(Mercer, PA March 16, 2017): Due to the recent snowfall and the forecast of more wintery weather for the weekend, Mercer Raceway Park must postpone the racing activities set for this Saturday, March 18. As a result, some schedule changes have been made. Weather permitting, the 2017 opener will be the Chiller Thriller for the BRP Modified Tour and the track’s 358 Modifieds. That will be held Saturday, March 25, Then the speedway will be back in action on Sunday, March 26, with the Jack Frost Enduro, Snowflake 25, and an open practice session. If that weekend should fail due to adverse weather conditions, the events will be pushed back a week to April 1 and 2, respectively.

Remember that you can get alerts regarding the cancellation of any racing event at Mercer Raceway Park sent directly to your smartphone or other electronic device. To register, please go to the track’s website, www. mercerracewaypark.com, click on the icon for RainedOut.com, and follow the easy steps.

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, or www.facebook.com/mercerracewaypark.