USRA B-Mod driver Mitchell Franklin won the Most Popular Driver Award, determined through online fan voting.

Lucas Oil Speedway paid tribute to the stars of its 2023 Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series season Friday night at the annual Lucas Oil Speedway Championship Banquet.

Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series track champions Ryan Middaugh (Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds), Bobby Williams (Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods) and Mason Beck (O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars) received their awards.

The Most Popular Driver Award for track regular competitors, determined through online fan voting, went to Mitchell Franklin from the USRA B-Mod division. Franklin, from Camdenton, drives the No. F1 car and picked up his first Lucas Oil Speedway feature win during the 2023 season to earn one of the biggest ovations of the season.

Track photographers Greg and Stacy Stanek of GS Stanek Racing Photography expanded the Best Appearing Race Car Award to one winner in each division, including Greg Scheffler (Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds), J.C. Newell (Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods) and Waylon Dimmitt (O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars).

"Congratulations to all our award winners after another great season and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2024," Lorton said.

​Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series track champions (from left to right): Mason Beck (USRA Stock Cars), Bobby Williams (USRA B-Mods) and Ryan Middaugh (USRA Modifieds).

Lucas Oil Speedway recently unveiled its tentative 2024 schedule with an open test & tune set to kick things off on March 30. The speedway has gift cards available for purchase as a Christmas gift option and also has season pass renewals for the 2024 season available at a discount through the end of the year.

Season passes for the 2024 season are available now at a $50 discount for renewals from 2023.

Season pass renewals before Dec. 29:
Adults (ages 16-61): $700 (dirt track only)
Seniors (ages 62+): $600 (dirt track only)

Season passes beginning Jan. 15, 2024:
Adults (ages 16-61): $750 (dirt track only)
Senior (ages 62+): $650 (dirt track only)

Each season pass holder is entitled to one reserved stadium-style seat, complete with high backs and armrests located in the top six rows of the main grandstand of the dirt track.

Meanwhile, Lucas Oil Speedway gift cards are available in any dollar amount. Gift cards can be used in all departments including in the ticket office, pit office, camp shack, concessions, gift shop, suites and the Diamond Bar.

Lorton added that the gift shop is remaining open year-round during weekday business hours for those interested in stopping by the track and shopping for items.

For season passes and ticket information about any future event at Lucas Oil Speedway contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information.

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USRA awards banquet Jan. 27 in Kansas City: The United States Racing Association (USRA) will host a joint awards banquet with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino to celebrate the 2023 racing season for both organizations. Click here for more information.

USRA moving fast forward: For more than two decades, the USRA has attracted more and more racetracks and dirt track racers each year through fair, logical and cost-effective rules accompanied by an organization that puts the racers, racetracks and their fans first. During the 2023 Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series, more than 60 of America's finest dirt ovals hosted more than 1,000 nights of racing.

USRA competitors can register online here or call (515) 832-6000 to register by phone. You can also download the application here and then submit your completed form by email at office@usraracing.com or fax at (515) 832-7958.