BUCKNER, Mo. -- The O'Reilly MLRA presented by Lucas Oil Products Championship Awards Banquet will be held at the beautiful Argosy Casino in Riverside, Missouri on Saturday, November 21st, 2009. Coffeyville, Kansas' Al Purkey along with car owner Bill Koons will receive their 2009 Championship Awards. 2009 MLRA Rookie of the Year Matt Johnson from Archie, Missouri will also receive his RoY Hardware. The awards don't stop there however as all eligible drivers will receive their portion of the Championship point fund along with many outstanding contingency awards from our great series sponsors.

The Awards Banquet will begin with a social hour at 5:30pm with dinner set to begin at 7:00pm. The Awards portion of the banquet will follow. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Everyone is welcome including Drivers, Owners, Sponsors, Families, Crews, and Fans. The Argosy Casino is located at 777 NW Argosy Parkway in Riverside, Missouri. Visit www.stayargosy.com for complete details about the facility.

The Kansas City Airport Marriott has signed on as the Host Hotel for the banquet. Room rates are just $59, just mention MLRA when making your reservations by calling (800) 810-2771. Visit www.KansasCityAirportMarriott.com for facility location and visitor information.

To make banquet reservations, please call the MLRA Series Office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572. You can also visit www.MLRAracing.com for more information.

The O'Reilly MLRA (Midwest Latemodel Racing Association) presented by Lucas Oil Products sanctions regional Super Dirt Late Model touring series events in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

For all the latest news and information on the O'Reilly MLRA please visit us on the web at www.MLRAracing.com or by calling the series office at (816) 650-5063 or (816) 305-6572.

The O'Reilly MLRA would like to thank the sponsors of the 2009 Thunder Tour including O'Reilly Auto Parts, Midwest Walnut, Lucas Oil Products, Tompkins Industries, Hoosier Race Tires, Lucas Cattle Company, Hatfield Racing Engines, Country Mart, Larry Shaw Race Cars, AFCO Racing Products, GRT Race Cars, The Driveline Shop, Taylor Cable Products, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bodee's Race Bodies, Outpace Racing Products, Duralite Racing Wheels, Impact Signs and Lighting, Rod End Supply, Racing Optics, Schoenfeld Headers, Kluhsman Racing Components, Performance Bodies, ATL Fuel Cells, Bilstein Shocks, BSB Manufacturing, Tanner Racing Products by MB

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