WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 1, 2026) - One of the great traditions at Lucas Oil Speedway on Labor Day weekend is top-notch Open Late Model racing and that will continue as the Midwest Late Model Racing Association returns this Friday and Saturday nights.
The Iconic Apparel 12th annual Ron Jenkins Memorial Presented by Rugged Radio finds the MLRA series returning with back-to-back programs. Friday's feature winner will earn $5,000 with Saturday's first prize doubling to $10,000.
The race is named in honor of the late Ron Jenkins, who built the original Wheatland Raceway. Jenkins' wife, Mary, is adding $1,000 on Ron's behalf on Friday along with an extra $500 for fast time in time trials on Saturday night.
Hickamo Super Stocks will join the MLRA both nights, with POWRi Midwest Mods on the Friday program and Show-Me Vintage Racers the third class on Saturday night.
The MLRA appeared at Lucas Oil Speedway in April with Jonathan Davenport winning both ends of the Spring Nationals. Series regular Tony Jackson Jr. of Lebanon has three feature wins in eight events and is the championship points leader with a 270-point margin over Aaron Marrant of Kearney. Jeff Herzog of Festus and Brennon Willard are third and fourth.
Gates for the pits and grandstand open at 4 p.m. both days with hot laps at 6:30 and racing to follow.
Friday admission prices:
General admission (ages 13 and over) - $25 ($27.50 card)
Seniors (62 and over)/Military (with ID) - $22 ($24.25 card)
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10 ($12 card)
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Beat the Heat Suite ticket - $50 ($54.50 card)
2-Day Pit Pass (6 and over) - $85 ($91 card)
2-Day Pit Pass (5-and-under) - $20 ($22 card)
Pit Pass (6 and over) - $40 ($44 card)
Pit Pass (5 and under) - $10 ($12 card)
Saturday admission prices:
General admission (ages 13 and over) - $30 ($33 card)
Seniors (62 and over)/Military (with ID) - $27 ($29.50 card)
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10 ($12 card)
Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Beat the Heat Suite ticket - $60 ($65 card)
Pit Pass (6 and over) - $45 ($49 card)
Pit Pass (5 and under) - $10 ($12 card)
CAMPING: Daily Rates (Limited Availability)
Dry Camping $20/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)
Reserve Dry $30/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)
Reserved Electric & Water- $50/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person)
For further event information, including more info on tickets and camping for any event at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or by email at Nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Casey Shuman
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Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
Email: CShuman@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.
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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 racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Mo., approximately an hour from Springfield 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, United States Modified Touring Series and the High Limit Sprint Racing Series, POWRi Sprint Cars and POWRi WAR Sprints.
In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and Super Stocks.
2026 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners
Bill Roberts Chevrolet
"The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway
Iconic Apparel
"The Official Merchandise Provider of Lucas Oil Speedway"
Lucas Oil Products
"The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper
"The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway
Rugged Radios
"The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway
Summit Racing Equipment
"The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway
Sunoco Race Fuels
"The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway
2026 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include:
Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Bridal Cave, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clear Creek Golf Cars, Clearlight Inn, Eagle Machine, Eibach Springs, Encounter Ministry Inc., Fast Shafts, FSE Fire Systems, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Heart of America Beverate, Henry's Towing Service, Heritage Tractor, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, In the Garden of Eden, Kluhsman Racing Components, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Eagle, MyRacePass, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears Performance Products, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, RACEceiver, RacinDirt.com, RCR Designs, Real Racing Wheels, Rod End Supply, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, SMSI, Southwest Electric Cooperative, Southwest Septic, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super 8 Bolivar Mo., Super Splash, USA Bassin, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, VAG - Veterans Golfers Assoc., Vietti Marketing Group, WacoBill.com, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Woods Supermarkets.
