8/2/2019
One year after a thriller, USMTS Modified stars return to Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday for Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout
WHEATLAND, Missouri - The highest level of Modified dirt racing returns to Lucas Oil Speedway this Saturday and, if it's anything like the last time the United States Modified Touring Series paid a visit, this one will be another instant classic.
The 10th annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout Presented by Foley Equipment brings together the USMTS regulars and the best of the Pitts Homes USRA Modified weekly regulars in a 40-lap headliner that will pay $3,000 to the winner. It's part of The Casey's Hunt for the Championship, a 21-race series over six weekends.
"For fans who love Modified racing, this is an event that's been circled on the calendar for a long time," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said, adding that many still are talking about last year's Show-Me Shootout at Lucas Oil Speedway.
Named Lucas Oil Speedway's Race of the Year at season's end, the feature saw four-wide racing for the lead in an absolute thriller before Stormy Scott emerged the winner. Scott's twin brother Johnny Scott was second and Lucas Oil Speedway 2018 track champion Darron Fuqua settled for third after leading the first 34 laps.
Rodney Sanders of Happy, Texas, who found up fourth in that one, returns as the USMTS national points leader. He's 177 in front of Dereck Ramirez of Woodward, Oklahoma and 195 ahead of Ryan Gustin of Marshalltown, Iowa. Check out USMTS.com for series points, schedule and news.
Terry Phillips of Springfield is seventh in USMTS season points and Wheatland's Mike Striegel is ninth.
Among the Pitts Homes USRA Modified regulars at Lucas Oil Speedway, the two highest in track points without qualifying for the feature will receive provisionals into the main event.
Also in action on Saturday will be the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods and O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Stocks. They will be running 20-lap features for regular Big Adventure Weekly Racing Series points.
Kris Jackson of Lebanon continues to lead the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod points, by 43 over JC Morton after Morton broke his six-race winning streak at the track last Saturday. In the O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Stocks, Wheatland's Toby Ott holds a commanding 109-point lead over Johnny Coats.
Gates will open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 and opening ceremonies at 7. Fans can pick up $2 discount admission coupons this week at participating Casey's General Stores.
Admission prices:
Adults (16 and over) $20
Seniors (62 and over)/Military $17
Youth (ages 6-15) $10
Kids (5-and-under) FREE
Family Pass $50
Pit Pass $40
For questions about tickets or camping for any event at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or via email at Nichole@LucasOilSpeedway.com.
August 3rd, 2019: 10th Annual USMTS Show-Me Shootout Presented by Foley Equipment
The 10th annual USMTS Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout Presented by Foley Equipment is Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway.
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
