Lucas Oil, the provider and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has announced it will dissolve the Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) series to focus its attention on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and continued investments in the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.  

After owning and supporting the MLRA since 2012, Lucas Oil is making this change as part of its long-term vision and commitment to continue nurturing the growth of dirt racing at the grassroots level. 

"Ending the MLRA was a difficult decision for everyone here at Lucas Oil," said Jamie Devney, president of Lucas Cattle Company and Lucas Oil Speedway. "The series has brought fans incredible late model racing for years, but this shift helps us dedicate more time, energy and resources to growing the Late Model Dirt Series and enhancing the Lucas Oil Speedway." 

Longstanding MLRA Series Director Ernie Leftwich will transition from his current role to take on a new position as assistant general manager of Lucas Oil Speedway. In this new role, Leftwich will work alongside Danny Lorton, general manager of Lucas Oil Speedway, to oversee day-to-day operations and help oversee the development and completion of several major capital improvement projects that are currently underway at the Speedway. 

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