WHEATLAND, MO (June 10th, 2014) – It’s finally here, the first Drag Boat Event of the 2014 Season at “America’s New Motorsports Destination”, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri! The 3rd Annual Lucas Oil John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic featuring the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and the wild 250-mph Top Fuel Hydros is this weekend June 13th-15th.
The 3-day festival of speed, fun, and entertainment kicks off on Friday, June 13th with an open competitor Test & Tune from 10am-4pm. Also, returning this year is a Show & Shine on the Wheatland City Square from 6pm-8pm on Friday Night. The Show & Shine is FREE and will allow fans to get up close to the boats, take photos and get autographs from their favorite boat pilots. As an added bonus for 2014, the MavTV Missile and Terminal Velocity Jet Cars will also on display all three days with a wild car burn scheduled for Saturday night!
Saturday’s action begins at 8am with a full day of Drag Boat Qualifying, including everyone’s favorite the Top Fuel Hydros, racing down the lake at speeds in excess of 250 MPH! The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series will wrap up qualifying just in time for fans to make their way over for 93.5 Rocks Lucas Oil Speedway Night at the dirt track, featuring the Lucas Oil Speedway Budweiser Weekly Championship Series. The Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks will be running a special 25-lap, $500 to win main event courtesy of TNT Quick Shop. Other classes in action on the Diamond of Dirt Tracks Saturday Night include, the ALPS Food Store ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds and Tri-Lakes RV USRA B-Mods.
The weekend concludes on Sunday, June 15th, with Final Elimination Rounds to crown the Champions of the 3rd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic. Gates open at 8am Sunday, with Sportsman Elimination slated for 9am. A full detailed schedule is listed below including ticket prices, gate times and classes in action. All schedules are tentative and may change without notice.
The weekend will be filled with fun activities, give-a-ways, great food, interesting displays and tons of horsepower! Bring the entire family out for a great weekend at Lake Lucas and Lucas Oil Speedway. The Show-Me Beach Swimming Beach, will be open with horse shoe pits, volleyball and tether ball. FREE Bounce Houses, a REAL Pirate Ship, great food from local vendors and more, all await fans of every age!
For tickets, camping, directions, travel and general information about the 3rd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic, visit the track website at www.LucasOilSpeedway.com or call the track hotline at (417) 282-5984.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series, visit the series’ website at www.LucasOilDragBoats.com.
3rd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic-June 13th-15th, 2014
June 13th-3rd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic Test and Tune Day
Tentative Friday Event Schedule-Subject to change without notice
7:00am-Competitor Registration Opens
8:00am-Spectator Gates Open
10:00am-4:00pm-Open Competitor Test and Tune
6:00pm-8:00pm – Show & Shine on Wheatland City Square
Friday Grandstand Admission
Age 6 and up GA/Pit Pass Combo-$10
5 and Under GA/Pit Pass Combo-FREE
Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$50
Seniors Ages (62 and Up)/Active Military with ID 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$40
Juniors Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$20
June 14th-3rd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic Qualifying Day
Tentative Saturday Event Schedule-Subject to change without notice
7:00am-10:00am-Competitor Registration Open
8:00pm-Spectator Gates Open
9:00am-Round 1 Qualifying: PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE, PM
10:15am-Round 1 Qualifying: Cracker Box
10:30am-Round 1 Qualifying: TFH, TAF
12:30pm-Round 2 Qualifying: Cracker Box 1:00pm-Round 2 Qualifying: PM, PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE
3:00pm-Round 2 Qualifying: TAF, TFH
4:00pm-Round 3 Qualifying: PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE,
Saturday Spectator Admission:
Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) $25
Seniors GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) $20
Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo $50 Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages (6-15)
Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$50
Seniors Ages (62 and Up)/Active Military with ID 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$40
Juniors Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$20
****All Saturday and 3-Day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track Event on Saturday night, June 14th.
June 14th-93.5 Rocks Lucas Oil Speedway Night at the Dirt Track
Gates open at 5:00, Hot Laps at 7:00, and racing at 7:30.
Adults (16 and up) $12
Seniors (62 and up) $8
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $25
Pit Pass $25
June 15th-3rd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic Elimination Day
Tentative Sunday Event Schedule-Subject to change without notice
8:00am-Spectator Gates Open
9:00am-Round 1 Elimination: PM
9:30am-Round 1 Elimination: PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE
10:15am-Round 1 Elimination: Cracker Box
10:30am-Round 1 Elimination: TFH, TAF
12:00pm-Round 2 Elimination: PM
12:30pm-Round 2 Elimination: PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE
1:00pm-Semi Final Elimination: TFH, TAF, PM
2:00pm-Round 3 Elimination: PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE
2:30pm-Round 1 Elimination: Cracker Box
3:00pm-Semi Final Elimination: PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE
3:30pm-Final Elimination: PM, TAF, TFH
4:30pm-Final Elimination: PWC, RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, QE
5:00pm-Final Elimination Cracker Box
Sunday Spectator Admission:
Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) $25
Seniors GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) $20
Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo $50 Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages (6-15)
Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$50
Seniors Ages (62 and Up)/Active Military with ID 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$40
Juniors Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$20
All tickets include access to Drag Boat pit area.
CAMPING INFO- Call (417) 282-5984 for more Info
Lakeside RV Packages- (Must Be Reserved in Advance)
$500-Includes (1) 15′ x 45′ Space, (4) 3-Day Tickets, (1) Additional Parking Spot, (1) Golf Cart Pass.
Weekend Camping Spots
Reserved With Electric and Water-$100 (Limited Availability)
Reserved Dry Spots-$50 (Limited Availability)
Dry Camping-FREE
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it’s 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.
Race fans can go to www.LucasOilSpeedway.com to view the complete schedule for Lucas Oil Speedway’s 2014 season, find detailed event information, get the latest news, and get complete ticket and campsite information. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking “Like” at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway.