ONEi sponsors Muskingum County Speedway opening night; event honors the late Ronnie Moran
The event, dubbed Essential Ohio Energy Opening Night, will feature the ONEi team educating attendees about the natural gas and oil industry, with hands-on activities for kids.
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The Speedway, located at 7985 Frazeysburg Road in Dresden, has been a community staple for years.
'The Muskingum County Speedway has been a pillar in this community for years,' Bruce Tague, executive director of Ohio Natural Energy Institute, said in the release. 'We're thrilled to kick off the season under the lights — supporting a legacy of speed, skill, and community that mirrors the energy driving our industry forward.'
Devin Moran and brother Wylie, left, stand in front of Devin's car prior to the 2021 Lucas Oil Prime 50 Late Model race at Muskingum County Speedway in this Times Recorder file photo. The two sons of local racing legend Donnie Moran were carrying on the family legacy in dirt track racing, with Devin driving and Wylie serving as crew chief.
Late owner to be honored
The event will also honor the late Ronnie Moran, a longtime owner and promoter of the Speedway, who passed away last year. Moran was a self-employed oil well driller and a supporter of the industry. His son, Donnie, and grandson, Tristin, the current owners and promoters of the track, will host a memorial race for Ronnie later this year, also presented by ONEi.
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'Dad loved racing and was able to support our family's passion through the oil and gas industry,' Donnie Moran said in the release. 'Partnering with Ohio Natural Energy Institute for opening night feels as though we are not only supporting the industry that lifts our community, but also honoring dad.'
General admission opens at 4 p.m., with hot laps at 5 p.m. and races starting at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit muskingumcountyspeedway.com.
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