Late Models, A-Modifieds, and Factory Stocks
Wheatland, MO (May 10th, 2011)- Midwest Low-E Insulation in Hermitage, Missouri presents another great night of Rockstar Energy Drink Championship Racing this Saturday, May 14th at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Don’t miss the top drivers in the TNT Quick Shop Late Models, the Pitt’s Homes A-Modifieds, and the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks as they battle door handle to door handle on the country’s finest 3/8th mile clay oval.
Rylan Long out of Greenfield, Missouri finds himself on top of the TNT Quick Shop Late Model leaderboard after scoring back to back wins the past two Saturdays. Larry Jones relinquished the points lead and slipped back to the sixth position in the season long battle for the championship after suffering mechanical issues last Saturday. Browning, Missouri veteran and 2-time Track Champion Tommy Cordray has moved into the second spot while Springfield, Missouri’s Chris Morelock holds down the third spot. Chris Hawkins driving his own blue and white #60 has moved into the fourth position with his strong second place finish on May 7th. Youngster Jordan Holloway out of Monett, Missouri occupies the final spot in the Top-5 only 44 points behind the leader.
The Pitt’s Homes A-Modifieds have been up for grabs this season with several different winners visiting victory lane but it is 20-year old Chase Jones out of El Dorado Springs, Missouri holding a slim seven point lead over Laquey, Missouri’s David Hendrix. Waynesville, Missouri driver Josh Woody in the white #21 rolls off this week in third spot in points with MLRA Regular and local favorite Jason Pursley in the fourth position. Urbana, Missouri’s Terry Kirk sits in fifth only 16 points out of the lead.
Everton, Missouri’s Sundance Keepper continues to lead the field in the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks as he held on for a fourth place finish last Saturday night. The May 7th race winner James Flood has slid into the second spot only five points behind Keepper. Defending Track Champion Randy Gilmore out of Wheatland, MO has the leaders in his sights as he shoots for his second consecutive championship as he has a solid third place in the points battle. Rounding out the Top-5 are Tim Jones out of Marshfield, Missouri and Frontenac, Kansas’ Mike Bitner in the black Ford Mustang.
Complete and updated point standings can be found at www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
Spectator Gates open this Saturday at 5:00 with Hot Laps set to get under way at 7:00 and the first big race of the night takes to the track at 7:30pm. Adult Admission is just $12, with Seniors and Active Military only $8, Youth (6-15) are just $5 and kids 5 and under are always FREE at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Family Passes are priced at only $25 for this event which includes entry for two adults (age 16 and up) and up to three youth (ages 6-15), discounts on kids, meals, gift shop merchandise, and funnel cakes.
A limited number of VIP Suites are also still available for Saturday night and start at only $300 for a 12 guest unit which includes admission for 12, One Complimentary Food Tray off the Suite Menu, and (2) Six Packs of your choice of Water, Soda, or Beer. Lucas Oil Speedway VIP Suites are a great way to entertain that special customer or business associate. Call (417) 282-5984 for more information and availability.
The Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it’s 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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About Lucas Oil Speedway
The 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. It’s called “The Diamond of Race Tracks” and it certainly lives up to that 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. New for 2011 will be Championship Drag Boat Racing at the Brand New Liquid Quarter Mile scheduled for completion Mid-Summer 2011.
We host 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.
In addition to the awesome special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway hosts the “Rockstar Energy Drink Championship Series” of weekly racing featuring the TNT Quick Shop Late Models, the Pitt’s Homes A-Modifieds, and the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks. The National Race Media has called these shows, “some of the Best Weekly Racin’ in the Nation!”
Last season the speedway boasted over 7 Nationally Televised Events on MavTV, SPEED CHANNEL and the Versus Network. CBS Sports comes on board for (3) huge events this season including the 19th Annual DART Show-Me 100, the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Truck and Tractor Pull, and the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Event scheduled for July 2011. For complete information including this seasons schedule, log on to www.LucasOilSpeedway.com
Click Here for a Printable 2011 Lucas Oil Speedway Schedule
2011 Lucas Oil Speedway Sponsors
AAA Missouri- “The Official Title Sponsor of the Start/Finish Line” of Lucas Oil Speedway
Bill Roberts Chevrolet- “The Official Truck” of 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 Power Sports – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
K&N Filters – “The Official Filter” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Magnaflow Exhaust – “The Official Exhaust” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
MavTV – “The Official Men’s Network” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Rockstar Energy Drink – “The Official Energy Drink” 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
2011 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AAA Missouri, A-1 Disposal, A & G Electric, Advanced Automotive Repair, American Broadband, American Racer Race Tires, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Bank of Urbana, Barnes Well Drilling, Big Surf Water Park, Bill Roberts Chevrolet/Buick, Bobbie’s Cafe, Budweiser, Carson’s Corner Napa Auto Parts, Casey’s General Stores, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Fast Shafts, Friendly Fuel America, Gathering Place, GM Performance Parts, Hermitage Lumber, Hoffman Racecars, Hoosier Race Tires, Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps, inthepits.net, Lucas Cattle Company, Lucas Slick Mist, MFA Bolivar, Maples Ford, Midwest Low-E Insulation, Midwest Sheet Metal, Nemo Quarry, O’Bannon Bank, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Petro Truck Stops, Pitt’s Homes, Pitt’s Realty, Pitt’s Cattle, Racinboys.com, Racindirt.com, Reliable Chevrolet, SBU Athletics, Shadow Lake Golf, Sunflower Resort, TravelCenters of America, TNT Quick Shop, White’s Marine Center