WHEATLAND, MO (April 7th, 2015) – The signs of spring are all around us… the snow has melted… the flowers are blooming… and the ROARING, RIPPING THUNDER of dirt track racing is BACK at the Lucas Oil Speedway! The Lucas Oil MLRA Dirt Late Model Series makes its first appearance of 2015 as RacingJunk.com presents the 2nd Annual MLRA Spring Nationals this Friday and Saturday, April 10th-11th!
See all your favorite drivers, including NASCAR star, Ken Schrader, battling their way to a blazing finish! Start the racing year off right with the biggest party in town… Lucas Oil’s MLRA Dirt Late Model Racing Series…ONLY at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO!
“The Spring MLRA event has always been a great show for our fans here in Wheatland and the 2-day format worked so well last year that we decided to make that an annual tradition.” stated Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson. “We’re very proud to partner with RacingJunk.com again for 2015 and are thrilled that NASCAR star Ken Schrader could once again make it for the weekend to compete with the Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds.”
Be one of the first 500 fans through the gate both nights receive a free 2015 schedule magnet courtesy of City Magnet.
Stormy Scott, wheeling a Rowland Racing machine holds a narrow point lead in the MLRA standings after a pair of top-5 finishes at last weekend’s Spring Meltdown at I-80 Speedway. Jeremy Payne, Terry Phillips, Tad Pospisil, and Ryan Gustin round out the top-5. For the complete MLRA Points Standings and 2015 schedule, please visit www.MLRAracing.com.
The Lucas Oil MLRA will run a complete show both nights with $2,000 on the line on Friday night followed by a $3,000 to win main event on Saturday plus the winning driver will be awarded a $500 bonus courtesy of Kenny’s Tile Racing.
In addition to the MLRA Late Models, NASCAR Star Ken Schrader leads a stellar field of Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds both nights as he makes his second career appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway. The Carson’s Corner Napa Auto Parts Factory Stocks will be in action as well with all three classes running complete shows each nights.
The USRA Modifieds will run a complete $500 to win show on Friday followed by a special $1,000 to win show on Saturday with both shows counting towards Track and National USRA Points. The Factory Stocks hit the dirt for $300 to win on Friday followed by a special $750 to win event courtesy of Elite Auto Repair on Saturday as both shows will also be counted toward 2015 track points. Each winning driver this weekend will also receive one entry per win into the Lawless Harley-Davidson Giveaway Bike valued at $10,000!
Saturday night will also include many great attractions and activities for the entire family at Lucas Oil Speedway. A driver autograph session will take place before hot laps with the Lucas Oil MLRA drivers on Saturday. Bounce Houses from Party Station, Buck’s Pork Rinds & Kettle Treats, Frog’s Sign Jr. Fan Club, CB Race Photo’s and much more! Don’t miss a minute of the racing action or a second of the fun this Friday and Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway!
Be sure to pick your copy of the Souvenir Program this weekend to get a preview of the 2015 season plus check out the special coupons available inside.
An open practice session will be held on Thursday evening, April 9th from 6-9pm. Pit passes are $20 with FREE Grandstand admission. There will be pit concessions available and the Diamond Bar will be open after the practice session.
Friday, April 10th, 2015 Information
Gates open at 5:00 PM Hot Laps at 7:00 PM and racing at 7:30 PM
Adults (16 and up) $15
Seniors (62 and up) $12
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $30
Pit Pass $30
Saturday, April 11th, 2015 Information
Gates open at 5:00 PM Hot Laps at 7:00 PM and racing at 7:30 PM
Adults (16 and up) $20
Seniors (62 and up) $15
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40
Pit Pass $35
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.
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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.
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