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Posting some photos to show how much snow we are dealing with at the track and fairgrounds. We will keep everyone posted as the snow melts, hopefully, and start to get work done at the track.

New for the drivers this season at the Murray County Speedway, will be the sign-in procedure at the back gate, using either the MyRacePass electronic barcode card or the MyRacePass App on the drivers cellphone. All drivers, will be checked in, using either one of these ways. The Speedway is requiring drivers to either complete the online registration at https://www.myracepass.com/register/?n=11145 OR printing out the 2018 registration form: http://www.murraycountyspeedway.net/rules/ and...more

Here is a link to MyRacePass support page to complete the installation of the app to your cellphone, https://myracepass.zendesk.com/…/360002228952-Electronic-MR…

As opening night is a few days closer, the track went though it's first complete setup on Saturday, wow, the guys did a terrific job in making it look in great shape. Now only to get a few more days for the pit areas to dry. The MCRA Pickup class is looking to add a few new pickups this year. The Gertsema (G) Family Racing team has been working hard to get everything ready for this Friday night's racing. Jim, Craig and TJ did a terrific paint job on their pickups.

We are excited to see everyone for the 2018 season! Our opening night sponsor is Pizza Ranch of Slayton

After a long wait, including one cancellation, opening night to the 2018 at the Murray County Speedway had finally arrived. I think it is safe to say, drivers and fans were excited that this day had finally arrived. Opening night featured all the IMCA classes (sport compacts, hobby stock, sport modified, stock cars, and modifieds) as well as the MCRA pickups. The sponsor for opening night was the Pizza Ranch of Slayton. S&S Electric MCRA Pickups The MCRA pickups kicked off the 2018 feature...more

Racing action returned to the Murray County Speedway this past Friday night. It looked like weather might play a factor early on in the day, but it passed and it ended up being a nice night for racing action. All of the usual classes were in attendance and eager to get the racing action underway. S&S Electric MCRA Pickups It didn’t take long for action to start in the pickup class. During the heat race, contact between Scott Stirn and TJ Gertsema resulted in Gertsema rolling his truck a few...more

Racing action returned to the Murray County Speedway this past Friday night. It ended up being a great night for racing. All of the usual classes were in attendance and ready to race. The races were sponsored by Midwest Supply of Slayton. S&S Electric MCRA Pickups Eight trucks made the call for the 8 lap feature. TJ Gertsema and Matt Odom led the field to the green. On the start, Gertsema took the race lead. Odom stayed close and quickly challenged. Craig Gertsema made a good pass and went...more

As preparations begin for racing this Friday night, the speedway would like to welcome a new race-night sponsor for this season. Prairie Winds Construction, LLC, from Tyler. Whether you’re planning to build your forever home or a new barn for your livestock or a new space for your business, you can’t afford to hire a shoddy contractor for the job. Prairie Winds Construction, LLC. has extensive experience serving the construction needs of Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa. We take pride in our...more

Racing action returned to the Murray County Speedway this past Friday night. Mother Nature tried her hardest to stop racing from happening, but the track crew was able to get on the track to pump the water off, to have it ready for great racing action. All the usual classes were in attendance and the sponsor for the night was Prairie Winds Construction LLC of Tyler. S&S Electric MCRA Pickups Eight trucks made the call for the 8 lap feature with Dustin Gransee and Neil Forsberg led to the...more