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Rod End Supply "Road to the Hockett" opener Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO. (May 11, 2026) - The first steps on the new Rod End Supply "Road to the Hockett" take place this Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway, as drivers in participating open-wheel divisions begin a four-race points program and a coveted automatic bid into this fall’s 16th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial.

The POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series, POWRi WAR Sprints and the POWRi 305s and IMCA WOW 305 Sprints will be in action as a new concept starts to build momentum for the open-wheel major, Sept. 17-19.

The series will offer its own points fund for the three divisions and a champion’s provisional into the 2026 Hockett–McMillin Memorial for the POWRi 410s and WAR Sprints.

Other rounds on the Rod End Supply Road to the Hockett: Round 2 on June 27, Round 3 on Aug. 1 and Championship Night on Aug. 22.

All three division will compete for both cash and Lucas Oil Products rewards, with point fund payouts as follows:

1st – $1,000 plus $1,000 in products.

2nd – $750 plus $750 in products.

3rd – $500 plus $500 in products.

While it’s early in the season, early points leaders in the series are:

POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series: Howard Moore, Memphis, Tenn.

POWRi WAR (Wingless Auto Racing League) Sprints: Wesley Smith, Nixa.

POWRi WAR Sprint 305: Season opener

Winged IMCA RaceSaver Sprints: William Gould, Calera, Okla.

Saturday’s track schedule:

Pits and grandstands open - 4 p.m.

Driver registration: 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Drivers’ meeting: 5:45 p.m.?Hot laps - 6:30 p.m.

Racing to follow - Approximately 7 p.m.

Admission prices:

Adults (13 and over) - $25 ($27.50 online advance)

Seniors (62 and up)/Military with ID - $22 (24.25 online advance)

Youth (ages 6-12) - $10 ($12 online advance)

Kids (5-and-under) - FREE

Dress up, show out and save money: There will be a little extra fun throughout the Road to the Hockett Series with different theme nights for each. Round 1 on Saturday will be '80s Night with fans dressing in 1980s themed outfits getting $5 off general admission.

Other theme nights are Luau Night on June 27th, Super Hero Night on Aug. 1st and Wild, Wild West Night on Aug. 22nd.

Arrive early, get a hot dog: The first 250 adult or senior tickets will receive a FREE all-beef hot dog coupon — valid the night of the event — courtesy of Lucas Cattle Company.

Beat the Heat Suite Special: Fans who would like to take in the action in temperature-controlled comfort with prime viewing can purchase a “Beat the Heat Suite” special for $50 apiece. The price includes indoor and outdoor seating, plus a personal suite host. Food and drink is not included in the price.

For further event information, including more info on tickets and camping for this week or any event at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or by email at Nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com.

CAMPING: DAILY RATES (Limited Availability)

Dry Camping $20/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person);

Reserve Dry $30/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person):

Reserved Electric & Water- $50/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person).

Rod End Supply has long been a dedicated supporter of the late Jesse Hockett, one of the most respected and beloved drivers in open-wheel racing. Their continued commitment to honoring his legacy makes this partnership especially meaningful for the racing community and for Lucas Oil Speedway.

For more info about Rod End Supply, visit rodendsupply.com.

CONTACT:
Casey Shuman
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
Email: CShuman@lucasoilspeedway.com

Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. 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.

For ticket and camping information and everything about the Show-Me 100 event, visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for all the information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.

In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on X, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway

Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com.

About Lucas Oil Speedway

Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Mo., approximately an hour from Springfield and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title.

Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, 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 are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events.

Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, United States Modified Touring Series and the High Limit Sprint Racing Series, POWRi Sprint Cars and POWRi WAR Sprints.

In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and Super Stocks.

2026 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners

Bill Roberts Chevrolet

"The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Iconic Apparel

"The Official Merchandise Provider of Lucas Oil Speedway"

Lucas Oil Products

"The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper

"The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Rugged Radios

"The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Summit Racing Equipment

"The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Sunoco Race Fuels

"The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway

2026 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include:

AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clear Creek Golf Cars, Clearlight Inn, Dixie Chopper, Eibach Springs, Encounter Ministry Inc., FSE Fire Systems, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Henry's Towing Service, Heritage Tractor, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Highkine Warren, Hobbytime Motorsports, Iconic Apparel, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears Performance Products, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, RACEceiver, RacinDirt.com, RCR Designs, Real Racing Wheels, Rod End Supply, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, SMSI, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super 8 Bolivar Mo., Super Splash, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, WacoBill.com, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Woods Supermarkets.

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