5/14/2019
Plans finalized for bigger, better "Eve of Destruction" Monster Truck show to cap 2019 Lucas Oil Speedway season
WHEATLAND, Missouri (May 9, 2019) - Lucas Oil Speedway has finalized plans for a bigger, better and spectacular way to cap the 2019 season, with the O'Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals Monster Truck Show "Eve of Destruction" scheduled for October 19.
"Our fans love Monster Trucks and this year's show is going to be bigger and better than any we've ever done at Lucas Oil Speedway," said Dan Robinson, Director of Racing Operations for Lucas Oil Speedway. "We have a new promoter, MAP Motorsports which is operated by former Lucas Oil Speedway competitor John Darnell. They do a tremendous job and we're excited to partner with them."
Darnell said eight Monster Trucks are scheduled to compete, all of top quality. Included are Avenger, Barbarian, Black Pearl, Bounty Hunter, Twisted Addiction, Scarlet Bandit, Over Bored and Spike.
In addition, "Shockwave" - a triple jet engine-powered Peterbilt with 36,000 horsepower - will put on a fire and smoke show before melting down some cars. Darnell described Shockwave as "a beast." The vehicle is owned by Darnell's father, Neil, and is driven by his brother, Chris, a former weekly racing competitor at the speedway. Visit Shockwavejettruck.com for more information on Shockwave, including photos and videos.
"We also are going to have, for the first time at Lucas Oil Speedway, a Monster Truck Back Flip. People love to see that," Chris Darnell said.
Other highlights of the show will be the Pit Party and Autograph session before the event, with fans getting a chance to take photos with their favorite drivers and trucks; and a Mighty Monster Bus Ride Truck, a chance to strap in and take a ride around the track in a real Monster Truck.
Fans also will be encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and "trick or treat" with all the show performers at the Pit Party. Pit Bull Powersports will have UTV racing as well.
Gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with the Pit Party from 5-6:30 and the program at 7.
Advance discounted tickets will be available at O'Reilly Auto Parts locations beginning approximately Oct. 1, plus at LucasOilSpeedway.com throughout the season.
*Advance tickets:
Adults (16 and up) - $23
Youth (ages 6-15) - $13
Seniors (62 and up)/Active Military - $20
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
*Day of Show tickets:
Adults (16 and up) - $25
Youth (ages 6-15) - $15
Seniors (62 and up)/Active Military - $22
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family pass - $65 (on-site only)
*Applicable fees may be applied
For more information, go to MAPMotorsports.com or by
calling 417-887-9400.
To inquire about tickets, VIP suites or camping, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or via email at Nichole@LucasOilSpeedway.com.
"Avenger" is one of eight big Monster Trucks scheduled to compete at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals "Eve of Destruction" on Oct. 19. (MAP Motorsports photo)
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.
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
About Lucas Oil Speedway
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.
Article Credit: Danny Lorton
