WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 15, 2026) - The 16th annual edition of the Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial promises to be a bigger and better version than any of the open-wheel crown jewel events to date.
This weekend's version is set for Thursday through Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway and, joining the POWRi 410 Sprints for the first time will be the Interstate Batteries High Limit Sprints. They'll be chasing. $25,000-to-win feature on Saturday after $10,000 preliminary features the first two nights.
The POWRi WAR wingless sprints also will be in action all three nights paying $2,000 to win on the prelim nights and $5,077 on Saturday for the finale.
The Hockett-McMillin Memorial recognizes the legacy of Jesse Hockett, from Warsaw, Mo., who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief, Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006.
Miles Paulus (POWRi 410s) and Jack Wagner (POWRi WAR Sprints) won the four-race Road to the Hockett mini-series points titles and clinched provisionals in their respective features at the Hockett-McMillin.
Earlier this season in the High Limit's first visit to Lucas Oil Speedway, Kerry Madsen outran Sye Lynch to win the Diamond Classic for his first High Limit victory.
Rico Abreu, a former High Limit Racing winner at Lucas Oil Speedway and also the track record holder for 410 Sprints (12.829 seconds), leads the series championship race by 85 points over Aaron Reutzel. Giovanni Scelzi is third as Justin Peck and Tyler Courtney round out the top five.
Several other fun activities are scheduled throughout the three days, beginning with a post-race Flip Cup Tournament in the pits by the tech barn. Register in the pit office until 8 p.m. with entry $50 per teams of five and a 100 percent payout.
Each night will have a theme, starting with Throwback Cowboy Night on Thursday, Jackie Bobby Night on Friday and Pink Out for Daniel on Saturday. There's also a Tire Change Challenge at 4 p.m. Friday, Happy Hour in the Diamond Bar at 6 p.. and Karaoke in the Diamond Bar post-race.
Saturday also will serve Breakfast in the Campground at 8 a.m., Corn Hole Tournament in the Campground at 11 a.m., a Drivers vs. Fans Go-Kart Challenge at 4:15 p.m. and a Drivers' Meet & Greet on the Midway at 5 p.m.
Daily on-track schedule (Thursday-Saturday):
Pits and Grandstands open - 4 p.m.
Driver registration - 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Drivers' meeting - 5:45 p.m.
Engine heat - 6 p.m.
Hot laps - 6:30 p.m. (racing to follow)
Pit passes, reserved and general admission ticket packages are available online via High Limit at https://bit.ly/LucasHockett. For campground info, call the speedway at (417) 282-5984.
CONTACT:
Casey Shuman
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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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.
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