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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

Everything is shaping up, to be another great night at the Murray County Speedway. Tonight's sponsor is Marthaler Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, Buick, GMC in Worthington. It sounds like the temperature will be in the low 90's, so please make sure to stay as cool as possible, until the sun starts to set. Hope to see everyone tonight.

A Possible IMCA First at the Murray County Speedway Racing action returned to the Murray County Speedway this past Friday night. There was potential history on the line this week as there were two drivers looking for accomplish an impressive feat. Cory Probst and Dustin Larson were both looking to capture their 100th IMCA win. If they both were able to accomplish this, it would be the first time two separate drivers got their 100th wins on the same night. The races were sponsored by Marthaler...more

Thank you, to everyone, who helped keep the pumps running today. As the weather forecast looks good for the next few days, the "Salute to Ag" Night is a GO for this Friday night. The Murray County Pork Producers and the Murray County Dairy Association will be selling pork burgers, pork chops on the stick and malts, the Murray County Cattleman Association will be grilling kabobs and burgers, beginning at 5pm. The grandstand will open at 5:30pm. Admission into the Grandstand is Free, thank you...more

So, who wants to come watch FREE races tonight at the Murray County Speedway. The speedway is celebrating our "Salute to Ag" tonight with a special promotion, everyone coming into the grandstand will receive FREE admission tonight. What a great way to see many of the top racers in the area on the 3/8 mile Murray County Speedway. A even better reason to come enjoy the night, the special food that is being prepared for it. Thank you to the Murray County Pork Producers, the Murray County...more

The Murray County Speedway will be inducting two new members to it's Hall of Fame on Friday July 6th. Sharon Staples and Roger Hook will be honored at intermission. Below is there induction write-up. Sharon Staples Sharon Staples was asked in 1994 by Luverne Johnson, if she would like to work at the Speedway. She accepted and worked all around: the ticket booth, along with scoring and cleaning. She was on the board of directors for eight years, including the president position. One of the...more