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Jim McMurray wants just one chance to brag about a Daytona victory. And to whom? NASCAR's 2003 Raybestos Rookie of the Year and his son, Jamie McMurray. "Jamie said 'If you win down there (in Daytona) you're going to rub it in on me aren't you?'" said the eldest McMurray, who is in Daytona to compete in the World Karting Association's 30th Annual Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway. "And I said. 'Yep, I sure am.' " The 56-year-old McMurray will take part in Sunday's Medium Class Enduro competition and Tuesday's Heavy Class competition. Daytona KartWeek (Dec. 26-30) is the most prestigious karting event held in the United States. In Friday's action, Ball Ground, Ga.'s Allen Redman placed first in the Briggs Super Heavy and the Briggs Senior, while Jacksonville's Joshua Davis placed first in the NRRS 360 and second in NRRS 335. Port Orange's Rob Hindery placed second in the NRRS 360 event and third in the NRRS 335. "I've been coming to Daytona and racing since 1976," McMurray recalls. "Jamie won the WKA World Championships here (Daytona) in 1988 when he was 14. I have never won at Daytona. I've run second a couple of times. But I've never won here. "We've both won at tons of different racetracks. But this is one I've never one. I sure would like to have something to brag about." In his 26 years of coming to Daytona, McMurray points out the more things change, the more things stay the same. "Everything has changed. Completely. The concept of having the Sportsman Class has helped karting as much as anything," said McMurray, who donned a No. 42 Havoline Jamie McMurray Signature hat. "There are nine or 10 more classes now then years ago. Karting has evolved to where it is more user friendly. "But even though things have changed, I see a lot of the same people here year after year." McMurray will spend this NASCAR season behind the wheel of his son's motor coach. Although he will miss being behind the wheel of a go-kart. "I'm going to drive Jamie's motor coach again next year," he said. "I only get to race twice a year - in Phoenix and in Daytona. Other than that I don't get to do anything other than read the magazines and talk to the guys on the phone. And while I'm reading the magazines, I'm thinking 'I really want to be back on the track. I love it.' " Tickets for Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway and Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium can be purchased at the gate. For more information on Daytona KartWeek, visit http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
Jim McMurray wants just one chance to brag about a Daytona victory. And to whom? NASCAR's 2003 Raybestos Rookie of the Year and his son, Jamie McMurray. "Jamie said 'If you win down there (in Daytona) you're going to rub it in on me aren't you?'" said the eldest McMurray, who is in Daytona to compete in the World Karting Association's 30th Annual Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway. "And I said. 'Yep, I sure am.' " The 56-year-old McMurray will take part in Sunday's Medium Class Enduro competition and Tuesday's Heavy Class competition. Daytona KartWeek (Dec. 26-30) is the most prestigious karting event held in the United States. In Friday's action, Ball Ground, Ga.'s Allen Redman placed first in the Briggs Super Heavy and the Briggs Senior, while Jacksonville's Joshua Davis placed first in the NRRS 360 and second in NRRS 335. Port Orange's Rob Hindery placed second in the NRRS 360 event and third in the NRRS 335. "I've been coming to Daytona and racing since 1976," McMurray recalls. "Jamie won the WKA World Championships here (Daytona) in 1988 when he was 14. I have never won at Daytona. I've run second a couple of times. But I've never won here. "We've both won at tons of different racetracks. But this is one I've never one. I sure would like to have something to brag about." In his 26 years of coming to Daytona, McMurray points out the more things change, the more things stay the same. "Everything has changed. Completely. The concept of having the Sportsman Class has helped karting as much as anything," said McMurray, who donned a No. 42 Havoline Jamie McMurray Signature hat. "There are nine or 10 more classes now then years ago. Karting has evolved to where it is more user friendly. "But even though things have changed, I see a lot of the same people here year after year." McMurray will spend this NASCAR season behind the wheel of his son's motor coach. Although he will miss being behind the wheel of a go-kart. "I'm going to drive Jamie's motor coach again next year," he said. "I only get to race twice a year - in Phoenix and in Daytona. Other than that I don't get to do anything other than read the magazines and talk to the guys on the phone. And while I'm reading the magazines, I'm thinking 'I really want to be back on the track. I love it.' " Tickets for Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway and Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium can be purchased at the gate. For more information on Daytona KartWeek, visit http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
