Media Contact: Trenton Berry
trenton@racindirt.com
*Information also contributed by Lucas Oil Speedway PR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wheatland, MO (May 20, 2014) – The Inaugural Cowboy Classic will kick off a huge weekend of racing this Memorial Day weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway. The opener for the 22nd Annual Lucas Oil Show Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will see the nation’s best drivers contend for a $5,045 top prize, custom trophy and $200 merchandise certificate from PFI Western Store in Springfield, Missouri.
Last year Thursday night’s kick-off event was won by Jimmy Owens, who also went on to capture his third straight Show Me 100 title two nights later. A chassis change for Owens this year will make the Thursday night program that much more important, as he looks to become the first driver to ever win four Show Me 100’s in a row. His feat of three straight is matched only by five time race winner Scott Bloomquist, who reeled off consecutive wins from 2003-2005.
However, with the nation’s best on hand there will certainly be no give me’s. Haulers and teams from across the country have already started to ascend on the Diamond of Dirt Tracks for what will certainly be a weekend to remember.
Chad Simpson, on the heels of seven top five finishes in the first eight Lucas Oil MLRA shows, leads the standings. Al Humphrey Racing’s Travis Dickes has been spot on most of the young season and sits second. Terry Phillips is just a few markers back of Dickes in third. Jeremy Payne and John Anderson round out the top five, in the latest series points rundown. Parity has been plentiful early on, as no driver has been a repeat winner yet this season.
Tentative Thursday Event Schedule
Pits and Grandstand Open – You’re Invited to Visit Early!
1:30pm-Pits Closed and Cleared
2:00pm- Pits Re-Open
4:30pm- Grandstands Closed and Cleared
5:00pm- Grandstands Re-Open
2:00-5:30pm-Tech Inspection, Drivers much have their cars cleared through Tech building by 5:30pm.
6:45pm-Hot Laps
MLRA Late Models
USRA Modifieds
7:30-Invocation and National Anthem
7:35pm-Racing Begins
MLRA Qualifying
USRA Modified Heat Races- (8 Laps)
Track Prep if necessary
MLRA Late Model Heat Races- (10 Laps)
USRA Modified B-Mains- (12 Laps)
MLRA Late Model B-Mains- (15 Laps)
Intermission/Track Prep if necessary
MLRA Late Model A-Main (40 Laps)
USRA Modified A-Main (20 Laps)
1:30am-Diamond Bar Closes
Thursday Spectator Admission
ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION
Adults (16 and up) $20
Seniors (62 and up) $15
Youth (age 6 to 15) $5
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40
Pit Pass $30
3-Day Pit Pass-$100
On Friday night May 23rd the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by Protecttheharvest.com will get underway with Miller Welders Time Trials and Heat Races for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The driver that sets fast time will win $500 from Miller Welders at this year’s event. After the LOLMDS Heat Races on Friday night, there will be two special Dashes for fans and racers to enjoy.
Friday night racing action includes the $1,000 to win Crawford Supply Race of Champions – Presented by Traeger Grills, which, in 2014, will not only showcase all previous Show-Me 100 Champions, but will now also include all previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA Champions that are entered in this year’s Show-Me 100.
Following the Race of Champions race will be the Hot Rod Tracker Manufacturers Dash, featuring the fastest qualifiers in each chassis brand, racing for a $1,000 to win top prize. The USRA Modifieds will be running preliminary events as they attempt to qualify for their feature event on Saturday night.
Tentative Friday Event Schedule
Pits and Grandstand Open-Your Invited to Visit Early!
1:30pm-Pits Closed and Cleared
2:00pm- Pits Re-Open
4:30pm- Grandstands Closed and Cleared
5:00pm- Grandstands Re-Open
2:00-5:30pm-Tech Inspection, Drivers much have their cars cleared through Tech building by 5:30pm.
6:45pm-Hot Laps
7:30-Invocation and National Anthem
7:35pm-Racing Begins
LOLMDS Qualifying for Show-Me 100
USRA Modifieds Heat Races- (8 Laps)
Track Prep- (15-20 Minutes)
LOLMDS Heat Races- (20 Laps)
Intermission/Track Prep if Necessary
Hot Rod Tracker Manufacturers Dash for Cash-$1,000 to win (10 Laps)
USRA Modifieds Pole Dash-Top 10 in Passing Points for 10-Lap Dash to set first 5 rows.
Crawford Supply Race of Champions Presented by Traeger Grills-$1,000 to Win (12 Laps) (All Past Show-Me 100 Winners, all past Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champions, and all past Lucas Oil MLRA Champions eligible)
***Must be entered in the Show-Me 100
1:30am-Diamond Bar Closes
Friday Spectator Admission
Adults (16 and up) $25
Seniors (62 and up) $20
Youth (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $50
2-Day Reserved Seat Ticket-$65
Pit Pass $35
3-Day Pit Pass-$100
On Saturday night May 24th, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors not already locked into the 100-lap main event will attempt to work their way into the feature through B-Mains and the Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge. The winner of the Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge can take the first place prize of $2,000 or forfeit that prize and start the tail of the 100-Lap feature event.
Last year’s Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge winner Mike Marlar drove from 32nd starting position and finished 7th in the 100-lap feature event.
The Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 feature will follow the Show-Me Challenge event on Saturday as the fans will see the nation’s best drivers compete for the $30,000 top prize and the coveted crown jewel trophy. The USRA Modifieds will round out the weekend action with a special $1,000 to win Main Event following the Show-Me 100 feature. To learn more about Midwest Sheet Metal visit their website at MSMFab.com.
The Memorial Day Weekend in May and the Show-Me 100 have become a long standing tradition and a true crown jewel event experience for fans and racers alike. Activities at the Diamond of Dirt tracks during the Show-Me 100 week include; Camping in the sprawling 40 acres of wooded and cleared campsites, fishing on two lakes on the property, laser light show, Lucas Oil Skydivers, fireworks, a huge vendor midway and many more activities.
Tentative Saturday Event Schedule
Pit and Grandstand Gates Open-Your invited to visit early!
3:30pm-Pits and Grandstand Gates Closed and Cleared
4:00pm-Pits and Grandstand Gates Re-open
4:15pm-Dirt Racing Outreach Service in Dining Room
5:00-5:45pm-Autograph Session Spectator Midway
6:00pm-Drivers Meeting
7:00pm-LOLMDS Hot Laps
USRA Modifieds Hot Laps
7:30pm-Opening Ceremonies
7:45pm-Racing Begins
LOLMDS B-Mains- (15 Laps)
USRA Modified B-Mains- (12 Laps)
LOLMDS Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge (20 Laps)
Intermission/Track Prep (20 Minutes)/10 Minute Call
LOLMDS Driver Introductions (Out of Car) and Pre-Race Ceremony
22nd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com- $30,000 to Win (100 laps)
Pitts Homes USRA Modified Feature-$1,000 to win (20 Laps)
1:30am-Diamond Bar Closes
Saturday Spectator Admission
Adults (16 and up) $30
Seniors (62 and up) $25
Youth (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $60
2-Day Reserved Seat Ticket-$65
Pit Pass-$40
3-Day Pit Pass-$100
As the title sponsor of this marquee event Lucas Oil Products supports The Protect the Harvest campaign and their mission. Protect The Harvest was created to fight back and defend American families, farmers, hunters, and animal owners from the growing threat posed by the radical animal rights movement. They have three objectives: inform, protect, and respond. Protect The Harvest is a group of concerned citizens that is seeking to aggressively educate and communicate with the general public wherever those elements, including extremist animal rights groups, pose a threat to farmers, ranchers or hunters. To learn more about Protect the Harvest Campaign visit ProtectTheHarvest.com.
Advanced General Admission tickets for all 3-days of action are available at LucasOilSpeedway.com as well as the complete weekend schedule, pricing, and ticket information.
In addition, the Lucas Oil Production Studios will be on hand to tape the event to broadcast on three TV Networks in 2014 including CBS, NBC Sports and the MAVTV American Real Network.
Track Information
Lucas Oil Speedway
Track Phone #: (417) 282-5984
Promoter: Dan Robinson – (417) 282-5984
Location: 700 E Hwy 54, Wheatland, MO 65779
Website: LucasOilSpeedway.com
LOLMDS Tire Rule for MLRA Event and Show-Me 100
Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier Rib 1640, LM40, WRS55
Right Rear – Hoosier 06, LM40, WRS55
22nd Annual Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com Event Purse
$30,000 to win- 1. $30,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,975, 13. $1,950, 14. $1,925, 15. $1,900, 16. $1,875, 17. $1,850, 18. $1,825, 19. $1,800, 20. $1,750, 21. $1,700, 22. $1,650, 23. $1,600, 24. $1,550, 25. $1,500, 26. $1,500, 27.$1,500, 28. $1,500, 29. $1,500
Lucas Oil MLRA Thursday Night Event Purse
$5,045 to win- 1. $5,000, 2. $3,045, 3. $2,045, 4. $1,545, 5. $1,245, 6. $1,045, 7. $945, 8. $845, 9. $745, 10. $645, 11. $545, 12. $545, 13. $545, 14. $545, 15. $545, 16. $545, 17. $545, 18. $545, 19. $545, 20. $545 21. $545 22. $545, 23. $545, 24. $545, 25. $545, 26. $545
Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge for Non-Qualifiers Event Purse
$2,000 to win -1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $750, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $475, 7. $450, 8. $425, 9. $400, 10. $375, 11. $350, 12. $325, 13. $300, 14. $275, 15. $250, 16. $250, 17. $250, 18. $250, 19. $250, 20. $250, 21. $250, 22. $250, 23. $250, 24. $250
Crawford Supply Race of Champions Presented By Traeger Grills Event Purse
$1,000 to win $100 to Start – (All Past Show-Me 100 Winners Eligible and All Past LOLMDS and MLRA Series Champions Eligible to enter
Hot Rod Tracker Chassis Manufactures Dash Event Purse
$1000 to win $100 to Start- (Fastest driver in qualifying for each Chassis brand can enter)
Miller Welders Fast Time Award
$500- (Fastest Overall Qualifier)
Show your AAA Member Card at the gate to receive $3 off regular general admission prices. Advanced tickets are also available at LucasOilSpeedway.com.
A limited number of VIP Suites are available for Saturday’s event. Please contact LaRay Hankins at (417) 282-5984 or via email at laray@lucasoilspeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its 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 LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.