Wheatland, MO (March 7th, 2012) – The Rex Merritt Racing School will once again return to Lucas Oil Speedway in April. The two-day racing school will begin on Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at 9am. Day one of Racing School will involve primarily classroom training followed by students participating in the open Test & Tune. Sunday, April 8th, 2012 will include extensive in car and on track work. Rex Merritt is not only a skilled and experienced driver, he is a veteran in the sport and recent Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Fame Inductee. Merritt spends quality time mentoring and instructing many drivers. Merritt is passionate about sharing his practical as well as technical skills with other drivers. To participate in the school contact Rex directly at (417) 743-4935 or call the track hotline at (417) 282-5984.
To participate in the Rex Merritt Racing School for both days a fee of $200 is due prior to the beginning of class. This price includes two days of instruction as well as a pit pass for the Test and Tune session on Saturday. If you are unable to attend both days of class, Saturday only classroom work is $175 or Sunday only track work is $75. Space is limited so sign up now to claim your seat in the Rex Merritt Racing School. Drivers in any type of circle track race car are invited to participate in the school. Space is limited to the first 75 drivers to sign up.
The Spring Test & Tune is open to all drivers in all classes on Saturday, April 7th, 2012. A $15 pit pass allows drivers to participate from 12 noon until dusk on the track. The Pit Gates are set to open at 10am. Hoosier and American Racer Race Tires, Sunoco Racing Fuel, and Lucas Oil Products will all be available in the Lucas Oil Speedway Parts Store throughout the day. This practice session is a great opportunity to get some valuable laps on the track before the season officially kicks off on April 14th, 2012 for Lucas Oil MLRA Spring Thunder.
In addition to the Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models, the Pitts Homes A-Modifieds and the Carsons Corner Napa Factory Stocks will be running on opening night, April 14th. $750 will be up for grabs in the Pitts Homes A-Modifieds courtesy of Lucas Fuel Saving 10W-30 while $500 will go to the winner of the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks courtesy of Elite Automotive Repair in Warrensburg, Missouri. Fans in attendance on April 14th, 2012 also get a bonus as the first 500 spectators through the gate receive a FREE 2012 Magnet Schedule. Advanced Discount Tickets for the event are on sale now! Check out ShowClix to get your tickets to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.
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2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Sponsors
AAA Missouri- “The Official Auto Club” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Bill Roberts Chevrolet- “The Official Truck” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Canidae Pet Foods – “The Official Pet Foods” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
DART Machinery – “The Official Engine Components” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
E3 Spark Plugs – “The Official Spark Plug” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
GEICO – “The Official Insurance” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
General Tire – “The Official Tire” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Products – “The Official Oil” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
MAVTV – “The Official Television Network” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Optima Batteries- “The Official Battery” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Speedco – “The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
Sunoco Race Fuels – “The Official Fuel” of the Lucas Oil Speedway
2012 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AAA Missouri, A-1 Disposal, A & G Electric, Advanced Automotive Repair, ALPS Food Stores, American Broadband, American Racer Race Tires, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Ash Grove Aggregates, B.J.’s Trophy Shop, Bank of Urbana, Big Surf Water Park, Bill Roberts Chevrolet/Buick, Buffalo Prairie Dental, Bobbie’s Cafe, Bridal Cave, Budweiser, Carson’s Corner Napa Auto Parts, Casey’s General Stores, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Clearlight Inn, DJ’s RV Sales and Service, Eibach Springs, Elite Auto Repair, Fast Shafts, Friendly Fuel America, Frog Signs, Gathering Place, Goody’s Resorts, Hermitage Lumber, Hoffman Racecars, Hoosier Race Tires, Impact Signs, Awnings and Wraps, inthepits.net, JE Pistons, Lucas Cattle Company, Lucas Slick Mist, MFA Bolivar, Maples Ford, Midwest Low-E Insulation, Midwest Sheet Metal, O’Bannon Bank, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Harley-Davidson, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Petro Truck Stops, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, Rains Ice Company Reliable Chevrolet, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Roush/Yates Racing Engines, SBU Athletics, Shadow Lake Golf, S & H Farm Supply, Sunflower Resort, Travel Centers of America, Triangle Quick Shop, TNT Quick Shop, Vickie and Tim’s Pub & Grub, White’s Marine Center