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.
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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