WHEATLAND, MO. (Oct. 6, 2026) - The biggest Super Stocks race in the history of Lucas Oil Speedway arrives later this week with the the 10th annual Big Buck 50 Presented by Whitetail Trophy Hunt starting a three-day run on Thursday.
The Hickamo Super Stocks will have time trails and qualifying heats on Thursday with heats, qualifiers and dashes on Friday. It all leads to the $25,000, 50-lap feature on Saturday paying $25,000-to-win. The race has paid $10,000 to win in previous seasons.
Lucas Oil Speedway general manager Casey Shuman announced over the summer that an anonymous donation from one the track's season-ticket holders is the reason for the bump in the purse. Craig Danuser and Whitetail Trophy Hunt is the long-time primary sponsor of the event, with a free entry into the prestigious mid-Missouri hunt also going to the feature winner.
Some additional sponsorships for the Big Buck 50 include:
First non-qualifier, $500 presented by Alamo Arms Hard Charger - $500 presented by James and Donna Ray with Oak Ridge Ranch Fast Time Award - $500 presented by TJR Motorsports
Joining the Super Stocks this weekend will be the MARS Late Model Dirtcar Series' first appearance in Wheatland in nearly 20 years, for the Late Model Fall Nationals. The MARS drivers will have three practice sessions on Thursday with full programs Friday and Saturday with A feature winners earning $5,000 and $10,000 on those respective nights.
It will be championship weekend as well for MARS with Ryan Unzicker of El Paso, Illinois leading Jason Feger of Bloomington, Illinois by only 36 points.
For more information on the MARS Dirtcar Series - including archived stories, standings and schedules - visit marsracingseries.com.
Friday also is Pink Out Night to honor cancer survivors or those battling cancer as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fan are encouraged to wear pink and Visit the Racing for Hope Wall to share the name of someone special and join us during opening ceremonies for a special track-wide tribute.
Another fun activity on Saturday will be TNT Baggers hosting a cornhole tournament at noon with 11 a.m. registration. Entry is $30 per person with a bring-your-own bags or use TNT's.
Grandstands and pits open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6 and racing at 6:15. Pit-side concessions will be open on Thursday, but main grandstand concessions and the Diamond Bar will not be open.
Thursday admission:
Adult grandstand - Free
Pit pass (6 and over) - $35 ($38.50 card)
Pit pass (5 and under) - $10 ($12 card)
3-day pit pass (6 and over) - $120 ($127 card)
3-day pit ass (5 and under) - $30 ($33 card)
Friday admission:
Adult grandstand (13 and over) - $25 ($27.50 card)
Seniors (62 and over)/Military - $22 ($24.25 card)
Youth (6-12) - $10 ($12 card)
Pit pass (6 and over) - $40
Kids (5 and under) - Free
Pit pass (5 and under) - $10
Saturday admission:
Adult grandstand (13 and over) - $30 ($33 card)
Seniors (62 and over)/Military - $27 ($29.50 card)
Youth (6-12) - $10 ($12 card)
Pit pass (6 and over) - $45 ($49 card)
Pit pass (5 and under) - $10 ($12 card)
Previous Big Buck 50 winners:
2025 - Johnny Fennewald, Appleton City, Mo
2024 - Peyton Taylor, Batesville, Ark.
2021-2023 - No race
2020 - Peyton Taylor, Batesville, Ark.
2019 - Peyton Taylor, Batesville, Ark.
2018 - Rained out
2017 - Tony Anglin, Walnut Ridge, Ark.
2016 - Tim Brown, Stoutland, Mo.
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2015 - Jeremy Russell, Jonesboro, Ark.
2014 - Terry Schultz, Sedalia
About Whitetail Trophy Hunt: This November marks the 37 annual edition of the Whitetail Trophy Hunt at Lake of the Ozarks. The popular hunt, with $15,000 to the winner, brings in participants from all over the United States and abroad. Entries are received on a first come, first served basis and limited to a maximum of 220 hunters. Go to whitetail.net for more info.
Over $6 million in cash and prizes has been awarded over the years to many fortunate whitetail hunters. Plus, the five year Show-me Showdown is in its second year for the 2026 hunt. This promotion will provide an additional cash bonus prize fund that can go up to $35,000.
For event information, including more info on tickets and camping for any event at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Lucas Oil 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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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
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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.
