Wheatland, Missouri (January 4, 2016) - With another big year ahead, on both dirt and water, Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson closed out 2015 by receiving one of the industry's top awards.
Robinson was named "Innovator of the Year" last month at the Race Track Business Conference in Indianapolis. The second annual trophy was presented by FuelTix as part of the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show.
Robinson oversees the southwest Missouri complex that features weekly racing on the 3/8-mile dirt oval as well as special drag Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series events on "Lake Lucas."
"I'm humbled to receive the trophy on behalf of the entire Lucas Oil team," Robinson said. "We continue to work hard to create new programming for everyone who enjoys motorsports," Robinson said.
Dave Hutton, vice president of FuelTix, called Lucas Oil Speedway "a leader in motorsports facility operation. Their multi-faceted event calendar on both dirt and water is a favorite for both fans and participants."
Dan Robinson (right) receives the "Innovator of the Year" trophy at the Race Track Business Conference in Indianapolis.
The Race Track Business Conference, hosted by the National Speedway Directory, provides a platform for industry leaders to collaborate, analyze and to conceptualize around the business of motorsports.
About FuelTix
FuelTix (www.fueltix.com) is a leading provider of full-featured, hybrid ticketing software systems for entertainment venues. It provides powerful ticketing software products and consulting services to a huge array of customers in a broad range of markets, processing millions of tickets at the box office, on-line and on mobile devices.
About Lucas Oil Speedway
Lucas Oil Speedway (www.lucasoilspeedway.com) is a highly regarded multi-purpose racing facilities in the country. Located in Wheatland, Missouri the venue features a state-of-the-art 3/8 mile semi banked clay oval along with the world's only purpose built drag boat lake.
About Race Track Business Conference
The annual Race Track Business Conference (www.racetrackbusinessconference.com) hosted by the National Speedway Directory provides a platform for industry leaders to collaborate, analyze, and conceptualize around the business of motorsports. Shared insights from all forms of racing create dialogue and interaction in a unique intellectual environment.
About Performance Racing Industry
Performance Racing Industry, (www.performanceracing.com) monthly business magazine, is recognized as "The Voice of Racing Marketplace." Targeted at the racing trade, PRI connects manufacturers of racing products and technology with the distribution channels of retailers, builders, distributers, and teams. The PRI Show is the world's largest auto racing trade show.
For additional information, contact:
Dave Hutton - (866) 323-5411 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dan Robinson - (417) 282-5984 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Timothy W. Frost - (847) 778-9475 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please visit www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for the most up to date information about "America's New Motorsports Destination", Lucas Oil Speedway.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, MO. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it's 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 www.LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984.
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.
