Jim McMurray wants just one chance to brag about a Daytona victory. And to whom will he boast the loudest? NASCAR’s 2003 Raybestos Rookie of the Year and his son, Jamie McMurray. The eldest McMurray is in Daytona to compete in the World Karting Association’s 30th Annual Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway. The 56-year-old McMurray will take part in Sunday’s Medium Class Enduro competition and Tuesday’s Heavy Class competition. Daytona KartWeek (Dec. 26-30) is the most prestigious karting event held in the United States. “I’ve been coming to Daytona and racing since 1976,” McMurray recalls. “Jaime won the WKA World Championships here (Daytona) in 1988 when he was 14. I have never won at Daytona. I’ve run second a couple of times. But I’ve never won here. McMurray will spend this NASCAR season behind the wheel of his son’s motor coach. That’s fine with him. Although he sure does miss being behind the wheel of a go-kart. Tickets for Daytona KartWeek at Daytona International Speedway and Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium can be purchased at the gate.( Daytona International Speedway PR )(12-28-2003)
