(July 28, 2011) Buckner, MO –
On the heels of the largest race in the history of the Lucas Oil MLRA, the series will be back in action this Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. This will be the 14th standalone race held at the Speedway since 2006. The past winners list is diverse with Terry Phillips and Jeremy Payne each winning on three separate occasions. No other driver has one more than one race. Mount Vernon, Iowa’s Chad Simpson won the most recent stop back in April. Other past winners include, Justin Wells, Jack Sullivan, Denny Woodworth, Mark Burgtorf, Al Purkey and Dave Eckrich. Some of those winners have other commitments this weekend, but others are expected to attend.
Lucas Oil MLRA action will only be a portion of the action held this weekend in Wheatland, MO. Friday – Sunday will also see the running of the Inaugural Diamond Drag Boat Nationals, sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. Friday will feature a test and tune. Saturday the boats will qualify and eliminations are Sunday.
Saturday, during intermission, Bigfoot, with driver Dan Runte will have a car crushing exhibition. Also, Mike Wiskus will have Lucas Oil Air Show performances on both Saturday and Sunday.
Al Purkey comes into the event with the series points lead. He took his second provisional of the season at the Silver Dollar Nationals, after engine trouble on qualifying night placed him the back of a B Main. He raced from 27th to 12th in the feature. John Anderson took advantage of Kyle Berck’s broken Rocker Arm on his engine to jump up to the second position in points. Anderson finished 15th and is still looking for his first MLRA win at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.
On Saturday, the gates will open at 7:00 AM, with Qualifying slated to begin at 9:00 AM. Saturday tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for Seniors age 62 and up as well as active Military with ID. Youth ages 6-15 years are just $10, with kids 5 and under FREE. Admission to Saturday’s Drag Boat event will also admit the ticket holder to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks for The Lucas Oil MLRA event on Saturday night. The late model touring series will hit the speedway at 7:00 PM. Saturday night’s race is presented by Buffalo Prairie Dental. Admission for those seeking only the Saturday Lucas Oil MLRA show will be $20. The front gates will open at 5 PM for the Saturday evening show. Any pit pass purchased on Saturday will be good for complimentary admission to the Lucas Oil Drag Boat qualifying on Saturday only.
Visit the series website www.MLRAracing.com for the most up to date information on the Lucas Oil MLRA.
The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.
For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.
The Lucas Oil MLRA would like to thank the sponsors of the 2011 Tour including Lucas Oil Products, AAA Missouri, Hoosier Race Tires, Lucas Cattle Company, Hatfield Racing Engines, Larry Shaw Race Cars, AFCO Racing Products, GRT Race Cars, Powertrain Industries, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee’s Race Bodies, Outpace Racing Products,Fast Track Photos, Weld Racing Wheels, Impact Signs and Lighting, Rod End Supply, Racing Optics, Schoenfeld Headers, Kluhsman Racing Components, Performance Bodies, RacinDirt.com, ATL Fuel Cells, Bilstein Shocks, BSB Manufacturing , Keizer Wheels, MasterSbilt,
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