Mike Striegel had made countless laps around Lucas Oil Speedway over the years. He's even won a championship at his hometown track behind the wheel of an Out-Pace USRA B-Mod.

But for the 2020 season, Striegel will have a new vantage point. He will be directing Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series action from the flag stand, replacing longtime flagman Bruce Korte who retired after the 2019 season.

Striegel has extensive experience flagging races, mostly before he began racing about 20 years ago. He started at Monett Speedway and also has stints flagging for the Lucas Oil MLRA, Mass.RS DirtCar Series and Show-Me Racing Series.

Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said Striegel was an obvious choice once he learned of the interest.
"Having someone who knows both sides of racing from a driver standpoint and an officials standpoint, like Mike, is a plus," Lorton said. "You understand the racers and the business side also, which makes communicating with each a lot easier."

Striegel plans to cut back his racing schedule, which has included both a USRA Modified and B-Mod in recent years, to one car next year along with car owner John Stewart.

Lorton also recently announced that Brian Schwartz is the new Jumbo Tron Operator/Media Specialist in the control tower.

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