Article Archive for October 2008
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Saturday night the best-lit 3/8 mile dirt track in the Nation flipped the lights on and off for the final time in 2008. While they were on fans were treated to a “Topless” night of racing by the Miller Lite ULMA Late Models and even a few of the Pitt’s Homes “A” Mods pealed their tops off as well.“I think the ...read more
Kevin Greven, General Track Manager of the Lucas Oil Speedway announced this afternoon that he will be leaving the track to pursue a new exciting endeavor.“Unfortunately, at this point I cannot divulge any of the details regarding the move,” Greven said, “but suffice to say it was one of those opportunities you simply have to take.”Replacing Greven in the role of General Manager will be Randy Bowman, who has worked closely with Greven over the past ...read more
The Lucas Oil “SPOOKWAY” is just a couple of weeks away. This year The Index newspaper in Hermitage has stepped up as a presenting sponsor of this safe trick or treat night at the speedway on Friday, October 31st.We are currently still taking reservations from area business owners that wish to occupy a 12 foot booth space and not only show case their wares ...read more
The Lucas Oil Speedway Awards Banquet has been moved. I am sorry about this but two weeks ago I found that the scheduled location for this season’s Banquet could not be used. It is a long story but suffice to say it involved the facility itself and the change simply could not be avoided.The event has been moved to the Hermitage, MO Shrine Club (same place as season) on Highway 254 just south of Hermitage. The new date ...read more
There is a lot of talk floating around about IMCA sanctioning being adopted by area tracks. That is correct, there is a lot of talk. In fact just about every area track is supposedly going to set down and “talk” next week to discuss lots of things regarding the future of our sport. I am really excited about the prospects of that kind of mini summit meeting.One of the topics will be IMCA for “A” Modifieds and possibly ...read more