WHEATLAND, Mo. -- KY3 TV in Springfield presents the 2014 Lucas Oil Speedway Budweiser Weekly Racing Series season opener this Saturday, April 19, plus a special Kid's Night as the first 500 kids get a free racing die-cast car courtesy of Ron's Racing Collectibles.

KY3 will have a limited supply of free T-shirts at the gate as well for those early arriving race fans.

"We've had two great events to kick off the 2014 season and we can't wait to settle in with what may be one of the best weekly racing series shows in the country," stated Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson. "We are proud to partner with KY3 and Ron's Racing Collectibles for the opening event, so don't miss your chance to come out and mingle with your favorite KY3 on-air personalities and get your free diecast car. "

Fans can enter to win a KY3 VIP Experience for this Saturday's event by becoming a KY3 VIP.

Register for your chance to win free admission for 10, meet and greet with your favorite drivers, get $50 in gift shop merchandise, free go kart passes, ride in a pace car, wave the green flag, and enjoy food and drink in the KY3 hospitality suite by clicking www.KY3VIP.com.

The grand prize will be drawn on April 17 so be sure to get registered to win.

Classes in action this Saturday include the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks and Tri-Lakes RV USRA B-Mods.

Lucas Oil Speedway is "America's New Motorsports Destination." Don't miss a minute of the racing action or a second of the fun this Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Be sure to pick your copy of the souvenir program this weekend to get a preview of the 2014 season plus check out over $40 in valuable coupons available inside.

Saturday, April 19, 2014 Information
Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Hot laps are at 7:00 p.m.
Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Adults (16 and up) $12,
Seniors (62 and up) $8
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $25
Pit Pass $25

Show your AAA member card at the gate to receive $3 off regular general admission prices. Advanced tickets are also available at www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.

A limited number of VIP suites are available for Saturday's event. Please contact LaRay Hankins at (417) 282-5984 or via email at laray@lucasoilspeedway.com.

Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Mo. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it's 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.

Race fans can go to www.LucasOilSpeedway.com to view the complete schedule for Lucas Oil Speedway's 2014 season, find detailed event information, get the latest news, and get complete ticket and campsite information. 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.