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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

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

It was a very special night of races this past week as The Dominick Bruns Memorial race made its appearance at the Murray County Speedway. The Dominick Bruns Memorial race was set up in honor of young Dominick Bruns, who was taken from us very early in his life due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the death of a seemingly healthy baby in its sleep, due to an apparent spontaneous cessation of breathing. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1...more

Our biggest night of the season, is this Friday night, as the Murray County Fair is currently taking place. Come early and enjoy the best county fair in Southwest Minnesota. Grandstand will open at 6pm, with racing action beginning at 7:30pm. Admission prices will be $13 for Adults, $9 for students and Kids: 10 and under are FREE.

This Friday night sponsors are Rowdy's Radiator & Diesel Repair and Avoca Spray Service. This season is quickly coming to an end. Make sure, you get a chance to see some of the very best drivers of SW Minnesota and NW Iowa, compete on the fast 3/8 mile speedway. Just for an example: Dustin Virkus was turning laps of 69-70mph in the Sports Compacts and Don Gerritsen Jr, clocking 84-85mph in the Modifieds. Looks to be a great evening at the Murray County Speedway.

After thirteen weeks of racing, the season championship for 2018 will be taking place this Friday night. Several classes have close battles for first place, especially in the Sports Mods class as Tony Rialson and Jeremy Van Ede are tied for first place, with Jim Horejsi just one point behind. Our race night sponsor is Rough Country Excavating of Russell. This is their first year sponsoring, so we welcome Brent Thooft and his company, to our great list of sponsors. An added highlight to...more

Your 2018 Murray County Speedway Season Champions MCRA Pickups - TJ Gertsema / Neil Forsberg IMCA Sport Compacts - Dustin Virkus IMCA Hobby Stock - Cory Probst IMCA Sport Mod - Jim Horejsi IMCA Stock Car - Nick Johansen IMCA Modified - Tyler Limoges Awards Banquet will be held on December 8th

We are not racing this Friday Sept 14th. With 2 day specials in Park Jefferson and Rock Rapids and a special in Fairmont this Friday, we decided not to run. We will have our fall special on Saturday Oct 6th. We will posting details and payouts soon. Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone in October.