7/3/2021 - Lawrenceburg Speedway - Merrill Downey Memorial - $10,444 to Win Modifieds

[Sandy Lowe]

Lawrenceburg, IN – The 10th running of the Merrill Downey Memorial presented by Tempstar Heating & Cooling Products, held annually at the Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway is just 44 days away!

On Saturday night, July 3rd, the KOI Auto Parts UMP Modifieds will compete for one of the largest modified purses in the area. The 2021 edition will pay a whopping $10,444.44 to win, $4,044 for second place, $2,044 for third place, and $444 to start the 44-lap feature.

With additional prizes available including $100 to the Best Appearing Car, $100 for the Fastest Qualifier in each qualifying group, $444 to win the Dash, and $44 for each lap led in the feature, a driver could walk away with over $13,000 for one night of racing.

July 3, 2021 – Lawrenceburg Speedway
10th Annual Merrill Downey Memorial

• KOI Auto Parts UMP Modifieds
• Late Models

For more information, please visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or follow us on Facebook.

[Sandy Lowe]

Lawrenceburg, IN – On Saturday night, July 3rd, the KOI Auto Parts UMP Modifieds will compete for one of the largest modified purses in the area at the 10th Annual Merrill Downey Memorial presented by Tempstar Heating & Cooling Products at the Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Ind.

The 2021 edition will pay a record-breaking $10,444.44 to win, $4,044 for second place, $2,044 for third place, and $444 to start the 44-lap feature.

With additional prizes available including $100 to the Best Appearing Car, $100 for the fastest qualifier in each session, $444 to win the Dash, and $44 for each lap led in the feature, a driver could walk away with over $13,000 for one night of racing!

David Stremme is the defending Merrill Downey Memorial champion with back-to-back wins in 2019 and 2020. Stremme joins Tyler Nicely (2015 & 2018) as the only drivers with multiple wins in this event.

Devin Gilpin was the inaugural Merill Downey Memorial winner in 2012, and all-time Lawrenceburg Speedway feature win leader Joey Kramer took home the checkered flag in 2013. Nick Hoffman led the final four laps for the win in 2014, Victor Lee led every lap in 2016, and Lucas Lee was the winner in 2017.

There are no entry fees for this race and Lawrenceburg Speedway will provide Westhold transponders at no charge.

July 3, 2021 – Lawrenceburg Speedway
10th Annual Merrill Downey Memorial

• KOI Auto Parts UMP Modifieds - $10,444 to win
• Late Models - $1,500 to win

NO ENTRY FEES

Times:
Pit Gate: 3:00pm
Front Gate: 5:00pm
Hot Laps: 6:00pm
Opening Ceremonies: 7:00pm

Prices:
Adult: $20
Kids 7-12: $7
6 & Under: Free
Pit Pass: $32 (all ages)

For more information, please visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or follow us on Facebook.

[Sandy Lowe]

PILL DRAW WILL CLOSE AT 5:30 PM SHARP!!

You must be registered before you can draw. Please allow enough time to do so before the draw closes.

[Sandy Lowe]

July 3, 2021 - Lawrenceburg Speedway, Lawrenceburg, IN
10th Annual Merrill Downey Memorial presented by Tempstar Heating & Cooling Products

Feature Payout ($28,118 total)
1- $10,444, 2- $4,044, 3- $2,044, 4- $1,250, 5- $750, 6- $600, 7- $580, 8- $570, 9- $560, 10- $550, 11- $540, 12- $530, 13- $520, 14- $510, 15- $500, 16- $490, 17- $480, 18- $470, 19- $460, 20- $450, 21- $444, 22- $444, 23- $444, 24- $444.

Feature Lap Leaders ($1,936 total)
$44 per lap

Heat Winner Dash Payout sponsored by Signarama ($1,269 total)
1- $444, 2- $250, 3- $200, 4- $150, 5- $125, 6- $100

B Main 1 Payout sponsored by Janet’s Diner of Dillsboro, IN
1st Non Transfer- $175, All other non-transfers- $50

B Main 2 Payout sponsored by Spark-Lin Acres Championship Bulls of Cincinnati, OH
1st Non Transfer- $175, All other non-transfers- $50

B Main 3 Payout sponsored by AB&J Machining & Sandpaper of Cincinnati, OH
1st Non Transfer- $175, All other non-transfers- $50

Southeastern Indiana McDonalds Qualifying Group A
Fast Qualifier = $100

Southeastern Indiana McDonalds Qualifying Group B
Fast Qualifier = $100

Southeastern Indiana McDonalds Qualifying Group C
Fast Qualifier = $100

19th Place Feature Finish sponsored by Chris Smith = $200

Hard Charger “Slick Move of the Race”
Determined by decal sales at the race ($205 in 2020)

Roberts Auto Body Best Appearing Car = $100

For more information, please visit www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or follow us on Facebook.

[Sandy Lowe]

Merrill Downey Memorial Stats

There have been 9 previous Merrill Downey Memorials races (2012-2020)

235 drivers have competed in this race

4 drivers have participated in every Merrill Downey Memorial race (Derek Groomer, Matt Hamilton, Scotty Kincaid, Kyle Schornick)

101 drivers have started at least 1 Merrill Downey Memorial feature

Only 1 driver has started every Merrill Downey Memorial feature (Matt Hamilton)

13 drivers have led a feature lap

19 drivers have set fast time in their group

40 drivers have won a heat race

7 drivers have won a dash

23 drivers have won a B Main