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Lucas Oil Speedway Up Next for the MLRA

BUCKNER, MO (April 7, 2010) - On the heels of a great Lucas Oil MLRA Season Opener at I-80 Speedway, the Lucas Oil MLRA now heads to the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks", Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this Saturday, April 10th. Over 50 of the top MLRA late models were in attendance at I-80 and more of the same is expected at Lucas Oil Speedway in this early season showdown. 2008 MLRA Champion John Anderson from Omaha, Nebraska leads the MLRA contingent into action this weekend with a slim point lead over 2009 MLRA Champion Al Purkey by virtue of their 1-2 finish last weekend.

Anderson, driving a Jay Dickens powered MasterSbilt with support from Shop Quik Convenience Stores, Sunoco Race Fuel, and MarCorp Electric collected his 20th career MLRA win in his home state at I-80. In addition to the strong showings by Anderson and Purkey, Springfield, Missouri veteran Terry Phillips captured the 3rd spot on Saturday and will be in action this weekend along with Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney who had a a very strong 4th place finish last weekend. Local Favorites David Turner, Jason Bodenhamer, Jeremy Payne, Rylan Long, and Eric Turner are just a few of the top drivers expected to take to the 3/8th mile Lucas Oil Speedway oval this Saturday.

Grandstand gates are set to open at 5:00pm with the Pit Gates slated for a 4:00pm open time. Hot Laps get underway at 6:30 with racing starting at 7:05. Adult Admission is just $20 for this first Special Event of 2010. Seniors and Military are only $15 while Juniors (6-15) are just $5. Race fans 5-years of age and younger are FREE. Pit Passes are set at $25. The first 500 adults that sign up get a chance to win a shot at a wild Dirt Late Model Two-Seater ride with MLRA Champion Al Purkey. Kids Inflatables, a dirt late model simulator, and the Slick Track Go-Karts are just a few of the attractions this weekend. The Pitt's Homes A-Modifieds will also be in action this weekend as a large field of the top modified drivers in the area are also expected.

Lucas Oil Speedway offers special Family Passes which are priced at only $40 for this event which includes entry for two adults (age 16 and up) and up to three youth (ages 6-15). A very limited number of VIP Suites are also still available for Saturday night. Lucas Oil VIP Suites are a great way to entertain that special customer or business associate. Call (417) 282-5984 for more information and availability.

The Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

The Lucas Oil MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa.

For all the latest news and information on the Lucas Oil MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.

The Lucas Oil MLRA would like to thank the sponsors of the 2010 Tour including Lucas Oil Products, AAA Missouri, Tompkins Industries, Hoosier Race Tires, Lucas Cattle Company, Hatfield Racing Engines, Country Mart, Larry Shaw Race Cars, AFCO Racing Products, GRT Race Cars, The Driveline Shop, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies, Outpace Racing Products, Duralite Racing Wheels, Impact Signs and Lighting, Rod End Supply, Racing Optics, Schoenfeld Headers, Kluhsman Racing Components, Performance Bodies, ATL Fuel Cells, Bilstein Shocks, BSB Manufacturing