#0-Richardson Racing and driver Loni Richardson are going to do a tribute to the late Tony Roper for the July 7th race in Kansas City. Loni and Tony were competetors and friends in there days of racing IMCA modifieds. O’Rielly Auto Parts and KYYS radio out of Kansas City have signed on as sponsors for the race to go along with long time sponsor Intensittee Custom Race wear. “Tony was a great friend and competitor, not only in the modifieds but also since we made the jump to the Craftsman Truck series. He was always there with that big smile and how you doing. He helped me in so many ways I just wanted to pay a special tribute to Tony in Kansas. Tony was from the Kansas City area so we just want to make him proud,” commented Loni Richardson.(Richardson Racing PR)(6-28-2001)
