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Larry
Clayton Passes Away
What a rough
week for Maryland. It is with great sadness that we announce
former Maryland International Raceway (MIR) track owner,
Larry Clayton, passed away Sunday night at his home in Las
Vegas, NV where he lived with his loving wife, Nancy. Larry
would have been 77 years old in June. He had been bravely
battling serious health issues for several months.
Larry and business partner Tod Mack purchased MIR in 1972
and ran the facility until Royce Miller leased it in 1990.
The pair were visionaries and an unstoppable combination in
the drag racing world. They assisted with the creation of
the first ever ET Bracket Finals program in the 1970’s
before NHRA took over a handful of years later. They brought
the US Pro Stock Open in 1975, which would later become the
Mountain Motor Nationals. The first ever “four wide” Funny
Car match would also take place at MIR. While Larry was a
“behind the scenes” personality, he ensured the finances
were right, the racers and fans were treated fairly, and
that every move was backed up with solid counsel and
business acumen. Together, they took the humble St Mary’s
Dragway and turned it into the trend setting and
internationally recognized Maryland International Raceway.
Larry's wishes were that there be no special services
following his passing and that his ashes be spread on the
grounds of Maryland International Raceway. Our sincerest
condolences to Nancy, Larry's family, and his many friends.
Please remember him in your prayers.
Royce Miller, current owner of Maryland International
Raceway, stated “Larry was a one-of-a-kind individual and I
always enjoyed working with him. In his retirement years he
lived in Las Vegas, but he would keep up with all the local
news and happenings in Southern Maryland and alert me to
anything that may affect the track. I will miss having him
watching my back. I was so fortunate to have a great phone
conversation with Larry the week before his passing, and we
talked about old times and had several laughs. We will honor
his final wishes and Larry will always be a major part of
MIR history.”
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Championship Ceremonies
12/14/2023
After much internal discussion, it has
been decided that Maryland International
Raceway (MIR) will hold the 1320
Fabrication ET Series presented by East
Coast Collision Championship Ceremony on
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 CHAMPIONS |
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Rick’s Jewelers
“Ring for the Queen” Claimed by Keys
11/16/2023
The Rick's Jewelers Ring for the Queen
is one of the most unique and innovative
programs held for the 1320 Fabrication
ET Series presented by East Coast
Collision Racers at MIR. Each time an ET
Series racer... |
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