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- BC39 FORMAT REVEALED FOR JULY 1-2 USAC MIDGET EVENT AT IMS
A new two-night format at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome competitors to the seventh running of the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors featuring the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship on July 1-2, 2025.
- BC39 ACTIVITIES FOR RACE FANS AT IMS JULY 1-2!
Several fun activities have been arranged for race fans to take part in throughout the 2025 edition of the BC39 Presented By Avanti Windows & Doors at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 1-2.
- Trey Mills Wins First Crown Jewel Herald & Review 100, Michael Ledford Wins in Summit Modified Nationals
Trey Mills has arrived. In his first run for the DIRTcar Summer Nationals title, the 17-year-old driver had to defend his position against several of the best drivers in dirt Late Model racing to ...
- DIRT TRACK RACING: Beast of the East set to roar back into action
The Richmond Raceway, the track known as "The Beast of the East," is finally ready to roar back into action this weekend.
- SCCT Western Sprint Tour Speedweek fast approaching
Placerville, CA...𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠! The party all gets underway with the Tyler Wolf Memorial on Friday July 18th at Chico's Silver Dollar Speedway, kicking off eight nights of racing in 10 days. The overall champion of SCCT Western Sprint Tour Speedweek will pocket $4,000 while the runner receives $2,500 and third place earns $1,500. Each Shop Kyle Larson main event will hand out a minimum of $3,000-to-win/ $400-to-start the 24-car field. A major part of Speedweek is most certainly the annual Bob's Burger & Brew 360 Summer Nationals at Skagit Speedway on July 25th and 26th. The big double header is set to hand out a cool $26,000-to-win/ $600-to-start the Saturday finale. "I really want to thank the staff at Skagit Speedway for coming on board and working with us on Western Sprint Tour Speedweek," said SCCT President Scott Russell. "They are offering a great purse for the racers at the 360 Nationals, which should make for an outstanding weekend of racing. We're excited to visit Skagit and Elma for the first time with SCCT, as well as visit all the tracks that are a part of the week." Jon Hager with Skagit Speedway also shared his sentiments: "We are excited to collaborate with Scott and Kami to bring SCCT to Skagit Speedway. The 360 Summer Nationals will certainly benefit from the addition of several cars from down south and such talented drivers. The partnership has the potential to elevate an already great scene of 360 Sprint Car racing in the Pacific Northwest for years to come. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with the SCCT series." …… WST-SCCT Speedweek Schedule Friday July 18: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (12th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial) Saturday July 19: Placerville Speedway (Gold Pan Rampage $5,000-to-win/ $500-to-start) Monday July 21: Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon (Road to Summer Nationals) Tuesday July 22: Coos Bay Speedway Wednesday July 23: Cottage Grove Speedway Friday July 25: Skagit Speedway in Alger, Washington (Bob's Burger & Brew 360 Summer Nationals Opener) Saturday July 26: Skagit Speedway (Bob's Burger & Brew 360 Summer Nationals Finale $26,000-to-win/ $600-to-start) Sunday July 27: Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington (Hall of Fame Tribute-360 Battle Royale Speedweek Finale) ….. For those who can't make it to the track CaliDirt.TV provides live coverage of every Sprint Car Challenge Tour event. The service also covers every championship point race at Placerville Speedway. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/ The Sprint Car Challenge Tour would like to thank Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Racing Tires, CaliDirt.TV, Shop Kyle Larson, Pit Stop USA, Tiner-Hirst Enterprise, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, Sierra Foothills Wine Services, Garth Moore Insurance and Financial Services, Pacific Highway Rentals and High Sierra Industries for their support this season.
- Fireworks and Mayhem Take Over Perris Auto Speedway This Saturday at Night of Destruction!
This Saturday night, June 28th, Perris Auto Speedway will host the biggest and best fireworks show in Riverside County as LKQ Pick Your Part presents the always wild and unforgettable "Craziest Show on Dirt" — Night of Destruction! Fans will be treated to a thrilling lineup of outrageous motorsports action including: • Figure 8 Racing • The wild Figure 8 Trailer Race • Mighty Mini Stocks battling it out on the challenging road course • The rough-and-tumble Demo Cross • And, of course, the always zany Double Deckers! As if that wasn't enough, the evening will include a massive fireworks sky concert spectacular lighting up the summer night sky. Also, Chick-fil-A in Perris (located at the 215 & Nuevo Road) will be on hand selling their delicious chicken sandwiches. Tickets and Special Offers: Save money and time by purchasing advance tickets online at tix.com (search Perris Auto Speedway): • Adults: $33.00 • Kids (ages 6-12): $12.00 • Children 5 & under: FREE Day-of-Event Prices: • Adults: $35.00 • Kids (6-12): $15.00 Children 5 and under FREE Fan Bonuses: • The first 250 fans through the gates will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A coupon, courtesy of the Perris Chick-fil-A (Hwy 215 & Nuevo Road), to use at their location. • The first 1,000 guests will receive a FREE American Flag to wave during Opening Ceremonies. • Come early for the popular on-track autograph and candy giveaway session, happening from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. with all the drivers and their cars. Schedule: • Gates Open: 5:00 p.m. • Autograph Session: 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. • Racing Starts: 7:00 p.m. Location: Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds: 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA Take the 215 Freeway, exit at Ramona Expressway, and head three miles east. For more information, visit www.perrisautospeedway.com or call 1-800-595-4849. Upcoming Events at The PAS June 28 - LKQ Pick Your Part Night of Destruction & Riverside County's Biggest Fireworks Sky Concert July 19 - Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and PASSCAR Stock Cars · July 26 - LKQ Pick Your Part Presents Night of Destruction Advance tickets for all PAS events are available at tix.com. Walk-up tickets will be available at the gate. With ample grandstand seating, fans are encouraged to bring the entire family for a night of hard-hitting fun and hometown racing excitement. Tickets for the September 13th World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Cars and Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car doubleheader are available at https://bit.ly/42Dssil. Camping is available on the fairgrounds for $25 per night starting at noon on Friday. Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located close to the freeway at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, home of the Southern California Fair, in nearby Riverside County. To get there, take the 215 freeway, exit the Ramona Expressway, and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For online directions, the address to enter is 18700 Lake Perris Drive, and the zip code is 92571. Perris Auto Speedway 2025 Schedule JUNE 28TH "FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AND SKY CONCERT" LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS July 19th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS July 26th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS August 9th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS August 16th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS August 30th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS September 6th TBA SEPTEMBER 13TH THE "GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT!" THE WORLD OF OUTLAW SPRINT CARS, AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS September 20th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS September 27th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND FACTORY STOCKS, WRA VINTAGE RACING October 18th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER AND STREET STOCKS October 25th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION, DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS November 1st AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, PASSCAR SUPER, STREET and FACTORY STOCKS November 8th AVANTI USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS, "JERRY DODD CHAMPIONS NIGHT" PASSCAR SUPER, STREET AND FACTORY STOCKS (Front Gates open at 5:00 - Showtime 6:30) November 15th LKQ Pick Your Part Presents NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION, DEMO CROSS, FIGURE 8'S, TRAILER FIGURE 8'S, MINI STOCKS AND DOUBLE DECKERS THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. To keep up with everything happening at The PAS, please visit the track's social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram and visit the website at perrisautospeedway.com. The PAS would like to thank all of its 2024 marketing partners. Budweiser- https://us.budweiser.com/ Chick-Fil-A Perris - Hwy 215 & Nuevo Road Location | Chick-fil-A Chris's Hauling Ed Pink Racing Engines - edpink.com Heimark Distributors - https://heimark.com/ Hoosier Tire - https://www.hoosiertire.com/ Living Waters Hospice - https://livingwatershospice.com/ LKQ Pick Your Part - https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/ Marjon RV's - https://marjonrvs.com/ Performance Online - https://www.performanceonline.com/ Perris Valley Auto Center - https://www.perrisvalleyautocenter.com/ Premier Medical Transportation - https://pmtpremier.com/ Rapid Tire and Automotive - https://rapidtireauto.com/ Rapid Wraps - https://www.rapidwrapsandtint.com/ Sunoco Race Fuels - https://www.sunocoracefuels.com/ Symbiosis - https://symbiosiscare.com/ Trench Shoring - https://www.trenchshoring.com/ Team Stites - https://teamstites.com/ Vista Paint - https://www.vistapaint.com/ Weathertight Roofing - https://weathertightroofing.com/ Wind N Sea Towing - https://windnseatowing.com/ For information on 2025 billboard advertising at The PAS, please call 951-940-0134. Fans can stay up to date on track and driver news on The PAS social media efforts at the links below. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/113876798686480?ref=hl Twitter: Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perrisautospeedway/ Website: http://perrisautospeedway.com/ The PAS has a segment on Dave Stall's Racer Radio Show every Sunday afternoon. The show airs from 3:00-5:00 p.m. PST and The PAS segment comes on at 3:30. Fans can listen live online at kcbq.com or 1170 AM on the radio if they are in the San Diego area. Replays are available at http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/radioshow.html. mailto:perrisautospeedway1@gmail.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
- Fast start falls short for Arenz at Road Challenge, IRA road trip on tap
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 25, 2025 - Still riding the wave of his remarkable upset victory in a High Limit Racing national tour series event at 141 Speedway on June 5, it was a matter of so close, yet so far away in the Road America Challenge Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 21. The 18th-year racer enjoyed a great start to the night by qualifying a stout fourth in the 25-car field with a lap of 12.050 seconds around the third-mile semi-banked red clay oval. After finishing second in the first eight-lap IRA heat race, Arenz advanced to his seventh IRA dash appearance in eight tries in 2025. After making a huge outside move on the opening lap of the first four-lap dash, Arenz advanced from fifth to second to earn the fourth starting position in the 30-lap Road America Challenge main event. The 2021 and 2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car champion got off to a strong start in A-main action before engaging in a battle for second with Jake Neuman. After moving past Neumann on Lap 17, the 2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact four-cylinder track champion tracked down leader Kelby Watt heading into the closing stages of the race. Arenz surged ahead to lead lap 24 before Watt battled back along the outside groove. On lap 25, Watt attempted to squeeze past Arenz next to the backstretch wall. However, the two drivers made contact before Watt cut down the track in turn three to seize the lead. Meanwhile, Arenz slowed to a stop on the following lap with a flat right rear tire resulting from the collision with Watt. After making a tire change in the work area, Arenz returned at the rear of the lead lap before moving up to secure a 15th-place showing at the finish line. "I was very happy to be able to put down a good lap in qualifying," Arenz said. "The heat race went well and I moved forward in the dash. Unfortunately, come feature time, there was a racing incident that caused a caution and cut down my right rear tire after taking over the lead position. We were able to get it changed and with five laps to go, and I was able to drive from the back of the field to get a few spots back." The team is preparing to head out on the road with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Sprint Car Series this Friday, June 27 at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Ind. and Saturday, June 28 at Butler Speedway in Quincy, Mich. At Bloomington Speedway on Friday night, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars and Super Stocks are also on the card. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 5 p.m., hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. on the quarter-mile high-banked red clay oval. On Saturday night at three-eighths high-banked Butler Motor Speedway dirt oval, UMP Modifieds and Four Cylinders will also be featured with pit gates opening at 3 p.m., followed by spectator gates at 4 p.m., hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. The races will mark Arenz's first career appearance at both tracks. "I always like to take on new tracks," Arenz said. "I see it as a challenge to test my knowledge and skill. We will do what we do every night - watch the track, watch other drivers on the track, make smart choices and be smooth and consistent." The 2025 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Services, Pfeffer Trucking, Carbliss, Oostburg State Bank, Pallet Works, Jensen Sales and Service, Roth's Auto Restoration, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Amy Bruechert Realty, Lake Auto Glass, Fastenal, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Arenz Auto Detailing and Duehring's Tax Service. All 2025 IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com. Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - Duehring's Tax Service Travis Arenz Motorsports would like to acknowledge Duehring's Tax Service for its support during the team's third full season of 410 Sprint Car action in 2025. Located at 615 South Eighth St., Suite 110-6 in Sheboygan, Wis., Duehring's Tax Service is a local, family-owned business specializing in tax preparation services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Duehring's Tax Service via email at bneils09@gmail.com or by calling 920-452-8665. Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970. Travis Arenz Motorsports 2025 Upcoming Schedule Friday, June 27 - Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA) Saturday, June 28 - Butler Speedway, Quincy, Mich. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2025 Statistics Total Events - 11 IRA Events - 8 World of Outlaws Events - 2 High Limit Events - 1 A-Main Victories - 2 Podium Finishes - 3 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 4 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 6 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 7 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 8 Heat Race Victories - 3 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 7 Dash Victories - 2 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
- Hartmann shifts focus, eyes Cedar Lake Outlaws doubleheader
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 25, 2025 - A night that started with promise ended prematurely with more motor woes for Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team at the Road America Challenge Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 21. The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor fired off the evening with a solid seventh-place effort in the 25-car qualifying field with a lap of 12.158 seconds. Following a fourth-place finish in the first eight-lap IRA heat race, Hartmann earned his third IRA dash appearance of the 2025 campaign. After rolling off third in the first dash, Hartmann placed fifth to earn the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap IRA headliner. However, Hartmann's A-main run proved to be short lived as he dropped out of the race on lap 3 with motor issues. He received credit for a 25th-place finish. In a season-plagued by engine problems, Hartmann will veer off the IRA tour this weekend in favor of a different destination. "It's just been one of those years with all of the motor problems," Hartmann said. "We have a fresh bullet going in for the doubleheader coming up this weekend with the Outlaws at Cedar Lake." The team is now set to head to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for a two-night stand with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Hot laps start at 6:30 with qualifying and racing to follow. Both nights will be streamed live at dirtvision.com. 87A Hartmann Racing 2025 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Metalcraft, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Quasius Construction, Holler n' Hills, Rich's Truck & Auto Repair, Gibbsville Cheese, Hepfner Racing Products and Berryman Racing Shocks. Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team's website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing. 87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology. HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road and more. HRP's continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service. Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) services as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP's products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis. For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call 262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit http://www.hrpracing.com/. 87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as "Every Race Fans Realtor," has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin. Kristine's passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community. Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates! You can find her on Facebook @ KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR. Also, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to chat about racing and real estate! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com. Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970. Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing Upcoming Schedule Friday, June 27 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 28 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2025 Statistics Total Events - 11 IRA Events - 7 World of Outlaws Events - 2 High Limit Events - 2 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 4 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 3 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1
- Triple Crown boasts $10,000 Bonus on Independence Day weekend
Placerville, CA…One of the most anticipated events of the season rolls into Placerville Speedway on Saturday July 5th, with the inaugural All Coast Construction/ Avanti Windows & Doors Triple Crown. Thanks to the support of All Coast Construction and Avanti Windows & Doors, if a driver sweeps all three main events with the Thompson's Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the USCS Non-Wing Sprint Cars and the USAC Western States Midgets, they'll earn an extra $10,000 in their pocket. With the Thompson's Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars handing out $2,000-to-win on July 5th, a driver has the potential to bring home a total payday of $16,250 if they can complete the Triple Crown sweep. The popular Ultimate Sprint Car Series make their third ever Placerville Speedway appearance during the show. The event presented by Rattle Snake Ridge will offer $2,500-to-win the feature. The Avanti Windows & Doors USAC Western States Midgets are also set for their final tune up prior to November's running of the Hangtown 100, which is sanctioned by the NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midgets. Rounding out the card on July 5th are the BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints, as they contest another round with the "King of the Non-Wing" series. The overall weekend begins on Friday July 4th with the annual Freedom Fireworks showcase. The Thompson's Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Red Hawk Resort + Casino Pure Stocks and Kings Meats Ltd. Late Models take to the track, followed by a massive fireworks display to cap the evening. Seating during the Fourth of July event is Reserved in the main covered grandstand and can be purchased via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/prs070425 or at the gate. Grandstand seating during the Triple Crown will be General Admission on Saturday July 5th, except for the reserved seats allocated to season ticket holders that are marked. Tickets can be purchased via https://www.eventsprout.com/event/psr070525 or at the gate. The pit gate will open at noon each day, with the front gate opening at 4pm. Hirst Home Team Happy Hour is offered until 6pm in the grandstands featuring live music with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30pm with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow. For those who can't make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Fans can purchase through a cost savings monthly membership or on a per race basis via https://calidirt.tv/
- Larson's first Lucas Oil Speedway appearance and five Kubota High Limit Racing title contenders to watch
WHEATLAND, MO. (June 25, 2025) - One of the biggest stars in motorsports is set to make his first laps at Lucas Oil Speedway on Thursday night as Kyle Larson participates in the opener of the 2nd annual Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic. Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion who pulled off the Indy 500/Coca-Cola 600 double last month, will be racing only on Thursday which is part of the Roto-Rooter Midweek Series. Action continues on Friday and Saturday for the series' regular "High Rollers" and other regional invaders looking to take them on. An accomplished open-wheel driver since his early days in the sport, the 32-year-old Larson and brother-in-law Brad Sweet own the 410 winged sprint car national series. The circuit hosts 60 events in 20 states across the United States this year and will pay out nearly $6 million in prize money. Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., leads a closely contested championship chase as the series returns for the Diamond Classic. Here is a closer look at the top five drivers in the championship chase heading into the three-day Diamond Classic: Brad Sweet: The 39-year-old has an impressive resume of open-wheel racing going back more than two decades. Sweet won the championship in 2024. Nicknamed "The Big Cat," Sweet cemented his spot as one of the best in Sprint Car racing history with four consecutive World of Outlaws championships, driving for Kasey Kahne Racing. Tyler Courtney: The Indianapolis resident captured the first Kubota High Limit Racing feature victory at Lucas Oil Speedway last June, driving for Clauson-Marshall Racing. "Sunshine" he started ninth and went from third-to-first on lap 24 of last year's opener at Wheatland to win the $10,000 prize. The 31-year-old is a two-time All Star champion, as well as a multi-time USAC champ. Aaron Reutzel: Hailing from Clute, Texas, the 35-year-old has four Kubota High Limit Racing feature wins over the last two seasons, including a trio of victories on the tour in 2025. His biggest triumph came May 25th at Port Royal Speedway when he cashed $100,000 at the Bob Weikert Memorial. Reuther is a former ASCS champion and is in his third full season with Ridge & Sons Racing. Rico Abreu: One of the most-popular drivers in open-wheel racing, Abreu has a series-leading five High Limit Racing feature wins this season and sits just 30 points behind Sweet for the series lead. In 2024, the St. Helens, Calif., driver won eight High Limit Series features and wound up third in the championship chase. The 33-year-old, who also has driven in the NASCAR Truck Series won won the 2015 Chili Bowl, holds the Lucas Oil Speedway track record with a lap of 12.829 set on June 29, 2024. Brent Marks: The Murray-Marks Motorsports driver is fifth in the points championship chase, just 35 behind Sweet. The Myerstown, Pa., driver has picked up two High Limit Series wins this season. The 34-year-old, nicknamed the "Myerstown Missile," wound up fourth in the series in 2024 with three feature wins, none bigger than Oct. 12's $50,000 season finale at Texas Motor Speedway. Three-day and two-day packages, as well as single-day tickets, are available for purchase online. Lucas Oil Speedway also offers Family Passes, Senior and Military pricing. Single-day or multi-day pit passes can be purchased at both the ticket and pit offices at the track. Ticket prices increase by $5 when purchased on-site. Some "Beat the Heat" Suite tickets are available for each night, at $75 each. That price will include a pit pass. Tickets will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis with payment at the time of request, according to Lucas Oil Speedway Admissions Director Nichole McMillan. Contact McMillan at (417) 282-6119 or (417) 295-6043, or email her at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Along with air-conditioned comfort of indoor seating along with an outdoor area to view the races, a hostess will help the guests with food and drink orders. Full menu service will be available with comfortable indoor seating and a television in each suite. The feed from track announcers can be heard via volume control. There are stairs on both ends of the grandstands, along with an elevator in the middle, to transport guests to the suite levels. Grandstand gates open each day at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:15 with qualifying immediately following. Opening ceremonies are set for 7:25 p.m., before the heat races. For more information about Kubota High Limit Racing, including archived stories, standings and schedules, visit highlimitracing.com. Kubota High Limit Diamond Classic tickets: Thursday Spectator Admission: 3-Day Reserved Seat Ticket - $115 Adults (13 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27 Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10 Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $70 Pit Pass - $40 3-Day Pit Pass - $125 Friday Spectator Admission: 2-Day Reserved Seat Ticket $80 Adults (13 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military = $27 Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10 Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $70 Pit Pass - $40 2-Day Pit Pass - $85 Saturday Spectator Admission: Adults (13 and up) - $40 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $37 Youth (age 6 to 12) - $10 Kids (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $90 Pit Pass - $45 For information on admission or camping for any Lucas Oil Speedway event in 2025, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-6119 or (417) 295-6043 or email her at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com # # # 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 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. 2025 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Bill Roberts Chevrolet "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" Iconic Apparel "The Official Merchandise Provider of Lucas Oil Speedway" Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" 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 2025 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, 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, BWI Sanitation, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clear Creek Golf Cars, Clearlight Inn, Dixie Chopper, Eibach Springs, Encounter Ministry Inc., FSE Fire Systems, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Henry's Towing Service, Heritage Tractor, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, 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, State Tech, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super 8 Bolivar Mo., US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, WacoBill.com, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Woods Supermarkets.
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