Little Rock, Arkansas (01/23/10) - The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series hosted its 3rd Annual Night of Champions on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
An impressive crowd filled with racers, fans, and sponsors filled the Kitty Hawk Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Convention Center to honor the achievements of the COMP Cams MSRA competitors as well as to enjoy a tasty meal, which was catered by the adjoining Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
Billy Moyer Jr. from Batesville, Arkansas was crowned the 2009 COMP Cams MSRA Champion. Along the way, Moyer Jr. claimed two wins with the tour as well as several top five and top ten finishes, which propelled him to the championship by a margin of over 100 points from his nearest foes. The Championship marked Billy’s first, and family members on hand to help honor his great achievement included his Dad, Mother, Brother, and crew members. Moyer Jr. is the second Champion in the tour’s three year existence with Joey Mack claiming the title in 2007 and 2008.
For the third year in a row, Jeff Floyd from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas finished second in the final standings. Kyle Beard (Trumann, Arkansas), Jon Mitchell (Nash, Texas), Jon Kirby (Russellville, Arkansas), Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, Arkansas), Gary Christian (Broken Bow, Oklahoma), Ray Moore (Shreveport, Louisiana), Austin Rettig (Sikeston, Misouri), and Michael Murphree (Little Rock, Arkansas) rounded out the top ten in points in the final series’ standings.
All of the drivers in the top ten in the final standings were on hand to receive their awards wit the exception of Dewaine Hottinger and Ray Moore.
Series’ sponsor, Jim Kuntz (Kuntz & Company Racing Engines), presented 16 year old, Gary Christian with the 2009 Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year Award. Michael Murphree and Austin Rettig were also recognized for their respective, second and third place finishes in the rookie chase.
Michael Murphree was honored as the JFR Graphics Top Qualifier of the 2009 season as he earned the most pole positions during the course of the year.
Jeff Floyd received the ROCKHARD Powder Coating Hard Charger Award for passing more cars than any other series’ driver in 2009.
The COMP Cams Top Performer Award went to Bill Frye, who won more events than any other series member. He received a $500 COMP Cams Product Certificate for his efforts.
Larry Shaw Race Cars representative, Jason King, was also honored for his support of the tour as well as his commitment to racing throughout the Midsouth.
The drawing for half off the price of a new GRT chassis was won by Jon Kirby.
In addition to cash prices, several companies supplied contingency prizes including FSR Racing Products, BSB, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, ROCKHARD Powdercoat Inc, Dicky’s Racing Parts, Hoosier Race Tires, Five-Star Bodies, COMP Cams, and JFR Graphics.
Several announcements were made during the course of the evening regarding the tour for the 2010 season. Most notably it was announced that starting with the 2010 season, COMP Cams, based in Memphis, Tennessee has come on board as the title sponsor. The company has been involved with the series’ for the past two years, and made the decision to increase their involvement with the COMP Cams MSRA moving forward. In addition, the COMP Cams Engine Builder’s Challenge was previewed with full details to be made available in the coming weeks. For more information on COMP Cams, please visit www.COMPCams.com .
The COMP Cams MSRA staff announced the RiceTec Summer Series, which will be a four race series in late July through August. The mini-series will see added money and contingencies for the events. Details will soon be released for this exciting promotion.
The 2010 campaign will get underway on Saturday, March 27th with a $2,000 to win/$400 to start at Tracey Clay’s I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. The schedule is being revised daily, and all of the “TBA” events represent dates that will soon be finalized. Currently two tracks will be making their first ever appearance on the docket as the brand new USA Raceway in Sterlington, Louisiana and Paris Motor Speedway in Paris, Texas have each elected to host tour events this season. Within the next two weeks at least two more tracks are expected to join the schedule for the first time with a couple of other facilities expected to make a return to the slate after a year’s hiatus. For the latest schedule information, please stay tuned to www.MSRADirt.com !
The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, & FSR Racing Products.
For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .
An impressive crowd filled with racers, fans, and sponsors filled the Kitty Hawk Ballroom at the Holiday Inn Convention Center to honor the achievements of the COMP Cams MSRA competitors as well as to enjoy a tasty meal, which was catered by the adjoining Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
Billy Moyer Jr. from Batesville, Arkansas was crowned the 2009 COMP Cams MSRA Champion. Along the way, Moyer Jr. claimed two wins with the tour as well as several top five and top ten finishes, which propelled him to the championship by a margin of over 100 points from his nearest foes. The Championship marked Billy’s first, and family members on hand to help honor his great achievement included his Dad, Mother, Brother, and crew members. Moyer Jr. is the second Champion in the tour’s three year existence with Joey Mack claiming the title in 2007 and 2008.
For the third year in a row, Jeff Floyd from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas finished second in the final standings. Kyle Beard (Trumann, Arkansas), Jon Mitchell (Nash, Texas), Jon Kirby (Russellville, Arkansas), Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, Arkansas), Gary Christian (Broken Bow, Oklahoma), Ray Moore (Shreveport, Louisiana), Austin Rettig (Sikeston, Misouri), and Michael Murphree (Little Rock, Arkansas) rounded out the top ten in points in the final series’ standings.
All of the drivers in the top ten in the final standings were on hand to receive their awards wit the exception of Dewaine Hottinger and Ray Moore.
Series’ sponsor, Jim Kuntz (Kuntz & Company Racing Engines), presented 16 year old, Gary Christian with the 2009 Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year Award. Michael Murphree and Austin Rettig were also recognized for their respective, second and third place finishes in the rookie chase.
Michael Murphree was honored as the JFR Graphics Top Qualifier of the 2009 season as he earned the most pole positions during the course of the year.
Jeff Floyd received the ROCKHARD Powder Coating Hard Charger Award for passing more cars than any other series’ driver in 2009.
The COMP Cams Top Performer Award went to Bill Frye, who won more events than any other series member. He received a $500 COMP Cams Product Certificate for his efforts.
Larry Shaw Race Cars representative, Jason King, was also honored for his support of the tour as well as his commitment to racing throughout the Midsouth.
The drawing for half off the price of a new GRT chassis was won by Jon Kirby.
In addition to cash prices, several companies supplied contingency prizes including FSR Racing Products, BSB, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, ROCKHARD Powdercoat Inc, Dicky’s Racing Parts, Hoosier Race Tires, Five-Star Bodies, COMP Cams, and JFR Graphics.
Several announcements were made during the course of the evening regarding the tour for the 2010 season. Most notably it was announced that starting with the 2010 season, COMP Cams, based in Memphis, Tennessee has come on board as the title sponsor. The company has been involved with the series’ for the past two years, and made the decision to increase their involvement with the COMP Cams MSRA moving forward. In addition, the COMP Cams Engine Builder’s Challenge was previewed with full details to be made available in the coming weeks. For more information on COMP Cams, please visit www.COMPCams.com .
The COMP Cams MSRA staff announced the RiceTec Summer Series, which will be a four race series in late July through August. The mini-series will see added money and contingencies for the events. Details will soon be released for this exciting promotion.
The 2010 campaign will get underway on Saturday, March 27th with a $2,000 to win/$400 to start at Tracey Clay’s I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. The schedule is being revised daily, and all of the “TBA” events represent dates that will soon be finalized. Currently two tracks will be making their first ever appearance on the docket as the brand new USA Raceway in Sterlington, Louisiana and Paris Motor Speedway in Paris, Texas have each elected to host tour events this season. Within the next two weeks at least two more tracks are expected to join the schedule for the first time with a couple of other facilities expected to make a return to the slate after a year’s hiatus. For the latest schedule information, please stay tuned to www.MSRADirt.com !
The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, & FSR Racing Products.
For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .
