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July 27th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Goes To Malden & NEA This Weekend

Beebe, Arkansas (07/27/10) – With the championship point’s battle starting to really intensify the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will return to action this weekend, July 30th-31st with a pair of pivotal events at Malden Speedway (Malden, MO) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas).

With less than ten events remaining on the 2010 COMP Cams MSRA docket Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas holds a 25 point advantage over Bill Frye from Greenbrier, Arkansas. Just 65 points removed from the top spot is Jon Mitchell from Texarkana, Texas. None of the three competitors has ever claimed a COMP Cams MSRA title, and right now they have established themselves as the drivers to beat.

Joining the top three drivers in the points this weekend will be an always strong contingent of touring competitors including Jeff Floyd, Brandon Smith, Joey Mack, Shane Stephens, Dewaine Hottinger, Eddie Provence, Terry Henson, Jon Kirby, Todd Hall, Dane Dacus, Billy Moyer Jr., Wesley Crutchfield, Ross Camponovo, and many more.

Brandon Smith continues to have a stellar freshman season with the tour and is still the Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year leader over Shane Stephens and Wesley Crutchfield.

This weekend’s events will mark the openers for the 2010 RiceTec Summer Showdown. The RiceTec Summer Showdown will consist of four races, held over the course of two weekends. It will get underway this weekend, July 30th-31st at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) before concluding on August 6th-7th at USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) and I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas).

The driver, who accumulates the most points during the course of the four race series will receive a $1,000 cash bonus. In addition, GRT Race Cars has posted a $500 cash bonus to the highest finishing driver in a GRT in the four race challenge. Other prizes that have been posted include a Fast Shafts drive shaft and labor cost on the rebuild of a set of four Integra shocks.

The COMP Cams MSRA program on Friday night, July 30th at Malden Speedway will include heats, b-mains, and a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap feature. The series has already visited Malden Speedway once in 2010, and the event saw Dane Dacus and Dewaine Hottinger host a spirited battle for the lead with Dacus claiming the narrow win over a field of 33 competitors. The COMP Cams MSRA tour will be joined by a full compliment of local divisions including, Hobby Stocks, Pure Street Stocks, E-Mods, and Mini Stocks. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with children (6-12 years of age) $5 and children 5 years of age and under free. Pit admission is $30 for adults with children (6-12 years of age) $15, and 5 years of age and under free. Racing action is slated for 7:30pm.For more information on the event, please visit www.MaldenSpeedway.com .

This Saturday, July 31st a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event will be held at Northeast Arkansas Speedway. The facility hosted the tour back in July, and it was Kyle Beard, who showed the competition how to get it done on the extremely slick, ¼ mile oval. Also, in action will be the Open Wheel Modified, Street Stock, E-Mod, Factory Stock, and Mini Stock divisions. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with children (6-12 years of age) $5 and children 5 years of age and under free. Pit admission is $30 for adults with children (6-12 years of age) $15, and 5 years of age and under free. Racing action is slated for 7:30pm. For more information on Northeast Arkansas Speedway, please visit www.NEASpeedway.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, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037
July 21^st, 2010

RiceTec Summer Showdown Rapidly Approaching For COMP Cams MSRA

Texarkana, Arkansas (07/21/10) – With the 2010 COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series surpassing the midway point of the season, things are heating up in the point’s race, and the upcoming four race, RiceTec Summer Showdown will mark a pivotal point in the championship battle.

The RiceTec Summer Showdown will consist of four races, held over the course of two weekends. It will get underway on July 30^th-31^st at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) before concluding on August 6^th-7^th at USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) and I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas).

RiceTec is the industry leader in the technology and development of commercialized hybrid rice seed. For more information, please visit www.RiceTec.com .

Kyle Beard currently leads the COMP Cams MSRA standings with a 25 point advantage over Bill Frye. Jon Mitchell is only 65 points out of the top spot with Jeff Floyd and Brandon Smith rounding out the top five in the standings.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a week off from racing before returning to action with the first two rounds of the RiceTec Summer Showdown on Friday, July 30^th at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on July 30^th-31^st. For more information, please visit www.MaldenSpeedway.com, www.NEASpeedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Bill Frye Victorious Again in COMP Cams MSRA Action at 67 Speedway

Texarkana, Arkansas (07/17/10) – Bill Frye earned his series leading, third win with the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour on Saturday at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas in the Cross Lander Summer Sizzler 40.

When the tour made their first visit to the facility in May, it was Frye, who claimed a thrilling win over Jon Mitchell, and Saturday night’s event would see the pair stage another showdown for the win.

After accumulating the most points in heat race action, Frye started in the JFR Graphics Pole Position for the forty lap feature with Mitchell starting outside front row. Frye would assume control of the lead as the race got underway as Mitchell and Kyle Beard pressured him for the top spot.

The first half of the race would see the race endure a long green flag run before several cautions waved around the event’s midway point including, Kyle Beard, who pulled up lame with a flat tire on lap 27. Beard would head pitside and would rejoin the field as the final car on the lead lap in the 14^th position.

As the field prepared to return to green flag action, Frye held down the top spot with Mitchell and a hard-charging Brandon Smith rounding out the top three. On the restart, Smith would ride the cushion past Mitchell to take the second spot and one lap later would challenge Frye for the lead. Over the next few laps though, Mitchell would slip back to third as Frye and Mitchell resumed their battle for the lead as they worked the hub.

With the top two cars battling for the lead, the driver on the move was Kyle Beard, who found his way into the top five with five laps to go, and went on to advance two more spots to a third place finish behind event winner, Bill Frye, and Jon Mitchell. Rounding out the top five was Brandon Smith and Timothy Culp.

Heat races were won by Bill Frye, Kyle Beard, and Jon Mitchell

Terry Henson was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Shane Stephens, who received heavy damage in the feature, when a lap car turned him into an infield barrier.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a week off from racing before returning to action on Friday, July 30^th at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on July 30^th-31^st. For more information, please visit www.MaldenSpeedway.com, www.NEASpeedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – July 17^th, 2010
67 Speedway (Texarkana, Arkansas)

Feature Results
1. Bill Frye (Greenbrier, AR)
2. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX)
3. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)
4. Brandon Smith (Trumann, AR)
5. Timothy Culp (West Monroe, LA)
6. BJ Robinson (Keithville, LA)

7. Dustin Hyde (Texarkana, TX)
8. Eddie Provence (East End, AR)
9. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR))
10. Wade Johnson (Beebe, AR)
11. Stormy Derryberry (Monticello, AR)
12. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)
13. Shane Harris (Sheridan, AR)
14. Nate Jantz (McKinney, TX)
15. Wade Douglas (Forrest City, AR)
16. Jody Prince (Sibley, LA)
17. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)
18. Johnny Virden (Russellville, AR)
19. Wesley Crutchfield (Prattsville, AR)
20. Joseph Long (Bryant, AR)
21. Chad Patterson (Texarkana, TX)
22. Chad Williams (Monette, AR)

Entries: 22 (Representing Four States)
Heat Winners: Kyle Beard, Bill Frye, Jon Mitchell

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Bill Frye

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Shane Stephens
Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Terry Henson (17^th-9th)
COMP Cams Top Performer: Bill Frye

Cautions: 5
Red Flag: 0
Leaders: Bill Frye (1-40)

Kenny Merchant Tops COMP Cams MSRA Action At Boothill Speedway

Beebe, Arkansas (07/16/10) – Kenny Merchant became the fifth different winner on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour in 2010 by completing a late race pass of Ray Moore to take the win at Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana.

After seeing the event’s original date rained out, the tour returned to the ¼ mile oval on Friday night, July 16^th with 28 Super Late Models entering the event. Lee Davis from Greenwood, Louisiana started the night by earning the JFR Graphics Pole Position, and he was joined on the front row by Ray Moore.

Moore would take control of the lead as the race went green and would enjoy the lead for the first 28 laps before fourth starting, Kenny Merchant, used a strong move down the back stretch in lapped traffic on lap 28 to take the lead. The Ruston, Louisiana driver would go on to lead the last lap and a half to take his first COMP Cams MSRA win of the year and second of his career. Ray Moore, David Ashley, Bill Frye, and Jody Prince rounded out the top five finishers.

Heat races were won by Kenny Merchant, Rob Litton, Bill Frye, and Jon Mitchell. Brandon Smith and Timothy Culp topped the twin b-mains.

Kyle Beard was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Wesley Crutchfield, who battled mechanical issues all night and failed to transfer to the feature.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – July 16^th, 2010
Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana)

Feature Results
1. Kenny Merchant (Ruston, LA)
2. Ray Moore (Shreveport, LA)
3. David Ashley (Zachery, LA)
4. Bill Frye (Greenbrier, AR)
5. Jody Prince (Sibley, LA)
6. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

7. Kyle Cummings (Sibley, LA)
8. Lee Davis (Greenwood, LA)
9. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX
10. Jeff Chandler (Minden, LA)
11. Alex Ashley (Zachery, LA)
12. Timothy Culp (West Monroe, LA)
13. Rob Litton (Alexandria, LA)
14. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)
15. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)
16. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK)
17. Eddie Provence (East End, AR)
18. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)
19. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR)
20. Bryan Sugg (Fort Worth, TX)

Entries: 28 (Representing Four States)
Heat Winners: Kenny Merchant, Rob Litton, Bill Frye, Jon Mitchell

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Lee Davis

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Wesley Crutchfield
Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Kyle Beard
COMP Cams Top Performer: Kenny Merchant

Cautions: 5
Red Flag: 0
Leaders: Ray Moore (1-28), Kenny Merchant (29-30)

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)

July 10th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Invade Louisiana and Arkansas Round Two

Beebe, AR (07/10/10) – After losing both events last weekend to rain the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a second attempt at the doubleheader this weekend, July 16th-17th, with events at Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana) and 67 Speedway (Texarkana, Arkansas).

Last Friday over 30 Super Late Models crowded into the pits as the tour made its debut at Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana. However, shortly after hot laps, heavy rain would arrive, which nixed the program. Saturday’s event at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas was canceled early in the day due to excessive rain. With both events falling victim to rain, the decision was made to reschedule both programs for this weekend.

As the season approaches its midway point the point’s battle is starting to tighten as only 84 points separate the top five in the standings. Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas is the current leader with Bill Frye (Arkansas), Jon Mitchell (Texas), Joey Mack (Missouri), and Jeff Floyd (Arkansas) in close pursuit.

The top drivers in the standings will be joined by a strong contingent of competitors this weekend, who will also be looking to make up ground in the point’s chase, including Brandon Smith, Shane Stephens, Eddie Provence, Charlie Cole, Terry Henson, Wesley Crutchfield, Jeff Sloan, Clay Fisher, Ross Camponovo, and more.

Brandon Smith continues to hold a narrow advantage in the Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year battle over Shane Stephens.

The tour will make its second attempt to host its inaugural event at Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana on Friday, July 17th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event. The tour is very excited to be visiting the storied oval, and a big crowd is expected to be on hand to catch all of the action. Pit gates open at 5pm with grandstand gates at 6pm. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with senior citizens receiving admission for $12 and 12 years of age and under are free. Pit passes are $15.

On Saturday, the action will shift to 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas for the $2,000 to win/$400 to start, Cross Lander Summer Sizzler 40 on Saturday, July 10th. There will also be some of the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models on display at the Cross Lander of Texarkana dealership on Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The dealership is located at 3227 Summerhill Road in Texarkana, Texas. In addition A1 Salvage, Best Engines, and W&W Timber have signed on as associate sponsors for the event. The COMP Cams MSRA tour has already made one visit to the ¼ mile oval in 2010, and it was Bill Frye winning a thriller.

For more information on the events, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net, www.Texarkana67Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)

July 10th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Weekend Washed Out; Rescheduled For Next Weekend

Beebe, AR (07/10/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour weekend events at Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana) and 67 Speedway (Texarkana, Arkansas) have been washed out and rescheduled for next weekend.

Friday night’s program at Boothill Speedway was rained out late in the evening with over 30 Super Late Models in the pits. 67 Speedway fell victim to morning rain on Saturday.

Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana will host a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event on Friday, July 16th and on Saturday, July 17^th 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas will host a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event.

For more information on the events, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net, www.Texarkana67Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)

July 7th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Inks Sponsors For 67 Speedway Event

Beebe, AR (07/07/10) - The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour is pleased to announce that Crosslander of Texarkana has come on board as the title sponsor for this Saturday’s event at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas. The event will be tabbed as the Crosslander Summer Sizzler 40, and will pay $2,000 to win and $400 to start. There will also be some of the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models on display at the Crosslander of Texarkana dealership on Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The dealership is located at 3227 Summerhill Road in Texarkana, Texas.

In addition A1 Salvage, Best Engines, and W&W Timber have all signed on as associate sponsors for the event. All of the staff with the COMP Cams MSRA tour would like to thank all of their sponsors for their great support!

The night before the COMP Cams MSRA visits 67 Speedway, it will make its inaugural visit to Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana on Friday, July 9th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event.

For more information on this weekend’s events, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net, www.Texarkana67Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)

July 6th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Ready For Louisiana and Arkansas Events

Beebe, AR (07/06/10) – After a week hiatus the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will resume their 2010 campaign this weekend, July 9th-10th, with events at Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana) and 67 Speedway (Texarkana, Arkansas).

The top in the standings will be joined by a strong contingent of competitors this weekend, who will also be looking to make up ground in the point’s chase, including Dewaine Hottinger, Brandon Smith, Shane Stephens, Jon Kirby, Eddie Provence, Charlie Cole, Terry Henson, Wesley Crutchfield, Jeff Sloan, Clay Fisher, and more.

Brandon Smith continues to hold a narrow advantage in the Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year battle over Shane Stephens.

The tour will make its inaugural visit to Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana on Friday, July 9th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event. The tour is very excited to be visiting the storied oval, and a big crowd is expected to be on hand to catch all of the action. Pit gates open at 5pm with grandstand gates at 6pm. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with senior citizens receiving admission for $12 and 12 years of age and under are free. Pit passes are $15.

On Saturday, July 10^th the action will shift to 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap program. The COMP Cams MSRA has already made one visit to the ¼ mile oval in 2010, and it was Bill Frye winning a thriller.

For more information on the events, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net, www.Texarkana67Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Bill Frye Scores COMP Cams MSRA Win At Crawford County Speedway

Van Buren, AR (06/26/10) – One night after finishing in the second spot, Bill Frye from Greenbriar, Arkansas overcame Mother Nature and a solid field of competitors to power his #66 Rocket Chassis to his third COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model win on Saturday night at Crawford County Speedway in Van Buren, Arkansas.

With twenty-two competitors entered for battle, late evening showers almost saw the first ever COMP Cams MSRA event at the facility nixed before it ever got underway. However, the staff with the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour and Crawford County Speedway worked diligently to get the track race ready, and after a delay, the event finally got underway.

It was Jeff Floyd from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, who accumulated the most passing points in heat race action to earn the JFR Graphics Pole Position for the 40 lap, $2,000 to win feature. He was joined on the front row by Bill Frye. At the drop of the green flag, Frye would use the high line to assume control of the lead with Floyd, Johnny Virden, and Kyle Beard in pursuit.

With a heavy cushion as a result of the rain earlier in the evening most of the competitors opted to run the cushion in the feature, and they would chase Frye the entire 40 laps as he raced his way to the win in front of a large, enthusiastic crowd. The triumph was his third of the 2010 COMP Cams MSRA campaign.

Frye was followed across the finish line by Jeff Floyd, Kyle Beard, Johnny Virden, and Dewaine Hottinger.

Via his win, Bill Frye moved into the second position in the COMP Cams MSRA standings behind Kyle Beard. The victory also tied Frye with Kyle Beard as the winningest driver in the history of the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour with seven wins.

Two time, COMP Cams MSRA Champion, Joey Mack, endured tough luck for the second straight night. In heat race action, Mack had an oil fire, but refused to pit as he shot smoke and fire out of his #97 Rocket for the last few laps of his heat race. In the feature, the oil leak returned soaking his tire, which caused him to push up the track and jump the cushion. He would rebound to a 7th place finish.

Heat races for the twenty-two car field were won by Bill Frye, Jeff Floyd, and Johnny Virden.

Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year contender, Brandon Smith was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger after racing his way from his 14th starting position to an 8th place finish.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year contender, Charlie Cole, who saw his night come to an early after he sustained damage in an early race incident.

The COMP Cams Top Performer was Bill Frye.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a one week break before returning to action with a double header on July 9th-10th. The tour will make its inaugural visit to Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana on Friday, July 9th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event before moving on to 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap program on Saturday, July 10th. For more information on the events, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net, www.Texarkana67Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – June 26, 2010

Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, AR)

Feature Results

1. Bill Frye (Greenbriar, AR)

2. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

3. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

4. Johnny Virden (Russellville, AR)

5. Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, AR)

6. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX)

7. Joey Mack (Benton, MO)

8. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

9. Ian Samuals (Trumann, AR)

10. Jon Kirby (Russellville, AR)

11. Larry Campbell (Van Buren, AR)

12. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)

13. Eddie Martin (Stillwell, OK)

14. Mark Stephens (Arlington, TN)

15. Stormy Derryberry (Monticello, AR)

16. Clay Fisher (Dewitt, AR)

17. Eddie Provence (East End, AR)

18. Randy Russell (Fort Smith, AR)

19. Brandon Cheek (Hackett, AR)

20. Ray Peacock (Alma, AR)

21. Charlie Cole (Wynne, AR)

22. Colton Dunlap (Muskogee, OK)

Entries: 22 (Representing Five States)

Heat Winners: Bill Frye, Jeff Floyd, Johnny Virden

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Jeff Floyd

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Charlie Cole

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Brandon Smith (14th-8th)

COMP Cams Top Performer: Bill Frye

Cautions: 3

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Bill Frye (1-40)

Kyle Beard Captures Second Straight COMP Cams MSRA Win At Beebe Speedway

Beebe, AR (06/25/10) – After a slow start to the year, Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas has turned up the wick over the past few weeks, and the current COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model point’s leader padded his advantage on Friday night by picking up his second straight win with the tour in a 30 lap event at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas.

Kyle Beard was the JFR Graphics Pole Qualifier for the $2,000 to win, 30 lap event and was flanked to his outside by Bill Frye. As the field took the green flag on a track which was in exceptional shape, Beard bolted to the lead with Bill Frye, Shane Stephens, Mark Stephens, and Dewaine Hottinger in pursuit. As the field completed the first lap, the caution flag would wave for Terry Henson, who saw a motor expire, causing him to come to a stop at the bottom of turn one.

On the ensuing restart, Beard once again headed to the cushion as Frye worked the low line with two and three wide battles throughout the pack behind the lead duo. The caution flag would be displayed again on the fourth circuit as Jon Mitchell was spun in turn three.

At the time of the caution, the top five running order continued to be Beard, Frye, Stephens, Kirby, and Hottinger. As the green flag waved again, Beard and Frye resumed their battle for the top spot as Jon Kirby and Joey Mack worked their way past Dewaine Hottinger and Mark Stephens to crack the top five.

As drivers made moves through the field, Kyle Beard set a blistering pace at the front of the pack and by lap 13, he led the frontrunners into lapped traffic. Over the next few laps, Beard and Frye would work lapped traffic masterfully as Beard maintained a two car length advantage. However, the caution would fly on lap 19 as Ian Samuals spun in turn three.

With the field lining up for the restart Kyle Beard maintained the top spot and was followed by Frye, Kirby, Mack, and Shane Stephens. As the green flag flew once again, Jon Kirby raced past Bill Frye for second, but Kirby’s luck would soon take a turn for the worst as he got into the front stretch wall on the 20th circuit, resulting in heavy damage to his mount, bringing his night to an early end.

Once again the field lined up for the restart, and once again it was Beard heading to the cushion as Frye continued to work the low line with Joey Mack, Shane Stephens, and new fifth place runner, Curtis Cook, in tow.

A pivotal caution would wave on lap 27 for Ian Samuals, who once again spun his #86s Super Late Model. With Samuals heading pitside, the field lined up for a restart, and disaster would strike as the field made their way through turns three and four to the green flag. Several cars would get on the throttle a little early, which led to a pileup in turn four that collected drivers such as Daniel Waters, Curtis Cook, Dewaine Hottinger, Wade Johnson, and Andy Milliken. Also receiving damage from the incident was third place runner, Joey Mack, who saw his night come to a disappointing end with a broken drive train.

The next attempt to restart the final three laps of the event would be successful, and Beard went on to fight off a last lap challenge from Bill Frye to take the win by half a car length at the checkered flag. They were followed across the finish line by Shane Stephens, Jon Mitchell (who rebounded from his bad luck earlier in the race), and Brandon Smith.

With the win, Kyle Beard became the winningest driver in the history of the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour with seven wins.

Heat races for the twenty-two car field were won by Mark Stephens, Bill Frye, and Kyle Beard.

Clay Fisher won the b-main after a great side-by-side battled with Curtis Cook.

Eddie Provence was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger after advancing from his 20th starting spot to a 7th place finish, which was his career best finish with the COMP Cams MSRA tour.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Joey Mack, who saw his hopes of no worse than a third place finish come to a screeching halt with three laps remaining when a chain reaction melee caused heavy damage to the drive train on his #97 Rocket.

The COMP Cams Top Performer was Kyle Beard.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will embark on the second night of the weekend’s double header as they make their inaugural trip to Crawford County Speedway in Van Buren, Arkansas on Saturday, June 26th. For more information on the event, please visit www.MSRADirt.com and www.CrawfordCountySpeedway.net .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – June 25th, 2010

Beebe Speedway (Beebe, AR)

Feature Results

1. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

2. Bill Frye (Greenbriar, AR)

3. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)

4. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX)

5. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

6. Mark Stephens (Arlington, TN)

7. Eddie Provence (East End, AR)

8. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

9. Clay Fisher (Dewitt, AR)

10. Daniel Waters (Hoxie, AR)

11. Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, AR)

12. Joey Mack (Benton, MO)

13. Curtis Cook (Conway, AR)

14. Andy Milliken (Greenwood, AR)

15. Wade Johnson (Beebe, AR)

16. Ian Samuals (Trumann, AR)

17. Jon Kirby (Russellville, AR)

18. Stormy Derryberry (Monticello, AR)

19. Charlie Cole (Wynne, AR)

20. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR)

DNS: Wesley Crutchfield, Bobby Derryberry

Entries: 22 (Representing Three States)

Heat Winners: Mark Stephens, Bill Frye, Kyle Beard

B-Main Winner: Clay Fisher

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Kyle Beard

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Joey Mack

Provisional: Eddie Provence, Terry Henson

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Eddie Provence (20th-7th)

COMP Cams Top Performer: Kyle Beard

Cautions: 7

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Kyle Beard (1-40)

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)

June 22nd, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Ignites Arkansas This Weekend

Beebe, AR (06/22/10) – With temperatures consistently topping the century mark on a daily basis in Arkansas, the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour looks to push the heat to the flash point this weekend as it sets the night on fire with a pair of events at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, Arkansas) and Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, Arkansas).

On the heels of his first win of the year, Kyle Beard currently resides atop the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model standings by thirteen markers over two-time series’ champion, Joey Mack.

The lethal duo will lead a strong contingent of foes into battle this weekend including Jon Mitchell, Bill Frye, Jeff Floyd, Dewaine Hottinger, Brandon Smith, Jon Kirby, Terry Henson, Shane Stephens, Wesley Crutchfield, Charlie Cole, Jeff Sloan, Austin Rettig, and many more.

Heading into this weekend's events Brandon Smith continues to maintain the top spot in the Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year battle, but in recent events Shane Stephens has made up ground.

The action will get underway at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas on Friday, June 25th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event. Gates open at 5pm with racing action at 8pm. Adult grandstand admission is $15 with senior citizens $10 and kids 10 years of age and under $5. Pit passes are $30. For more information, please visit www.BeebeSpeedway.com

On Saturday, June 26th the tour will make its debut at the northeast Arkansas ¼ mile oval at Crawford County Speedway in Van Buren, Arkansas. A $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event is on tap as the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour brings its professional operation to one of Arkansas’ top tracks for the first time ever. Adult grandstand admission is $15 for adults, senior citizens (ages 62 & Up) are $12, kid’s 6-11 years of age are $5, and 5 years of age and under free. Active military with picture identification will receive admission for $12. Pit passes are $30. For more information on the facility, please visit www.CrawfordCountySpeedway.net .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (ben@midsouthracing.com)
June 17^th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Adds Crawford County Speedway & Boothill Speedway

Beebe, AR (06/17/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour is proud to announce that two new venues have been added to the 2010 season schedule as Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, Arkansas) and Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana) have scheduled dates.

The northeast Arkansas ¼ mile oval at Crawford County Speedway has signed onto the schedule with a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event on Saturday, June 26^th. For more information on the facility located in Van Buren, Arkansas, please visit www.CrawfordCountySpeedway.net .

The event will part of a double header weekend that will see the tour at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas on Friday, June 25^th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event.

Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana is the second facility to add a date to the schedule this week as they have booked a $2,000 to win/$300 to start program on Friday, July 9^th. The event will be the first part of a double header weekend with 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas picking up the second night of the weekend on Saturday, July 10^th with a $2,000 to win/$400 to start event. For more information on Boothill Speedway, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

June 12th, 2010

Kyle Beard Dusts Competition in COMP Cams MSRA Action at NEA Speedway

Harrisburg, AR (06/12/10) – Kyle Beard returned to his home track, Northeast Arkansas Speedway in Harrisburg, Arkansas, on Saturday in COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model competition and served notice to his fellow competitors that he means business in 2010 by taking a dominant win and the points lead.

Northeast Arkansas Speedway, a ¼ mile oval located in Harrisburg, Arkansas, which is known for being one of the slickest surfaces in the country, drew a field of twenty-four COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models. Jeff Floyd from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, who also calls the facility his track, put on an impressive driving display in heat race action to earn the JFR Graphics Pole Position for the 40 lap, $2,000 to win event. He was flanked to the outside by Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas.

It was Beard using the cushion to bolt to the lead in the first corner as Jeff Floyd took control of the second position with Jon Mitchell, Matt Johnson, and Brandon Smith in pursuit. Early in the event it became evident that Kyle Beard was going to be difficult to handle as he had a straightaway advantage by lap ten as he began to work lapped traffic. With the leader motoring away from the field, great battles raged through the field with three wide racing being the general rule.

Several competitors began to march early race charges to the front as eight starting, Bill Frye, and sixth starting, Dane Dacus moved into the top five by the race’s midway point as Beard continued to pace the event with Jeff Floyd in second.

The race would sustain a long green flag run before disaster struck for second place runner, Jeff Floyd, on lap 30 when contact from a lapped car sent Floyd spinning off the backstretch. The caution would wave for Floyd, and he would rejoin the tail of the lead lap, which was the ninth position, as Beard had put most of the field down at least one lap by the time that the first caution flag waved.

With the caution in the air, Beard’s big lead was erased, and a ten lap dash to the checkers was setup with Bill Frye and Dane Dacus lined up side-by-side on the second row for the double file restart. Anticipation in the grandstands grew as fans were curious if either driver would have anything for the leader. Their answer would soon come as the green flag flew for the final time, and Beard drove away from the pack. He would go on to lead the last ten laps to take the win in convincing fashion. Bill Frye, Dane Dacus, Joey Mack (started 11th), and Jon Mitchell rounded out the top five finishers.

With the win, Kyle Beard picked up his first win of the year, and now is the COMP Cams MSRA point’s leader by thirteen markers over Joey Mack.

Heat races for the twenty-four car field were won by Jeff Floyd, Brandon Smith, Matt Johnson, and Jon Mitchell.

Shane Stephens topped the b-main.

Joey Mack was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger after advancing from his 11th starting spot to a 4th place finish.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Wesley Crutchfield, who battled an extremely ill-handling car and was forced to retire early in the event.

The COMP Cams Top Performer was Kyle Beard.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a week off before returning to action on Friday, June 25th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start win at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas. Details are currently being negotiated for a possible show on Saturday, June 26th. Stay tuned to www.MSRADirt.com for the latest news.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – June 12th, 2010

Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, AR)

Feature Results

1. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

2. Bill Frye (Greenbriar, AR)

3. Dane Dacus (Lakeland, TN)

4. Joey Mack (Benton, MO)

5. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX))

6. Jon Kirby (Russellville, AR)

7. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

8. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

9. Matt Johnson (Kansas City, MO)

10. Robert Lovette (Drummonds, TN)

11. Charlie Cole (Wynne, AR)

12. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)

13. Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, AR)

14. Gary Beard (Trumann, AR)

15. Jeff Melton (Lexington, TN)

16. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR)

17. Eddie Provence (East End, AR)

18. Nathan Brown (Marion, AR)

19. Wesley Crutchfield (Prattsville, AR)

20. Daniel Waters (Hoxie, AR)

DNS: Austin Rettig, Neil Brown, Marcus Andrews, Joseph Long

Entries: 24 (Representing Four States)

Heat Winners: Brandon Smith, Matt Johnson, Jeff Floyd, Jon Mitchell

B-Main Winner: Shane Stephens

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Jeff Floyd

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Wesley Crutchfield

Provisional: Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Joey Mack (11th-4th)

COMP Cams Top Performer: Kyle Beard

Cautions: 1

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Kyle Beard (1-40)

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037
June 8^th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Makes NEA Speedway Return on Saturday

Beebe, Arkansas (06/08/10) – After a year absence from the facility the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will make its return on Saturday night, June 12^th to Northeast Arkansas Speedway in Harrisburg, Arkansas.

During the developmental years of the COMP Cams MSRA, the oval was a mainstay on the tour, and traditionally produced some of the best racing on the tour. The “black ice” surface can make the best of drivers scratch their head trying to find the setup, and the end result is usually guys making charges through the field to challenge for the win.

This Saturday a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event will be held at Northeast Arkansas Speedway. A strong contingent of COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model regulars are expected for the event including Joey Mack, Jon Mitchell, Kyle Beard, Bill Frye, Jeff Floyd, Brandon Smith, Dewaine Hottinger, Jeff Sloan, Jon Kirby, Shane Stephens, Eddie Provence, Austin Rettig, Wesley Crutchfield, Jamie Dacus, Thomas Dacus, Todd Hall, and many more.

Heading into Saturday’s event, Brandon Smith continues to hold a slim advantage over Shane Stephens in the Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year battle.

Joining the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models on the card for Saturday night, June 12^th will be a full compliment of local divisions including Open Wheel Modified, Street Stock, E-Mod, Factory Stock, and Mini Stock. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with children (6-12 years of age) $5 and children 5 years of age and under free. Pit admission is $30 for adults with children (6-12 years of age) $15, and 5 years of age and under free. Racing action is slated for 7:30pm. For more information on Northeast Arkansas Speedway, please visit www.NEASpeedway.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

June 7th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Returns To Action With Boomland 30 at Malden

Beebe, Arkansas (06/07/10) – After a month away from the track the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will light up the Missouri sky on Friday, June 11th with the Boomland 30 at Malden Speedway in Malden, Missouri.

The 3/8 mile, clay oval traditionally provides some of the most exciting racing on the COMP Cams MSRA tour each season, and track owner and promoter, Phil Santie is excited about the return of the tour.

Santie comments, “I’m excited about this Friday because I really think our best shows of the year take place when the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models are here at the Malden Speedway. These guys really know how to put on a show with a lot of excitement, and we usually have our biggest crowds of the year when they come to town.”

The COMP Cams MSRA program on Friday night at Malden Speedway will include heats, b-mains, and a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap feature, which is being sponsored by Boomland Fireworks, and will be tabbed the Boomland 30.

A strong contingent of COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model regulars are expected for the event including Joey Mack, Jon Mitchell, Kyle Beard, Bill Frye, Jeff Floyd, Brandon Smith, Dewaine Hottinger, Jeff Sloan, Jon Kirby, Shane Stephens, Eddie Provence, Austin Rettig, Todd Hall, and many more.

Heading into Friday’s event, Brandon Smith continues to hold a slim advantage over Shane Stephens in the Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year battle.

Joining the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models on the card for Friday night, June 11th will be a full compliment of local divisions including Open Wheel Modifieds ($600 to win), Hobby Stocks ($500 to win), Pure Street Stocks ($400 To Win), E-Mods ($400 To Win), and Mini Stocks ($100 To Win). Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with children (6-12 years of age) $5 and children 5 years of age and under free. Pit admission is $30 for adults with children (6-12 years of age) $15, and 5 years of age and under free. Racing action is slated for 7:30pm.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Bill Frye Fries Foes At 67 Speedway in COMP Cams MSRA Action

Texarkana, Arkansas (05/08/10) – Bill Frye survived a late race challenge as well as a rapidly deflating right rear tire to claim his second straight COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model win on Saturday night at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Jeff Floyd accumulated more passing points than any other driver in heat race action to earn the JFR Graphics Pole Qualifier Award for the 40 lap feature event. He was joined on the front row for the feature by hometown favorite, Jon Mitchell.

Floyd took possession of the top spot as the feature got underway with Bill Frye and Jon Mitchell in close pursuit. Floyd would lead the first three circuits before Greenbrier native, Frye, slipped by on the 4th circuit to take over the top spot as Floyd and Mitchell hosted a spirited battle for the second position.

Two and three wide racing was the rule throughout the field as drivers were making moves throughout the field with 13th starting Kyle Beard up to the seventh position by the race’s midway point. The first twenty-two laps would go caution free before Fort Worth, Texas driver, Bryan Sugg, rolled to a stop with mechanical woes.

With the caution bunching the field, the ensuing restart would see the field flare three wide with Bill Frye once again motoring away from the field with Floyd and Mitchell racing side-by-side for the second spot as Brandon Smith began to work the extreme high-side of the track to close in on the battle for second.

By lap 34, Beard moved past Brandon Smith for the fourth spot as he set his sights on the battle for the second position. The final caution of the event waved on lap 36 when Shane Harris rolled to a stop. Under the caution flag it began to become noticeable that Bill Frye’s right rear tire was starting to lose air. On the race’s final restart, Frye would find his hands full with a now ill-handling car due to the expiring tire. Floyd and Mitchell moved in on the leader, and the crowd would come to their feet as the trio waged war to the finish with Frye surviving to win by half a car length over Jon Mitchell, Jeff Floyd, Kyle Beard, and Brandon Smith.

Heat races for the twenty-three car field were won by Bill Frye, Jeff Floyd, Jon Mitchell, and Dewaine Hottinger. Terry Henson won the b-main.

Kyle Beard was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger after advancing from his 13th starting spot to a 4th place finish.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Stormy Derryberry. Derryberry’s night got off to a bad start as a caliper broke on his car, which in turn did extensive damage to his car, bringing his night to a disappointing, early end.

The COMP Cams Top Performer was Bill Frye.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will now take a break before returning to action on Friday, June 11th at Malden Speedway in Malden, Missouri with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start event. On Saturday, June 12th the action will shift to Northeast Arkansas Speedway in Harrisburg, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start program. For more information, please visit www.NEASpeedway.com, www.MaldenSpeedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – May 8th, 2010

67 Speedway (Texarkana, AR)

Feature Results

1. Bill Frye (Greenbriar, AR)

2. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX)

3. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

4. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

5. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

6. Billy Moyer Jr. (Batesville, AR)

7. Joey Mack (Benton, MO)

8. Cory Daugherty (Blue Mound, IL)

9. Jon Kirby (Russellville, AR)

10. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR)

11. Jamie Dacus (Lakeland, TN)

12. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)

13. Jeff Sloan (East Prairie, MO)

14. Shane Harris (Sheridan, AR)

15. Joseph Long (Bryant, AR)

16. Eddie Provence (East End, AR)

17. Wesley Crutchfield (Prattsville, AR)

18. Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, AR)

19. Bryan Sugg (Fort Worth, TX)

20. Lee Davis (Greenwood, LA)

DNS: Stormy Derryberry, Thomas Dacus, Nate Jantz

Entries: 23 (Representing Five States)

Heat Winners:

B-Main Winner: Terry Henson

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Jeff Floyd

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Stormy Derryberry

Provisional: Wesley Crutchfield

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Kyle Beard (13th-4th)

COMP Cams Top Performer: Bill Frye

Cautions: 2

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Jeff Floyd (1-3), Bill Frye (4-40)

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

May 7th, 2010

Bill Frye Claims COMP Cams MSRA Checkers at USA Speedway

Sterlington, Louisiana (05/07/10) – Bill Frye picked up his first win of the year on Friday night at USA Speedway in Sterlington, Louisiana in front of a capacity crowd in the $2,000 to win, COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model sanctioned event.

A stellar field of 34 Super Late Models, representing seven states entered the event, and after winning his heat race from the fifth starting spot, Rob Litton was the JFR Graphics pole qualifier. He was flanked to his outside for the 30 lap event by Kevin Sitton from Baytown, Texas. At the onset of the feature Litton bolted to the lead with Sitton, Bill Frye, Cory Daugherty, and Clay Fisher in pursuit.

On the second circuit Frye and Fisher slipped by Sitton to take possession of the second and third positions respectfully. Frye would begin to apply pressure to Litton for the top spot, and would take over the lead exiting turn two on the seventh circuit.

As Frye began to slip away from the field, Kyle Cummings moved up to the third spot by the ninth lap. The first caution of the event flew on lap 15 as Jeremy Glasgow was spun in turn four. At the time of the caution the top five running order consisted of Frye, Litton, Cummings, Jeff Floyd, and Clay Fisher.

On the restart Frye once again slipped away from the field as much of the field headed to the low side of the oval. Two laps later on the 17th circuit the caution would wave as Litton and Cummings got together exiting turn two. Both drivers would be able to continue, but were sent to the tail of the pack.

The next pair of attempts at a restart would see cautions negate the green flag. The third attempt to get the race back underway would be successful as Frye motored away from the field. Most of the field was content to hug the low line, but Kenny Merchant mounted a charge on the high side from deep in the field and would reach the third spot with a few laps remaining in the event. However, he would run out of time as Bill Frye went on to take the win over Joey Mack, Merchant, Jon Mitchell, and Kyle Beard.

Hot laps wreaked havoc for several teams as Billy Moyer Jr., Allen Tippen, and Shane Stephens all had mechanical woes that prevented them from starting their heat races. Moyer Jr. would unload a backup car and would go on to win his b-main from the 10th starting spot, while Stephens failed to transfer from his b-main, and Tippen would be a scratch for the night.

Heat races were won by Cory Daugherty, Jeff Floyd, Kevin Sitton, Bill Frye, and Rob Litton. The b-main events were topped by Billy Moyer Jr. and Dewaine Hottinger.

Joey Mack was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger after advancing from his 12th starting spot to a 2nd place finish.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Terry Henson. Henson was eligible for a provisional starting spot for the feature, but was unable to accept it due to mechanical woes.

The COMP Cams Top Performer was Bill Frye.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will travel to 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas on Saturday, May 8th for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event. For more information on the event, please visit www.Texarkana67Speedway.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – May 7th, 2010

USA Speedway (Sterlington, LA)

Feature Results

1. Bill Frye (Greenbriar, AR)

2. Joey Mack (Benton, MO)

3. Kenny Merchant (Ruston, LA)

4. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX)

5. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

6. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

7. Kyle Cummings (Sibley, LA)

8. Kevin Sitton (Baytown, TX)

9. Clay Fisher (Dewitt, AR)

10. Robbie Stuart (DeRidder, LA)

11. Ronny Adams (Greenwood, LA))

12. Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, AR)

13. Billy Moyer (Batesville, AR)

14. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

15. Rob Litton (Alexandria, AR)

16. Cory Daugherty (Blue Mound, IL)

17. Jeremy Glasgow (Caledonia, MS)

18. Jeff Chandler (Minden, LA)

19. Jeff Sloan (East Prairie, MO)

20. Timothy Culp (West Monroe, LA)

DNS: Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence, Stormy Derryberry, Bobby Derryberry, Bryan Sugg, Skip O’Neal, Allen Tippen, Eddie Taylor, Terry Henson, Josh Danzy, Jon Kirby, Shane Harris, Shane Stephens, Wesley Chandler

Entries: 34 (Representing Seven States)

Heat Winners: Cory Daugherty, Jeff Floyd, Kevin Sitton, Bill Frye, Rob Litton

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Rob Litton

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Terry Henson

Provisional: Jeff Sloan, Brandon Smith

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Joey Mack (12th-2nd)

COMP Cams Top Performer: Bill Frye

Cautions: 5

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Rob Litton (1-7); Bill Frye (8-30)

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

May 4th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Double Shot, Take Two

Beebe, Arkansas (05/04/10) – After seeing last weekend’s events washed away by Mother Nature, the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a second shot at the double header this weekend as the series travels to USA Speedway and 67 Speedway.

Flash flooding, tornadoes, and high winds forced the postponement of last weekend’s events to this weekend, May 7th-8th.

With only two events in the books defending COMP Cams MSRA Champion, Billy Moyer Jr., who won both opening events, currently sits atop the point standings with the tour’s only other Champion, Joey Mack, residing in the second spot. Rounding out the top ten drivers in the current standings are Jon Mitchell (Texas), Kyle Beard (Arkansas), Dewaine Hottinger (Arkansas), Austin Rettig (Missouri), Jeff Sloan (Missouri), Jeff Floyd (Arkansas), Terry Henson (Arkansas), Charlie Cole (Arkansas), and Brandon Smith (Arkansas).

The Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year competition is starting to take form with Charlie Cole and Brandon Smith deadlocked atop the standings with a slim advantage over Shane Stephens and Wesley Crutchfield.

This weekend the tour will see a host of drivers look to drop in on the action and escape with the winner’s loot. In addition the drivers in the top ten in points, other competitors, who have already voiced an intent to compete in one or both of this weekend’s events include Jon Kirby, Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence, Bill Frye, Kyle Cummings, Clay Fisher, Robbie Stuart, Allen Tippen, Kenny Merchant, and many more!

The weekend will get underway with a pair of firsts for the tour as they make their first ever trip to Louisiana, and they also make their first ever trip to the brand new USA Speedway in Sterlington, Louisiana. The ¼ mile oval will host a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event on Friday, May 7th. Gates open at 4pm with racing action at 8pm. For more information on USA Speedway, please visit www.USASpeedwayLLC.com .

On Saturday, May 8th, the tour will roll into 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event around the ¼ mile, red clay oval. For more information on 67 Speedway, please visit www.Texarkana67Speedway.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA At USA Speedway & 67 Speedway Rescheduled For May 7^th-8^th

Beebe, Arkansas (05/01/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour has announced that both events that were rained out for this weekend have been rescheduled for next weekend, May 7^th-8^th.

The weekend will get underway with a pair of firsts for the tour as they make their first ever trip to Louisiana, and they also make their first ever trip to the brand new USA Speedway in Sterlington, Louisiana on Friday, May 7th. The ¼ mile oval will host a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event. Gates open at 4pm with racing action at 8pm. For more information on USA Speedway, please visit www.USASpeedwayLLC.com .

On Saturday, May 8^th the tour will roll into 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event around the ¼ mile, red clay oval. For more information on 67 Speedway, please visit www.Texarkana67Speedway.com

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA At 67 Speedway Rained Out

Beebe, Arkansas (05/01/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model event scheduled for Saturday, May 1st at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas has been rained out. Heavy rains overnight forced the postponement of the event.

Details for reschedules are currently being worked out, and will be made available as soon as possible at www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

April 30th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA At USA Speedway Rained Out

Beebe, Arkansas (04/30/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model event scheduled for Friday, April 30th at USA Speedway in Sterlington, Louisiana has been rained out. With a 70% chance of severe thunderstorms forecasted for this evening, series and track officials thought it was best to go ahead and pull the plug. A reschedule date is currently being discussed

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model event slated for Saturday night, May 1st at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas is still on go as scheduled. For the latest information regarding the event, please stay tuned to www.texarkana67speedway.com and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037
April 27^th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Returns To Action With Double Shot

Beebe, Arkansas (04/27/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will return to action this weekend with a pair of big events in Louisiana and Arkansas as the series travels to USA Speedway and 67 Speedway.

After losing both events last weekend at Malden Speedway and I-30 Speedway to heavy rain, the tour will look to outrun Mother Nature this weekend.

The weekend will get underway with a pair of firsts for the tour as they make their first ever trip to Louisiana, and they also make their first ever trip to the brand new USA Speedway in Sterlington, Louisiana. The ¼ mile oval will host a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event on Friday, April 30^th. Gates open at 4pm with racing action at 8pm. For more information on USA Speedway, please visit www.USASpeedwayLLC.com .

On Saturday, May 1^st, the tour will roll into 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas for a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event around the ¼ mile, red clay oval. For more information on 67 Speedway, please visit www.Texarkana67Speedway.com

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

April 24th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA At I-30 Nixed By Mother Nature

Beebe, Arkansas (04/24/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model event scheduled for Saturday, April 24th at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas has fallen victim to rain. A suitable reschedule date is currently being evaluated.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will next be in action on Friday, April 30th at USA Raceway in Sterlington, Louisiana and on May 1st at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037
April 22^nd, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA At Malden Postponed

Beebe, Arkansas (04/22/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model event scheduled for Friday, April 23^rd at Malden Speedway in Malden, Missouri has been postponed due to a less than favorable forecast. Latest models indicate heavy rain moving into the area by Friday evening, and in an effort to save time and money for competitors and fans the tour made the decision to postpone the event. A suitable reschedule date is currently being evaluated.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model event slated for Saturday night, April 24^th at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas is still on go as scheduled. For the latest information regarding the event, please stay tuned to www.I-30Speedway.com and www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

April 21st, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA To Sanction Fall Nationals at West Plains Speedway

Beebe, Arkansas (04/21/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series is excited to announce that it will be sanctioning the 20th Annual Fall Nationals at West Plains Speedway in West Plains, Missouri on Saturday, September 11th.

After being closed at the end of the 2009 season due to health issues for the owners, it was announced earlier this week that Dexter and Doyle Frost from Birch Tree, Missouri had signed an agreement to purchase the race track from Don and Billie Gibson.

The Frost family will be carrying on the tradition of the legendary 3/8 mile oval, which is nestled in the Ozark Mountains of South-central Missouri.

The entire staff with the COMP Cams MSRA tour is extremely excited to be part of the rebirth, so to speak, of West Plains Speedway. COMP Cams MSRA Director, Chris Ellis, comments, “West Plains Speedway is a fixture in dirt track racing. In addition to the history of the facility, the Fall Nationals has a history of its own, and to be able to sanction the event is really something special for us and our racers!”

Details including payout are still being finalized for the big event and will be released as they become available.

For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

April 19th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Invades Malden & I-30 Speedway This Weekend

Beebe, Arkansas (04/19/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series will host the next two rounds of their 2010 campaign this weekend, April 23rd – 24th, when they travel to Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas).

The tour hosted their opening events two weeks ago, and it was the series’ defending champion, Billy Moyer Jr. from Batesville, Arkansas, who once again established himself as the man to beat. The young driver swept both opening weekend events at Beebe Speedway and Riverside International Speedway and currently sits atop the point standings.

After a year away from the road, two-time COMP Cams MSRA Champion, Joey Mack from Benton, Missouri, made his return to the tour and currently resides second in the point’s standings.

Rounding out the top ten drivers in the current standings are Jon Mitchell (Texas), Kyle Beard (Arkansas), Dewaine Hottinger (Arkansas), Austin Rettig (Missouri), Jeff Sloan (Missouri), Jeff Floyd (Arkansas), Terry Henson (Arkansas), Charlie Cole (Arkansas), and Brandon Smith (Arkansas).

The Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year competition is starting to take form and Brandon Smith from Flora, Arkansas currently has a slim advantage over Shane Stephens from Arlington, Tennessee and Wesley Crutchfield from Prattsville, Arkansas.

This weekend the tour will see a host of drivers look to drop in on the action and escape with the winner’s loot. In addition the drivers in the top ten in points, other competitors, who have already voiced an intent to compete in one or both of this weekend’s events include Jon Kirby, Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence, Bill Frye, Kyle Cummings, Clay Fisher, Todd Hall, Billy James, Eric Turner, Gary Christian, and many more!

The weekend will kick off in fine style on Friday, April 23rd at Malden Speedway in Malden, Missouri. This will mark the first of three stops on the year for the tour at Malden Speedway, and the COMP Cams MSRA staff is going to be lending a hand in track preparation for the weekend as they begin working the track on Wednesday. Also in action on the program will be Open Wheel Modifieds, E-Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, and Mini Stocks. Adult grandstand admission is $15 with children 6-12 years of age $5, and 5 years of age and under free. Pit passes are $30 for adults with children 6-12 years of age $15, and 5 years of age and under free. Racing action is slated for 7:30pm. For more information, please visit www.MaldenSpeedway.com .

Saturday night, April 24th will see the tour roll into I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas for a make-up from the March 27th rainout. I-30 Speedway traditionally offers some of the best racing on the tour during the course of the year, and Saturday will be no different as the competitors wage war from $2,000 to win/$400 to start in a 40 lap battle around the ¼ mile oval. Joining the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models on the program will be the IMCA Modifieds, Bumper to Bumper Super Stocks, Mini-Sprints, Horizon Mini-Sprints and Mod-Lites. Adult grandstand admission is $15 with kids 6-12 years of age $1, and 5 & under free. Pit passes are $30. Hot laps are scheduled for 7:00pm with racing action at 7:30pm. For more information on I-30 Speedway, please visit www.I-30Speedway.com .

Racers please note that the COMP Cams MSRA tour has announced that they will be mandating the use of Raceceivers at all of their events for 2010. Raceceivers will be available for rent at each event or they may be purchased by contacting COMP Cams MSRA Director of Communications, Clint Siler at 870-834-9355 or msra-hangar@hotmail.com .

For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Billy Moyer Jr. Wins Again in COMP Cams MSRA Action At Riverside

West Memphis, Arkansas (04/10/10) – In 2009, Billy Moyer Jr. picked up his first ever special event win at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, and on Saturday night he returned to the scene of the crime and made a repeat performance in COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model action.

Twenty-five Super Late Models, representing five states, were on hand on Saturday night at Riverside International Speedway, where a great racing surface greeted the competitors. Joey Mack from Benton, Missouri powered his #97m Rocket Chassis to a heat race win and along the way accumulated the most passing points to earn the JFR Graphics Pole Position for the $2,000 to win, 40 lap feature. East Prairie, Missouri driver, Jeff Sloan joined Mack on the front row.

As the green flag flew Mack bolted to the lead with Jeff Floyd, Billy Moyer Jr., Jamie Dacus, and Sloan in tow. The first caution flag of the event would fly on lap 3 as Dewaine Hottinger slowed with a flat tire after contact with another competitor. At the time of the caution the top five running order consisted of Mack, Floyd, Moyer Jr., Dacus, and Sloan.

On the ensuing restart, Moyer Jr. would move past Floyd for the second spot as he set his sights on the leader. Three laps later, Moyer Jr. would pull even with Mack for the top spot and would finally take the lead exiting turn four on the sixth circuit. As Moyer Jr. took possession of the top spot, Mack and Floyd began battling side by side for the second spot, and by lap 9, Floyd would make the runner-up position his own.

The leaders would encounter lapped traffic by lap 10, which allowed Floyd to close in on Moyer Jr. Moyer Jr. would narrowly avoid disaster exiting turn four on lap 11, when he attempted to lap Jon Kirby on the lowside as Kirby tried to turn into the infield. After minimal contact Moyer Jr. would recover, but not before Jeff Floyd raced past him for the lead. The top duo would continue to navigate heavy traffic, and on lap 16 Moyer Jr. would find his way back to the lead as Floyd slipped to the second spot with Dacus and Mack battling for the third spot.

The race would continue to endure a long green flag run until Cody Caldwell brought out the caution on lap 25. As the field prepared for what would be the final restart, the top five running order consisted of Moyer Jr., Floyd, Dacus, Mack, and Jon Mitchell. On the restart, Floyd’s hopes for victory would go up in smoke as the powerplant expired in his entry sending him to the infield. With Floyd pitside, Dacus moved up to second, but Moyer Jr. had already begun to drive away from the field. With Moyer Jr. enjoying a comfortable lead, a man on the move was 16th starting Kyle Beard, who was up to the 6th position by lap 30. Over the next few laps he would get to the 4th position.

The remainder of the event would go caution free with Billy Moyer Jr. picking up his second win of the weekend, and fourth career COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model win. Jamie Dacus, Joey Mack, Kyle Beard, and Austin Rettig rounded out the top five finishers.

Heat races were won by Joey Mack, Jeff Sloan, Billy James, and Jeff Floyd. Cody Caldwell and Kyle Beard topped the twin b-mains.

Kyle Beard was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger after advancing from his 16th starting spot to an 4th place finish.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Jeff Floyd, who saw his chances of victory go up in smoke when his motor expired on lap 27.

The COMP Cams Top Performer was Billy Moyer Jr.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a week off from racing before returning to action on Friday, April 23rd at Malden Speedway in Malden, Missouri before moving to I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday, April 24th. For more information on the events, please visit www.MaldenSpeedway.com, www.I-30Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – April 9th, 2010

Beebe Speedway (Beebe, AR)

Feature Results

1. Billy Moyer Jr. (Batesville, AR)

2. Jamie Dacus (Lakeland, TN)

3. Joey Mack (Benton, MO)

4. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

5. Austin Rettig (Sikeston, MO)

6. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX)

7. Ross Camponovo (Clarksdale, MS)

8. Billy James (Sikeston, MO)

9. Jeff Sloan (East Prairie, MO)

10. Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, AR)

11. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

12. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR)

13. Charlie Cole (Wynne, AR)

14. Greg Alexander (Blytheville, AR)

15. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

16. Todd Hall (Charleston, MO)

17. Cody Caldwell (Burlison, TN)

18. Wesley Crutchfield (Prattsville, AR)

19. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)

20. Jon Kirby (Russellville, AR)

DNS: Clay Fisher, Eddie Provence, Mike Bilbro, Mike Carr, Larry Potter

Entries: 25 (Representing Five States)

Heat Winners: Jeff Floyd, Joey Mack, Jeff Sloan, Billy James

B-Main Winners: Cody Caldwell, Kyle Beard

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Joey Mack

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Jeff Floyd

Provisional: Charlie Cole, Shane Stephens

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Kyle Beard (16th-4th)

COMP Cams Top Performer: Billy Moyer Jr.

Cautions: 3

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Joey Mack (1-6), Billy Moyer Jr. (7-11, 16-40), Floyd (12-15)

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

April 9th, 2010

Billy Moyer Jr. Conquers COMP Cams MSRA Season Opener at Beebe Speedway

Beebe, Arkansas (04/09/10) – After surviving a lap one melee and an early battle with Dane Dacus, Billy Moyer Jr. took the lead on the second circuit and never looked back en route to the $2,000 feature win on Friday night in the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model season opener at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas.

Twenty-three Super Late Models, representing four states, entered the 2010 season opener for the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour. After accumulating the most passing points in heat race action, it was Lakeland, Tennessee’s Dane Dacus, who earned the JFR Graphic Pole Qualifier Award for the main event. Joining Dacus on the front row for the 30 lap feature was Jon Kirby from Russellville, Arkansas.

As the field headed into turn one on the first lap, Dacus held a narrow advantage over Kirby, Moyer Jr., and Christian. However, disaster would strike as Kirby and Dacus made contact in the middle of turns one and two, causing the pair to spin in front of the field. Several other cars were caught in the accident including Jack Sullivan, Wendell Wallace, Bill Frye, and Joey Mack. All of the cars with the exception of Kirby, who received heavy front end damage, were able to continue.

With a blocked track due to the incident COMP Cams MSRA officials decided to have a complete double file restart with all drivers retaining their original starting position, so Dacus reassumed his position at the front of the field as Billy Moyer Jr. joined him on the front row. The second attempt to get the race underway would go much better as Dacus and Moyer Jr. battled side by side for the lead with Christian, Sullivan, and Wallace in tow. Dacus led the first lap before Moyer Jr. inched ahead for the lead as the field completed the second lap.

Over the next few laps Moyer Jr. would extend his advantage to five car lengths as the leaders began to catch the tail of the field. By lap 12 Moyer Jr. was working on heavy lapped traffic as he struggled to put Austin Rettig down a lap. Moyer Jr.’s difficulty in lapped traffic allowed Dacus to close in on his rear decklid as the pair raced nose-to-tail through traffic.

On lap 17 Moyer Jr. would finally get past Rettig as he began to lap cars at will, which allowed him to pull away from Dacus. Moyer Jr. would go on to lead the final 13 laps to take the win over Dane Dacus, Gary Christian, Jack Sullivan, and Wendell Wallace as he picked up his third career COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model win.

Heat races were won by Dane Dacus, Gary Christian, Jon Kirby, and Billy Moyer Jr. The b-main event was won by Charlie Cole.

Bill Frye was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger after advancing from his 13th starting spot to an 8th place finish.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Jon Kirby after his lap one troubles brought his night to a disappointing, early end.

The COMP Cams Top Performer was Billy Moyer Jr.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will invade Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas on Saturday, April 10th in the Bartlett Hardwood Floor Service Spring Fling 40. Hot laps are slated for 6:30pm with racing action at 7:30pm. For more information, please visit www.RiversideInternationalSpeedway.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models – April 9th, 2010

Beebe Speedway (Beebe, AR)

Feature Results

1. Billy Moyer Jr. (Batesville, AR)

2. Dane Dacus (Lakeland, TN)

3. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK)

4. Jack Sullivan (Greenbriar, AR)

5. Wendell Wallace (Batesville, AR)

6. Joey Mack (Benton, MO)

7. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX)

8. Bill Frye (Greenbriar, AR)

9. Dewaine Hottinger (Russellville, AR)

10. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

11. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

12. Stacey Taylor (Jacksonville, AR)

13. Charlie Cole (Wynne, AR)

14. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR)

15. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

16. Jeff Sloan (East Prairie, MO)

17. Austin Rettig (Sikeston, MO)

18. Joseph Long (North Little Rock, AR)

19. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)

20. Jon Kirby (Russellville, AR)

DNS: Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence, Stormy Derryberry

Entries: 23 (Representing Four States)

Heat Winners: Gary Christian, Dane Dacus, Jon Kirby, Billy Moyer Jr.

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Dane Dacus

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Jon Kirby

Provisional: Austin Rettig

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Bill Frye (13th-8th)

COMP Cams Top Performer: Billy Moyer Jr.

Cautions: 1

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Dane Dacus (1), Billy Moyer Jr. (2-30)

COMP Cams MSRA Opens Season With Beebe & Riverside Double Shot

Beebe, Arkansas (04/05/10) – The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series will open their 2010 season this weekend, April 9th-10th as they invade Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas and Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas.

The COMP Cams MSRA tour was originally slated to open their season back on March 27th but heavy rains set in shortly before hot laps forcing the program to be rescheduled for April 24th.

As the tour prepares to take a second shot at starting the 2010 campaign, a strong cast of series’ regulars are planning to be on hand including 2009 Champion, Billy Moyer Jr. along with Jeff Floyd, Kyle Beard, Jon Mitchell, Jon Kirby, Dewaine Hottinger, Gary Christian, Michael Murphree, Austin Rettig, Shane Stephens, Clay Fisher, Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence, Charlie Cole, Joey Mack, Brandon Smith, and many more.

Going head to head with the series regulars in one or both of the weekend’s events will be regional drivers including Todd Hall, Mike Carr, Jamie Dacus, Larry Potter, Joseph Long, Jamie Elam, Mike Bilbro, Ross Camponovo, and many more.

The first part of the weekend doubleheader will be held on Friday, April 9th at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas with a 30 lap, $2,000 to win/$300 to start event. The event will mark the first of three events for Beebe Speedway on the 2010 COMP Cams MSRA tour. Gates open at 5:00pm with hot laps at 7:00pm and racing action at 8:00pm. Also in action will be Open Wheel Modifieds, E-Mods, Hobby Stocks, Factory Stocks, and Mini Stocks. For more information on the event, please visit www.BeebeSpeedway.com .

On Saturday, April 10th the tour will roll into the legendary Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas for the Bartlett Hardwood Floor Service Spring Fling 40. The 40 lap event boasts a $2,000 to win/$400 to start purse. This event will mark the first of two COMP Cams MSRA dates at the ¼ mile, gumbo facility for 2010. Gates open at 4:00pm with the driver’s meeting at 6:00. Hot laps are slated for 6:30 with racing action at 7:30. Joining the COMP MSRA Super Late Models on the card will be the Street Stock division and the Open Wheel Modified division. For more information on the event, please visit www.RiversideInternationalSpeedway.com .

Please note that the Hoosier Crate 55 will be allowed for the Riverside International Speedway event as front tires only. All cars must run an 8” spoiler, and Crate engine cars may weigh 2200 lbs. For complete rules, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

March 27th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Season Opener At I-30 Speedway Nixed By Rain

Beebe, Arkansas (03/27/10) – Heavy rain that arrived shortly before hot laps, nixed the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series season opener on Saturday night at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 24th as part of a double header with Malden Speedway in Malden, Missouri (Friday, April 23rd).

The COMP Cams MSRA tour will now host their first event of 2010 on Friday, April 9th at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas before traveling to Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas on Saturday, April 10th. For more information on the events, please visit www.BeebeSpeedway.com and www.RiversideInternationalSpeedway.com .

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Season Opener At I-30 Speedway This Saturday

Beebe, Arkansas (03/23/10) - The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series will open their 2010 campaign this Saturday, March 27^th at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas.

As the tour prepares for their big start to the 2010 campaign, a strong cast of entries are planning to be on hand including 2009 Champion, Billy Moyer Jr. along with Jeff Floyd, Kyle Beard, Jon Mitchell, Jon Kirby, Dewaine Hottinger, Gary Christian, Michael Murphree, Austin Rettig, Shane Stephens, Clay Fisher, Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence, Charlie Cole, Joey Mack, Brandon Smith, and many more.

The 2010 COMP Cams MSRA tour will open on Saturday, March 27^th as it invades I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. In year’s past this event has nothing short of spectacular with three-wide battles for the lead, multiple leaders, and nonstop chaos around the Tracey Clay promoted, ¼ mile oval. The 40 lap event boasts a $2,000 to win and $400 to start purse. Joining the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models on the card will be Sprint Cars, Open Wheel Modifieds, and Super Stocks. Adult grandstand admission is $20 with kids 6-12 years of age $2, and 5 & under free. Pit passes are $30. Hot laps are at 7:00 with racing action at 7:30pm. For more information on I-30 Speedway, please visit www.I-30Speedway.com .

For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

March 16th, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Season Opener At I-30 Speedway Draws Near

Beebe, Arkansas (03/16/10) - The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series opener is less than two weeks away, as the 2010 campaign becomes a reality on Saturday, March 27th at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas.

As the opener for the 2010 season for the COMP Cams MSRA tour draws near many changes and announcements have begun to surface. Most notably the series begins its operation under the title sponsorship of COMP Cams, which is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and is the industry leader in valve train technology. Drivers, staff, and fans are extremely excited about the growth and professionalism that the addition of COMP Cams represents for the tour. For information on COMP Cams, please visit www.COMPCams.com .

The COMP Cams MSRA would also like to welcome several additional new sponsors to the tour including Tobacco Town, Inc., Racing Head Service, speedliquidators.com, and Powerhouse Tools

Updated rules for the 2010 COMP Cams MSRA campaign have also been posted at www.MSRADirt.com. Notable modifications and additions to the rules include revisions to the body specifications and a tire alteration section.

In addition, the COMP Cams MSRA tour has announced that they will be mandating the use of Raceceivers at all of their events for 2010. Raceceivers will be available for rent at each event or they may be purchased by contacting COMP Cams MSRA Director of Communications, Clint Siler at 870-834-9355 or msra-hangar@hotmail.com .

As the tour prepares for their big start to the 2010 campaign, a strong cast of entries are planning to be on hand including 2009 Champion, Billy Moyer Jr., Kyle Beard, Justin Asplin, Dewaine Hottinger, Jon Kirby, Shane Stephens, Ross Camponovo, Clay Fisher, Wesley Crutchfield, Eddie Provence, Charlie Cole, Jeff Floyd, Jon Mitchell, Gary Christian, Michael Murphree, Austin Rettig, Joey Mack, and many more.

The 2010 COMP Cams MSRA tour will open on Saturday, March 27th as it invades I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. In year’s past this event has nothing short of spectacular with three-wide battles for the lead, multiple leaders, and nonstop chaos around the Tracey Clay promoted, ¼ mile oval. The 40 lap event boasts a $2,000 to win and $400 to start purse. For more information on I-30 Speedway, please visit www.I-30Speedway.com .

For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037

January 23rd, 2010

COMP Cams MSRA Crowns Billy Moyer Jr. As 2009 Champion

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

MSRA Banquet, Schedule, & New Website Information Released

Beebe, Arkansas (01/03/10) - The MSRA Super Late Model Series has announced that it will host its 3rd Annual O’Reilly MSRA Night of Champions on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in Little Rock, Arkansas.

During the course of the 2009 season eighteen events were held with an impressive twelve different drivers finding their way into victory lane on at least one occasion.

Billy Moyer Jr. from Batesville, Arkansas is the 2009 O’Reilly MSRA Champion, and 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 finishes second in the final standings. Kyle Beard, Jon Mitchell, Jon Kirby, Dewaine Hottinger, Gary Christian, Ray Moore, Austin Rettig, and Michael Murphree round out the top ten in points in the final series’ standings.

Sixteen year old, Gary Christian from Broken Bow, Oklahoma, is the 2009 Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year with the tour and is followed in the final standings by Michael Murphree and Austin Rettig.

All of these drivers will be honored on Saturday, January 23rd at Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in Little Rock, Arkansas. The program gets underway at 6pm with a social hour that will last until 7pm at which point dinner will be served. The award’s presentations will commence at approximately 8pm. A three course meal, consisting of appetizers, the main course, and desserts will be served.

Advanced tickets are $25. Please RSVP as soon as possible by contacting Cary Jones at info@msradirt.com or at 501-529-0312. Special hotel rates are also available at the Holiday Inn, which is located adjacent to Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar. Racers and fans alike are encouraged to attend this event, which will be a great time for all!

The tour is proud to announce that a brand new website, designed by MSRMafia.com, has been launched at www.MSRADirt.com . On the site, racers and fans will note that the preliminary 2010 schedule for the series has been posted. 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 MSRA is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- O'Reilly Auto Parts, GRT Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tires, COMP Cams, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, Kuntz & Company, Mark Martin Auto Group, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ASI Racewear, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Boomland, NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Suspension Spring Specialists, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Schaeffer Oil, & FSR Products.

For the latest information on the MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

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