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SPRINT BANDITS FREE PIT PASS
Aug. 4th, 2008
The next event on the schedule for the Diamond of Dirt Tracks is guaranteed to be the wildest show on dirt this season in the Mid-West. The O’Reilly Sprint Bandits thunder into the Lucas Oil Speedway next Monday, August 11, 2008. It is the first stop on their touring topless Midwest swing.“If you only see one race this season, this should be ...read more
SPRINT BANDITS TOURING TOPLESS
Aug. 4th, 2008
In little more than two weeks, the nation's top wingless Sprint Car drivers will once again descend upon the nation's mid-section for the Fourth Annual O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless Midwest Swing. This year's edition of Sprint Bandits TNT will pit the best of the Midwest against the best of the West on five neutral tracks in Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Kansas for six nights of racing from ...read more
ONE HOT NIGHT OF RACING
Aug. 2nd, 2008
Record temperatures and a record crowd headline this past Saturday’s weekly race at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks, the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO. Nearly 5,000 fans fought the heat in the stands but it was the action on the track that was really hot! In the Pitt’s Homes “A” Modifieds it was Jamie Ragland, leading the class points, taking his first win ...read more
NO RACE EVENTS THIS SATURDAY AUG. 9TH OR SUNDAY AUG. 10TH
Aug. 7th, 2008
Just a quick reminder, no racing this Saturday or Sunday as previously scheduled as we prepare for the O’Reilly Sprint Bandits this MONDAY August 11th. It has already been billed as the wildest show on dirt this season in the Midwest.“These racers are really excited about kicking off the 2008 Topless Tour at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks,” said Kevin Greven General Track Manager. “In talking with the series promoters about car counts, they have indicated the 2008 ...read more
A FEW EXPECTED BANDITS...
Aug. 7th, 2008
The Fourth Annual O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour N' Topless Midwest Swing ignites in just a few more days, with Monday night's event in Missouri the first of six consecutive nights of wingless 410-ci Sprint Car racing action.Well over $100,000 will be distributed to the nation's top wingless shoes over the course of the week, with a $10,000 point fund doled out to the week's top point earners.A number of drivers have announced intentions to take in ...read more
O’REILLY SPRINT BANDITS ROUND ONE TNT SERIES
Aug. 12th, 2008
Robert Ballou opened up the 2008 edition of the O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour 'N Topless Midwest Swing in the same way that he finished out the 2007 version; standing in victory lane. Ballou wrestled the lead away from Dave Darland on the 21st lap and went on to capture his fifth career TNT feature win in Monday night's 30-lap main event at Lucas Oil Speedway, cashing in on a $4,000 payday. Darland chased ...read more
PITT’S HOME’S “A” MODS TRY TO STEAL THE SHOW FROM THE BANDITS
Aug. 11th, 2008
While the O'Reilly Sprint Bandits were heating up the track this past Monday at the Lucas Oil Speedway, the Pitt's Home's "A" Modifieds running in support were just as hot. "I can't say it enough about them," said Kevin Greven, General Track Manager, "The Pitt's Homes "A" Mods have been amazing all season long and tonight was no exception."Over 30 Modifieds rolled through the ...read more
O’REILLY MLRA PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS
Aug. 14th, 2008
Saturday August 23, 2008 the O'Reilly MLRA presented by Lucas Oil Products thunders into the Diamond of Dirt Tracks for the final time this season. "In April these guys kicked off both their season and ours with a huge car count and awesome racing," said Kevin Geven, General Track Manager. "Since then they have played a key role in every big late model race this year."
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DON’T MISS THE O’REILLY MLRA IN THEIR 5TH AND FINAL APPEARANCE AT THE DIAMOND OF DIRT TRACKS THIS SEASON.
Aug. 13th, 2008
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CHECK OUR TOP 10 IN POINTS
Aug. 12th, 2008
Things are heating up in our classes as we start to wind down the season. Check our Top 10 in points per class as of August 2, 2008. Miller Lite ULMA Late Models 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Rylan Long
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COCA-COLA NIGHT AT THE RACES
Aug. 16th, 2008
The Transport Graphics Factory Stocks kicked off Coca-Cola Night at the races this past Saturday August 16th with the Transport Graphics’ Factory Stock of Chris Darnell taking the win. Current points leader James Flood was fought the 20 car all night be settled for second with Eddie Barnes joining the duo in the AAA Winner’s Circle in third.Factory Stock Feature1 Chris Darnell ...read more
FINAL O’REILLY MLRA EVENT FOR 2008
Aug. 24th, 2008
The O’Reilly MLRA presented by Lucas Oil Products made their fifth and final appearance at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks this Saturday and Mark Burgtorf found his way to AAA Winner’s Circle. Burgtorf slipped by Al Purkey just before the halfway mark of the race and then held off current points leader John Anderson to take the win.“Another great night of racing,” said Kevin ...read more
LUCKY NUMBER 7 FOR THE 99 “A” MOD
Aug. 24th, 2008
Eric Turner definitely knows the way to the AAA Winner’s Circle at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Saturday’s win in the Pitt’s Homes “A” Modified event during the O’Reilly MLRA Late Model Clash was his seventh of the season.“Another great “A” Mod race,” said Kevin Greven, General Track Manager. “I don’t know what else to say, the Pitt’s Homes guys have not ...read more
WORLD OF OUTLAWS, EVERY ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS PIT PASS!
Aug. 25th, 2008
In just a few short weeks the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars will make their first appearance at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks on Sunday September 14th.“It’s a perfect match,” said Kevin Greven, General Track Manger. “The best dirt sprint car drivers in the World on the best dirt in the Nation, the Lucas Oil Speedway!”The Outlaws are on their 30th anniversary ...read more
EVERY ADVANCE TIKET INCLUDES A PIT PASS!
Aug. 25th, 2008
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LIQUOR WAREHOUSE NIGHT AT THE RACES
Aug. 25th, 2008
This Saturday, August 30th we are back to racing with just two events left on the 2008 Weekly Race Schedule. It’s the Liquor Warehouse of Bolivar, MO Race Night including the Miller Lite ULMA Late Models, Transport Graphic Factory Stocks and Pitt’s Homes in action.“I hate to see the regular weekly race schedule come to a close,” said Kevin Greven, General Track ...read more
RAGLAND, CARROLL, HUBERT IN AAA WINNER’S CIRCLE
Aug. 31st, 2008
Labor Day Weekend got a great start with a beautiful Saturday in the Ozarks which turned into another near perfect night to be at the races. Around 3500 fans chose to start their holiday at the Diamond ...read more