Purkey All the Way in Lucas Oil Speedway MLRA Stop

By Dan Robinson

WHEATLAND, Mo. - April 10. Al Purkey has taken a liking to his new Larry Shaw Race Car as he topped the Lucas Oil MLRA field at Lucas Oil Speedway's season opener for his first ever win at the 3/8ths mile oval. As Purkey took his 47th career MLRA win, Jeremy Payne was right on his heels to take the second spot at the stripe, followed by veteran Kelly Boen out of Henderson, Colorado. Republic, Missouri's Brad Looney, and GRT House Car pilot Jack Sullivan.

Coffeyville, Kansas veteran Al Purkey added Lucas Oil Speedway to his growing list of successful racing venues Saturday in Wheatland, Mo. (Lloyd Collins)