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Congratulations to Mike Murphy Jr. for having a memorable year for winning two track championships. Also a special Thanks to Swanson Motor Sports for making it possible for Mike Murphy Jr. to obtain this goal. Mike has loved racing and stock cars from the first time he went to the races. He was exposed to dirt track racing at a preschool age and never missed an opportunity to see his favorite drivers at the local track. Mike bought his first stock car late in 2001. With the help of Rob Toland he purchased a Street Stock and went to work fitting all the pieces together. His first race was 2002 at East Moline. His goal was "just get some seat time and try not to get lapped." In 2004, his first full season, Mike won the Street Stock points Championship at Quad City Speedway. 2005 was his rookie year in a late model, and very few people thought he could make the transition, but Randy Swanson saw what Mike was capable of accomplishing. That year Mike won the "IMCA National Late Model Rookie of the Year Award". In 2006 he decided to travel and see how he stacked up against some of the Midwest's best drivers. Mike drove away with the "Deery Series Rookie of the Year" trophy. Who knows what he can achieve next, but with the help of all his loyal fans, anything is possible.

HIS CREW:

Mike Kight, Randall Verplaetse, Brad Coin, Tim Marsden, Joey Sowell, Donnie, Ron Rahn, Keith E, Gene Huggart and Randy Swanson Team Owner.

HIS SPONSORS:

Steve's Nursery, SNI Solutions and The Construction Group all from Geneseo, J & J Camper, Randy's Lawn Care, Leisure Time Billards, Rock River Rodders,  Phils' Photo's all of East Moline, Riverbend Pizza Place of Port Byron, Anchor Lumber and Cheap Cars of Silvis, Ducky's Lagoon of Andalusia, BJ's Gas and Liquor of Colona, Race Products Inc of Five Points Alabama.