By Lyndal Scranton – WHEATLAND, Missouri (April 16, 2019) – With beautiful spring-time weather in the forecast, racing at Lucas Oil Speedway resumes on Saturday with Show No. 2 of the Big Adventure Weekly Racing Series, highlighting the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods.
Fans can save big on $uper $saver $pecial Night Presented by OnMedia/DISH/DirecTV. Spectators arriving before 5:30 p.m. will receive four admissions, four hot dogs and four 20-ounce Coca-Cola products for $30. Gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05.
Fans through the gates will receive a FREE 2019 schedule magnet, courtesy of City Magnet, while supplies last.
“After last weekend’s rainout, I know everyone is eager to get back to racing,” Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. “We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday as we get the season going again and we encourage the fans to come out early and enjoy the Super Saver Special.”
The Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods will run a special 25-lap, $750-to-win feature. The Warsaw Auto Marine & RV ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds and O’Reilly Auto Parts Street Stocks also are on the schedule.
Defending Lucas Oil Speedway track champion JC Morton of Springfield will be looking for his second straight B-Mod feature win, after taking the checkered flag on opening night, April 6. Another reigning track champion, Johnny Fennewald of Appleton City, also prevailed in the opener in the ULMA Late Model division.
In the USRA Modifieds, Jon Sheets of Nevada beat defending track and USRA National Champion Darron Fuqua for opening-night feature honors. Toby Ott of Wheatland will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Street Stocks after holding off David Hendrix.
Admission prices:
$uper $aver $pecial (before 5:30 p.m.) – $30 for four admissions, four hot dogs and four 20-ounce Coca-Cola products
Regular admission:
Adults (16 and over) – $12
Seniors (62 and over)/Military – $9
Youth (ages 6-15) – $5
Kids (5 and under) – FREE
Family pass – $30
Pit pass – $30
The Go-Kart Slick Track is temporarily closed for improvements to the track. Those purchasing a Family Pass will receive a kids’ concession meal in exchange for the go-kart ride.
To inquire about tickets, VIP suites or camping, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or via email at Nichole@LucasOilSpeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Danny Lorton
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
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Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and 2019 schedule can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. 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.
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About Lucas Oil SpeedwayÂ
Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks” lives up to its title.
Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the ninth season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, “Lake Lucas.” New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series as well as a host of other regional events.
Lucas Oil Speedway’s dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series features the Warsaw Auto Marine & RV ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, O’Reilly Auto Parts Street Stocks and the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods.