WAYCROSS, GA (May 18, 2012) – The 20th Annual DART Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is drawing close and the excitement is building for this year’s crown jewel mega event. Last year’s event made history by being the first ever dirt late model event broadcasted on one of the three major TV networks when it was shown on CBS, on the Sports Spectacular Show. CBS officials were very pleased with the TV ratings and production of the event and will broadcast the event on CBS again in 2012. The DART Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will also be taped for broadcast to be shown on three additional TV networks, including SPEED, CBS Sports Network and MAVTV in 2012.
This year’s version of the DART Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will include a full week of festivities and attractions for the many fans traveling to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Dan Robinson, General Manager of Lucas Oil Speedway and the entire staff at the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks” have been making preparations, including expanding the facility campgrounds. The campgrounds offer a sprawling 40 acres of wooded and cleared areas, two fishing ponds, a shower house and ample space to enjoy. Race fans attending the event are encouraged to arrive early in the week as spaces are filling up fast. This year, daytime activities in the campground will begin on Wednesday, May 23rd and will include; Hillbilly Golf, Washers, Cornhole, Bad Mitten and more. A Cornhole Tournament is scheduled for Saturday morning at the Campground with cash prizes for the top teams.
The “Beach” at Lake Lucas will be open for fans and race teams alike to enjoy throughout the week. Horseshoes, volleyball, beach activities and swimming will fill each day with tropical fun for fans of all ages. Lake Lucas will also feature fishing, paddle boats and even some special water demonstrations.Kids can enjoy a jumbo inflatable slide, bounce houses and even climb a giant rock wall.
The Midway area at Lucas Oil Speedway will feature large static displays and interactive games. Multiple t-shirt, diecast and other vendors will be displayed throughout the event, and the MAVTV Girls will be giving out numerous free prizes at the MAVTV booth. The Lucas Oil Late Model Simulator will also be at the track to give fans a chance to experience virtual laps. The Ozarks Coca-Cola Go-Cart Slick Track can give kids and race fans a dose of live action behind the main grandstands as well. Fans who want to see the pristine Lucas Oil Speedway facility, from the air, will have the opportunity with special Helicopter rides available on Friday and Saturday.
The traditional Thursday night BBQ will follow an open practice night for racers who want to dial in their cars for the $30,000 to win, DART Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. The dinner is free with a pit pass or just $10 for all others. Practice is from 6 PM – 9 PM. The country music band “LiveWire” will perform for free on stage as practice wraps up. Also on stage Thursday night, the crowning of the 1st Annual Miss Show-Me 100, Miss Lucas Oil Speedway and Little Miss Lucas Oil Speedway, set to take place at 8:30 PM on Thursday.
This event is shaping up to be one of the biggest crown jewel events in all of dirt late model racing. The DART Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will get under way on Friday night with a free pre-race concert performed by country music recording artist Candy Cobum at 5:30pm. Hot Laps and Redbuck Time Trials, followed by six exciting Heat Races, to determine the top 18 starters for the $30,000 to win feature event is scheduled to start at 6:45pm. Also on Friday night’s schedule will be the U.S. Steel Manufactures Dash Presented by Fast Shafts. The Crawford Supply Race of Champions, Presented by Traeger Grills will also take place on Friday night for all past winners of the Show-Me 100.
Saturday’s events will include a special driver autograph session, B-Mains, and the 100-lap DART Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com feature event. Jimmy Owens is the defending champion of the race beating Scott Bloomquist in a photo finish at last year’s event.
For more information about the Lucas Oil Speedway, including camping and hotel information visit the track website atwww.lucasoilspeedway.com.
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.
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.
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2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors
ASI Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Canidae Pet Foods – “The Official Pet Foods” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
DART Machinery – “The Official Engine Components” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Geico – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire – “The Official Race Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MAVTV – “The Official TV Network” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries – “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Speedco – “The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
U. S. Steel – “The Official Steel Manufacturer” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2012 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:
Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Chizmark Larson Insurance, Cornett Racing Engines,Crawford Supply, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Engines, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, PAC Racing Springs, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, PRC, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Vic Hill Race Engines, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wiley X Sunglasses, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.
James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com