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Gospel quartet Anthem Edition free concert set for Saturday before MLRA Ron Jenkins Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 30, 2023) - The award-winning gospel quarter Anthem Edition is scheduled to perform a free concert in front of the Lucas Oil Speedway grandstand prior to Saturday night's MLRA Ron Jenkins Memorial Presented by Rugged Radios.

Former known as The Old Paths, Anthem Quartet will perform at 5:30 p.m. prior to the beginning of hot laps at 6:30 on Night Two of the Lucas Oil MLRA doubleheader.

"We enjoyed having them on hand last year as they put on a great show for our fans and are happy to welcome them back this year," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said of Anthem Edition.

Anthem Edition burst onto the scene into 2003, initially as a trio called The Old Paths. Founding members Doug Roark and Tim Rackley set forth with a clear vision and mission: to glorify the Lord and seek His ways in everything. The trio soon morphed into a quartet, and started gaining national attention.

In 2012, the group signed with Crossroad Music’s Sonlite Records label, a collaboration which brought forth the breakout album, "Right Now." This debut record quickly yielded two No. 1 hits, "Battlestand" and "God’s Great," and earned the group a Singing News Fan Award for Favorite New Quartet.

A variety of circumstances led to the difficult decision for the group to stop touring in 2015, but just two years later, God opened the door for a return to the road. With a renewed passion and fire, Doug and Tim, along with bass singer Daniel Ashmore, welcomed Steve Ladd to the family to fill the tenor position. The quartet partnered once again with Crossroads, and in recent years have released several projects producing fan favorite songs such as "Come Sunday Morning," plus "Look at All I Lost," and "How Good The Good News Feels," among others.

In late 2022, The Old Paths announced that they would be changing the name of the group. After much consideration and discussion, the new name Anthem Edition was announced, as well as the addition of Andrew Utech as the group’s new bass vocalist. While the music and message have stayed the same from the beginning, Anthem Edition fully embodies the vision of the award-winning quartet, and positions them to forge their path into the future.

Meanwhile, Thomas Langley of Jasper, Alabama, returns to Lucas Oil Speedway with his Anthem Edition Late Model to join the action. Langley competed in the Hermitage Lumber Late Model division a year ago when the band performed at the speedway.

Action fires up on Friday with drivers chasing a $5,000-to-win feature with Saturday night's main event winner taking home $10,000 plus a $1,000 bonus courtesy of Mary Jenkins Holt in memory of Ron Jenkins, original builder of Wheatland Raceway. Marl also will give a $500 bonus to fast-time qualifier on Saturday night.

Chad Simpson of Mount Vernon, Iowa, looks to take another step toward a fourth Lucas Oil MLRA championship as he begins the weekend with a 165-point lead over Chris Simpson of Oxford, Iowa. Garrett Alberson of Las Cruces, N.M., is 195 behind with Dillon McCowan fourth 290 behind the leader. McCowan, of Urbana, also leads the Sunoco MLRA Rookie of the Year standings.

For more information on the Lucas Oil MLRA, including results, points and schedule visit MLRAracing.com.

The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Ozark Golf Car USRA B-Mods and O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars also be in action both nights. Friday night's USRA Modified feature pays $700 to win and it's $500 to win in the B-Mod and Stock Car divisions. On Saturday, the USRA Modified winner collects $1,000 with the B-Mods and Stock Car winners earning $750.

Pit and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. both days with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05.

Dirt Track Friday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22
Adults (16 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22
Youth (6-15) - $10
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass - $60
Pit Pass - $40
(Admission free with Friday drag boat ticket or 3-day drag boat pass)

Dirt Track Saturday admission:
Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27
Adults (16 and up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27
Youth (6-15) - $10
Kids (5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass - $70
Pit Pass - $45
(Admission free with Saturday drag boat ticket, or 2-day or 3-day drag boat passes)

Diamond Drag Boat Nationals on Lake Lucas: Next door on Lake Lucas, the Kentucky Drag Boat Association-sanctioned 13th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals will be in action Friday, Saturday and Sunday with qualifying rounds the first two days and eliminations on the final day.

The tentative drag boat schedule finds registration, pit gates and spectator gates open at 7 a.m. Friday with racing at 8 a.m. Ozarks Fox AM on KRBK 49 out of Springfield will televise live from 7-9 a.m. Friday with the first qualifying sessions to air during hour two.

On Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 8 a.m. with racing at 9 a.m.

Divisions in action will be Top Alcohol Hydro, Pro Outlaw, Pro Modified, Quick Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, Pro Comp Flat, Top Eliminator, Mod Eliminator, Stock Eliminator and Personal Water Craft.

Check out kydragboat.com for more information on the series.

Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Friday admission:
(All tickets include access to drag boat pits)
Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22
Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $25
Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $22
Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10
Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass (GA/Pit Pass Combo Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages 6-15) - $60
Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $70
Seniors (62 and up)/Military 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $64
Youth Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $30
(All Friday tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Friday night)
(All 3-day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Friday and Saturday nights)

Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Saturday admission:
(All tickets include access to drag boat pits)
Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27
Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $30
Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $27
Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10
Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE
Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo (Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages 6-15) - $70
Adult 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $45
Seniors (62 and up)/Military 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $42
Youth Ages (6-15) 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $25
(All Saturday, 3-Day and 2-Day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Saturday night)

Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Sunday admission:
(All tickets include access to drag boat pits)
Age 6 and up GA/Pit Pass Combo - $15
5 and Under GA/Pit Pass Combo - FREE

For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information.

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.

2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners

Arizona Sport Shirts
"The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick
"The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Dixie Chopper
"The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway"

General Tire
"The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Lucas Oil Products
"The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway

MAVTV
"The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper
"The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway

RacingJunk.com
"The Official Classifieds" 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

Super Clean
"The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway

2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include:
AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, 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, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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