The Drag Boats are back this weekend, plus 93.5 Rocks Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday Night!


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Wheatland, Missouri - June 4th, 2013 - They are back! The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series is back in Wheatland, Missouri, for the 2nd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic on Lake Lucas. The 3-day event kicks off on Friday with a Test & Tune on the Lake from 10AM-4PM. New this year is a Show & Shine on the Wheatland City Square from 6PM -8PM, Friday Night. The Show & Shine is FREE and will allow fans to get up close to the boats, take photos, get autographs and mingle with the pilots of the baddest boats on water! A concession will be available with proceeds benefiting the Wheatland Settlers. After the Show & Shine fans are invited back to Lucas Oil Speedway for a FREE concert, Friday Night. JR Woods will be live on stage at 8PM, also in concert will be Shotguns & Lace.  

Saturday's action begins at 8AM with a full day of Drag Boat Qualifying, including everyone's favorite the Top Fuel Hydros, racing down the lake at speeds in excess of 250 MPH! The Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series will wrap up qualifying just in time for fans to make their way over for 93.5 Rocks Lucas Oil Speedway Night, featuring the Lucas Oil Weekly Championship Series. The Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks will be running for $500 to win courtesy of TNT Quick Shop. Other classes in action on the Diamond of Dirt Tracks Saturday Night include, the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds and Tri-Lakes RV B-Mods.  

The weekend concludes on Sunday, June 9th, with Final Elimination Rounds to crown the Champions of the 2nd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic. Gates open at 8AM Sunday, with Sportsman Elimination slated for 9AM. A full detailed schedule is listed below including ticket prices, gate times and classes in action. All schedules are tentative and may change without notice.

The weekend will be filled with fun activities, give-a-ways, great food, interesting displays and tons of horsepower! Bring the entire family out for a great weekend at Lake Lucas and Lucas Oil Speedway. The Show-Me Beach Swimming Beach, will be open with horse shoe pits, volleyball and tether ball. FREE Bounce Houses, a REAL Pirate Ship, great food from local vendors and more, all await fans of every age! 

For tickets, camping, directions, travel and general information about the 2nd Annual John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic, visit the track website at www.lucasoilspeedway.com or call the track hotline at (417)282-5984. 

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series, visit the series' website at www.LucasOilDragBoats.com. 

June 7th-Boat Track 2nd Annual Lucas Oil John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic Test and Tune DayTentative Friday Event Schedule-Subject to change without notice
7:00am-Registration Opens
8:00am-Spectator Gates Open
10:00am-4:00pm-Drivers Test and Tune 
6:00pm-8:00pm - Show & Shine on Wheatland City Square
8:00pm - JR Woods in concert also featuring Shotguns & Lace at the Diamond Bar 

Friday Grandstand Admission
Age 6 and up GA/Pit Pass Combo-$10
5 and Under GA/Pit Pass Combo-FREE
Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$50
Seniors Ages (62 and Up)/Active Military with ID 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$40
Juniors Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$20

June 8th-Boat Track 2nd Annual Lucas Oil John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic Qualifying DayTentative Saturday Event Schedule-Subject to change without notice
7:00am-10:00am-Registration Open
8:00pm-Spectator Gates Open
9:00am-Sportsman Qualifying
11:00am-Pro Session #1: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH
4:00pm- Pro Session #2: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH

Saturday Spectator Admission:
Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) $25
Seniors GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) $20
Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo $50 Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages (6-15)
Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$50
Seniors Ages (62 and Up)/Active Military with ID 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$40
Juniors Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$20

All Saturday and 3-Day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track Event on Saturday night, June 8th.
June 8th-Dirt Track Only
Gates open at 5:00, Hot Laps at 7:00, and racing at 7:30.
Adults (16 and up) $12
Seniors (62 and up) $8
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $25 (Click Here for more information)
Pit Pass $25

June 9th-Boat Track 2nd Annual Lucas Oil John Haas Memorial Drag Boat Classic Elimination Tentative Sunday Event Schedule-Subject to change without notice
8:00am-Spectator Gates Open
9:00am-Sportsman Eliminations
10:45am-Opening Ceremonies
11:00am-Pro Elimination Session #1: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH,
 Sportsman Finals
2:00pm-Pro Semi-Final Session: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH
4:00pm-Pro Finals Session: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH 

Sunday Spectator Admission:
Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) $25
Seniors GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) $20
Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo $50 Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages (6-15)
Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$50
Seniors Ages (62 and Up)/Active Military with ID 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$40
Juniors Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo-$20

All tickets include access to Drag Boat pit area.

CAMPING INFO- Call (417)282-5984 for more Info
Lakeside RV Packages- (Must Be Reserved in Advance)
$500-Includes (1) 15' x 45' Space, (4) 3-Day Tickets, (1) Additional Parking Spot, (1) Golf Cart Pass
Weekend Camping Spots
Reserved With Electric and Water-$100 (Limited Availability)
Reserved Dry Spots-$50 (Limited Availability) 
Dry Camping-FREE

About Lucas Oil Speedway 
Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five Race Tracks in the Nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri and just a quick hour and a half from the Kansas City Metro Area, dubbed the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" Lucas Oil Speedway certainly lives up to the 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. 2013 marks the 3rd season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, Lake Lucas. Two Nationally televised Drag Boat Races featuring the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series will be held in 2013, plus the F1 Powerboat Tour and National Boat Racing Association events.

Lucas Oil Speedway hosts some of the largest and most popular events in the Midwest! National and regional touring series appear frequently for Special Events on the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. 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. The E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals return in 2013 and the Hickory County Fair will be held at Lucas Oil Speedway for the first time in June.
In addition to the incredible Special Events, the Lucas Oil Championship Series features, the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, Carson's Corner NAPA Factory Stocks and the Tri-Lakes RV B-Mods, racing weekly.

 

2013 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners

AAA Missouri
"The Official Auto Club" of Lucas Oil Speedway
Bill Roberts Chevrolet
"The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper 
"The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway 

CANIDAE Pet Foods
"The Official Pet Foods" of Lucas Oil Speedway

 E3 Spark Plugs
"The Official Spark Plug" of Lucas Oil Speedway 

GEICO
"The Official Insurance" of Lucas Oil Speedway

General Tire
"The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway
  
Lucas Oil Products
"The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway 

 MAVTV
"The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway 

Optima Batteries
"The Official Battery" of Lucas Oil Speedway   

Speedco
"The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels
"The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway
 
2013 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include:
AAA Missouri, A-1 Disposal, A & G Electric, Advanced Automotive Repair, All About Smiles,  ALPS Food Stores, American Broadband, American Racer Race Tires, Amerigas of Bolivar,  Andy's Frozen Custard, Anglers Port Marine, Ash Grove Aggregates, Bank of Urbana, Big Surf Water Park, Bill Roberts Chevrolet/Buick, Bridal Cave, Budweiser, Carson's Corner Napa Auto Parts, Casey's General Stores, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Clearlight Inn, Eibach Springs, Elite Auto Repair, Fast Shafts, Friendly Fuel America, Frog Signs, G2 Gemini, Gathering Place, Goody's Resort, Great Southern Bank-Weaubleau, Harbor Campground & Marina, Heart of America Beverage, Hermitage Lumber, Hobby Time Motorsports, Hoosier Race Tires, Hot Rod Processing, Impact Signs, Awnings and Wraps, inthepits.net, JH Custom Wheel & Accessory, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, Lucas Cattle Company, MFA Bolivar, Midwest Low-E Insulation, Midwest Sheet Metal, Missouri Baptist Convention, Nemo Marina, Nemo Quarry, O'Bannon Bank, Old Kinderhook, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Harley-Davidson, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Petro Truck Stops, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Poly Lift Boat Lifts, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, Rains Ice Company, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Ron's Racing Collectibles, SBU Athletics, Shadow Lake Golf, S & H Farm Supply, Sleep Inn-Camdenton, Sugarfoot BBQ, Sunoco Race Fuels, Sunflower Resort, Travel Centers of America, Tri-Lakes RV, Triangle Quick Shop, TNT Quick Shop, Vickie and Tim's Pub & Grub, Wheatland Motel,  White's Marine Center   

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