8/23/2017
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Lucas Oil Speedway Season Championship Night this Saturday
By Lyndal Scranton (Wheatland, MO) -- It began in April and reaches the finish line on Saturday with plenty of drama surrounding the championship chases in the Lucas Oil Speedway Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series.
Track champions in all four divisions will be crowned on the final night of the regular season on Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick Season Championship Night Presented by KYOO-Your Country 99 & KPOW-Power 97.7.
PHOTO CREDIT: Kenny Shaw
It also will be Public Safety Appreciation Night as all police, fire and rescue personnel will be admitted free with ID. Police, fire and rescue vehicles will be displayed on the midway.
General Manager Dan Robinson said Saturday night is a time to fans to recognize the public safety personnel, along with the drivers and crew members who have devoted themselves toward the weekly series throughout the 2017 season.
"It's a direct reflection of a tremendous competitive season that our points races are going right down to the wire and especially close in two of the divisions," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson said. "It literally could come down to the final lap of the season to decide a couple of our champions.
"Our weekly drivers have put on some memorable shows for our fans this season and it will be a highlight to recognize our champions at the conclusion of the action on Saturday night."
The Pitts Homes USRA Modified chase finds Bolivar's Jeff Cutshaw back in front after his feature victory last week. Cutshaw, seeking a fourth straight Lucas Oil Speedway title, is 10 points ahead of Jason Pursley and 37 in front of Eric Turner. Pursley was on top entering last Saturday's program, but finished ninth in the main event.
Things are just as unsettled in the Warsaw Auto Marine & RV ULMA Late Model points after Johnny Fennewald of Appleton City jumped past Aaron Poe to take over the lead. Fennewald is 18 points in front of Poe and 27 clear of Aaron Marrant, the reigning champ who won Saturday's feature to keep his title hopes alive.
In the Big O Tires Street Stock division, Wheatland's Toby Ott is on the brink of his first championship. Ott, with five wins this season, leads Kenny Carroll by 77 points.
The leader with the most cushion is Andy Bryant in the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods. Bryant, of Fort Scott, Kan., is 112 ahead of second-place Shawn Strong.
Gates will open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 and racing at 7:35.
Admission:
Adults (age 16 and up) $12
Seniors (age 62 and up)/Military $9
Youth (ages 6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $25
Pit Pass-$30
Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, located in Bolivar, Missouri since 1930, runs true to their slogan "The Dealer You Can Trust" each and every day. For more information visit www.billrobertschevrolet.com.
For more information about KYOO, Your Bolivar Country Radio Station or to listen live, visit www.yourcountry99.com. KPOW Power 97.7 "Classic Hits" is a Regional Superstation in west central Missouri. To learn more or listen live, visit www.power977.com.
For ticket information for that and all Lucas Oil Speedway events, contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or via email at nichole@LucasOilSpeedway.com.
For complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived stories, ticket info and schedules, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.
Click www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more 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 Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway.
Submitted By: Kirk Elliott
