Every racer who straps into their car and waits for the green light shares a common dream: the moment the win light comes on in the final round, with life-changing money on the line. That dream became a thrilling reality for Robert Murphy under the lights at GALOT Motorsports Park. Competing in the JEGS Performance $50,000 main event at the Strange Engineering Spring Fling presented by OPTIMA Batteries, Murphy outperformed a massive field to earn a coveted victory.

The day began with 365 entries, each racer hoping their car and skill would be enough to go rounds. Competition was fierce, with inches and thousandths of a second making all the difference. As the numbers dwindled, the pressure mounted. By the time just nine cars remained, the lineup featured some of the sport’s sharpest drivers, all with their sights set on the top prize.

Robert Murphy put together a strong run through these difficult rounds. He advanced through his quarterfinal matchup against Robert DiMino. His semifinal race saw him paired with Jason Lynch, where Murphy again came out ahead to earn his place in the final pairing. His consistent performance and focus in these late rounds positioned him for the ultimate challenge.

The fight for the $50,000 win came down to Robert Murphy and Cory Gulitti. While Gulitti had been to a Fling final four times before, this was Robert Murphy’s first opportunity to race for a Fling title.

When the tree activated for the final run, Murphy delivered a winning performance, putting together a 0.014 total package. That final pass secured the $50,000 win. “It doesn’t feel real. This is something I dream about every night … and I’m here. If you want to compete with the best, you just gotta try. I’m no better than everybody else out there.” Murphy said after the win.

With one winner celebrated, the pursuit of major payouts continues. The Silver State $50,000 race takes center stage on Friday. The day kicks off with a Reaction Time Challenge, followed by time trials, and then it goes back into eliminations. Fans who can’t be at the track can watch all the excitement live.

The @RaceTheFlings YouTube channel provides exclusive live streaming throughout the event, featuring multiple camera views, including a new drone perspective, along with live timing to keep up with every pass.