WHEATLAND, Mo. -- KODE 12 in Joplin Presents the Lucas Oil Speedway Budweiser Weekly Racing Series this Saturday, July 19, featuring the ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks and Tri-Lakes RV USRA B-Mods. The ALPS Food Stores ULMA Late Models will be the featured class of the evening running a special 25 Lap, $1,000 to win Main Event!

KODE 12, the ABC Affiliate out of Joplin, along with their NBC affiliate KSN 16, has partnered up with Lucas Oil Speedway for the first time in 2014. Visit the track this Saturday night to meet the anchors, score FREE goodies, and more from KODE TV. For more information, programming, and station promotions from KODE 12, please visit www.fourstateshompage.com or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/kodeksn/85541164782.

The ALPS Food Store ULMA Late Model points chase has really heated up as Dwight Niehoff has slipped past fellow Lockwood driver Jake Williams to hold the top spot by just 2 points over Williams. Defending Factory Stock Champion Brian Schutt continues to stalk the leaders as the first year late model drivers sits just 16 points out of the lead. J.D. Hubert continues to rack up strong finishes as the Cross Timbers, Missouri driver is 22 points behind the leader and only 6 points behind Schutt. Harrisonville's Ethan Young continues to impress as he rounds out the top-5 in the Late Model standings.

Archie's Tim Setzer leads the field in the Pitts Homes USRA Modified standings but last Saturday night's feature winner Jeff Cutshaw has cut into his lead as Setzer is just 32 markers ahead just past the midpoint in the season. Jason Russell continues to work his way to the top but at this point in the season, he has a fairly substantial hill to climb as the 2013 Track Champion is 62 points out of the lead. Hermitage, Missouri's Jason Pursley struggled last Saturday night as he has slipped to 85 points behind the leaders in fourth. Nathan Vaughn holds down the fifth spot.

The Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks is a one horse race at this point as David Hendrix has a whopping 84 point lead over Camdenton, Missouri's Kenny Carroll. Warrensburg's Marc Carter continues to hold down the third spot despite missing the show on July 3rd. After scoring his first ever feature win at Lucas Oil Speedway the last time out, Wheatland's Chip Shaddox holds down fourth with fellow Wheatland driver and former track champion Randy Gilmore in fifth.

Lebanon, Missouri's Kris Jackson holds down the top position in the Tri-Lakes RV USRA B-Mods as Mike Streigel continues to search for answers on how to make up any ground. Streigel sits in second despite having a string of solid finishes. Steve Muilenburg occupies the fourth spot, 99 points out of first. 14-year old Andy Bryant out of Fort Scott, Kansas holds down fourth but is 130 points out the lead. Nevada, Missouri's Nathan Campbell is in fifth.

Complete and updated Lucas Oil Speedway points standings can be found at www.speednetdirect.com/points.
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, JULY 19 INFORMATION
Gates open at 5:00 PM Hot Laps at 7:00 PM and racing at 7:30 PM
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

The Family Pass is designed to help families find a great entertainment value at an affordable price. To qualify for the pass there must be at least two adults and one child present at the time of purchase. Maximum number of children under the age of 16 to be covered per pass is 3.

PASS INCLUDES:
• Entry for Two Adults (age 16 and up)
• Entry for up to Three Youth (age 6-15)
• One Free Go Kart Pass
• Two - $2 off Coupons for $5 Kids Meal
• 10% off any Track Treasures Gift Shop Purchase
• One - ½ off Coupon for Funnel Cake

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.

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