WHEATLAND, Mo. -- The United States Modified Touring Series makes a swing through the Show-Me State this week, and Saturday night the Hunt for the USMTS Casey's Cup will storm into the Lucas Oil Speedway for the 3rd Annual Lucas Slick Mist Shoot-Out.

The Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks and the DJ's RV B-Modfieds will also be in action at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Meet USMTS driver Jason Cummins on Saturday from 12-2 p.m. at the Casey's General Store location in Wheatland. Sign up for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Saturday night's race, check out Jason's Cheetos car and get his autograph.

Competitors will be out to finish well in the early 'Hunt' races to keep them on top during the stretch before the finale at Deer Creek Speedway's 14th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree, Sept. 20-22.

Marshalltown, Iowa's Ryan Gustin drove his familiar blue and white #19 to the 2011 USMTS National Championship despite pressure from standout Modified drivers such as Jason Hughes, Stormy and Johnny Scott, Rodney Sanders, Zack VanderBeek, Kelly Shryock, Jon Tesch, Dereck Ramirez and more. Currently, Gustin is on top of the USMTS National Championship Series points standings and third in the Hunt for the USMTS Casey's Cup.

Lucas Oil Speedway will grant two track provisional starting spots on Saturday night for the USMTS feature event. Provisional spots will be awarded to the two drivers not making the main event who are highest in current Lucas Oil Speedway Pitts Homes USRA Modified points.

Coupons worth $2 off general admission for Saturday's event will be available at the Casey's General Store in Wheatland beginning Thursday.

With a weather forecast in the '80s it is time to break out your favorite 1980s outfit and hair style for a chance to win a huge Lucas Oil Speedway prize package. The best-dressed 1980s fan in attendance (determined by fan applause) this Saturday night will receive one 3-day family pass to the 2nd Annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, including access to the Lucas Oil MLRA event on Saturday night, plus Lucas Oil Slick Mist, MAVTV coozies, a hat, key chains and other great goodies. The total package is valued at $200.

In addition, show your AAA membership card at the gate to receive $3 off regular admission prices.

A limited number of VIP suites are available for Saturday's event. Please contact LaRay Hankins at 417-282-5984 or email LaRay@LucasOilSpeedway.com to keep cool in a luxury suite this weekend.

EVENT INFORMATION
Saturday, August 3, 2012
Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps at 7:00 p.m.
Racing at 7:30 p.m.
Adults (16 and up) $20.00
Seniors (62 and up) $15.00
Youth (6-15) $5.00
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40.00
Pit Pass $30.00

The Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by Industry Insiders to be one of the top five Race Tracks in the Nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, about an hour north of Springfield and only about an hour and a half from Kansas City. Called "The Diamond of Dirt Tracks" Lucas Oil Speedway certainly lives up to the title. Twenty one luxury suites, a giant HD Jumbo Tron Screen, Musco Sports lighting, a Bose Stadium Sound System, Go Kart Track for all ages, The Diamond Bar, the best track food in the country, and the nicest pits in dirt track racing are just a few of the amenities that set us apart. In 2011 the first Diamond Drag Boat Nationals were held on the new Liquid Quarter Mile, Lake Lucas.

The Lucas Oil Speedway hosts some of the largest dirt track events in the nation featuring some of the biggest names in racing including the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi National Midget Series, Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series, Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Series and Lucas Oil MLRA Late Model Series. In addition to the awesome special events, the Lucas Oil Weekly Championship Series features the ALPS Food Stores Late Models, Pitts Homes USRA Modifieds, Carson's Corner Napa Factory Stocks and the DJ's RV B-Mods.

The Lucas Oil Speedway is located at the intersection of Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Mo. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With the 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.