Lucas Oil Speedway cancels dirt-track program with storm chances high for Saturday evening
2024-06-09 15:30
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WHEATLAND, MO. (June 8, 2024) - With weather forecasts calling for thunderstorms starting early Saturday evening, Lucas Oil Speedway has canceled the Big Adventure RV Weekly Championship Series program for the dirt track.
The Kentucky Drag Boat Association Summer Thunder on Lake Lucas is being held on Saturday afternoon and remains on the schedule for Sunday. But Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said multiple weather forecast outlets are in agreement that rain will fall between 5 and 10 p.m.
"There's also calling for strong wind and possible hail. We don't want to put our fans in danger and we want to give our drivers and those driving several hours plenty of advance notice," Lorton said. "We look forward to seeing everyone next week."
Action on the dirt track is set to resume Saturday, June 15th as The Bolivar Herald-Free Press Presents the Big Adventure RV Weekly Championship Series Mid-Season Championships. Discount coupons will be available in The Bolivar Herald-Free Press.
The Hermitage Lumber POWRi Late Models, Arctic Food Equipment USRA Modifieds, O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars and the Clear Creek Golf Car USRA B-Mods will be in action and the POWRi Super Stocks are scheduled as a guest class.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05.
KDBA Summer Thunder on Lake Lucas: The KDBA Summer Thunder on Lake Lucas continues on Saturday through late afternoon. Eliminations leading to championship rounds is tentatively set to get underway at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
For more information on the Kentucky Drag Boat Association, visit kydragboat.com. For any weather updates on Sunday, follow the Lucas Oil Speedway Facebook page.
Saturday drag boats admission
(Includes access to drag boat pits)
General Admission (ages 6-and-over) - $15
Kids GA (5 and under) - FREE
2-Day GA (6 and over) - $30
Sunday drag boat admission
(Includes admission to drag boat pits)
General admission (ages 6 and over) - $15
Kids GA (5 and under) - FREE
Other KDBA-sanctioned drag boat events at the speedway this season are the Show-Me Shootout on Lake Lucas, Aug. 2-3, and the 14th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept. 1
For ticket information on any Lucas Oil Speedway event, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Danny Lorton
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com
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Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate, this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience.
For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the 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 X, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway
Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com.
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 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of 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 Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.
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