The iRacing Champions League Midget National Tour heads to Wheatland, Missouri, for Round 8 at Lucas Oil Speedway — one of the premier dirt tracks on the schedule. Known for its wide racing surface and ability to produce multiple grooves, Lucas Oil has historically delivered unpredictable battles and breakout performances.
Looking back at the archives, both past visits have produced surprise winners. In Season 2, Brennan Rogers surged from ninth on the grid to score the victory, fending off points leader Aidan Strawberry by just over half a second. Kole Koehler and Colton Zimmer filled out the top five in a race that featured three different leaders and two official lead changes. That night, Rogers not only captured the checkered flag but also showed that Lucas Oil rewards drivers who can adapt to changing lines as the track evolves.
Season 1 also delivered an upset when Cole Dewease powered from eighth starting position to take the win in a 15-lap feature, with Jayden Anderson and Ethan Bill completing the podium. Strawberry wasn’t in the mix that time, proving that Lucas Oil has always had the potential to shake up the championship picture.
Heading into this year’s showdown, all eyes are once again on Strawberry, who dominated Round 7 at Limaland and continues to extend his points lead with three wins already this season. James Roselli remains second in points but needs a breakthrough drive to keep pace. Drivers like Seth Gregory and Parker Leek, despite running fewer starts, are still hanging inside the top five in the standings and could become spoilers at a track that has historically been favorable to underdogs.
Expect a stacked entry list once again, with over 60 drivers battling for just one feature win. With Lucas Oil’s history of surprise winners and its ability to change the championship landscape, Round 8 has the potential to be one of the most pivotal races of the season.
Past Lucas Oil Winners
Season 2 (Apr 8, 2024): 1) Brennan Rogers 2) Aidan Strawberry 3) Kole Koehler 4) Colton Zimmer 5) Craig Shearim
Season 1 (Dec 21, 2022): 1) Cole Dewease 2) Jayden Anderson 3) Ethan Bill 4) Alexander Magro 5) Braxston Wilson