Mega MOPAR Action Series Rounds out the Weekend of Activities at MIR
MILLINGTON, TN – The second annual Mega MOPAR Action Series event at Memphis International Raceway (MIR) was filled with 
power, performance and gorgeous cars and trucks. The event offered something for everyone with a car show, swap meet, NASA Autocross and racing action on the historic drag strip. MIR brought together those with a passion for MOPAR – racers and fans alike.
MOPAR enthusiasts came out bright and early Sunday morning to put their favorite manufacturer’s vehicles on display. Car and truck show participates had an opportunity to take home awards in over 15 different categories and compete for the coveted Best in Show award. Murray Cassoutt from St. Mary, Mo. with his 1967 Dart Convertible walked away the big winner with the A Body Stock award and Best in Show.
On the drag strip, the action heated up as racers competed in the HEMI Challenge, Tuff Truck, S&W Race Cars Challenger Shootout, Street MOPAR, Bracket 1 and Bracket 2 races. The local racers dominated eliminations as four of the six winners hail from Millington, Tenn. The trophies were awarded to: Kelly Jones – HEMI Challenge, Billy Bennett -Tuff Truck, Jodi Hilton – S&W Race Cars Challenger Shootout, Douglas Vincent – Street MOPAR, Ron Minton – Bracket 1 and Cliff Hubbard – Bracket 2.
“We’d like to thank the fans and racers for coming out to Memphis International Raceway,” stated Pam Kendrick, VP & GM of Memphis International Raceway. “The weather held off and it ended up being a beautiful day at the race track. It was great to see the MOPAR enthusiasts enjoy a day dedicated to them. We’ll continue to grow this event and make it one of the best events hosted at MIR.”
The winners of the Mega MOPAR Action Series event are as follows:
CAR SHOW RESULTS
A-Body STOCK
Winner: Murray Cassoutt 1967 Dart Convertible St. Mary, MO
A-Body MODIFIED
Winner: Rick Powell 1970 Dart Millington, TN
Outstanding: Mike Wingeier 1969 Barracuda Brighton, TN
B-Body Stock
Winner: Robert Warren 1969 Roadrunner McKenzie, TN
B BODY MODIFIED
Winner: Jason Hodge 1974 Charger South Fulton, TN
LC Challenger STOCK
Winner: Jodi Hilton 2009 Challenger R/T Millington, TN
Outstanding: Kurt Gailbraith 2010 Challenger SRT8 Memphis, TN
LC Challenger Modified 2010
Winner: Don Johnson 2010 Challenger Southhaven, MS
LC CHALLENGER MODIFIED 2011
Winner: Billy Prickett 2011 Richard Petty Ed Wilson, NC
Outstanding: Jim Tait 2011 392 HEMI Germantown, TN
LC CHALLENGER MODIFIED 2014
Winner: Keith McNeil 2006 Charger SRT8 Cordova, TN
Outstanding: Glen Netles 2014 Challenger McMinnville, TN
LX CHARGER MODIFIED
Winner: Rickie Dodson Jr. 2007 Charger Olive Branch, MS
Street Rod
Winner: Ken O’Neil 1936 Coupe Bartlett, TN
Unrestored / Survivor
Winner: William Willoughby 1968 Charger Horn Lake, MS
CLASSIC Truck – 1993 & OLDER
Winner: Wayne Ellis 1970 Dodge Power Wagon Ripley, TN
MODERN Truck – 1994 & Up
Winner: Michael Emory 1999 Dakota Southhaven, MS
Outstanding: Brandon Crouch 2013 RAM 1500 Memphis, TN
VIPER/PROWLER
Winner: James Hammond 2000 Prowler Olive Branch, MS
SPECIAL INTEREST
Winner: Tommy Huckeby 1977 Trike Blad Knob, AR
DAYTONA/LASER
Winner: Leslie Colbert 1985 Shelby Munford, TN
Outstanding: Joseph Colbert 1987 Shelby GLHS Munford, TN
LX MAGNUM MODIFIED
Winner: Ronnie Caruthers 2005 Magnum R/T Byhalia, MS
Outstanding: Bogdan Gilewski 2006 Magnum SRT8 Memphis, TN
Best of Show – Murray Cassoutt / 1967 Dart Convertible
Best Interior – Billy Prickett/ 2011 Challenger
Best Engine – Glen Nettles/ 2014 Challenger
Best Paint – Rick Powell/ 1970 Dart
Best Detail – James Hammond/ 2000 Prowler
CLUB PARTICIPATION – Mopar Affiliates
RACE RESULTS
S&W Race Cars Challenger Shootout REACTION ET MPH
Winner: Jodi Hilton – Millington, TN 1.143 15.948 89.58
Bracket 1
Winner: Ron Minton – Millington, TN .018 6.72 99.88
Runner Up: Ike Foster – Hornsby, TN .027 6.438 106.04
Bracket 2
Winner: Cliff Hubbard – Millington, TN .003 7.045 87.46
Runner Up: Robert Berkebile – Nashville, TN .054 7.298 93.38
Street MOPAR
Winner: Douglas Vincent – Coralville, IA .062 13.491 93.78
Runner Up: Matt Fuel .270 14.702 94.40
TUFF TRUCK
Winner: Billy Bennett – Munford, TN .514 19.348 72.92
Runner Up: James Brown – Memphis, TN -.041 21.217 66.64
HEMI Challenge
Winner: Kelly Jones – Millington, TN .507 12.602 107.93
Runner Up: Alan Keller – Bartlett, TN .763 13.106 107.500
Don’t miss a minute of action at Memphis International Raceway in 2014! To stay up-to-date with all the racing excitement be sure and check out our website at www.racemir.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RaceMIR, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RaceMIR.
The entire MIR team looks forward to seeing you at the track in 2014!
