5/20/2026
Lucas Oil Speedway
Colonel Joshua Pope to serve as Grand Marshal of 34th annual Show-Me 100
WHEATLAND, MO. (May 20, 2026) - Lucas Oil Speedway Officials are excited to announce Colonel Joshua Pope, the Commander at the 509th Maintenance Group, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri will serve as Grand Marshal again for the 34 th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100-presented by Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging.
The Speedway will honor and recognize the military, veterans, and families of fallen military personnel again as part of the Memorial Day weekend. The Speedway is also a close neighbor to Pope; Commander of the Whiteman Air Force Base is just 65 miles north of the speedway and is home of the B-2 Spirit Bomber Fleet.
As Commander, Colonel Joshua Pope is directly responsible for the morale, welfare and well-being of more than 1,450 Airmen and their families assigned to three squadrons. Additionally, he directs all production, flightline and back shop maintenance supporting twenty (20) B-2A aircraft supporting four operational squadrons. https://www.whiteman.af.mil/
“It is an honor to have Colonel Joshua Pope serve as Grand Marshal of the Show-Me 100 again this year. The speedway has always recognized and honored the Military during this event and having the Whiteman Air Force Base represented at the event as we recognize the military on Memorial Day Weekend during the Show-Me 100”, said Casey Shuman, General Manager of Lucas Oil Speedway.
Fans will get to experience the Diamond of Dirt Tracks and all the amenities the facility has to offer over the course of the three days for the 34th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100-presented by Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging. The Speedway has added several new amenities including the Pitts Homes & Realty Play Place for kids and a refurbished lake in the campgrounds which offers ATV/bike trails, fishing ponds and the big Lake Lucas for even more fishing fun all weekend. An active go-kart track for fans and kids will be open all three days.
The vendor midway will be full of vendors with your favorite driver merchandise and various food vendors.
The 34th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100-presented by Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging will feature a full show for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series paying $10,000 to win on both Thursday and Friday, May 21-22.
Saturday’s final night will include B-Mains, The Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge and the 100-lap feature paying $75,000 to win.
Bobby Pierce from Oakwood, Ill., is the defending champion of the
Show-Me 100 earning his second win to go with one in 2017.
For information on tickets or camping for any Lucas Oil Speedway event in 2026 contact the speedway at (417) 295-6043 or visit the track website at lucasoilspeedway.com for more information.
2026 SHOW-ME 100 ADMISSION:
3-day Reserved - $100 (cash), $107 (card)
3-day Pit Pass - $145 (cash), $153 (card)
3-day Pit Pass (5 & under) - $30 (cash), $33 (card)
THURSDAY, MAY 21
General Admission
Adults (13 and over) - $30 (cash), $33 (card)
Seniors (62 and over)/Military - $27 (cash), 29.50 (card)
Youth (6-12) - $10 (cash), $12 (card)
5 & Under - Free
Pit Pass - $45 (cash), $49 (card)
Pit Pass (5 and under) - $$10 cash), $12 (card)
FRIDAY, MAY 22
General Admission
Adults (13 and over) - $30 (cash), $33 (card)
Seniors (62 and over)/Military - $27 (cash), $29.50 (card)
Youth (6-12) - $10 (cash), $12 (card)
5 & Under - Free
Pit Pass - $45 (cash), $49 (card)
Pit Pass (5 and under) - $10 (cash) $12 (card)
2-Day Pit Pass - $100 (cash), $107 (card)
2-Day Pit Pass (5 and under) - $20 (cash), $22.25 (card)
SATURDAY, MAY 23
General Admission
Adults (13 and over) - $40 (cash) $44 (card)
Seniors (62 and over)/Military - $37 (cash), $40.50 (card)
Youth (6-12) - $10 (cash), $12 card)
Pit Pass - $50 (cash), $59.50 (card)
Pit Pass (5 and under) - $10 (cash), $12 (card)
Ultimate Fan Package: Lucas Oil Speedway is offering fans a great new way to experience its signature event on the final night of the 34th annual Show-Me 100 Presented by Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging on May 23rd.
For just $99, fans can purchase the Ultimate Fan Experience, a round-trip bus ride from Cavender's Western Store at Battlefield and US 65 with a 3 p.m. departure that day. Along with the transportation, the price includes a Show-Me 100 suite ticket, a personal suite host and a bird’s eye view of all the racing action.
A limited number of spots are available and interested fans can contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043. Cost of food and drink is not included in the price.
Thursday and Friday Purses
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
$10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850,
$825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800. Total - $48,575.
Saturday Purses
Midwest Sheet Metal Show-Me Challenge Non-Qualifiers Race:
$2,500, 2. $1,250, 3. $750, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $475, 7. $450, 8. $425, 9. $400, 10. $375, 11. $350, 12. $325, 13. $300, 14. $275, 15. $250, 16. $250, 17. $250, 18. $250, 19. $250, 20. $250, 21. $250,
$250, 23. $250, 24. $250. Total - $11,475
34th Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100
$75,000, 2. $25,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $9,000, 5. $8,000, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,000, 8. $5,000, 9. $4,500, 10. $4,000, 11. $3,800, 12. $3,700, 13. $3,600, 14. $3,500, 15. $3,400, 16. $3,300, 17. $3,200,18. $3,100,
$3,000, 20. $2,900, 21. $2,800, 22. $2,700, 23. $2,600, 24. $2,500, 25. $2,500, 26. $2,500, 27. $2,500. Total - $205,100
Hickamo Super Stocks will join the Late Models on Friday with O’Reilly USRA Stock Cars set to run on the Saturday program.
Gates and pits open at 4 p.m. each day with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7.
For further event information, including more info on tickets and camping for the Show-Me 100 or any event at Lucas Oil Speedway, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or by email at Nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.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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