Casey Shuman, with nearly 30 years of experience as both a driver and a national touring series owner or director, has been appointed Lucas Oil Speedway's new Assistant General Manager and Competition Director.

“We're thrilled to welcome someone with Casey's extensive experience and deep roots in the dirt-track racing world,” Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said.

Shuman, 45, has been General Manager at I-70 Motorsports Park for the last two seasons following a four-year stint as Series Director for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. He and wife Brooke owned and operated the WAR Sprint Car Series from 2015-19. They live in Platte City, Mo., and have a daughter, Sawyer.

"I've always loved racing at Lucas Oil Speedway," said Shuman, a Tempe, Ariz., native who started driving sprint cars as a teenager and raced full-time for 20-plus years. Though he retired from full-time racing in 2015, he still occasionally gets behind the wheel of his open-wheel car.

“I raced full-time for 20-22 years, but the promotion and series side of our industry always interested me," Shuman said. "I raced six to eight times last year, and I'll likely do around the same this year. It's just enough to have some fun. Driving is no longer the focus of my career, but I still enjoy getting out there and having a good time.

“When this position with Lucas Oil Speedway revealed itself, I knew it was the right time, and I'm excited for the opportunity to be part of this top tier staff and facility.

“My dad raced for a living with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series when I was born. I've been around the racetrack since I was a kid and started racing Sprint cars as a teen. All these years later, I'm still a dedicated advocate for the sport that raised me and I'm looking forward to what's ahead for our team at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks in Wheatland, Missouri."

Shuman replaces Ernie Leftwich, who resigned earlier this month to become series director of the Comp Cams Super Late Model Series.

King of America coming: The dirt track racing community has been buzzing with anticipation as King of America XIV gears up for an action-packed weekend at the Lucas Oil Speedway on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 27-29. This will be the first time the crown jewel event will be hosted by the “Diamond of Dirt Tracks” in Wheatland, Mo.

The excitement begins on Thursday with a $3,000 prize for the Summit USMTS Modified winner. On Friday, the stakes rise with $5,000 for the victory, and the grand finale on Saturday will see the champion taking home a hefty $20,000.

Also on tap will be the season-opener for the USRA Iron Man Stock Car Series plus the USRA B-Mods churning the clay every day.

Past USMTS King of America Champions:
Oct. 22, 2011 - Kelly Shryock (King of America I)
March 31, 2012 - Stormy Scott (King of America II)
March 30, 2013 - Ryan Gustin (King of America III)
March 29, 2014 - Rodney Sanders (King of America IV)
March 28, 2015 - Jason Hughes (King of America V)
April 2, 2016 - Zack VanderBeek (King of America VI)
March 25, 2017 - Ryan Gustin (King of America VII)
March 17, 2018 - Lucas Schott (King of America VIII)
March 23, 2019 - Ricky Thornton Jr. (King of America IX)
2020 - Canceled due to COVID-19
March 27, 2021 - Brooks Strength (King of America X)
March 26, 2022 - Jake O'Neil (Summit King of America XI presented by RacinDirt)
March 25, 2023 - Dan Ebert (RacinDirt King of America XII presented by Shocker Hitch)
2024 - Canceled due to weather (King of America XII)
​The first 13 events were held at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan.

Past USMTS winners at Lucas Oil Speedway:
July 1, 2006 - Kelly Shryock (Diamond of Dirt Tracks Nationals)
July 2, 2006 - Jeremy Payne (Diamond of Dirt Tracks Nationals)
July 3, 2006 - Kelly Shryock (Diamond of Dirt Tracks Nationals)
June 27, 2009 - Jason Krohn (Inaugural Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 13, 2011 - Ryan Gustin (2nd Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 11, 2012 - Terry Phillips (3rd Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 10, 2013 – Jeremy Payne (4th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 9, 2014 – Terry Phillips (5th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 8, 2015 – Johnny Scott (6th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 6, 2016 - Zack VanderBeek (7th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 5, 2017 - rained out (8th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 4, 2018 - Stormy Scott (9th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 3, 2019 - Rodney Sanders (10th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
June 3, 2020 - Tanner Mullens (Wednesday Night Madness)
Aug. 8, 2020 - Dereck Ramirez (11th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 7, 2021 - Dereck Ramirez (12th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 5, 2022 - Dereck Ramirez (13th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 5, 2023 - Rodney Sanders (14th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 2, 2024 - Jim Chisholm (15th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)
Aug. 3, 2024 - Jim Chisholm (15th Annual Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout)

Visit LucasOilSpeedway.com online and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. For ticket or camping information, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.

Lucas Oil Speedway is located about 3 blocks south of US 54 on SR 83, then east to 18842 Speedway Dr, Wheatland, MO 65779—about an hour from Springfield and a little more than an hour from the Kansas City metro area. 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.

Considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be the top racing facilities in the nation, thre Lucas Oil Speedway features 21 VIP Luxury Suites, an 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. These are just a few of the spectacular amenities setting the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" apart.

Don't be afraid of the fast: The Summit USMTS National Championship presented by RacinDirt is the ultimate proving ground where only the fiercest, most skilled dirt slingers in North America dare to tread. This is where legends are forged, battles are won and the roar of engines drowns out the weak.

Since 1999, this juggernaut has been tearing up the tracks while dishing out over $20 million in hard-earned cash to more than 4,700 warriors across 185 battlefields in 19 states. This is where the elite meet, and every driver from the top guns to the local heroes get a shot at glory at some of America's most brutal dirt tracks.

Get ready for the toughest, grittiest arenas in the land as they host the relentless, heart-pounding action of the USMTS. This is where the real racers of dirt modified racing come to show their mettle. This is where legends are made, the dirt flies and the engines roar. Get ready for the Best of the Best.

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