Wheatland, MO (July 5th, 2012) – Saturday marks the official Mid-Season mark for the Lucas Oil Weekly Championship Racing Series. Drivers in each class will be out for the famed title of Mid-Season Points Champion, hoping to hold the spot through the end of the year. Casey’s General Stores presents a night of exciting racing as the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA A-Modifieds, Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks and the DJ’s RV B-Modifieds go head to head for the points title. 27 Casey’s General Stores within a 50 mile radius of Lucas Oil Speedway have $2 off coupons for Saturday’s race. Stop by your favorite Casey’s today for this great offer!
The DJ’s RV B-Modifieds will be racing for $500 to Win Presented by Outlaw Race Bodies. The B-Modified class has been more than intense this season. Currently Kris Jackson from Lebanon, Missouri, sits atop the points, but after a last lap incident last week, Jeff Miller was able to close the points gap to only 40. Shawn Strong is just 64 points out of the lead in third. Will Jeff Miller make it back to back wins and secure first place in points or will Jackson and Strong make it interesting? This is a can’t miss event!
In the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, three drivers continue to have consistent runs keeping them out front in point standings. Walnut Grove, Missouri’s, Jeremy Kelley is leading, with Jason Russell from Henley, Missouri just 30 points back. Tommy Cordray from Browning, Missouri is a mere 4 additional points behind Russell. All three drivers have had impressive seasons thus far, Saturday night will likely go down to the wire on who will be the Mid-Season Champion. Jason Russell also leads the overall ULMA Points standings.
Pitts Homes USRA A-Modifieds have attracted drivers from all over the Midwest chasing not only the Lucas Oil Speedway points, but the National USRA Title as well. Last Saturday, 2011 National USRA Points Champion, Johnny Bone Jr. from Pea Ridge, Arkansas ended his night in Victory Lane at Lucas Oil Speedway. Terry Schultz from Sedalia, Missouri is in the lead for the Lucas Oil Weekly Championship Series, he is also second in National USRA Championship standings. Schultz is just 20 points ahead of second place contender, Jason Russell. Russell leads the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models points and pulls double duty each week by racing the A-Modified class as well. Local driver, Jason Pursley is currently third in overall standings.
Mark Carter from Warrensburg, Missouri is out front in the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stock class by only two championship points. Sundance Keepper from Everton, Missouri is the 2011 Class Champion and is looming in second place. Saturday night, Carter and Keepper will make it interesting. The two continue to have neck and neck runs with impressive finishes. Chip Shaddox from Wheatland, Missouri is in third place 86 points behind the leader.
Saturday and Sunday, July 7th and 8th the NBRA (National Boat Racing Association) will make their first official appearance at Lake Lucas. A Combo Pass is available for Saturday for admission to both the NBRA and the Casey’s General Store Mid-Season Track Championship. See full pricing below.
Saturday, July 7th Ticket Information:
Adults General Admission tickets (age 16 and up) for the NBRA Only $12. An Adult Combo Pass for NBRA and Dirt Track is just $17.
Seniors/Active Military (age 62 and up) NBRA Only $10 or a Combo Pass for NBRA and Dirt Track for just $15.
Youth (age 6-15) NBRA Only is $5 . A Youth Combo Pass for NBRA and Dirt Track is $10. Kids (5 and under) Always FREE.
Driver and Crew Admission-$20 each day (Includes Admission to Dirt Track Event)
Saturday, July 7th after 5 PM Dirt Track Only Information:
Adults General Admission Dirt Track Only (after 5 PM) $12.
Seniors/Active Military Dirt Track Only (after 5 PM) $10
Youth (age 6-15) Dirt Track Only (after 5 PM) $5
Family Pass (after 5 PM) Dirt Track Only $25
Pit Pass Dirt Track Only $25
Sunday, July 8th Ticket Information:
Adults General Admission tickets (age 16 and up) $12.
Seniors/Active Military (age 62 and up) $10.
Youth (age 6-15) $5.
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE.
Driver and Crew Admission is $20.
Show your AAA Member Card at the gate to receive $3 off regular admission prices. A limited number of VIP Suites are still available for Saturday Night’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!”