8/3/2019
Lucas Oil Speedway fans deliver record amount on Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night at the Races
WHEATLAND, Missouri - Race fans again came up big at Lucas Oil Speedway's annual Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night at the Races.
The total amount of food donated last Saturday at the speedway was 6,855 pounds, enough to provide 5,703 meals according to Sarah Byrd, Community Engagement Coordinator of Ozarks Food Harvest. That's the highest total since Ozarks Food Harvest and Lucas Oil Speedway began the partnership in 2011.
"Our fans came through big time and we can't thank them enough," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "Each year we have increased what we collected from the year before, which is a tribute to everyone involved in helping out those in need."
Last year's drive raised 5,060 pounds, which equates to 4,216 meals. Since 2011, the drive has raised 58,156 pounds or 48,463 meals.
Twenty-five percent of the food donated goes to Hickory County C.A.R.E.S., the Ozarks Food Harvest's partner in Wheatland. The remainder is distributed across the Ozarks Food Harvest's 28-county service area.
For more information about the Ozarks Food Harvest visit OzarksFoodHarvest.org.
Racing action at Lucas Oil Speedway resumes on Saturday with the 10th annual USMTS Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout Presented by Foley Equipment. The United States Modified Touring Series event will have a 40-lap feature 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.
Also on the program in track points events will be the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods and O'Reilly Auto Parts Street Stocks.
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: Lyndal Scranton
