WHEATLAND, Mo. (Feb. 19, 2026)—Lucas Oil Speedway will join businesses and restaurants from throughout the southwest Missouri region on Saturday at one of the winter’s biggest charity fundraisers, the 44th annual Sertoma Chili Cookout in downtown Springfield.

More than 60 teams, including Lucas Oil Speedway, will compete for the title of Chili King in both judged and people’s choice voting.

Racing fans are encouraged to stop by and visit with the Lucas Oil Speedway team at booths 40 and 41 inside the Springfield Expo Center at 635 E. St. Louis Street to sample and vote. In addition to having chili and talking racing, sign up for a raffle to win race tickets for the upcoming season and pick up free schedule cards and assorted other items.

Tickets are $20, but score an additional $5 discount in advance by using the discount code SPEEDWAY at sertomachilicookoff.com. Processing fees are not included.

The event runs from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. with nine bands scheduled to play on the main stage with four more on the acoustic stage.

The Sertoma Clubs are non-profit organizations that focus on raising money for charity, primarily sponsoring children charities in the Springfield and surrounding community. Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield are a main benefactor of the event. The area Sertoma Clubs focus on the needs of at-risk youth in southwest Missouri. Throughout eight clubs, they give on average of over $300,000 per year to these causes.

Test and Tune set for March 21: The Lucas Oil Speedway season opens March 26-28 with the USMTS King of America following an Open Test and Tune March 21 from 6-10 p.m. for the dirt track and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. that day for the Off Road track. 

For event information, including tickets and camping this season at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984.

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