9/6/2022
Lucas Oil Speedway
12th annual Hockett-McMillin Memorial on horizon at Lucas Oil Speedway
WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 6, 2022) - Lucas Oil Speedway will remain silent this weekend, but one of open-wheel sprint-car racing's biggest weekends is on the horizon at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.
The 12th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial, featuring the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series and the POWRi WAR Sprint League, return to Lucas Oil Speedway for three full nights of action Sept. 15-17.
"This event has continued to grow over the years and is always one of the highlights of our season and one that open-wheel fans all over the country look forward to," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "We look forward to hosting another big weekend with great racing while paying tribute to Jesse and Daniel and honoring their memories."
The event recognizes the legacy of Jesse Hockett, from Warsaw, Missouri, who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief, Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006.
ASCS feature winners will earn $3,000 each of the first two nights and $10,000 on the final night. POWRi WAR Sprint League feature winners will collect $2,000 on the preliminary nights and $4,077 for the finale.
J.J. Hickle of Quilcene, Washington, captured the ASCS final-night feature one year ago at the Hockett-McMillin Memorial while Wesley Smith of Nixa, Missouri, is reigning champ of the POWRi WAR Sprint League.
Hockett-McMillin Schedule/Admission:
(Thursday-Friday, Sept. 15-16)
Grandstands Open: 4 p.m.
Draw/Check-In: 4 p.m.
Drivers' Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6 p.m.
Racing: 7:05 p.m.
Grandstand Admission adults (16 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22
Youth (6-15) - $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass (click here for more info) - $55
Pit Pass - $40
3-Day Pit Pass - $125
(Saturday Sept. 17)
Grandstands Open: 4 p.m.
Drivers' Meeting: 4:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5:30 p.m.
Racing: 6:35 p.m.
Adults (16 and up) - $35
Seniors (62 and over)/Military - $32
Youth (6-15) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass (click here more more info) - $80
Pit Pass - $45
The Hockett-McMillin Memorial will kick off a busy final stretch of the season at Lucas Oil Speedway that includes:
Sept. 23-24 - Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Nationals, featuring the powerhouse trucks and tractors of the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League.
Oct. 3-8 - The Summit Racing USRA Nationals will bring the biggest week of racing to the speedway, in terms of volume. More than 300 entries are expected, starting with a Test and Tune on Oct. 3. USRA classes include Modifieds, B-Mods, Stock Cars, Tuners, Hobby Stocks, Limited Mods and Late Models.
Oct. 15 - UTV Short-Course Off-Road on the off road course.
Oct. 22 - O'Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Monster Trucks - Eve of Destruction.
To purchase tickets for any event on Lucas Oil Speedway's schedule, or to inquire about camping information, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or via email at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com.
CONTACT:
Danny Lorton
Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager
Office: (417) 282-5984
DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com
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.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.
Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141.
In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway
About Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, 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, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA.
In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.
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Article Credit: By Lyndal Scranton, Lucas Oil Speedway
