Michael Self wins ARCA race at Kansas Speedway

Michael Self did a burnout in front of the grandstands on Friday night after winning the ARCA Kansas 150 race at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Racing continues this afternoon. (Fan photo)

Racing continues this afternoon at Kansas Speedway

Michael Self won the ARCA Kansas 150 race on Friday night at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.

The No. 28 Toyota driver, from Utah, outran Ty Majewski from Wisconsin and Zane Smith from California for the victory.

Also on Friday, ARCA awarded its season championship to Austin Theriault, who finished 25th on Friday. Riley Herbst was named ARCA Rookie of the Year.

Racing continues at 2 p.m. Saturday with the NASCAR XFINITY Series, Kansas Lottery 300, at the Kansas Speedway, and on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Hollywood Casino 400 race. Fans are asked to arrive early and allow extra time for screening.

For ticket information, visit www.kansasspeedway.com.

Fan photos by Steve Rupert

Racing action from Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Racing action from Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Racing action from Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Racing action from Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Racing action from Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Racing action from Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Victory Lane at Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Victory Lane at Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)
Victory Lane at Friday night’s ARCA race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)

Race car driver makes special delivery to KCKCC auto tech students

Race car driver Jamie McMurray became an Uber McDelivery driver this morning, delivering breakfast to students at the Kansas City Kansas Community College auto tech program and other KCKCC students. (Staff photo)

by Mary Rupert

Race car driver Jamie McMurray became a McDonald’s Uber car delivery driver this morning, dropping off 100 breakfasts to students at the Kansas City Kansas Community College auto technology center at 67th and State Avenue.

McMurray took the breakfasts out of the delivery car and personally handed them to the students today.

“Just be thankful I’m not the delivery guy,” McMurray quipped as he stepped out of the car. He joked that he drove around the college campus at 72nd and State Avenue for a while before finding the auto tech location at 67th and State Avenue.

Students asked McMurray a few questions and posed with him for photos. He signed autographs for students, who were positive about the experience.

“I think it’s good. We don’t usually have this much action out here, we just usually work on cars,” said Anthony Quijas, an auto tech student at the KCKCC auto program.

“I think it’s pretty cool, he has a top-of-the-line engine,” said Daniel Morris of Tonganoxie, a senior at Basehor and a student at the auto tech program. Morris said his future plans are not to work on race cars, but to join the Marines.

Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, KCKCC student president, said the event today showed a good connection with the community and the college, and brought attention to the college and its auto technology program.

“This is great, he’s out here passing out food to students early in the morning. That’s great publicity for the school, and they’re all out here getting turnt,” Bradley-Lopez said.

Students waited outdoors for McMurray to arrive, and while waiting, they sang “Happy Birthday” to Martha Yanez, a KCKCC admissions assistant. She said the event was good attention for the college.

McMurray signed an autograph for Holly Hampton, whose grandfather and mother work for KCKCC.

McMurray’s race car sponsors include McDonalds, which is promoting its McDelivery service with the UberEATS App.

McMurray will be racing in car No. 1 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Hollywood Casino 400 Playoff race at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.

Racing starts tonight at Kansas Speedway with the ARCA Racing Series, Kansas 150, at 7:30 p.m. Then the NASCAR XFINITY Series, Kansas Lottery 300, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Fans are asked to arrive early to go through screening.

KCKCC students asked Jamie McMurray, a race car driver, questions this morning when he dropped off breakfasts to them. One of McMurray’s sponsors is McDonalds. (Staff photo)
Jamie McMurray, right, arrived this morning with a breakfast delivery for students at the KCKCC auto tech program. (Staff photo)
Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, KCKCC student president, said the event brought attention to the college and its auto technology program. (Staff photo)
Jamie McMurray, a race car driver, signed an autograph this morning for Holly Hampton. (Staff photo)
Jamie McMurray personally delivered breakfasts to students today at the KCKCC auto tech program. (Staff photo)
Jamie McMurray personally delivered breakfasts to students today at the KCKCC auto tech program. (Staff photo)
Jamie McMurray personally delivered breakfasts to students today at the KCKCC auto tech program. (Staff photo)
Jamie McMurray personally delivered breakfasts to students today at the KCKCC auto tech program. (Staff photo)
KCKCC students presented Jamie McMurray with a pennant and small gifts with the college’s logo on it today. (Staff photo)
The KCKCC Blue Devil mascot was present to meet Jamie McMurray today. (Staff photo)