Little Rock , Arkansas (1/10/09) - The O’Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series hosted its 2nd Annual Night of Champions on Saturday, January 10th, 2009 at Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in Little Rock, Arkansas.
A large turnout of racers, crews, fans, track owners, and series’ sponsors will all on hand for a good meal and a good time at the facility.
Joey Mack, from Benton, Missouri earned his second straight O’Reilly MSRA Championship. In addition, Mack also won the JFR Graphics Pole Award for the 2008 season after earning the most O’Reilly MSRA feature pole positions. Joey picked up over $6,500 in money and contingency prizes, including $5,200 in cash from the O’Reilly MSRA, for his efforts.
In his acceptance speech Mack noted that “He would like to thank all of the competitors and the O’Reilly MSRA for a great season, and that he was ready to chase his third straight title in 2009!” Mack also presented engine builder, Jim Kuntz (Kuntz & Co. Racing Engines), with a plaque of appreciation for building great motors for him throughout the 2009 season.
For the second year in a row, Jeff Floyd from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas finished second in the O’Reilly MSRA point standings. Floyd announced his intent to win his first O’Reilly MSRA title in 2009, which will mark his 25 th year of racing. Floyd was also the lucky winner in the drawing for ½ off a GRT Chassis. However, in a true representation of sportsmanship, Jeff presented fellow racer, Randy Mitchell with the award. Joe Garrison from GRT Race Cars, who has been a supporter of the series from the beginning, made the gift even more special, when he announced that the certificate would be good for a complete, brand new GRT.
Jon Kirby from Russellville, Arkansas won the 2008 O’Reilly MSRA Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year honor. He also finished 3rd in the final O’Reilly MSRA point standings. As part of his prize, Kirby will be attending the Joe Gibbs Driven Driving School, which will be conducted by Dale McDowell, in North Carolina in a couple of weeks.
The 2007 O’Reilly MSRA Rookie of the Year, Billy Moyer Jr. from Batesville, Arkansas, finished 4th in the 2008 O’Reilly MSRA point standings.
Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas won the COMP Cams Winner’s Circle Bonus for the 2008 season after picking up more feature wins (three) than any other O’Reilly MSRA member. Beard finished 5th in the final O’Reilly MSRA standings. In addition, Beard was presented with the ROCKHARD Powder Coating Hard Charger Award. The award which was given in conjunction with the Larry Shaw Hard Charger Award was presented to Beard for passing the most cars in MSRA action during the course of the 2008 season.
Dewaine Hottinger, Randy Mitchell, Jeff Sloan, Jordan Jones, and Jeff Wells Jr. rounded out the top ten in the final 2008 O’Reilly MSRA point’s standings.
O’Reilly MSRA President, Chris Ellis, concluded the banquet by recapping the 2008 season and discussing the upcoming 2009 season. Minor rule changes will be in effect for the 2009 season, which will include the “Lucky Dog Award” for the feature event, which will reward the first car one lap down at each caution flag by placing them on the tail of the lead lap. It was also announced that a bonus for each race will be added for leading the most laps in the feature. In addition, drivers will get more points to win an event.
The 2009 schedule for the O’Reilly MSRA, which is still being compiled, was discussed and Ellis indicated that there were already 26 dates on the schedule. First time visits for the tour were announced for Riverside International Speedway ( West Memphis, AR), Drew County Speedway ( Monticello, AR), Beebe Speedway ( Beebe, AR), and West Plains Motor Speedway ( West Plains, Missouri).
The 2009 season will get underway on Friday, April 3 rd at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Texas. On Saturday, April 4 th the tour will head to I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. On Saturday, April 11 th the tour will travel to Clayton Allen’s Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas for the first time ever. The complete O’Reilly MSRA schedule will be available very soon at www.MSRADirt.com .
The O'Reilly MSRA is sponsored by and would like to thank primary sponsor O'Reilly Auto Parts, their Associate Sponsors- GRT Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tires, COMP Cams, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Weld Racing, Kuntz & Company, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ASI Racewear, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Fatheadz Inc., and MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services; and their contingency sponsors - Scott Wire, Duralite Racing Wheels, Suspension Spring Specialists, BSB Manufacturing, AP Racing, Wiles Drive Shafts, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Schaeffer Oil, & FSR Products.
For the latest information on the O'Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .
A large turnout of racers, crews, fans, track owners, and series’ sponsors will all on hand for a good meal and a good time at the facility.
Joey Mack, from Benton, Missouri earned his second straight O’Reilly MSRA Championship. In addition, Mack also won the JFR Graphics Pole Award for the 2008 season after earning the most O’Reilly MSRA feature pole positions. Joey picked up over $6,500 in money and contingency prizes, including $5,200 in cash from the O’Reilly MSRA, for his efforts.
In his acceptance speech Mack noted that “He would like to thank all of the competitors and the O’Reilly MSRA for a great season, and that he was ready to chase his third straight title in 2009!” Mack also presented engine builder, Jim Kuntz (Kuntz & Co. Racing Engines), with a plaque of appreciation for building great motors for him throughout the 2009 season.
For the second year in a row, Jeff Floyd from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas finished second in the O’Reilly MSRA point standings. Floyd announced his intent to win his first O’Reilly MSRA title in 2009, which will mark his 25 th year of racing. Floyd was also the lucky winner in the drawing for ½ off a GRT Chassis. However, in a true representation of sportsmanship, Jeff presented fellow racer, Randy Mitchell with the award. Joe Garrison from GRT Race Cars, who has been a supporter of the series from the beginning, made the gift even more special, when he announced that the certificate would be good for a complete, brand new GRT.
Jon Kirby from Russellville, Arkansas won the 2008 O’Reilly MSRA Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year honor. He also finished 3rd in the final O’Reilly MSRA point standings. As part of his prize, Kirby will be attending the Joe Gibbs Driven Driving School, which will be conducted by Dale McDowell, in North Carolina in a couple of weeks.
The 2007 O’Reilly MSRA Rookie of the Year, Billy Moyer Jr. from Batesville, Arkansas, finished 4th in the 2008 O’Reilly MSRA point standings.
Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas won the COMP Cams Winner’s Circle Bonus for the 2008 season after picking up more feature wins (three) than any other O’Reilly MSRA member. Beard finished 5th in the final O’Reilly MSRA standings. In addition, Beard was presented with the ROCKHARD Powder Coating Hard Charger Award. The award which was given in conjunction with the Larry Shaw Hard Charger Award was presented to Beard for passing the most cars in MSRA action during the course of the 2008 season.
Dewaine Hottinger, Randy Mitchell, Jeff Sloan, Jordan Jones, and Jeff Wells Jr. rounded out the top ten in the final 2008 O’Reilly MSRA point’s standings.
O’Reilly MSRA President, Chris Ellis, concluded the banquet by recapping the 2008 season and discussing the upcoming 2009 season. Minor rule changes will be in effect for the 2009 season, which will include the “Lucky Dog Award” for the feature event, which will reward the first car one lap down at each caution flag by placing them on the tail of the lead lap. It was also announced that a bonus for each race will be added for leading the most laps in the feature. In addition, drivers will get more points to win an event.
The 2009 schedule for the O’Reilly MSRA, which is still being compiled, was discussed and Ellis indicated that there were already 26 dates on the schedule. First time visits for the tour were announced for Riverside International Speedway ( West Memphis, AR), Drew County Speedway ( Monticello, AR), Beebe Speedway ( Beebe, AR), and West Plains Motor Speedway ( West Plains, Missouri).
The 2009 season will get underway on Friday, April 3 rd at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Texas. On Saturday, April 4 th the tour will head to I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. On Saturday, April 11 th the tour will travel to Clayton Allen’s Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas for the first time ever. The complete O’Reilly MSRA schedule will be available very soon at www.MSRADirt.com .
The O'Reilly MSRA is sponsored by and would like to thank primary sponsor O'Reilly Auto Parts, their Associate Sponsors- GRT Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tires, COMP Cams, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Weld Racing, Kuntz & Company, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ASI Racewear, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Fatheadz Inc., and MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services; and their contingency sponsors - Scott Wire, Duralite Racing Wheels, Suspension Spring Specialists, BSB Manufacturing, AP Racing, Wiles Drive Shafts, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Schaeffer Oil, & FSR Products.
For the latest information on the O'Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .
