O'Reilly MLRA Rolls in Salina Speedway
Clint Brown
August 30, 2006

SALINA, KS (Aug. 30, 2006) - Salina Speedway in Salina, KS will play host to the O'Reilly MLRA on Saturday, September 2, as the stretch run for the 2006 Thunder Tour is upon us.

O'Reilly MLRA points leader Al Purkey will be looking to keep a tight grip on his lead, but behind him a host of drivers are looking to track down the Coffeyville, KS resident. Alan Vaughn has been battling tooth and nail with Purkey and will be looking to close the point gap and recapture the O'Reilly MLRA championship. David Turner sits within striking distance of the front two and with a recent stretch of good runs is looking to improve his title hopes with a trip to Kansas. Behind the front three a tight battle has shaped up in the points with CJ Lyle, David Barker, Jason Bodenhamer, and Chris Smyser all battling for position. O'Reilly MLRA drivers will also be competing against drivers from the O'Reilly NCRA with Kelly Boen, Steve Kosiski, Billy Murphy, and Brett LaFollette, to name just a few, that are expected to be competing for the win.

The Salina Speedway gates open at 5:30 pm with racing set to get underway at 7:30 pm. General admission tickets are only $15.00 with kids 6-12 $5.00 and those 5 & under Free. Advance general admission tickets are also available at the track for only $12.00. Pit passes for the evening are $22.00. The night of racing will also include the IMCA Modified and Hobby Stock classes. To get to Salina Speedway take Exit 92 on I-135 then 2.5 miles west on Crawford to Burma, then travel south 2.7 miles. For more information contact Salina Speedway at 785-825-0044 or visit them on the web at www.salinaspeedway.com.

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