Mercer, PA (April 16, 2013): Mercer Raceway Park will host a blockbuster event on Saturday, April 20. After a successful debut during the Chiller Thriller, the new FASTRAK Northeast Regional Late Model Series will be back for the 30 lap Spring Fling. On top of that, the points chase will begin immediately for all six of the classes comprising the normal Saturday Night Live! program. So, fans will see seven types of race cars in action for one low price!
The Slowride, David Scott, took the FASTRAK Late Model race held two weeks ago. He will be the odds-on favorite to grab the $1200 on the line for this event. Perennial favorite Max Blair won round two for the touring series last weekend at another area speedway. Who will it be this time?
The 410 Sprint Cars will make their first appearance of 2013. so Eric Williams will begin the quest for a second point championship. Brandon Spithaler, Scott Priester, Adam Kekich, Brent Matus, Brandon Matus and many others will try to unseat him. The 410 Sprint Car division will be presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling and New Wilmington Motors in 2013.
The Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified class will also go to the post for the first time this season. Frank Guidace, Eric Gabany, and Max Smoker already turned laps at another track. Jimmy Holden, Lonnie Riggs, Matt Reeher, Ron Eperthener, Kyle Fink, and Makayla Guidace are just a few of the top runners who have yet to hit the speed path.
Defending champ Joe McEwen has been burning the midnight oil getting ready for the opening event for the Bonnell’s Collision Center Outlaw Sprint Warriors. He demolished his car last weekend competing at another track, so he’s been hard at work getting his new car ready to go. C.J. Jones, Jimmy Morris, Harold Braden, Jr., Jacob Lagastee and Tom Sanders are just some of the other drivers who will be ready to knock him off the pedestal.
The Precise Racing Products Stock Cars will hold their second race of the 2013 season. Rusty Moore will be gunning for his third straight championship in the class. He was quick at the Chiller Thriller until pitting for repairs.
Mark Marcucci and Darrin Gallagher are just a pair of racers who will vie for the Modified Lite championship in 2013. Alan and Lynn Knepper and Shane Pfeuffer will also be among the challengers. Once again, the class benefactors are Big Daddy’s Speed Center and Rock Concrete.
Pete Blazak and Jerry Batcher will return to the Park for Mini Stock action. They will make it tough for Steve Longwell, Jr. to get another crown Trooper Tim Callahan, Steady Eddie Haylett, Rapid Rudy Trouples and popular Wally Stearns make this a competitive class indeed. The Mini Stocks will race for Eperthener’s Auto Wrecking and Ray’s Racing Collectibles this season.
Gates will open at 4, hot laps will start at 6:30, and racing will begin at 7.
General admission for adults will be $15. Seniors (60 and over) will be $13, and students (ages 9-18) will be $7. Children (8 and under) are always free. The economical Family Pass will be $32 and that will be good for up to two adults and four minors. Pit passes will be $25.
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About Mercer Raceway Park: Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly from late March through late September. For more information, check out www.mercerracewaypark.com, www.twitter.com/mercerraceway, orwww.facebook.com/mercerracewaypark.