The 11th Annual Summit USRA Nationals happens Tuesday-Saturday, Sept. 17-21, at the beautiful state-of-the-art Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., where there is not a single bad seat or pit stall, and the racing is second to none at a venue that is truly super.

Four of America's finest dirt tracks have hosted the event since in inagural event in 2014, and this will be the fourth consecutive year the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" is the venue for the biggest names in the sport and most popular sanctioning body in American grassroots racing.

Pit parking and an open practice takes place on Tuesday. Parking spots are still available. Overflow parking is located near Lake Lucas. If you need a parking spot. call the USRA office at (515) 832-6000.

Wednesday will feature USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods competing in qualying heat races and A-Mains. The top six drivers will be locked into Saturday's Championship Feature. There are no B-Mains; every driver will be in an A-Main with payouts for each.

Thursday's show will feature a repeat of Wednesday's format with the USRA Hobby Stocks joining the program. The annual Mel Hambelton Racing Kickball Tournament happens in the morning

On Friday, the USRA Tuners are in action with another complete show of heat races and main events. Friday will feature a 3-on-3 basketball tournament during the day.

Saturday will be last chance races and main events for all classes, culminating with Championship Features in all five divisions. A fishing tournament, cornhole tournament and the annual Promoters Challenge Race and Pit Crew Races happens at the Lucas Oil Speedway's Go-Kart Slick Track behind the main grandstantands.

Whether you're a racer or a fan, there's no better place to be Sept. 17-21 than the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.

Save some money and register by calling the USRA office at (515) 832-6000 or online at myracepass.com. If you are racing in two classes there is an additional entry fee of $50 per day. If racing in three classes, there is an additional entry fee of $150 per day. Online registrations add $10 service fee. Credit card transactions by phone add 4% service fee. No refunds.

Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points end Sept. 30 for the five classes competing this weekend. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the USRA, call or text Todd Staley at (515) 297-3870 or email todd@usraracing.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Parking and Practice for all classes
10:00 AM - Pit gate open for parking.
1:00 PM - Pit shack open for pit passes.
1:30 PM - Tech garage open (all cars must go through pre-tech).
3:00 PM - Draw shack open for check-in.
4:00 PM - Clear pit area (everybody must go to gate).
5:42 PM - Drivers meeting at tech garage.
6:00-9:00 PM - Practice for all classes.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods.
8:00 AM - Pit gate open for parking.
9:00 AM - Signup open for Kickball Tournament on Thursday.
12:00 PM - Pit shack open for pit passes.
1:00 PM - Tech garage opens (all cars must go through pre-tech).
3:00 PM - Draw shack open for check-in.
4:00 PM - Clear pit area (everybody must go to gate).
5:22 PM - Drivers meeting at tech garage; Draw for qualifying order.
5:53 PM - Opening ceremonies.
6:00 PM - Heat Races and A-Mains. Hot laps for USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners at various times.
10:00 PM - DJ playing near tech garage (Horse Racing & Left Right Center).
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
8:00 AM - Pit gate open for parking.
9:30 AM - Signup for Kickball Tournament. Nine players per team. Entry $50, Winning team gets $1,000 (minimum 8 teams) courtesy of Mel Hambelton Racing; Second and third split entry fees (60% and 40%).
12:00 PM - Pit shack open for pit passes.
1:00 PM - Tech garage opens (all cars must go through pre-tech).
3:00 PM - Draw shack open for check-in.
4:00 PM - Clear pit area (everybody must go to gate).
5:22 PM - Drivers meeting at tech garage; Draw for qualifying order.
5:53 PM - Opening ceremonies.
6:00 PM - Heat Races and A-Mains. Hot laps for USRA Tuners at various times.
10:00 PM - DJ playing near tech garage (Horse Racing & Left Right Center).
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners.
8:00 AM - Pit gate open for parking.
9:00 AM - Signup open 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at 10:00 AM, Entry $25, Winning team gets $500 courtesy of Mel Hambelton Racing; Second- and third-place teams split entry fees (60% and 40%).
12:00 PM - Pit shack open for pit passes.
1:00 PM - Tech garage opens (all cars must go through pre-tech).
3:00 PM - Draw shack open for check-in.
4:00 PM - Clear pit area (everybody must go to gate).
5:22 PM - Drivers meeting at tech garage; Draw for qualifying order.
5:53 PM - Opening ceremonies.
6:00 PM - Heat Races and A-Mains.
10:00 PM - Joe Inman & Co live music near tech garage (free pizza while they last). Horse Racing & Left Right Center.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners.
8:00 AM - Pit gate open for parking.
10:00 AM - Cornhole and Fishing Tournaments begin (sign up by 9:00 AM)
Fishing Tournament - Entry $10, Winner gets $250 courtesy of Mel Hambelton Racing. Entry fees split to Most Fish Caught (50%) and Biggest Fish (50%).
Cornhole Tournament - Entry $40, Winner gets $250 courtesy of Mel Hambelton Racing; Entry fees split between 1st (50%), 2nd (30%) and 3rd (20%).
12:00 PM - Promoters Race at the Lucas Oil Speedway Go-Kart Slick Track.
2:00 PM - Pit shack open for pit passes.
4:00 PM - Draw shack open for payouts.
4:00 PM - Clear pit area (everybody must go to gate).
4:52 PM - Drivers meeting at tech garage.
5:23 PM - Opening ceremonies.
5:30 PM - Last Chance Races and Championship Features.
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PAYOUTS

USRA MODIFIEDS
Entry fee $125 by Sept. 16 or $200 at the gate.
Wednesday-Friday - A-Mains: 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $140, 9. $130, 10. $120, 11. $110, 12. $105, 13. $100, 14. $95, 15. $90, 16. $85, 17. $80, 18. $75, other starters $70.
Saturday - D-Main: Top 12 to C-Main, 13. $250, 14. $240, 15. $235, 16. $230, 17. $225, 18. $220, 19. $215, 20. $210, 21. $205, other starters $200; C-Main: Top 12 to B-Main, 13. $300, 14. $275, 15. $270, 16. $265, 17. $260, 18. $255, other starters $250; B-Main: Top 12 to A-Main, 13. $450, 14. $400, 15. $350, 16. $325, 17. $320, 18. $315, 19. $310, 20. $305, other starters $300; A-Main: 1. $4000, 2. $3000, 3. $2000, 4. $1500, 5. $1200, 6. $1000, 7. $900, 8. $850, 9. $800, 10. $750, 11. $700, 12. $675, 13. $650, 14. $625, 15. $600, 16. $575, 17. $550, 18. $540, 19. $530, 20. $525, 21. $520, 22. $515, 23. $510, 24. $505, other starters $500.

USRA STOCK CARS
Entry fee $100 by Sept. 16 or $150 at the gate.
Wednesday-Friday - A-Mains: 1. $300, 2. $250, 3. $200, 4. $175, 5. $150, 6. $125, 7. $100, 8. $90, 9. $80, 10. $75, 11. $70, 12. $65, 13. $60, 14. $55, other starters $50.
Saturday - Last Chance: Top 6. to E-Main, 7. $150, 8. $140, 9. $130, 10. $120, 11. $115, 12. $110, 13. $105, other starters $100; E-Main: Top 4 to D-Main, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $125, 10. $120, 11. $115, other starters $110; D-Main: Top 12 odd to C-Main #1, even to to C-Main #2, 13. $200, 14. $175, 15. $150, 16. $140, 17. $130, other starters $125; C-Main #1: Top 4 to B-Main #1, 5. $250, 6. $225, 7. $200, 8. $190, 9. $180, 10. $170, 11. $160, 12. $155, other starters $150; C-Main #2: Top 4 to B-Main #2, 5. $250, 6. $225, 7. $200, 8. $190, 9. $180, 10. $170, 11. $160, 12. $155, other starters $150; B-Main #1: Top 6 to A-Main, 7. $250, 8. $225, 9. $200, 10. $190, 11. $180, other starters $175; B-Main #2: Top 6 to A-Main, 7. $250, 8. $225, 9. $200, 10. $190, 11. $180, other starters $175; A-Main: 1. $3000, 2. $2000, 3. $1500, 4. $1000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $700, 8. $650, 9. $600, 10. $550, 11. $500, 12. $475, 13. $450, 14. $440, 15. $430, 16. $425, 17. $420, 18. $415, 19. $410, 20. $405, other starters $400.

USRA B-MODS
Entry fee $100 by Sept. 16 or $150 at the gate.
Wednesday-Friday - A-Mains: 1. $300, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $110, 7. $100, 8. $90, 9. $80, 10. $75, 11. $70, 12. $65, 13. $60, 14. $55, other starters $50.
Saturday - Last Chance: Top 6 to E-Main, 7. $150, 8. $140, 9. $130, 10. $120, 11. $115, 12. $110, 13. $105, other starters $100; E-Main: Top 4 to D-Main, 5. $175, 6. $150, 7. $140, 8. $130, 9. $125, 10. $120, 11. $115, other starters $110; D-Main: Top 12 odd to C-Main #1, even to to C-Main #2, 13. $200, 14. $175, 15. $150, 16. $140, 17. $130, other starters $125; C-Main #1: Top 4 to B-Main #1, 5. $250, 6. $225, 7. $200, 8. $190, 9. $180, 10. $170, 11. $160, 12. $155, other starters $150; C-Main #2: Top 4 to B-Main #2, 5. $250, 6. $225, 7. $200, 8. $190, 9. $180, 10. $170, 11. $160, 12. $155, other starters $150; B-Main #1: Top 6 to A-Main, 7. $250, 8. $225, 9. $200, 10. $190, 11. $180, other starters $175; B-Main #2: 1-6. to A-Main, 7. $250, 8. $225, 9. $200, 10. $190, 11. $180, other starters $175; A-Main: 1. $2500, 2. $1700, 3. $1200, 4. $900, 5. $800, 6. $700, 7. $650, 8. $600, 9. $550, 10. $500, 11. $475, 12. $450, 13. $425, 14. $400, 15. $375, 16. $370, 17. $365, 18. $360, 19. $355, other starters $350.

USRA HOBBY STOCKS
Entry fee $75 by Sept. 16 or $100 at the gate.
Thursday-Friday - A-Mains: 1. $300, 2. $200, 3. $175, 4. $150, 5. $125, 6. $100, 7. $90, 8. $80, 9. $75, 10. $70, 11. $65, 12. $60, 13. $55, other starters $50.
Saturday - B-Main: Top 12 to A-Main, 13. $200, 14. $175, 15. $150, 16. $140, 17. $130, other starters $125; A-Main: 1. $1200, 2. $900, 3. $800, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $450, 8. $400, 9. $350, 10. $325, 11. $300, 12. $290, 13. $280, 14. $275, 15. $270, 16. $265, 17. $260, 18. $255, other starters $250.

USRA TUNERS
Entry fee $40 by Sept. 16 or $50 at the gate.
Thursday-Friday - A-Mains: 1. $200, 2. $150, 3. $100, 4. $90, 5. $80, 6. $75, 7. $70, 8. $65, 9. $60, 10. $55, 11. $50, 12. $45, other starters $40.
Saturday - B-Main: Top 12 to A-Main, 13. $125, 14. $100, 15. $90, 16. $80, other starters $75; A-Main: 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $140, 9. $135, 10. $130, 11. $125, 12. $120, 13. $115, 14. $110, 15. $105, other starters $100.

RULES & PROCEDURES

This event is sanctioned by the United States Racing Accociation and all USRA rules apply. USRA national points awarded each night with 100 bonus points awarded for the event to each driver. Draw for heat line-ups. Passing points each night determine feature lineups. The top 6 each night are locked into Saturday's A-Main. RACEceivers and MyLaps transponders (red ones) are required and available for rent or purchase at the track.

The Lucas Oil Speedway has a top-shelf staff, but all safety personnel are there for the safety of the drivers and unable to determine rough driving or other judgement calls. Track officials will be in place at each corner at a minimum to help make calls. The flagman has a black flag and will use it.

The Summit USRA Nationals brings the best tech inspectors in the country. When you leave pre-tech, they will inform you of items, if any, that need to be fixed. If you have questions about any rule(s), stop in the tech garage and ask questions questions? You can call or text USRA Tech Director Darlo Mulder (515) 835-9946.

The pits will be open to the public all day every day until the pits are cleared. Tuesday is reserved for parking and on-track practice from 6-9 p.m.

All drivers will race in an A-main each night on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Each A-main will have up to 30 starters (for rxample, if there are 90 cars there will be three A-mains for that class). Up to 15 drivers with the most passing points will draw for starting spots in the A-main for their class. The remaining cars in passing points will line up behind those starters. The top two (2) finishers in each A-main will be locked into Saturday's Championship Feature for that class, so a total of six (6) or eight (8) cars in each class will be locked into the Championship Features on Saturday.

On Saturday, racers who are not qualified for the Championship Feature will use points earned from their best two nights of racing to line them up for Saturday's "alphabet soup" of Last Chance Races. Points will be based on your two best nights of racing including heat races and A-main(s), giving drivers that cannot possibly make each night the chance to come later in the week.

USRA License Required: Remember, you must have a USRA Competitor License in order to partake in the Summit USRA Nationals. Temp licenses will not be available. Save yourself some time and have that done before the event. Register for your USRA license at https://usraracing.com/register.

Bonus Points: Each driver in attendance at the Summit USRA Nationals will be awarded 100 bonus Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points in their class. Other USRA-sanctioned racetracks may race this weekend, but no USRA track, regional and/or national points will be awarded to USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks or USRA Tuners. From Sept. 17-21, the Summit USRA Nationals at the Lucas Oil Speedway is the only way to earn Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points.

RACER AMENITIES

The Lucas Oil Speedway pit area is one of the nicest in all of motorsports. The pit area includes a complete asphalt perimeter with individually numbered concrete pit stalls and includes access to air, water and electricity. A well-lit pit area includes a Bose sound system to keep the racers and crew updated throughout the racing events. There is a hot pit area with air, water and electricity for those quick repairs during the race.

Concrete Pit Stalls: The Lucas Oil Speedway pit area is one of the nicest in all of racing. The pit area includes a complete asphalt perimeter with individually numbered concrete pit stalls and includes access to air, water and electricity. A well-lit pit area includes a Bose sound system to keep the racers and crew updated throughout the racing events. Pit stalls can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the USRA office at (515) 832-6000 to get yours.

Car Wash: The pit area features a four-bay car wash, large enclosed drive through tech building and a hot pit area with air, water and electricity for those quick repairs during the race.

Pit-Side Seating: A special pit side seating section is available for racers, crew and family members to watch in comfort along with an observation deck high above the backstretch for premium viewing of all the on-track activities.

Parts Store: Last but not least is a full service parts store open on race night as racers and crew can purchase Lucas Oil Products, Sunoco Race Fuels and American Racer racing tires, along with several other lines of assorted must-have racing products.

FAN INFORMATION

Industry leaders consider the Lucas Oil Speedway to be one of the top five race tracks in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Mo., Referred to by many as the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks," it features 21 VIP luxury suites, a giant HD Jumbo Tron Screen, Musco Sports lighting, Bose Stadium sound system, a Go Kart Slick Track for all ages, The Diamond Bar, the best racetrack food in the country and the cleanest pits in dirt track racing are just a few of the amenities that set the Lucas Oil Speedway apart from the others.

Directions: The Lucas Oi Speedway is a semi-banked 3/8-mile clay oval located 2 blocks south of US 54 on SR 83, then east to 18842 Speedway Dr, Wheatland, MO 65779. Get directions at lucasoilspeedway.com/directions.

Camping: Lucas Oil Speedway and Lake Lucas boast 40 acres of rolling campgrounds. Both wooded and open air spots are abundant. An on-site shower house, water and electric hookups, fishing ponds and hiking trails are all enclosed in the scenic campground.

There are 74 RV spots available with power and water, 5 spots with power only and 25 reserve dry spots for each event as well as many acres of open dry camping for both RV and tent camping. On Lake Lucas there are 38 RV spots on the south side of the track. Its’ a great way to catch all of the action from the comfort of your RV. Call (417) 282-5984 for reservations. See more at lucasoilspeedway.com/camping.

Lodging: lucasoilspeedway.com/city
Amenities: lucasoilspeedway.com/amenities
FAQ: lucasoilspeedway.com/faq

PAST CHAMPIONS

2023 - Jake Timm (Modifieds); Josh Cain (Stock Cars); Mitchell Franklin (B-Mods); Chris Hovden (Hobby Stocks); Randy Martin (Tuners) @ Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.
2022 - Tyler Wolff (Modifieds), Dylan Thornton (Stock Cars), Ryan Gillmore (B-Mods), Dylan Clinton (Hobby Stocks), Kory Ressie (Late Models), Rowdy Day (Limited Mods), Craig Pursley (Factory Stocks) and Brad Stahl (Tuners) @ Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.
2021 - Dustin Sorensen (Modifieds), Mitch Hovden (Stock Cars), J.C. Morton (B-Mods), Dylan Clinton (Hobby Stocks) and David Thompson (Tuners) @ Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.
2020 - Lucas Schott (Modifieds), Kyle Falck (Stock Cars), Kris Jackson (B-Mods), Dustin Gulbrandson (Hobby Stocks) and Brad Stahl (Tuners) @ Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa.
2019 - Brandon Davis (Modifieds), Kyle Falck (Stock Cars), Dan Hovden (B-Mods), Eric Stanton (Hobby Stocks) and Oliver Monson (Tuners) @ Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa.
2018 - Ryan Gustin (Modifieds), Mitch Hovden (Stock Cars), Kris Jackson (B-Mods), Tyler Schlumbohm (Hobby Stocks) and Dakota Girard (Tuners) @ I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo.
2017 - Rained out @ I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo.
2016 - Lucas Schott (Modifieds), Brett Heeter (Stock Cars), Chad Clancy (B-Mods) and Weston Koop (Hobby Stocks) @ Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.
2015 - Darron Fuqua (Modifieds), Elijah Zevenbergen (Stock Cars), Logan Martin (B-Mods) and Cory Yeigh (Hobby Stocks) @ Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.
2014 - Rodney Sanders (Modifieds), Dillon Anderson (Stock Cars), Mike Higley (B-Mods) and Eric Stanton (Hobby Stocks) @ Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.

For more than two decades, the United States Racing Association 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.

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