Casey Shuman, with nearly 30 years of experience as both a driver and a national touring series owner or director, has been appointed Lucas Oil Speedway’s new Assistant General Manager and Competition Director.

“We’re thrilled to welcome someone with Casey's extensive experience and deep roots in the dirt-track racing world,” Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said.

Shuman, 45, has been General Manager at I-70 Motorsports Park for the last two seasons following a four-year stint as Series Director for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. He and wife Brooke owned and operated the WAR Sprint Car Series from 2015-19. They live in Platte City, Mo., and have a daughter, Sawyer.

"I've always loved racing at Lucas Oil Speedway," said Shuman, a Tempe, Ariz., native who started driving sprint cars as a teenager and raced full-time for 20-plus years. Though he retired from full-time racing in 2015, he still occasionally gets behind the wheel of his open-wheel car.

“I raced full-time for 20-22 years, but the promotion and series side of our industry always interested me," Shuman said. "I raced six to eight times last year, and I’ll likely do around the same this year. It’s just enough to have some fun. Driving is no longer the focus of my career, but I still enjoy getting out there and having a good time.

“When this position with Lucas Oil Speedway revealed itself, I knew it was the right time, and I’m excited for the opportunity to be part of this top tier staff and facility.

“My dad raced for a living with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series when I was born. I’ve been around the racetrack since I was a kid and started racing Sprint cars as a teen. All these years later, I’m still a dedicated advocate for the sport that raised me and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead for our team at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks in Wheatland, Missouri."

Shuman said he’s “ready to jump right into the season” when it begins this weekend with the March Full Body Madness on Saturday.

Shuman replaces Ernie Leftwich, who resigned earlier this month to become series director of the Comp Cams Super Late Model Series.

Season opens this weekend: The 2025 schedule roars to life this weekend with a special on the dirt oval on Saturday as March Full Body Madness brings all four full-body classes to one program. O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will be in action. along with the 4-State Dirt Late Model Series, SMSI Pure Stocks and Hickamo Super Stocks.

USRA Stock Cars will each be competing for $1,500 to win and $150 to-start feature events.

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

Dirt-track admission:
Advance Discount Tickets (13+) online only - $12
Adults (13+) - $15
Military & Seniors (62+) - $12
Youth (6-12) - $5
Kids (5 & Uder) - FREE
Family Pass - $35
Pit Pass - $35

That won't be the only action this weekend with the Off Road Short Course track in action with UTVs with a Friday practice from 12:25-4:15 p.m. after tech from 8 a.m.-noon. The Short Course racing on Saturday is set to begin at 8 a.m. with awards following completion of the action.

All Off Road tickets include pit passes and admission to the dirt-track action on Saturday night.

Off Road admission Friday:
Ages 6+ - $15
Kids (5 & Under) - FREE
Adult (13+) 2-Day - $45
Military & Seniors (62+) 2-Day - $39
Youth Ages (6-12) 2-Day - $25
All tickets include access to the Off-Road pit area
2-Day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Saturday night

Off Road admission Saturday:
Advance Discount Tickets (16+) online only - $27
Adults (13+) - $30
Military & Seniors (62+) - $27
Youth (6-12) - $10
Kids (5 & Under) - FREE
All tickets include access to the off-road pit area
Saturday tickets include entry to the Dirt Track Event Saturday night

Drivers asked to fill out profile: Drivers planning to compete at Lucas Oil Speedway any time this season are asked to complete or update their profile on MyRacePass with information, such as background info and sponsors, to help the announcers call the action this season.

For information on tickets or camping for any Lucas Oil Speedway event in 2025, contact Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 295-6043 or email her at nmcmillan@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information.

Silver Anniversary Season: As the United States Racing Association (USRA) charges into its monumental 25th season of dirt track racing in 2025. It's a full-throttle commitment to the heart of racing with an unwavering dedication to fair, logical and cost-effective rules.

The USRA has been the driving force behind the surge of racetracks and racers joining the fray each year. Last season during the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series, over 60 of America's top-tier dirt ovals hosted more than 1,000 nights of jaw-dropping racing.

To learn more about the USRA, check out USRAracing.com and follow our social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube. To get USRA news and exclusive promotions delivered to your inbox, click here.

Registration is open for Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series racers in 2025 by calling (515) 832-6000, online or download the application on the USRA website.

Summit USRA Nationals: The 12th Annual Summit USRA Nationals is slated for five nights from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., with USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in action. For more information, visit lucasoilspeedway.com.

The 6th Annual Summit USRA Southern Nationals returns to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., from Oct. 16-18. The event will feature USRA Limited Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks. For more information, visit boothilldirt.com.

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