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Colonel Joshua Pope to serve as Grand Marshal of Show-Me 100, Lee Newton concert Saturday

WHEATLAND, MO. (May 23, 2025) - Lucas Oil Speedway officials are excited to announce Colonel Joshua Pope, the Commander at the 509th Maintenance Group, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri as Grand Marshal of this weekend’s 33rd Annual Show-Me 100-Presented by Missouri Division of Tourism.

With this annual event falling on Memorial Day weekend every year, the speedway honors the active military, veterans and families of fallen military personnel. The speedway is also a close neighbor to the Whiteman Air Force Base just 65 miles to the north of Wheatland. Whiteman Air Force Base is home of the B-2 Spirit Bomber Fleet.

As Commander, Colonel Joshua Pope is directly responsible for the morale, welfare and well-being of more than 1,450 airmen and their families assigned to three squadrons. Additionally, he directs all production, flightline and back shop maintenance supporting 20 B-2A aircraft supporting four operational squadrons. Learn more about Whiteman Air Force base at Whiteman.af.mil/

“It is truly an honor to have Colonel Joshua Pope serve as Grand Marshal of the Show-Me 100 this weekend. The Speedway has always recognized and honored the military during this event and having the Whiteman Air Force Base represented at this event is a real honor as we again recognize the military on Memorial Day Weekend during the Show-Me 100”, stated Wayne Castleberry, Corporate Sales and Marketing for Lucas Oil Motorsports.

Not only will fans get to experience the Diamond of Dirt Tracks and all the amenities the facility has to offer over the course of the three days, but the 33rd annual event will include live entertainment on stage at the vendor midway on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. Nashville Recording Artist Lee Newton and her band will entertain fans while they shop the vendor midway full of t-shirt vendors, food vendors, bounce houses and displays all leading up to the Nutrien Ag Solutions pre-race ceremonies that follow hot laps at 7 p.m.

Lee Newton grew up in Western North Carolina and calls Shelby, N.C. her hometown. She is a multi-award-winning artist including the Josie Music Awards Vocalist of the Year in 2020 and has just released her new album called “Homesick”. She has opened for country greats like Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap, Sara Evans and so many more.

Lee will sing some of your favorite cover songs while blending her own music into the show. Lee will also sing the National Anthem during the pre-race ceremonies that will include dignitaries from the state of Missouri and military guests as we honor the veterans and military with a huge American Flag held in the infield. To learn more about Lee Newton visit her official website at leenewtonofficial.com.

Action resumes on Friday night: The 33rd annual Show-Me 100 Presented by Missouri Division of Tourism continues on Friday night with a full Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series program. The night will be capped by the Tribute to Don and Billie Gibson, with $10,000 going to the winner.

Drivers will continue to accumulate points toward starting position for Saturday night's big finale, the 100-lap feature paying a record $75,000 to the winner. Hudson O'Neal captured the feature win on Thursday's opening night, taking the Cowboy Classic.

Grandstands open at 4 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday. A driver autograph session will be held from 6:15-7 p.m. Saturday on the midway.

For information on tickets or camping for any Lucas Oil Speedway event in 2025, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or email her at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information.

Show-Me 100 admission:
Friday, May 23rd
General Admission Adults (13 and up) - $30
General Admission Seniors (62 and over)/Military with ID - $27
General Admission Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
General Admission Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Pit Pass - $45
Pit Pass (5-and-under) - $10
Family pass - $90
2-day Pit Pass - $100
2-day Pit Pass (5-and-under) - $20

Saturday, May 24th
General Admission Adults (13 and up) - $40
General Admission Seniors (62 and over)/Military with ID - $37
General Admission Youth (ages 6-12) - $10
General Admission Kids (5-and-under) - FREE
Pit Pass - $55
Pit Pass (5-and-under) - $10
Family pass - $90

*Show-Me 100 3-day passes do not include pit passes. Those must be purchased separately if access to the pit area is desired.

Past Show-Me 100 winners
2024 - Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
2023 - Devin Moran, Dresdin, Ohio
2022 - Chris Ferguson, Mount Holly, N.C.
2021 - Hudson O'Neal, Martinsville, Ind.
2020 - Payton Looney, Republic, Mo.
2019 - Canceled (storm damage)
2018 - Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2017 - Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
2016 - Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
2015 - Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, Ga.
2014 - Don O'Neal, Martinsville, Ind.
2013 - Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
2012 - Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
2011 - Jimmy Owens, Newport, Tenn.
2010 - Ray Cook, Brasstown, N.C.
2009 - Brian Birkhofer, Muscatine, Iowa
2008 - Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2007 - Wendell Wallace, Batesville, Ark.
2006 - Wendell Wallace, Batesville, Ark.
2005 - Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2004 - Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2003 - Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
2002 - Wendell Wallace, Batesville, Ark.
2001 - Freddy Smith, Knoxville, Tenn.
2000 - Ray Cook, Brasstown, N.C.
1999 - Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo.
1998 - Freddy Smith, Knoxville, Tenn.
1997 - Rick Aukland, Fargo, N.C.
1996 - Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
1995 - Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
1994 - Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.
1993 - Billy Moyer, Batesville, Ark.

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.

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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.

2025 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners

Bill Roberts Chevrolet

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Iconic Apparel

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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., Turn 1 Bar & Grill, 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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