’s events will be exciting, not only the for the series, but also for the many great fans that attend this weekend. Batesville Speedway has put together a great promotion for this weekend and we’re looking forward to going to Batesville, Arkansas and seeing all the great fans and racers in that part of the country. This event is shaping up to be a great week of racing leading into the Dart Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com”, stated Ritchie Lewis, Series Director.

Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, currently leads the championship points standings heading into the “Bad Boy 98.” Owens has yet to reach Lucas Oil Victory Lane in 2012. He again has shown remarkable consistency just as he did a year ago on his way to his first-career LOLMDS title. Owens has recorded 7-second place finishes this year and leads the hottest driver on the tour, Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN by 145-points.

O’Neal has won three out of the last four LOLMDS events and currently sits in second place in the points followed by 2-time champion, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, 4-time champion, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY.

Also competing at Batesville this weekend will be series regulars Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA, 16-year-old phenom Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR, Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL, Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE, Eric Wells of Hazard, KY, and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV.

Joining the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series this weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway will be several of the top national and regional drivers from that part of the country. The strong field of drivers that normally converge on the track in August for the COMP Cams Topless 100 should make for an exciting event this weekend.

For more information about the “Bad Boy 98″ this weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway log onto the track’s website at www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net. For info on tickets call (870) 613-1337. The track office number is (870) 251-0011.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series’ website at www.lucasdirt.com.
Be sure and visit the series on social media outlets as well at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.
Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Points Standings

1. Jimmy Owens (Newport, TN) – 2410
2. Don O’Neal (Martinsville, IN) – 2265
3. Scott Bloomquist (Mooresburg, TN) – 2170
4. Earl Pearson Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) – 2160
5. Steve Francis (Ashland, KY) – 2115
6. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA0 – 2040
7. Tyler Reddick (Corning, CA) – 2005
8. Jared Landers (Batesville, AR) – 1970
9. Dennis Erb Jr. (Carpentersville, IL) – 1930
10. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) – 1880
11. Eric Wells (Hazard, KY) – 1880
12. John Blankenship (Williamson, WV) – 1875

Current Quarter Master Rookie of the Year Points Standings

1. Jonathan Davenport (Blairsville, GA) – 2040
2. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE) – 1880

About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the nations’ premier dirt late model sanctioning organization. It currently sanctions 46 events in 19 states in 2012 and receives national exposure through taped-delayed series events that are shown on CBS, CBS Sports, SPEED, NBC Sports and MAVTV.

About Lucas Oil Products: Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as a worldwide leader in the lubrication industry. Motorsports has always been part of the Lucas Oil culture and the cornerstone of the company’s marketing strategy. Such passion for motorsports has inspired Lucas Oil to sponsor many race teams, events and series at all levels, including, NHRA, IRL, ASCS, NASCAR, IHRA and many more. Lucas Oil has also taken ownership and operational control of a number of high profile racing properties, such as: Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Modified Series, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. and the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, CA.

In 2007 Lucas Oil founded its own production house, Lucas Oil Production Studios, dedicated to producing high action motorsports television. Currently Lucas Oil Production Studios produces over 300 hours of original programming for networks such as CBS, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV. More information on Lucas Oil Products, Inc. can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com

(LEBANON, Missouri) A salute to Laclede County area Schools, and free admission for all students who redeem a special ticket available at the Lebanon, Conway and Stoutland area schools, will highlight the ASA-sanctioned stock car racing show this Saturday night, May 19, at Lebanon I-44 Speedway. Spectator gates are will open at 5:00 pm, with the five-division stock car racing program scheduled to start at 7:30 on the track’s 3/8-mile high banked asphalt oval.

“We are delighted to offer this special ‘free ticket’ opportunity to students in the Laclede County school systems” said I-44 Speedway promoter Craig Armstrong. “We really want to honor and salute these young people, especially the graduating seniors, but also the hard-working students at all grade levels that are advancing to the next grade. We are committed to encouraging kids to stay in school and strive for academic excellence, and this is our way to thank them for their commitment as well.”

Headlined by the fast and powerful O’Reilly Auto Parts Late Models, Saturday’s show at the only asphalt oval track in Missouri will also spotlight the Budweiser Modifieds, which are stock silhouette racecars with open wheels, the Hardee’s Sportsman class, which includes full-frame, steel bodied stock cars as well as ‘perimeter-style’ late models, the Hoosier Tire Road Warriors – big, steel bodied pure stocks – and a four-cylinder subcompact class of cars called the Coca-Cola Chargers.

In addition to the family-friendly, alcohol-free Monster Energy Grandstands, Lebanon I-44 Speedway features tier parking for cars, pickup trucks and RV’s around the turn one and backstretch areas, where patrons may park, tailgate and view the races. Known as the ‘Budweiser Wild Side’, beer may be brought in by fans in the tier parking areas, or purchased ‘on draft’ from the Pulaski County Shrine Club in a special Bud Light Beer Garden. Full food and non-alcoholic beverage concessions are available in both the grandstands and tier parking, along with a Souvenir and track apparel booth.

Grandstand admission is $10 for Adults, ages 16 and older, while Adult admission in the tier parking area is $15. Discounted admission for Seniors (ages 65 and older), Military personnel, and Juniors (ages 11-15) is offered in both locations. A grandstand Family Pass for 2 Adults and 2 Juniors, plus any number of Kids 10 and younger, is available for $25, while six Adults entering in the same vehicle on tier parking can join the party on the ‘Budweiser Wild Side’ for $75. A limited number of ‘public passes’ to one of the luxury boxes in the Central Bank VIP Suite Tower are available for $25 apiece.

Lebanon I-44 Speedway is located four miles east of the Lebanon city limit on Historic Route 66. Patrons using Interstate 44 may take Exit 135, and then drive one mile east on Route 66 to the track’s main entrance. Additional information about the track’s 2012 ‘Kickin’ Asphalt’ racing schedule may be found of the facility’s official website, www.i44speedway.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Lebanon-I-44-Speedway, and on Twitter (@i44Speedway).

(Macon, IL)Join us this Saturday night at Macon Speedway, and watch as all six UMP divisions will take to the track to try to pick up some track points in their hunt to be track champion.  Also Macon Speedway.  Flag night will be the theme for this Saturday night as the first 200 fans into the main gate will receive a free flag to wave to help cheer on the local dirt track heroes.

Joining the UMP Late Models will be the Billingsley Towing Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks, Amatuer & Pro Hornets. Kyle Logue (Cisco, Il) Leads the Late Model points, Jeremy Nichols (Decatur, Il) sits on top of the Billingsley Modifieds with Rick Roedel (Shelbyville, Il) in Sportsman, Larry Russell jr.(Harristown, Il) in the Street Stocks,  Derek Peters (Pana, Il) in Amatuer Hornets and Jeremy Reed (Decatur, Il) in the Pro Hornets all leading their respective divisions. Macon Speedway hosts some of the best racing in the Midwest each and every Saturday night, so come out to the track and check out what everyone has been talking about.

Macon Speedway’s exciting summer schedule includes next week’s Memorial Day Specials featuring the “Raminator” Monster Truck for Scout Night Boys & Girls on Saturday May 26^th.  A pinewood derby will take place at 1:pm in the fan fest area in front of the racetrack that is free to the public. Then back to Macon on Monday May 28^th for Bully Dog Night of NASCAR Stars which includes Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace. The UMP Super Late Models will be on tap to cap a fun filled Memorial Day holiday for another spectacular week at the super-fast 1/5 mile.

Coming up June 2^nd is Caterpillar Employee Night as we host a big party for all the Cat Employees.  2011 NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart will be the Grand Marshall for the second Night of NASCAR Stars at Macon Speedway on June 12.

Batesville, Arkansas (5/16/12) – It’s not been the start to the 2012 campaign that Billy Moyer Jr. had been hoping, but on Saturday night he got things on the right track by piloting his #21jr Henderson Motorsports/Car City/Imperial Motors/Victory Circle M1 Chassis By Moyer/Pro Power Racing Engine Super Late Model to the feature win at Crawford County Speedway.

Billy entered a single event over the weekend and made the most out of the outing by claiming his first feature win of 2012 on Saturday night at Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, Arkansas) in COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model action. Twenty competitors registered for battle, and Moyer Jr. began his night by winning the first heat race to earn the New Vision Graphics Pole Position for the 35 lap feature. He would grab the lead at the drop of the green flag, and never looked back on his way to the $2,000 win, which came over Jon Kirby, Jack Sullivan, Brandon Smith, and Kyle Beard. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

“It feels great to finally get the first win of the year. I really feel like our program is getting better and better, so hopefully this is the first of several wins for this year,” commented Moyer Jr.

This weekend, May 18th-19th, Billy will enter the inaugural Bad Boy 98 at his home track, Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas). The unique event will reward the winner with a $10,000 check and a brand new Chevrolet Camaro, while a lucky fan will win a Ford Mustang. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned event gets underway on Friday night with time trials and heat race action, while Saturday’s program will be headlined by b-mains and the 98 lap finale. For more information on the event please visit www.LucasDirt.com and www.BatesvilleMotorSpeedway.net .

Billy Moyer Jr. would like to thank all of his sponsors including Victory Circle M1 Chassis By Moyer, Banner Valley Hauling, Henderson Motorsports, Car City, Ohlins, Crop Production Services, Pro Power Racing Engines, ROCKHARD Powder Coating, Eibach Springs, L&D Trucking, Weld Wheels, Mark Martin Chevrolet, COMP Cams, Imperial Motors, Red Line Oil, Karl Chevrolet, Bert Transmission, New Vision Graphics, S & H Industrial Services, Watters Autoland, Performance Rod & Custom, Midwest Sheet Metal, Peterson Fluid Systems, Mason Starters, Sweet Mfg., MSD Performance, Wiles Driveshafts, Cizmar Racing, Performance Bodies, Schoenfeld Headers, Hoosier Tire South by Pup, ISC Racing Tape, Stealth Carburetors, Oakley Deatherage Opticians, Wilwood Engineering, Frankland Racing Products, VP Racing Fuel, Hooker Harness, MSR Mafia.com, Kluhsman Racing Components, BSB Manufacturing, Beyea Custom Headers, R2C Competition Filters, REM Plastics, Turbo Start Batteries, TWM Products, and CPD Tools.

Billy Moyer Jr. is always looking for new sponsors and marketing partners. For more information on joining the team, please visit www.BillyMoyerJr.com .

For the latest information on Billy Moyer Jr., please visit www.BillyMoyerJr.com .

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Ben Shelton, Owner
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MODIFIED – FEATURE
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 3 36 Kenny Wallace – 75.00
2 11 25W Allen Weisser Peoria , Il 70.00
3 2 14 Brian Lynn Mason City, Il 65.00
4 13 15N Jeremy Nichols Shelbyville , Il 60.00
5 4 29 Brian Divley Springfield , Il 55.00
6 16 11 Blake Buchholz Lincoln , Il 50.00
7 14 9 Kenny Schrader – 48.00
8 15 11B Kyle Byerline – 46.00
9 19 20 Jeffrey Leka Buffalo , Il 44.00
10 21 31 Justin Allgaier – 42.00
11 10 83 Austin Charron Peoria , Il 40.00
12 20 B6 Brock Bauman – 39.00
13 18 32N Nick Neville Mackinaw , Il 38.00
14 6 16Z Bryan Zulauf Springfield , Il 37.00
15 9 77 Ray Bollinger Kewanee , Il 36.00
16 5 64 Gary Cook Jr Deer Creek, Il 35.00
17 8 7S Ethan Schnapp Springfield , Il 34.00 DNF
18 12 1A Aaron Draege Vandalia , Il 33.00 DNF
19 1 41M Brent Mullins – 32.00 DNF
20 17 66S Tommy Sheppard Jr Berlin , Il 31.00 DNF
21 7 35 Brandon Roberts Ashland , Il 10.00 DNF

MODIFIED – SEMI FEATURE
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 3 66S Tommy Sheppard Jr Berlin , Il 10.00
2 1 32N Nick Neville Mackinaw , Il 10.00
3 8 20 Jeffrey Leka Buffalo , Il 10.00
4 7 B6 Brock Bauman – 10.00
5 13 6B Dave Baldwin Perrysville , In 10.00
6 4 55 Jeff Sparks New Holland, Il 10.00
7 6 89W Rick Weitekamp Springfield , Il 10.00
8 9 10-4 Wade Weissman – 10.00
9 14 23H Bo Harrison Mason City, Il 10.00 DNF
10 2 555 Chad Goff Dahinda , Il 10.00 DNF
11 11 X Bob Sidener Springfield , Il 0.00 DNF
12 10 31 Justin Allgaier – 0.00 DNF
13 5 51 Brian Call Rochester , Il 0.00 DNS
14 12 N59 Chad Evans Mattoon , Il 0.00 DNS
15 15 77T Guy Taylor Springfield , Il 0.00 DNS

MODIFIED – HEAT 4
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 3 36 Kenny Wallace – 59.00
2 1 77 Ray Bollinger Kewanee , Il 55.00
3 2 15N Jeremy Nichols Shelbyville , Il 51.00
4 4 11 Blake Buchholz Lincoln , Il 47.00
5 6 555 Chad Goff Dahinda , Il 43.00
6 7 89W Rick Weitekamp Springfield , Il 39.00
7 5 N59 Chad Evans Mattoon , Il 35.00 DNS

MODIFIED – HEAT 3
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 4 41M Brent Mullins – 59.00
2 7 14 Brian Lynn Mason City, Il 55.00
3 5 83 Austin Charron Peoria , Il 51.00
4 6 9 Kenny Schrader – 47.00
5 2 55 Jeff Sparks New Holland, Il 43.00
6 8 51 Brian Call Rochester , Il 39.00
7 1 X Bob Sidener Springfield , Il 35.00
8 3 77T Guy Taylor Springfield , Il 31.00 DNF

MODIFIED – HEAT 2
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 2 64 Gary Cook Jr Deer Creek, Il 59.00
2 6 29 Brian Divley Springfield , Il 55.00
3 4 1A Aaron Draege Vandalia , Il 51.00
4 8 25W Allen Weisser Peoria , Il 47.00
5 5 66S Tommy Sheppard Jr Berlin , Il 43.00
6 3 20 Jeffrey Leka Buffalo , Il 39.00
7 7 31 Justin Allgaier – 35.00
8 1 23H Bo Harrison Mason City, Il 31.00

MODIFIED – HEAT 1
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 16Z Bryan Zulauf Springfield , Il 59.00
2 2 7S Ethan Schnapp Springfield , Il 55.00
3 8 35 Brandon Roberts Ashland , Il 51.00
4 5 11B Kyle Byerline – 47.00
5 7 32N Nick Neville Mackinaw , Il 43.00
6 3 B6 Brock Bauman – 39.00
7 4 10-4 Wade Weissman – 35.00
8 6 6B Dave Baldwin Perrysville , In 31.00 DNF

CRATES – FEATURE
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 1 11 Brad Denney Canton , Il 75.00
2 4 B1 Nick Bauman New Berlin, Il 70.00
3 6 4T Guy Taylor – 65.00
4 5 1F Evan Fink Glasford , Il 60.00
5 18 17B Matt Beadles Clinton , Il 55.00
6 3 4G Bob Gardner Germantown Hills, Il 50.00
7 8 38C John Gardner Jr Creve Coeur, Il 48.00
8 19 33H Roben Huffman Clinton , Il 46.00
9 7 B4 Adam Mefford Jacksonville , Il 44.00
10 12 24 Dick Taylor – 42.00
11 10 74 Russ Adams – 40.00
12 2 99 Brian Crebo Hanna City, Il 39.00 DNF
13 9 47W Zach Waibel Greenview , Il 38.00 DNF
14 11 7S Ethan Schnapp Springfield , Il 37.00 DNF
15 13 6P Jose Parga Auburn , Il 36.00 DNF
16 14 2 Rick Skelton Lincoln , Il 35.00 DNF
17 15 22K Kenneth Vandorn New Berlin, Il 34.00 DNF
18 16 162 Logan Moody – 33.00 DNF
19 17 7 Rick Elwin – 32.00 DNF

CRATES – HEAT 2
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 5 11 Brad Denney Canton , Il 59.00
2 2 4T Guy Taylor – 55.00
3 8 B1 Nick Bauman New Berlin, Il 51.00
4 4 38C John Gardner Jr Creve Coeur, Il 47.00
5 7 74 Russ Adams – 43.00
6 1 6P Jose Parga Auburn , Il 39.00
7 6 2 Rick Skelton Lincoln , Il 35.00
8 3 162 Logan Moody – 31.00 DNF
9 9 17B Matt Beadles Clinton , Il 27.00 DNF

CRATES – HEAT 1
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 4 99 Brian Crebo Hanna City, Il 59.00
2 5 4G Bob Gardner Germantown Hills, Il 55.00
3 6 1F Evan Fink Glasford , Il 51.00
4 8 B4 Adam Mefford Jacksonville , Il 47.00
5 7 47W Zach Waibel Greenview , Il 43.00
6 9 7S Ethan Schnapp Springfield , Il 39.00
7 10 24 Dick Taylor – 35.00
8 1 22K Kenneth Vandorn New Berlin, Il 31.00
9 2 7 Rick Elwin – 27.00
10 3 33H Roben Huffman Clinton , Il 23.00 DNF

HORNETS – FEATURE
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown Points
1 2 B5 Tyler Benson Creve Coeur, Il 75.00
2 5 77 Zach Bollinger Kewanee , Il 70.00
3 1 3 Bob Sanders Lincoln , Il 65.00
4 3 4G John Goveia Springfield , Il 60.00
5 4 01 Matt Mackey – 55.00
6 6 43K Cook Crawford Lincoln , Il 50.00
7 7 1 Luke Wright Lincoln , Il 48.00
8 8 02 Terry Lyons Mt Pulaski, Il 46.00
9 10 20 Torry Lyons Broadwell , Il 44.00
10 11 88 Brian Offer Springfield , Il 42.00
11 9 A Rick Eads – 40.00 DNF
12 12 C89 Vernon Carlow Springfield , Il 39.00 DNF

Welcome to the big show! Great weather and great action look to continue this weekend, May 18th and 19th, as the Midwest best Crate series captures its first glance at the St. Louis metro area with stops at the famous Tri-City speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL and St. Francis County Raceway in Farmington, MO.

Mark Oller will be taking his early 6 point series lead into Tri-City’s fast 3/8’s mile, a track that has produce the past 3 UMP Pro Crate Late Model Nation Champions. Tammy and Kevin Gundaker have worked diligently to produce the best dirt racing events in the country and as a result the have created what could be the mecca of crate late model racing. Come out and see stars such as Weber, Dauderman, Walston and Ratajczyk as they continue their trek for the 2012 championship. The $1000 to win $100 to start event will be a good preview to the end of the season ending crate late model “Bud Light 40” where the UMP Crate National Champion will be crowned.

On Saturday the PCRA welcomes a new venue to the Crate late model scene, St. Francis County Raceway in Farmington, Mo. The famous Sprint Car venue has been host to many of the country’s greatest open wheel drivers and this Saturday they look to add to that list of greatness by giving the Crate late model wheelmen a chance to do battle on the fast quarter mile. The event will pay $1000 to win and $100 to start.

Mark and the rest of the PCRA team would like to that the people at Tri-City and SFCR for their support of the series. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mark at 618-887-4706

Tri City Speedway
Gates Open @ 5pm
Drivers Meeting 6:15pm
Hot Laps 6:30pm
Pill Draw Closes @ 6:30pm
Racing @ 7:15pm
Pit Pass: $25

SFCR
Gates Open at 4:00 PM
Hot Laps at 6:00 PM
Racing at 7:00 PM
Pit Passes – $25

All events
Please get there early enough to go through Pre-tech and to draw your pill at the PCRA TrailerTire Rule LM40 or WRS-55 all tires must Durometer 60 or harder.

All ignition boxes must be capable with running a ignition chip. All chips will be furnished by the PCRA at the event.

If you run a 604 you must weigh 2,400 lbs if you run a 602 you must weigh 2,250 lbs

No Canister shocks

The Stars of NASCAR, NHRA, INDYCAR and the World of Outlaws Race Under the Lights in

All-Star Event at Eldora Speedway in Support of Feed The Children 

Wednesday, June 6 Presented Live on HBO Pay-Per-View®

CONCORD, N.C. (May 15, 2012) – On Wednesday, June 6 in tiny Rossburg, Ohio, stars representing NASCAR, NHRA, INDYCAR and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series align in a big way with the Prelude To The Dream.

Eldora Speedway will once again play host to the all-star dirt Late Model race featuring more than 25 world renowned drivers as they battle for dirt supremacy on the half-mile clay oval where HBO Pay-Per-View® will present the event LIVE in high-definition to the entire nation. Net proceeds from the telecast will support Feed The Children, a U.S.-based charity that domestically has helped more than 365,000 families since 2009 through its Americans Feeding Americans Caravan.

The eighth annual Prelude To The Dream joins racing luminaries from all disciplines at one track, on one night as they pilot 2,300-pound dirt Late Model stock cars capable of putting out more than 800 horsepower. It is One Perfect Night.

Tony Kanaan of the IZOD IndyCar Series will again compete against Danica Patrick, who in 2012 has made the full transition from IndyCar to NASCAR. They’ll rub fenders with straight-liners Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Dirt regulars Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz, who have collectively won 24 World of Outlaws championships, will race for the first time in dirt Late Models. All will join NASCAR stars such as Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne, Bobby Labonte and many others, including a band of brothers: the Busch brothers – Kurt and Kyle – and the Dillon brothers – Austin and Ty.

The live, commercial-free, high-definition broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. EDT (5 p.m. PDT) with an immediate replay. The Prelude To The Dream has a suggested retail price of $24.95 and is available to more than 92 million pay-per-view homes. HBO Pay-Per-View is the leading supplier of event programming in the pay-per-view industry. Ordering information and up-to-the minute racing information is available at either www.PreludeToTheDream.org or www.HBO.com. Updates can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PreludeToDream and on Twitter at twitter.com/PreludeToDream (@PreludeToDream).

The 2012 edition of the Prelude To The Dream includes hot laps, qualifying, heat races and a 40-lap feature with double-file “shootout style” restarts. New participants include Patrick, Kinser, Schatz and Ty Dillon, who will join Stewart, Capps, Kenny Wallace and Kenny Schrader as drivers who have participated in every Prelude To The Dream since 2005, where Wallace was the inaugural winner.

“We have the most diverse group of drivers we’ve ever had for the Prelude, and for the first time, the Prelude will be broadcast in high-definition,” said Stewart, owner of Eldora Speedway and a three-time winner of the Prelude To The Dream. “This year’s event is going to be a can’t-miss show. We’ve added 10 laps to the feature and partnered with a great charity in Feed The Children. You’re going to see some intense racing by everyone, including some drivers completely out of their comfort zone. We’ll all be racing for a trophy, but also to make an impact with the more than 16 million children who are at risk of going hungry right here in America.”

For the top-10 finishers in the Prelude To The Dream, Feed The Children will send a food truck to each driver’s hometown or city of their choice.

“This is an excellent opportunity to bring attention to the nationwide problem of child hunger by working with these world-class drivers,” said Rick England, chairman, Feed The Children board of directors. “Their efforts will allow more families to put food on the table and help us provide a solution to those hard hit by the current economy.”

The seven previous Prelude To The Dream events have collectively raised more than $3.5 million. With each year’s event gaining significant stature and mainstream interest, Stewart’s ultimate goal is to have the 2012 Prelude To The Dream raise $1 million, with the proceeds benefitting Feed The Children.

“It’s an ambitious goal,” admits Stewart, “but if we don’t set the bar high, we’re not pushing ourselves the way we should. That’s our goal, and me and everybody else associated with this event is going to do everything we can to meet that goal. Now, we just need everyone out there to purchase the event, enjoy all the action going on at Eldora, and know that their dollars are going to a very worthy cause.”

“Each year we are thrilled to bring the exciting live action from Eldora into living rooms across the country,” said Tammy Ross, Vice President, HBO Pay-Per-View & Sports. “This year’s benefitting organization, Feed The Children charities’ mission is that no child should go to bed hungry, and the HBO Pay-Per-View team is thrilled to bring the Prelude To The Dream to fans everywhere to help further that mission.”

With no points and no pressure, the Prelude To The Dream is a throwback race, allowing drivers to step back in time and compete for the reasons they all went racing in the first place – pride and a trophy. And they’ll do it on the same surface racing legends A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti competed on nearly 50 years ago.

For those who want to see the Prelude To The Dream in person, tickets are available online at www.EldoraSpeedway.com or by calling the track office (937) 338-3815. Act fast – the race has sold out in previous years.

(Bill W) May 15, 2012 – It has been tough getting the 2012 Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) season underway!  After a couple of hiccups, they will try it again this Friday night at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois!  A number of drivers have confirmed their intentions on battling at the banked ¼-mile oval.

Defending MOWA champion, Jerrod Hull, of Sikeston, Missouri, will look to defend his title, starting Friday.  Springfield, Illinois’ Jimmy Hurley made a run at Hull, but fell just short.  He is expected to compete along with Robbie Standridge, also of Springfield, who finished third last season.

Korey Weyant, Chris Urish, AJ Bruns, Jim Moughan Jr., Jordan Goldesberry, Jeremy Standridge and Joey Moughan completed the top ten and all are expected back this season.  Three Rookie of the Year candidates have also indicated their participation: Paul Nienhiser of Jacksonville, Illinois, Paul Patterson of Virden, Illinois and Caleb Wankel of Jacksonville, Illinois.

Four different winners graced Victory Lane at Jacksonville in 2011.  Terry McCarl, Hull, Danny Smith and Hurley all won features there last season.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, with grandstands opening at 5 p.m.  Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with racing slated for 7 p.m.  Tickets are $18 for adults.  Modifieds, Street Stocks, 600cc Micros and Hornets are also on the card!

2012 MOWA Racing Fantasy League!

MOWA is teaming up with www.FantasyDirtRacing.com to allow fans and drivers alike to team up for FREE in a 2012 MOWA Racing Fantasy League! Stay tuned to www.FantasyDirtRacing.com and www.MidwestOpenWheel.com for more details!

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2012 Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) Tentative Schedule

Friday, April 20 – Lincoln Speedway (Lincoln, IL)

Friday, May 4 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)

Friday, May 18 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)

Saturday, May 26 – I-55 Speedway (Pevely, MO)

Sunday, May 27 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)

Friday, June 8 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)

Friday, June 15 – Lincoln Speedway (Lincoln, IL)

Friday, June 29 – Tri-City Speedway (Pontoon Beach, IL)

Saturday, June 30 – Spoon River Speedway (Canton, IL)

Sunday, July 1 – Quincy Raceways (Quincy, IL)

Friday, July 6 – Lincoln Speedway (Lincoln, IL)

Wednesday, July 11 – Lee County Speedway (Donnellson, IA)

Wednesday, July 25 – Highland Speedway (Highland, IL)

Thursday, July 26 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)

Friday, July 27 – Jacksonville Speedway – Mary Lee Standridge Memorial (Jacksonville, IL)

Saturday, July 28 – Macon Speedway (Macon, IL)

Sunday, August 19 – LaSalle Speedway (LaSalle, IL – tentatively non-points with IRA)

Friday, August 24 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)

Friday, August 31 – Lincoln Speedway (Lincoln, IL)

Saturday, September 1 – Plymouth Speedway – Earl Gaerte Memorial (Plymouth, IN)

Saturday, September 15 – Spoon River Speedway – Tom Knowles Memorial (Canton, IL)

Friday, September 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)

Saturday September 22 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)

Friday, October 12 – Tri-City Speedway – Season Championship (Pontoon Beach, IL)

Final 2011 Monster Energy™ Sprint Car Series Point Standings (top 20 – with two lowest scores eliminated)

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Wheatland, MO (May 15th, 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.

Click the link to check out the most current 2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Schedule.

For complete event information and the latest Lucas Oil Speedway news visit:
www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
About Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by Industry Insiders to be one of the top five Race Tracks in the Nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, about an hour north of Springfield and only about an hour and a half from Kansas City. Called “The Diamond of Dirt Tracks” Lucas Oil Speedway certainly lives up to the title. Twenty one luxury suites, a giant HD Jumbo Tron Screen, Musco Sports lighting, a Bose Stadium Sound System, Go Kart Track for all ages, The Diamond Bar, the best track food in the country, and the nicest pits in dirt track racing are just a few of the amenities that set us apart. In 2011 the first Diamond Drag Boat Nationals were held on the new Liquid Quarter Mile, Lake Lucas.

Lucas Oil Speedway hosts some of the largest dirt track events in the Midwest featuring some of the biggest names in racing including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, The Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League, Casey’s General Stores USMTS Modifieds, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series, ASCS Sprint Cars, and The Lucas Oil MLRA. New for 2012 the E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals will also make an appearance in July.

In addition to the awesome special events, the Lucas Oil Weekly Championship Series features, the ALPS Food Stores Late Models, Pitts Homes A-Modifieds, Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks and the DJ’s RV B-Modifieds. The National Race Media has called these shows, “some of the Best Weekly Racin’ in the Nation!”

2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Sponsors

AAA Missouri- “The Official Auto Club” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

Bill Roberts Chevrolet- “The Official Truck” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

Canidae Pet Foods – “The Official Pet Foods” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

DART Machinery – “The Official Engine Components” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

GEICO – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

MAVTV – “The Official Television Network” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

Optima Batteries- “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

Speedco – “The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Speedway

2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AAA Missouri, A-1 Disposal, A & G Electric, Advanced Automotive Repair, ALPS Food Stores, American Broadband, American Racer Race Tires, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Ash Grove Aggregates, B.J.’s Trophy Shop, Bank of Urbana, Big Surf Water Park, Bill Roberts Chevrolet/Buick, Buffalo Prairie Dental, Bobbie’s Cafe, Bridal Cave, Budweiser, Carson’s Corner Napa Auto Parts, Casey’s General Stores, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Clearlight Inn, DJ’s RV Sales and Service, Eibach Springs, Elite Auto Repair, Fast Shafts, Friendly Fuel America, Frog Signs, Gathering Place, Goody’s Resorts, Hermitage Lumber, Hoffman Racecars, Hoosier Race Tires, Impact Signs, Awnings and Wraps, inthepits.net, JE Pistons, Lucas Cattle Company, Lucas Slick Mist, MFA Bolivar, Maples Ford, Midwest Low-E Insulation, Midwest Sheet Metal, Nemo Quarry, O’Bannon Bank, Old Kinderhook, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Harley-Davidson, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Petro Truck Stops, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, Rains Ice Company Reliable Chevrolet, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Roush/Yates Racing Engines, SBU Athletics, Shadow Lake Golf, S & H Farm Supply, Sunflower Resort, Travel Centers of America, Triangle Quick Shop, TNT Quick Shop, Vickie and Tim’s Pub & Grub, White’s Marine Center