WAYCROSS, GA (May 21, 2013) – The 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is ready with a full schedule of events and activities for fans to enjoy. This event will be the first true crown jewel event of the year for dirt late model racing. This event is shaping up to be one of the strongest fields of drivers from this weekend. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series current point’s leader and defending series national champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN will be one of the stars on hand for the 21st Annual Show-Me 100 – Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com on Friday and Saturday, May 24th and 25th. Owens is also the defending Show-Me 100 champion and has won this event for the last two years. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA sanctioned event has a deep tradition of great drivers that have won the coveted trophy over the years.
In the rich 20-year history of the Show-Me 100, there have been nine different drivers that have been able to capture this crown jewel event. Of those nine drivers, six of them have won the event more than once. Hall of Famer Scott Bloomquist, of Mooresburg, TN, leads all drivers with a record five wins in his career. Fellow Hall of Famers Billy Moyer and Wendell Wallace, both from Batesville, AR, are tied with three victories each in this annual crown jewel event. Bloomquist is the only driver in the history of the event to start all 20 previous races. Wallace is second in all-time appearances with 19, followed by Moyer with 16 starts, and Terry Phillips with 14.
“We’re excited about coming to the Show-Me 100 this weekend! It’s a great event and a great facility, no doubt! We’ve been running pretty good lately and really felt like we had a car capable of winning last weekend’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Batesville Motor Speedway until I broke a suspension part in the right front while running in second place. We’re ready to go and we’ll be there Thursday for the MLRA $5,000 to win show and then try and win our fourth Show-Me 100 title and the $30,000 on Saturday,” stated Wendell Wallace, driver of the famous blue number 6M.
Drivers who have two Show-Me 100 trophies include Jimmy Owens; Hall of Famer, Freddy Smith of Seymour, TN; and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC. There are three other previous winners who have single victories at this event and they include: Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH ;Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA and Terry Phillips of Springfield, MO; the only “Show Me State” driver to have ever won the prestigious event, back in 1999.
“I always enjoy coming to this event and competing against one of the toughest field of drivers anywhere in the country. Forrest Lucas has really helped to grow this event into a great weekend of activities and has a great facility to hold a true crown jewel event of this magnitude. Having the event on CBS is huge and we’re hoping to get three in a row this year,” stated Jimmy Owens.
The Inaugural Show-Me 100 was held in 1993 at West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, MO, under the direction of Don and Billie Gibson. After the Gibson’s retired and sold the race track, the event was moved to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO in 2010. Forrest Lucas has committed to growing this annual crown jewel event into becoming one of the biggest events in the state of Missouri and the entire country. The Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will air on CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, SPEED, and MAVTV for a total of eight air dates in 2013.
In addition to the $5,000-to-win event on Thursday Night, Lucas Oil Speedway has added an additional $10,000 to the total purse and increased the start money to $1,500 for the feature event. Lucas Oil Speedway officials and series officials are also excited to announce a new addition to this year’s schedule; The Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge is new for 2013. The racers that do not transfer to the Show-Me 100 on Saturday Night through heat races or B-mains will get a chance to earn some extra money by racing in this new race. The 20-lap Midwest Sheet Metal Non-Qualifiers race will pay $2,000 to win and $250 to start. The winner of the Non-Qualifiers race can elect to forfeit the $2,000 first place money and tag the tail of the Show-Me 100 feature event for a chance to win the $30,000 first place prize.
Attending the Memorial Day Weekend Show-Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway is becoming a long standing tradition and a true crown jewel event experience for fans and racers alike. Activities during the Show-Me 100 week at the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks”, Lucas Oil Speedway, include: Camping in the sprawling 40 acres of wooded and cleared campsites, Fishing at two lakes on the property, a huge Vendor Midway, Miss Show-Me 100 Pageant, Corn-hole Tournament, activities on the huge Lake Lucas, Bounce Houses, Kids Rides, Rock Wall, Go-Kart Track, Diamond Bar, Free Live Concerts, and much more!
Activities on track include: a complete Lucas Oil MLRA Show and USRA Modifieds on Thursday night; Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Friday night – with Hot Laps; RED BUCK Time Trials; Heat Races; LucasOilGear.com Manufactures Dash; Crawford Supply Race of Champions – Presented by Traeger Grills and USRA Modified Heat Races. Saturday’s activities include: the COMP Cams Engine Builders Appreciation Luncheon; Driver Autograph Session; LOLMDS B-Mains; Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me 100 Non Qualifiers Race; USRA B-Mains; $1,000 to win Modified Feature; and the 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. $30,000-to-win 100-lap feature event.
Reserved tickets are still available, along with several other ticket options, including special family passes. For tickets, camping, hotels, and general information about the 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, visit the track’s website atwww.lucasoilspeedway.com.
For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series’ website atwww.lucasdirt.com.
Be sure to visit the series on social media outlets as well athttp://www.facebook.com/lucasdirtandhttp://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt .
Previous Show-Me 100 Winners
1993 – Billy Moyer
1994 – Billy Moyer
1995 – Scott Bloomquist
1996 – Billy Moyer
1997 – Rick Aukland
1998 – Freddy Smith
1999 – Terry Phillips
2000 – Ray Cook
2001 – Freddy Smith
2002 – Wendell Wallace
2003 – Scott Bloomquist
2004 – Scott Bloomquist
2005 – Scott Bloomquist
2006 – Wendell Wallace
2007 – Wendell Wallace
2008 – Scott Bloomquist
2009 – Brian Birkhofer
2010 – Ray Cook
2011 – Jimmy Owens
2012 – Jimmy Owens
LOLMDS Tire Rule for MLRA Event and Show-Me 100
Right Rear – Hoosier 06, LM40, WRS55 Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier 1640, LM40, WRS55
Lucas Oil MLRA Thursday Night Event Purse
$5,000 to win- 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,200, 5. $1,000, 6. $900, 7. $850, 8. $800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500 21. $500 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500, 25. $500, 26. $500
B-Mains for Thursday May 23rd
$100 to every driver that starts a B-Main
RED BUCK Fast Time Award Presented by Fast Shafts
$500-(Fastest Overall Qualifier)
Crawford Supply Race of Champions Presented By Traeger Grills Event Purse
$1,000 to win $100 to Start –(All Past Show-Me 100 Winners Eligible include; Billy Moyer, Terry Phillips, Scott Bloomquist, Freddy Smith, Jimmy Owens, Rick Aukland, Ray Cook, Wendell Wallace, and Brian Birkhofer)
LucasOilGear.com Chassis Manufactures Dash Event Purse
$500 to win $100 to Start-(Fastest driver in qualifying for each Chassis brand can enter)
B-Mains for Saturday May 25th
$250 to every driver that starts either a B-Main or the Non Qualifiers Race
Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge for Non-Qualifiers Event Purse Saturday
$2,000 to win -1. $2,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $750, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $475, 7. $450, 8. $425, 9. $400, 10. $375, 11. $350, 12. $325, 13. $300, 14. $275, 15. $250, 16. $250, 17. $250, 18. $250, 19. $250, 20. $250, 21. $250, 22. $250, 23. $250, 24. $250
21st Annual Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com Event Purse
$30,000 to win– 1. $30,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,975, 13. $1,950, 14. $1,925, 15. $1,900, 16. $1,875, 17. $1,850, 18. $1,825, 19. $1,800, 20. $1,750, 21. $1,700, 22. $1,650, 23. $1,600, 24. $1,550, 25. $1,500, 26. $1,500, 27.$1,500, 28. $1,500, 29. $1,500
Track Information
Lucas Oil Speedway
700 E Hwy 54, Wheatland, MO 65779
Track Phone #: (417) 282-5984
Promoter: Dan Robinson – (417) 282-5984
Website:www.lucasoilspeedway.com
700 E Hwy 54, Wheatland, MO 65779
Track Phone #: (417) 282-5984
Promoter: Dan Robinson – (417) 282-5984
Website:www.lucasoilspeedway.com
Event Schedule
Thursday May 23rd Lucas Oil MLRA Show
Pits and Grandstand Open-Your Invited to Visit Early!
1:30 P.M. Pits closed and cleared
2:00 P.M. Pits Re-Open
4:30 P.M. Spectator Grandstands Closed and cleared
5:00 P.M. Spectator Grandstands Re-Open
2-5:30 P.M. Tech Inspection
6:00 P.M. Drivers Meeting
6:45 P.M. Hot Laps
7:30 P.M. Invocation and National Anthem
7:35 P.M. Racing Begins
Admission Prices for Thursday May 23rd
All Spectator Tickets on Thursday are General Admission Only
Adults (16 and up) $20
Seniors (62 and up) $15
Youth (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40
Pit Pass $35
3-Day Pit Pass-$10
Friday May 24th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Show-Me 100
Pits and Grandstand Open-Your Invited to Visit Early!
1:30 P.M. Pits closed and cleared
2:00 P.M. Pits Re-Open
4:30 P.M. Spectator Grandstands Closed and cleared
5:00 P.M. Spectator Grandstands Re-Open
2-5:30 P.M. Tech Inspection
6:00 P.M. Drivers Meeting
7:00 P.M. Hot Laps
7:30 P.M. Invocation and National Anthem
7:35 P.M. Racing Begins
Admission Prices for Friday May 24th
Adults (16 and up) $20
Seniors (62 and up) $15
Youth (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40
2-Day Reserved Seat Ticket-$55
Pit Pass $35
Seniors (62 and up) $15
Youth (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40
2-Day Reserved Seat Ticket-$55
Pit Pass $35
Saturday May 25th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Show-Me 100
Pit and Grandstand Gates Open-Your invited to visit early!
3:30 P.M. Pits and Spectator Grandstand Gates Closed and Cleared
4:00 P.M. Pits and Spectator Grandstand Gates Re-open
4:15 P.M. Dirt Racing Outreach Service in Dining Room
5-5:45 P.M. Autograph Session in Spectator Midway
6:00 P.M. Drivers Meeting
7:00 P.M Hot Laps
7:30 P.M. Opening Ceremonies featuring the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard
7:45 P.M. Racing Begins
Admission Prices for Saturday May 25th
Adults (16 and up) $25
Seniors (62 and up) $20
Youth (age 6 to 15) $10
Kids (age 5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $50
2-Day Reserved Seat Ticket-$55
Pit Pass-$35
Camping Information for Show-Me 100
Weekend Camping Spots
Reserved With Electric and Water-$100 (Limited Availability)
Reserved Dry Spots-$50 (Limited Availability)
Dry Camping-FREE
2013 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Official Sponsors Include:
ASi Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Canidae Pet Foods – “The Official Pet Foods” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
GEICO – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire – “The Official Race Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MAVTV “American Real” – “The Official TV Network” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries – “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
ProtectTheHarvest.com- “The Official Protect the Harvest Campaign of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
RED BUCK- “The Official Fast Time Sponsor” of the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
ASi Racewear – “The Official Merchandise Vendor” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Canidae Pet Foods – “The Official Pet Foods” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
GEICO – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Hoosier Tire – “The Official Race Tire” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
MAVTV “American Real” – “The Official TV Network” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Optima Batteries – “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
ProtectTheHarvest.com- “The Official Protect the Harvest Campaign of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
RED BUCK- “The Official Fast Time Sponsor” of the Lucas Oil late Model Dirt Series
Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
2013 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:
Allstar Performance, AR Bodies, Borrowed Blue, Barry Wright Race Cars, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, C&R Racing Inc, Crawford Supply, CV Products, DART Machinery, DirtonDirt.com, Dunn-Benson Ford, Dyers Top Rods, Edlebrock, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Fuel Safe Fuel Cells, FK Rod Ends, Gaerte Race Engines, Georgia Boot, Hawk Performance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Kuntz Race Engines, Longhorn Chassis, Mann Merchant Processing, Mastersbilt Chassis, Öhlins Shocks, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Performance Rod and Custom, Pro Power Racing Engines, Race Engine Design, Rick Schwallie Photography, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Parts, Simpson Performance Products, Sweet Mfg, Traeger Grills, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.