Anticipated heavy rainfall and severe weather across central Missouri have forced Lake Ozark Speedway and Heartland Late Model Series officials to cancel this weekend’s “Late Model Triple Threat” double-header, originally scheduled for Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13.

With rain impacting the area throughout the week, followed by additional storms expected tonight and continuing through the day on Saturday, officials made the decision early to avoid unnecessary travel, expense, and logistics for teams and fans while ensuring the ability to deliver a premier show when conditions allow.

All tickets will be fully refunded through MyRacePass to the original purchase method.

For competitors and fans of the POWRi Heartland Late Model Tour presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing, attention now turns to the tour’s next scheduled event at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kansas. It’s another double header special as competitor gear up for the “El Captain Classic” next Friday and Saturday June 19-20th.

With this weekend’s cancellation, attention at “The Lake” now shifts to upcoming marquee events including the Cove Clash featuring the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint Series on July 10–11, and the return of the POWRi Heartland Late Model Tour on Saturday, August 1 for the Beach Brawl. Tickets can be purchased under the “Get Tickets” tab in the Schedule section of the Lake Ozark Speedway website.

For additional updates, follow along on social media and official series platforms.

POWRi and Heartland Promotions formed a unique partnership over the off season, and are looking ahead to the future of Dirt Late Model racing together. A $40,000 point fund guaranteed, paying back ten positions, is in place for drivers who compete in 80 percent of the series scheduled events. $10,000 of the fund has been set aside for the inaugural champion.

The POWRi Mel Hambelton Racing Heartland Late Model Tour would like to recognize and thank our season long partners. Please thank them, with your patronage for their support.

Gold Partners – Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dirt Track Specialist, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, Hoosier Tire Great Plains, Kevko Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, Mel Hambelton Ford Racing, Pannell Chipping, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning, Smith Equipment Company, Swift Springs, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products

Silver Partners – American Racer Tires, Buck Monson Photos, Bulletproof Tees and Racewear, Duvall Electric, Integra Shocks, JRT Trucking, Keyser Manufacturing, Midwest Automation, Photos By Boyd, Scotty Dogg’s Hideout

Bronze Partners – Bryke Racing, Fast Shafts, Freight Logistics Inc., KS Engineering, Maxima Racing Oil, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, PEM Racing, Premier Lubricants, Schoenfeld Headers, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, Wagdog Spices, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Yeoman Race Engines

2026 HLMT Point Fund
1. $10,000
2. $6,000
3. $5,000
4. $4,000
5. $3,000
6. $2,800
7. $2,600
8. $2,400
9. $2,200
10. $2,000
*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible

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