MOLS Annual Chris Murray Memorial at I-70 Speedway

Odessa, MO  (September 8, 2007) -- The Midwest Outlaw Lightning Sprints held their annual Chris Murray Memorial Race tonight at the I-70 Speedway Dirt Track. “Chris was a great young man that raced with us for several years”, commented MOLS Director, Bob Douglas.   “Chris passed away in June of 2002 from burns suffered in a home fire accident. His humor and passion for our sport has been greatly missed”, concluded Douglas.  And tonight, in a very convincing fashion, Chris’ younger brother Dusty won the memorial race, named for his brother, for the first time.

12 cars qualified for the 20 lap MOLS feature event through two 8 lap heat races.  At the conclusion of an exciting night of racing on the asphalt track, the Midwest Outlaw Lightning Sprints were ready to take the track for their “Chris Murray Memorial” feature event.  At the end of 20 laps, it was Dusty Murray crossing the finish line first.  Dusty came from his fifth row, outside starting position winning the event named for his older brother for the very first time.  Chasing Dusty was the 44 driven by Dave Parker,  #4x  Aaron Johnson, the 15 of Merrill lamb, # 4Beau Heavelow, the 11 of Duane Marusarz, #07 Scott Allen, the 19 of Lenny Heffernon, #9s Chris Schofiled, the X of Jim Bevan, #18 John Eaton and the 23 of Patrick McKinney.

Dirt Track action returns to the I-70 Speedway next Friday night.  “Five Dollar Friday “is back after a week off allowing the IMCA drivers to compete in the IMCA Super Nationals hosted by the Boone Speedway, Boone Iowa.  Featured classes on Friday include; IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA SportMods, Sport Compacts and the I-70 Speedway Farm Trucks.  Pit Gates open at 5:00; Admission Gates open at 6:00.  Hot Laps begin at 7:30 with Racing at 8:15.  As always on “Five Dollar Friday” all general admission tickets are only $5.00 with Children 5 and under admitted for free. 

For additional information call the I-70 Speedway office at: (816) 230-0080 or log on at: www.i70speedway.net