By Jim Balentine Michaels Mercer Raceway and Allegheny sprint tour pay tribute to 305 drivers Brandon Hawkins with massive weekend memorial. It will be a special and emotional evening at Michaels Mercer Raceway this Saturday, August 22 as the track the drivers the crews and the fans pay tribute to

By Jim Balentine Mercer, Pa August 15, 2020 SODEMAN SIZZLES IN 1ST 410 WIN AT MERCER SINCE 2016 ENDING KEKICH STREAK; A PAIR OF KINGS TAKE VICTORIES REX KING JR (BIG BLOCK MODS) AND PHIL KING 1ST EVER IN MINI STOCKS; PRESTON COPE WINS 1ST EVER IN FASTRAK MODS; JAKE

MERCER 7.25 FULL PRESS RELEASE WITH INTERVIEWS McGuire masters Mercer for 1st Pro stock win; Rudolph increases his 2020 win total in Big Block mods; Gomola wins emotional 305 sprint feature; Bale bags 1st career win in the Mod lites; Porterfield( Mini stocks); Gabany (FASTRAK Mods) also pick up wins

By Jim Balentine Adam Kekich and Phil Vigneri win the Ralph Quarterson memorial twin 33’s at Michael’s Mercer raceway. Michaels Mercer Raceway honored the “Master of Mercer” Ralph Quarterson, who recently passed away at the age of 80, with the first running of his memorial for 410 sprints and big

For immediate release MERCER LITTLE GUY NATIONALS NIGHT 2 OCT 5 2019 Mini Stock feature (12 laps) 17j Willie Aley, 311 Johnny Bruce Sr, 77 Pete Blaczak, 304 Dwayne Reddinger, 54 Tim Callahan , 40C Joe Campbell , 85j Joe Romanko, 55 Lane Reinwald, 10 Bill Fuchs, 0 Carl Ealy,

HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK NATIONALS POWERED BY CAN-AM FINDS JACKSON HUMANIC AND THE 10TH DIFFERENT 2019 SEASON WINNER IN VICTORY LANE AT MICHAEL’S MERCER RACEWAY’S LITTLE GUY NATIONALS!  HUNTER EXLEY AND JASON FOSNAUGHT END 2019 AS CO-CHAMPIONS IN THE POINTS BATTLE! For Immediate Release October 6, 2019 (Sandy Lake,

For immediate release MERCER LITTLE GUY NATIONALS NIGHT 1 OCT 4 2019 358 Modified feature (20 Laps) 47V Phil Vigneri, 66F Kyle Fink, 28 H Jimmy Holden, 44 Shannon Whaley, 10 Jeff Schaffer Sr., 60 Kyle Holden, 66M J.R. McGinley, 25B Steve Barr, 13 Rick Regalski, 711 Matt Reeher, 14

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Wins by King Sr. and Brian Schaffer Seal Modified Titles at Michaels Mercer Raceway; Dobrosky wins Race but Gomola Has the Title in Racesaver 305 Sprints; Rod Jones Scores but Vivian Jones Gets Her Mod Lite Crown; Bruce Takes Mini Stock Win

For Immediate Release By Jim Balentine Jr and Paul Harkenrider (Patriot Sprints) Justin Barger becomes 8th winner in 8 Patriot 360 Sprint features at Michael’s Mercer Raceway! Vigneri wins 1st in Big Block Mods, Brian Schaffer wins 1st career in FASTRAK Modifieds, Shook and Vivian Jones repeat in Minis and

For Immediate Release Saturday, August 3, 2019 By Jim Balentine Jr Murdick dominates the big block modifieds at Mercer. Petrelle wins his first ever!!! Gomola, Martin, Callahan and Darby also repeat. Mercer PA, under beautiful blue skies and comfortable temperatures Michaels Mercer raceway completed another event as the calendar turns

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Rex King, Sr. Captures Michaels Memorial Show; Colwell, Krummert, Vivian Jones, Fuchs, and Myers also Score  (Mercer, PA July 27, 2019):  Rex King, Sr. is a six-time champion of the BRP Modified Tour and the winningest driver in its history. It should

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Spithaler Speeds to Victory in Buddy Barris Trucking Memorial Sprint Summer Nationals; Reusser, V. Jones, and Campbell also Score (Mercer, PA July 13, 2019): Sporting teal accents on his black machine, Brandon Spithaler proved that pretty race cars can also be fast

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Dobrosky Dominates Racesaver 305s at Michaels Mercer Raceway; Fredericks, Rod Jones, and Shook also Win on Opening Night of Barris Trucking Memorial Summer Nationals (Mercer, PA July 12, 2019): Greg Dobrosky, of Kittanning, PA, jumped out to the early lead and went

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Leiby B.O.S.S. at Michaels Mercer Raceway; Jerry Schaffer, Reusser, Porterfield, Teddy Williams, and Samuel Darby also Victorious (Mercer, PA June 29, 2019): Chandler Leiby, a regular on the USAC Eastern (360) Sprint Tour made the long tow to Western Pennsylvania pay off,

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Tim Bish Wins “Ray’s Race” for Penn Ohio Pro Stocks; Sadler, Dobrosky, Vivian Jones, Shook, Johnson, and Darby also Succeed at Michael’s Mercer Raceway (Mercer, PA June 22, 2091): Tim Bish won the Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series race at Michaels

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Murdick is the Man at Michaels Mercer Raceway; Dobrosky, Martin, Shook, and R. Jones also Win (Mercer, PA June 8, 2019): Dave Murdick, the veteran Big Block Modified driver from Butler, PA, wrestled the lead away from Jimmy Holden early in the

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Krummert Doubles Down at Michaels Mercer Raceway; Dobroski, Robinson, and Shook also Score Wins (Mercer, PA May 18, 2019):  Garrett Krummert scored the daily double on Military Night by sweeping both the Diehl Ram Big Block Modifieds and the Turn 4 Toilets

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) King Jr. Repeats in Big Block Modifieds at Michaels Mercer Raceway; Slater, Felix, Frantz and Knepper also Score (Mercer, PA May 11, 2019):  Rex King, Jr. powered by his father on a lap fourteen restart to capture his second Diehl Ram Big

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Rex King Jr. is Top Mod Tour Man at Michaels Mercer Raceway; Krummert, Gomola, V. Jones, and Hanlon also Score (Mercer, PA April 13, 2019): Rex King, Jr. continued his family’s dominance of BRP Modified Tour events held at Michaels Mercer Raceway.

(Mercer, PA July 13, 2108): William Hurrelbrink, the 2016 track champion in the Stock Car division at Mercer Raceway Park, showed that he still remembered the fast way around the tricky oval. Hurrelbrink snatched the lead from Rusty Wheeler, who encountered difficulties coming off turn two early in the race.

(Mercer, PA July 14, 2018): Before a near-capacity crowd, Jordan Ryan scored the biggest win of his young career in the Summer Nationals at Mercer Raceway, Park. The victory was worth $3,500 to the driver from Castalia, OH, who recently took over the seat of the McClure Motorsports number 9.

(Mercer, PA October 7, 2017): Jimmy Holden put a capper on an outstanding 2017 season at Mercer Raceway Park, tking both nights of the 18th Annual Little Guys Nationals. Holden’s last win in the finale for the season-ending extravaganza was in 2012. Also scoring victories were Rod Jones (Rock Concrete

(Mercer, PA October 7, 2017): Jimmy Holden, the reigning Turn 4 Toilets 358 Modified champion at Mercer Raceway Park, added to his list of accomplishments, taking night one of the 18th Annual Little Guys Nationals. Other victors on this bountiful night of racing were Dustin Rull, Bonnell’s Rod Shops 305

(Mercer, PA August 26, 2017): Jack Sodeman, Jr. won the Precise Racing Products 410 feature event and his fourth track championship at Mercer Raceway Park. He joined Rod George and Bob Felmlee as four-time titleholders. Also scoring wins in the regular season finale were Scott Kreutter in the Patriot Sprint

(Mercer, PA August 19, 20167): Danny Holtgraver returned to familiar territory, the victory lane at Mercer Raceway Park, when he captured the Summer Shootout presented by J.S. Bova Excavating. It was his second Mercer victory of the season despite racing just a part-time schedule. The race was a battle for

(Mercer, PA August 12, 2017): Erick Rudolph ran his unbeaten string to six consecutive wins on the tough BRP Modified Tour. He gained a measure of redemption by winning on the only track on the Mod Tour’s schedule that he had not conquered. Also taking wins were points leader Darin

(Mercer, PA August 5, 2017): Danny Holtgraver became the first repeat winner of the Paul “Putsy” Kekich Memorial at Mercer Raceway Park. Triumphant in 2015, Holtgraver came on strong in the final laps of the race to claim the $3,000 prize. The event, made possible by Sunburst Environmental and Bonnell’s

(Mercer, PA July 29, 2017): Dan Kuriger made a daring pass to take command of the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Car Main event at Mercer Raceway Park. Kuriger went three-wide on the frontstretch, going past leader Rod George and a lapped car on the eighth circuit. Kuriger then fought

(Mercer, PA July 15, 2017): Michael Bauer’s third win of the season in the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars propelled him into a one-point lead over the defending Mercer Raceway Park Champion, Jack Sodeman, Jr. “We race to win, we don’t race for the points, but it is definately

(Mercer, PA June 17, 2017): On Twin State Auto Racing Fan Club Night at Mercer Raceway Park, the Kittanning Comet made a triumphant return to Victory Lane in the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars. It was the veteran’s 38th career win at a track that he once dominated. Another

(Mercer, PA June 14, 2017): Now that the Mid-season Championships are in the books at Mercer Raceway Park, the racers are ready to get down to business. They will kick off the second half of the 2017 season this Saturday night, June 17, with a Saturday Night Live! program. This

(Mercer, PA June 10, 2017): Michael Bauer, the Professor, led wire to wire for his second win of the season in the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars, and third overall, holding off the fast-closing Jack Sodeman, Jr. The twenty-five lapper was spun off in just six minutes and 43.562

(Mercer, PA June 3, 2017): Current Arctic Cat All Stars Circuit of Champions points leader and defending champion Chad Kemenah romped to victory at Mercer Raceway Park. Kemenah briefly surrendered the lead to Parker Price-Miller on lap 18, but regained the advantage when the younger driver slid out over the

(Mercer, PA May 27, 2017): Former ARDC Midget driver Trevor Kobylarz scored his career first Sprint Car victory with the Rick’s Truck & Equipment Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series at Mercer Raceway Park. The Birdsboro, PA native made a classic slide job in turn one following a restart to take the

(Mercer, PA May 20, 2017): Cory Good, of Butler, was best at Mercer Raceway Park in the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars, topping his teammate, Rod Geaorge by nearly 1.6 seconds. For Good, it was his first 410 career victory ever, and it came at a track that he

(Mercer, PA May 17, 2017): Mercer Raceway Park presented an exciting Saturday Night Live! program last weekend, and another one is on tap for May 20. “The fans saw a three-car battle for the lead in the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars and a four-car tussle in the Mini

(Mercer, PA May 13, 2017): “The Professor,” Michael Bauer, taught the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars a lesson on how to run the inside line at Mercer Raceway Park. The honors graduate of Clarion University with degrees in Mathematics and Physics easily figured out that the inside was not

(Mercer, PA April 22, 2017): Jack Sodeman, Jr. began the defense of his track championship successfully, as he led wire to wire in the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars. Jimmy Holden chalked up his third triumph in the Turn 4 Toilets 358 Modifieds. Andy Priest won the non-stop feature

(Mercer, PA April 15, 2017): Dave Hess, Jr., the veteran from Waterford, PA, romped to the victory for the United Late Model Series opener at Mercer Raceway Park. Darin Gallagher grabbed the win in the Bonnell’s Rod Shop 305 Sprints. Jimmy Holden was the first racer to double up in

(Mercer, PA April 9, 2017): A.J. Flick took advantage of the Sunday raindate to chalk up his first career feature win and first ever opening night win in the Precise Racing Products 410 Sprint Cars at Mercer Raceway Park. Racing was delayed a day to allow for the track and

(Mercer, PA March 26, 2017): Ron Boyd, Jr. of Fredonia held off Ryan Boyd in the final stages of the Jack Frost Enduro, which finished under a slight rain at Mercer Raceway Park Sunday afternoon. In the companion Snowflake 20, it was Jason Shaw taking the top honors. Thirty-two racers

(Mercer, PA March 25, 2017): Rex King, Jr. dominated the 35 lap Chiller Thriller for the BRP Modified Tour at Mercer Raceway Park. It was the second year in a row that he claimed the first win at the Park. Also taking his second victory in the opening event was

(Mercer, Pa September 24, 2016): Lonny Riggs came to life after a lap 14 restart, and drove eleven more laps to victory in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified portion of the 17th Annual Little Guys Nationals at Mercer Raceway Park. It was Riggs’ fourth triumph in the season-ending classic.

(Mercer, PA September 23, 2016): Mercer’s Eric Gabany celebrated a homecoming of sorts, winning the opening night for the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds in the 17th Annual Little Guys Nationals. Another former track regular, Andy Buckley, seized upon the opportunity presented on lap ten when the leader pounded the

(Mercer, PA August 27, 2016): Jack Sodeman, Jr. won the final feature for the 4 Your Car Connection 410 Sprint Cars and, with it came his third track championship, and second one in a row. Last week, Sodeman said that he was going to go for the win and that

(Mercer, PA August 20, 2016): Jack Sodeman, Jr. won the non-stop feature event for the 4 Your Car Connection 410 Sprints at Mercer Raceway Park, solidifying his points lead heading into Championship Night, which will award double points to all competitors. “You just run the same every race, try to

(Mercer, PA August 6, 2016): Jack Sodeman, Jr. added his name to the list of winners of the Paul “Putsy” Kekich Memorial at Mercer Raceway Park. The win, Sodeman’s fourth of the season in the 4 Your Car Connection Sprints at Mercer Raceway Park, was worth $3,000, courtesy of Bonnell’s

(Mercer, PA July 23, 2016): Michael Bauer logged his first career 4 Your Car Connection 410 Sprint Car victory at Mercer Raceway Park. For Bauer, who once dominated the Bonnell’s Rod Shop Outlaw Sprint Warrior class, the transition to the more powerful 410 Sprints was a slow and difficult process.

(Mercer, PA July 16, 2016): Jack Sodeman, Jr. gave his father a wonderful birthday present, winning again at Mercer Raceway Park and getting his second victory of the weekend. “To be able to double up on his birthday, that’s pretty cool,” Sodeman said. But perhaps even better was the substantial

(Mercer, PA July 10, 2016): Kyle Fink, “the Strattanville Charger,” showed why he earned and prefers that nickname, as he dominated the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified feature event at the Mercer Raceway Park. “It was nice starting up front,” he said before confiding that he would rather have started

(Mercer, PA July 2, 2016): Jack Sodeman, Jr. rode the tribute car to an impressive $4,000 feature win on Auto Racers for Kids Night at Mercer Raceway Park. Sodeman, who once donated all of his winnings back to the children’s charity after a winning drive, said “we’re going to give

(Mercer, PA June 25, 2016): Jack Sodeman, jr. carried the colors of his dad’s famous Sprint Car into victory lane for the first time in 2016. The car may have a retro color scheme and graphics package, but it has all of the modern bells and whistles. Sodeman splits his

(Mercer, PA June 18, 2016): Russell King had a $3,000 payday in the United Late Model Series event at Mercer Raceway Park. Although King and his racing family have scored many victories at the tricky track, it was his first with all of the fenders attached. Speaking of his Late

(Mercer, PA May 25, 2016): Despite storms in several communities surrounding Mercer Raceway Park,Park, Cooper Clouse scored the win, his second of the season, in the Rick’s Trucks & Equipment Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series. The seventeen-year-old from Ohio City, OH, topped former series champion Shawn Westerfield. Taking the Approved Toilet

Brandon Spithaler, from nearby Evans City, PA, got his second win of the weekend at Mercer Raceway Park. After dominating the action the night before at Lernerville Speedway, Spithaler did the double. Ironically, those were the only two races that he has finished this season. Defending champion Jimmy Holden made

Let’s Go Racing! “Let’s Go Racing!” was heard loud and clear at Mercer Raceway Park. Heeding the call was Brandon “the Wheelman” Matus, who captured the 4 Your Car Connection 410 Sprint Car feature. He earned $3,000 courtesy of Bonnell’s Rod Shop. Also taking wins were Jimmy Holden (Approved Toilet

Chiller Thriller Kicks Off 2016 MRP Season Rex King Jr won the BRP Modified Tour Chiller Thriller to kick off the 2016 MRP season. Rex King, Jr. won the Chiller Thriller at Mercer Raceway Park. King, who hails from Bristolville, OH, powered past Erick Rudolph on a restart to take

Todd Gabriel won the Snowflake 25 Greg Rockwell and Todd Gabriel Take Initial 2016 Checkers Greg Rockwell was declared the winner of the annual Jack Frost 150 Enduro at Mercer Raceway Park after a thorough check of scorecards after the event. Rockwell chased down enduromeister Tim Gillette and made the

Mercer, PA (September 26, 2015): Eric Gabany rode the rim to take the lead, and then he coasted to victory in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified portion of the 16th Annual Little Guys Nationals. The win on nighttwo was worth $2,000 to the local favorite who concentrated on racing

Mercer, PA (September 25, 2015): J.R. McGinley returned to action at Mercer Raceway Park in grand style. After sitting out a couple of races at the end of the points season, McGinley came back with a dominating performance to win the first night of the 16th Annual Little Guys Nationals

Mercer, PA (August 29, 2015): It was Championship Night at Mercer Raceway Park and Jack Sodeman, Jr. sealed the deal with a win in the 410 Sprint Cars presented by 4 Your Car Connection and World of Wheels. For Sodeman, it was a bit of redemption, as he inherited the

Mercer, PA (August 22, 2015): Adam Kekich raced to victory in the 410 Sprint Cars in the Auto Racers for Kids Charity event held at Mercer Raceway Park. All proceeds from this program benefit disadvantaged youth in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The designated charity for this area is the Children’s Aid Society

Mercer, PA (August 15, 2015): The thunder of The BRP Modified Tour once again roared at Mercer Raceway Park, and Butler’s Dave Murdick emerged as the winner of the annual Smackdown! event. Murdick started in the sixth position and methodically worked his way forward throughout the 35 lap affair. It

Danny Holtgraver took advantage of a rare week off the road to compete at the tracks where he cut his teeth. He showed everybody that he still knows his way around the Mercer Raceway Park, as he survived a furious attack from the defending track champion Eric Williams to get

Just a week after destroying Martha Dionise’s 410 Sprint Car in a heat race at Mercer Raceway Park, Scott Priester and the rest of the crew finished assembling a replacement in the pit area, and he drove it to victory later in the evening. George Hobaugh continued his hot streak,

Jack Sodeman, Jr. survived a seven-car wreck on the initial green flag and went on to win the feature for the 4 Your Car Connection and World of Wheels 410 Sprint Cars on a busy night at Mercer Raceway Park. In addition to celebrating Christmas in July, and Herr’s Meet

It was a good night to be a points leader at Mercer Raceway Park. In four of the six classes, the points leader solidified his hold on his respective championship contest by capturing a feature event. So, it was Brandon Matus (4 Your Car Connection and World of Wheels 410

Defending track champion JImmy Holden scored the easy win in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds, at Mercer Raceway Park and, in the process, regained the points lead. Mike Marano, II earned his first career win in the Bonnell’s Rod Shop Outlaw Sprint Warriors with a bold move in turn

Photo courtesy of DB3 Imaging Ryan Smith flew to victory on the second night of UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions at Mercer Raceway, Park. It was his first career win at the tricky oval, and second All Stars triumph of the season for the Kunkeltown Kid. Since rolling out

Photo courtesy of DB3 Imaging Lee Jacobs beat the rain and a stout field of UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars on night number one at Mercer Raceway Park. Before a red flag for Caleb Helms’ flip in turn one, Jacobs used the high line through turns one

Defending track champion Jimmy Holden scored his second win of the season in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds at Mercer Raceway Park. He used a lapped car to maximum advantage as he raced by Lonny Riggs in turns three and four on lap 17 and then he held off

10th in PST points is George Suprick.

Mercer, PA (May 23, 2015): Brandon Matus, the third generation racer from Wampum, PA, was the Mo Vaughn Transport B.O.S.S. winner at Mercer Raceway Park. He led another Mercer regular, Gale Ruth, Jr. to the finish. Taking third for the invaders was Mike Miller. Other winners included J.R. McGinley in

On Pittsburgh Circle Track Club night at Mercer Raceway Park, a pair of defending divisional champions, Eric “Turkey” WIlliams (4 Your Car Connection and World of Wheels 410 Sprints) and Jimmy Holden (Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds) went to victory lane. Also taking wins were Tim Callahan (Eperthener’s Auto Wrecking/Ray’s

The May Flowers 150 was the new name given to the oft-postponed Enduro at Mercer Raceway Park, but it was a familiar name, Tim Gillette, who came away with the grand prize. Gillette inherited the lead when Tim Callahan’s machine suddenly slowed after picking up debris on the speedway. Gillette

Former champion Chad Kemenah scored his first win of the season in the new UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series event held at Mercer Raceway Park. Kemenah is building confidence with his new team, and he’s ready to regain his winning form. “For years with the Outlaws,

Mercer, PA (April 18, 2015): Adam Kekich roared to a $4,000 victory in the 410 Sprints presented by 4 Your Car Connection and World of Wheels on opening night at Mercer Raceway Park. The third generation driver from nearby Hermitage proudly carried the colors of his new sponsor, Bonell’s Rod

Bauer, Fosnaught, McCann, Haefke, Fraley, Ritchey, and Jones Victors Too Mercer, PA (September 27, 2014): Frankie Guidace was in the right place at the right time in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified race presented by Holden Racing on night two of the 15th Annual Little Guy Nationals at Mercer

Hobaugh, Bish, Fraley, Marcucci, McAndrew, Campisano also Prevail Mercer, PA (September 26, 2014): Kevin Hoffman scored the win in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds after a thirilling battle with Lonny Riggs on night number one of the 15th Little Guy Nationals at Mercer Raceway Park. George Hobaugh, Jr. grabbed

Williams, Holden, Morris, Moore, Englert and McConnell are Kings Mercer, PA (September 6, 3024): Due to wet grounds and rain in the forecast, the racing at Mercer Raceway Park was canceled. Because there will be no make-up date for this event, the 2014 track champions are now determined. Racing will

Mercer, PA (August 24, 2014): The Steel City Outlaw, Tim Shaffer, is the Western Pennsylvania Sprint Car Champion. He earned the honor in the 25th running of the event at Mercer Raceway Park, which is minutes from his home in Aliquippa, PA. The four-time champ of the All Stars Circuit

Jones, McGinley, and Wyant also Win Mercer, PA (August 23, 2014): Dale Blaney threw the monkey off his back. He won his first career Sprint Car race at Mercer Raceway Park, and it came against the All Stars Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series. The win came on the first

Holden, Moore, Jones, Englert, and Longwell, Jr. also Prevail Mercer, PA (August 16, 2014): Andy McKisson took advantage of a miscue by divisional rookie A.J. Flick to take the lead on lap 12, and then held off the youngster in the final laps to claim victory at Mercer Raceway Park

Feil and Englert also Prevail Mercer, PA (August 10, 2014): When Rex King, Sr. took part in round one of the Smackdown! at Mercer Raceway Park back on July 12, his night did not go as he had hoped, as his was the first car to exit the race due

Gabany, Bova, Miller and Darocha also Score Mercer, PA (August 9, 2014): “Wheelman” is one of several nicknames belonging to third generation driver Brandon Matus, and he showed everybody why he claims that moniker. He held off a couple of furious challenges from Adam Kekich and scored his first 410

Mercer, PA (July 26, 2014): Rains cut the Saturday Night Live! racing program short at Mercer Raceway Park and the extended forecast promised more moisture, causing management to postpone the Sunday racing card. Before the storm front moved into the area, the heat races were completed for the two winged

Mercer, PA (July 19, 2014): Steady rains overnight and continuing into raceday inundated the track and grounds at Mercer Raceway Park forcing a cancellation of the Racing for a Cure Night. The event benefiting the American Cancer Society will be made up at a later date. Next week, the speedway

Mercer, PA (July 12, 2014): Lonny Riggs, affectionately called the “Tugboat,” docked his Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified in victory lane in round one of the Smackdown! at Mercer Raceway Park. It marked the first time in the history of the rivalry that a Mercer-legal 358 defeated the Big Blocks

Fink, Feil, Moore, Longwell Jr., and Jones also Score Mercer, PA (July 5, 2014): Eric “Turkey” Williams registered a dominant performance in the nonstop 410 Sprint Car feature at Mercer Raceway Park presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling and McCrudden’s Heating & Supply. It was his first triumph of the

Mercer, PA (June 14, 2014): Ed Lynch, Jr. made a rare appearance at Mercer Raceway Park pay off on Auto Racers for Kids Nigaht, presented by Bonnell’s Collision Center. The win was worth $3,000 to Lynch, but the real beneficiaries were the disadvantaged children of Northwest Pennsylvania. The proceeds of

Feil, Holden, Blair, Callahan, Englert, and Bish Triumph Mercer, PA (June 7, 2014): Adam Kekich celebrated his twenty-first birthday in fine style, earning the win in the 410 Sprint Car feature presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling and McCrudden’s Heating & Supply. It was his third career victory in a

Fink, aJones, and Loghan also Triumph Mercer, PA (May 31, 2014): Jared Zimbardi scored the victory in the ASCS Patriot Sprint Tour event hosted at Mercer Raceway Park by Bonnell’s Rod Shop. The triumph allowed Zimbardi to stretch his lead in the standings for the touring series. He ran third

Brenda Shanklin from Navarre, Ohio has had a month of May that will be in her memory bank for some time. The eighteen year old Stark County native graduated high school in the month of May of this year to mark a certain milestone in her young life. And then

Holden, Morris, Fielding and Hickok also Score Mercer, PA (May 24, 2014): Dustin Smith nipped local favorite Brandon Spithaler by .014 seconds to win the Buckeye Machine Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series event at Mercer Raceway Park. Smith’s win snapped at two-race streak for Spithaler at his home track. The evening’s

Mercer, PA (May 10, 2014): Just 24 hours earlier, Jac Haudenschild chased Lee Jacobs to the finish of the All Stars Circuit of Champions, but, at Mercer Raceway Park, it was the Wild Child who was humming the refrain from “Catch me if you can” from the drop of the

Gabany, Bish, Jones, Fulton, and Bauer also Score Mercer, PA (April 26, 2014): Jack Sodeman, Jr. grabbed win in the 410 Sprint feature presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling and McCrudden Heating & Supply at Mercer Raceway Park. Sodeman had to hold off a furious charge by Eric “Turkey” WIlliams

Mercer, PA (April 19, 2014): Danny Holtgraver loves racing in front of the hometown fans, and it shows. The Pittsburgh Kid cut his teeth at Mercer Raceway Park before hitting the road with the All Stars Circuit of Champions. The $4,000 special event win for 410 Sprint Cars was his

Mercer, PA (April 18, 2014): The finish in the Outlaw Sprint Warrior feature on April 12 contained an error. Jimmy Morris placed second, with Mike Miller third. The results and story have been corrected. We apologize for the error.

Fink, Burns, Bauer, Pfeuffer, and Longwell also WIn Mercer, PA (April 12, 2014): Rod George raced to victory in the 410 Sprint Car feature presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling, Ralph Butch, Inc. and New Wilmington Motors. George’s win snapped a three-year run for Brandon Spithaler in capturing the first

Mercer, PA (April 6, 2014): Gregg Satterlee worked hard to earn the first victory of the 2014 NDRL Northeast Regional Late Model Series, capturing the Chiller Thriller at Mercer Raceway Park. The driver from Rochester Mills, PA worked both grooves to perfection, but it was a power move off the

Mercer, PA (February 6, 2014): Officials have corrected the finish of the Jack Frost 150. Steven Roener was added to the finish in 24th position. We apologize for the oversight.

Mercer, PA (February 2, 2014): The extended family of Mercer Raceway Park gathered at the Normandy Banquet Center to celebrate the 2013 racing season and to welcome in the new racing year. Taking top honors on the night were a pair of Sprint Car racers, as Jack Sodeman, Jr. and

Mercer, PA (January 5, 2014): After dominating most of the Jack Frost 150 at Mercer Raceway Park, Fredonia’s Ron Boyd, Jr. needed a little luck to overtake his teammate, Ryan Boyd, and capture the big win. Tyler Fulton turned in the performance of his life, lapping the entire field in

Bauer, Hay, Schneider, Koffler, Haefke, Michael, and Bish also Win Mercer, PA (September 22, 2013): Randy Chrysler saw his half lap lead evaporate when the caution flag came down instead of the checkers that he anticipated at Mercer Raceway Park. That gave J.R. McGinley one last shot at the win

Morris, Meadows, Moore, Furney, Pyle, and Michael also Triumph Mercer, PA (September 20, 2013): Over 180 cars, 183 to be exact, registered to compete in night number one of the Little Guy Nationals at Mercer Raceway Park, presented by American Racer Tires. Taking the win in the Approved Toilet Rentals

Bauer, Guidace, Moore, Cain and Fulton also Victorious Mercer, PA (September 7, 2013): Jack Sodeman, Jr. and Eric Williams waged a titanic battle for the win and the track championship in the 410 Sprint Car division, presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling, New Wilmington Motors, and Ralph Butch, Inc. Williams,

Bauer, Blazak, Schwartzmiller, St. Pierre also Win Mercer, PA (August 17, 2013): Dave Murdick continued his hot streak, picking up the big win in the annual visit of the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour to the shortest track on the circuit, Mercer Raceway Park. Murdick’s win continued the domination by the

Andy Feil and Jacob Bova Score Career Firsts; McGinley, Schwartzmiller and Blazak also Victorious Mercer, Pa (August 3, 2013): Rod George, the Kittanning Comet, raced to the win in the 410 Sprint Cars, presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling, New Wilmington Motors, and Ralph Butch, Inc. J.R. McGinley scored in

Flinner in FASTRAK, Guidace, McEwen, Moore, Pfeuffer, and Hickok also Prevail Mercer, PA (August 10, 2013): There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Adam Kekich crossed the finish line for the win in the 410 Sprint feature, presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling, New Wilmington Motors, and Ralph

Fink, Smith, Jones, Johnston, C. Bova and Cohan are also Winners Mercer, PA (July 13, 2013): Jack Sodeman, Jr. powered his 410 Sprint Car to the win in the Race for the Cure, presented at Mercer Raceway Park by the American Cancer Society. The North Jackson, OH driver dedicated the

Fink, McEwen, Pfeuffer, Paden and Moore also Win Mercer, PA (June 22, 2013): Defending champion, Eric “Turkey” Williams, picked the perfect time to score his first win of the season at Mercer Raceway Park. With double points on the line for the Mid-Season Championships courtesy of Sunburst Environmental Services, Inc.,

Fink, McEwen, Pfeuffer, Paden and Moore also Win Mercer, PA (June 22, 2013): Defending champion, Eric “Turkey” Williams, picked the perfect time to score his first win of the season at Mercer Raceway Park. With double points on the line for the Mid-Season Championships courtesy of Sunburst Environmental Services, Inc.,

Guidace, Bauer, Moore, Pfeuffer and Haylett Winners Too. Mercer, PA (June 8, 2013): The Kittanning Comet, Rod George, survived a last lap restart to score his first win at Mercer Raceway Park in the 410 Sprint owned by Jim Chappell. Carl Bowser came up a few car lengths short in

Mercer, PA (January 6, 2013): Brent Johnson, one of the region’s top Stock Car talents, was the surprise winner of the Jack Frost 150 held at Mercer Raceway Park. Johnson was several laps down when William Henney pulled into the infield with 13 laps left in the enduro. Tim Callahan,

Miller, Holden, Pfeuffer and Hickok also Win Mercer, PA (June 1, 2013): With over 50 Sprints crammed in the pits at Mercer Raceway Park for the first triple-header presented by Bonnell’s Collision Center, Pittsburgh’s Danny Holtgraver took a pair of victories. He was the surprise winner in the Patriot Sprint

McGinley, Bova, Morris, Stearns and Moore also Collect Wins Mercer, PA (May 25, 2013): Brandon Spithaler did it again, taking the B.O.S.S. traditional Sprint Car win at Mercer Raceway Park after winning the opener for the winged Sprints presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling and New Wilmington Motors. His first

Jones, Guidace, Blazak, Moore and Bova also Score Mercer, PA (May 18, 2013): Cowboy Brian Steinman stole the show at Mercer Raceway Park when he received his motorized all-terrain wheelchair, which was built especially for him by Trac Fabrication of nearby Volant, PA. Steinman’s chair was made possible by a

Riggs, Batcher, Schwartzmiller, Frankenberry and Scoville also Victorious Mercer, PA (May 4, 2013):  Pittsburgh’s Danny Holtgraver won the tune-up for next week’s UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions Sprint Car event at Mercer Raceway Park. The Tugboat, Lonny Riggs, docked in victory lane for the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds.

Smoker, Moore, Bova, Bauer and Lee also Win Mercer, PA (April 27, 2013): Under warm and sunny skies, Mercer Raceway Park opened the gates for the first Saturday Night Live! program of the 2013 racing season. Brandon Spithaler made a daring move entering turn one on the last lap to

Smoker, Moore, Bova, Bauer and Lee also Win Mercer, PA (April 27, 2013): Under warm and sunny skies, Mercer Raceway Park opened the gates for the first Saturday Night Live! program of the 2013 racing season. Brandon Spithaler made a daring move entering turn one on the last lap to

Mercer, PA (April 6, 2013):  Robbie Blair held on for the win in the Chiller Thriller for the NDRL’s ULMS Late Models in the season’s opening event at Mercer Raceway Park. Veteran David Scott dominated the FASTRAK Northeast Series race, while invader Kevin Morehouse did likewise in the NDRL UEMS

Mercer, PA (September 23, 2012): Despite two interruptions for rain, the staff at Mercer Raceway Park held tough and completed the 13th Annual Little Guy Nationals Sunday night. A record field of 213 cars were on hand through the weekend of racing. Jimmy Holden used a late-race restart to overtake

Mercer, PA (September 21, 2012): With 179 car crammed into the pits, four of the six features on night number one of the Little Guy Nationals were completed before the rains came. Frank Guidace took top honors in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. Tommy Fox won the first of

Mercer, PA (August 25, 2012): Daryn Pittman led wire-to wire to capture the 23rd Western Pennsylvania Championship sanctioned by the UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions. Jimmy Morris romped home with the Ti22 Performance Outlaw Sprint Warrior feature, while invader Tommy Fox dropped in to take the Open Stock tune-up

Mercer, PA (August 18, 2012): Dave Murdick topped an outstanding field of 41 BRP/Hoosier Tire Modifieds at Mercer Raceway Park, taking advantage of a miscue to squeeze by leader J.R. McGinley with 27 laps completed. The event was the annual Smackdown!, which pits the touring Big Blocks against the track’s

Mercer, PA (September 22, 2012): D.J. Furney (Micro Sprints) and Tim Callahan (Mini Stocks) took the make-up features to complete day one of the Little Guy Nationals.Day two started with heat races, but the rains came after three of the six divisions hit the track. The balance of the program

Mercer, PA (July 21, 2012): Adam Kekich scored his first career victory in the Sprint Slugout for Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars in a thrilling battle with Jack Sodeman, Jr. and Brandon Matus. Steve Drevicki held off a furious rush by Tim Buckwalter and Alex Bright in the final

Mercer, PA (July 15, 2012): Former asphalt racer, Will Thomas, III, took the top honors in the return of the FASTRAK Northeast Regional Touring Series to its former home track, Mercer Raceway Park. Kyle Fink roared to his second win of the season in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds.

Mercer, PA (July 7, 2012): Rod George took his second checkered flag of the weekend when he romped to the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Car win at Mercer Raceway Park. J.R. McGinley, grandson of venerated drivers Dick Rankin and Johnny McGinley, took his first career victory in the non-stop

Mercer, PA (June 30, 2012): Mike Lutz celebrated his reunion with car owner Jim Chappel by taking the potent number 8 to Victory Lane in the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars. Lonny Riggs won the two-lap shoot-out with Jimmy Holden to capture the win in the Approved Toilet Rentals

Mercer, PA (June 23, 2012): It was Mid-season Championship Night at Mercer Raceway Park. Eric Williams surprised everybody by scoring his career first win in the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, while Rob Curtis stretched his points lead with the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified division. Rusty Moore was

Mercer, PA (June 17, 2012): Danny Holtgraver saved his best for last, as he barely edged out Rob Chaney to take the Sprint portion of the Auto Racers for Kids benefit race held at Mercer Raceway Park. Not to be outdone, Kyle Fink also made an amazing last lap pass

Mercer, PA (June 9, 2012): There were celebrations galore in the Holtgraver household, as Danny Holtgraver chalked up his second Sprint Car win of the weekend and his sister graduated from high school. Rob Curtis swept his heat and feature, padding his points lead in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358

Mercer, PA (May 26, 2012): Jimmy Light claimed his first career 410 winged Sprint Car victory at Mercer Raceway Park. That came in the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Car division. The “Tugboat,” Lonny Riggs, docked his Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified in victory lane. Mark Marcucci won his third

Mercer, PA (May 19, 2012):  Brandon Spithaler thrilled a partisan crowd at Mercer Raceway Park by leading all 25 laps to capture the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series’ debut in the Keystone State. Jack Sodeman, Jr. also did the Mercer faithful proud by taking second in the final two-lap dash. The

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Mercer, PA (May 12, 2012): All that it took for UNOH All Stars Champion Tim Shaffer to score a much needed victory was a little home cooking. The veteran from Aliquippa, PA was the first of four Western Pennsylvania drivers across the finish line. The triumph was his first without

Mercer, PA (May 5, 2012): Once again, the veteran drivers showed the way at Mercer Raceway Park. Rod George, of Kittanning, scored the win in the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, while Frank Guidace, of Mercer, dominated the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. Russell Byler made his season debut

Mercer, PA (April 6, 2102):  Brandon Spithaler is developing a taste for opening night victories at Mercer Raceway Park. For the second year in a row, the young driver from Evans City, PA captured the win in the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars. Frank Guidace topped the Approved Toilet

Mercer, PA (April 1, 2012):  Keith Barbara, of South Park, PA, roared to victory in the Chiller Thriller before a large opening night crowd at Mercer Raceway Park. In taking the round one of the UFo Race Championship, the former series titlist scored his first career victory at the track.

Mercer, PA (January 22, 2012):  Mercer Raceway Park officially closed the books on the 2011 season with its gala banquet and awards ceremonies held at the Normandy Banquet Center, in Hermitage. In addition, speedway management made several improtant announcements for the 2012 racing season. Receiving top honors were Bob Felmlee

Mercer, PA (January 8, 2012):  Tim Gillette returned to the winner’s circle in the region’s most prestigious enduro, the Jack Frost 150 held at Mercer Raceway Park. Steve Longwell, Sr. opened the season with a big win the one Snowflake 25 for the Big Dog R/C Center Mini Stocks. Although

Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (September 25, 2011):  Lonnie Riggs and Rusty Moore ended the season at Mercer Raceway Park on the highest notes possible. For Riggs, it was his third win in the Little Guy Nationals race for the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. For Moore, it

Andy Priest, Steve Dunmire, Pete Blazczak, and Jace Ferringer Also Winners on Night One Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (September 24, 2011): Night number one of the Little Guy Nationals saw 210 race cars pass through the back gate at Mercer Raceway Park. Taking the top honors were

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (September 10, 2011):  Mother Nature swept the racing card on the final night of points at Mercer Raceway Park.  The double point events will not be made up.  Consequently, all point leaders were declared champions in their respective divisions. News

For Immediaite Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (Spetember 3, 2011): Point championships will be crowned next week when double points will be on the line, but Rod George (Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars) and Ed Haylett (Big Dog R/C Center Mini Stocks) used their feature wins

Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (August 27, 2011): It was a splendid homecoming for the two-time and defending champion of the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars, Tim Shaffer. The native of Aliquippa, PA, was just fifty minutes from his home when he was standing in victory

Guidace, Moore, Marcucci, Haylett and Shannon Win; Wagner Doubles Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (August 23, 2011): On Sprint Car Appreciation Night, Bob Felmlee took the win in the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, while Frank Guidace held the checkers in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds.

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Story Content Provided by Jim Dutko and Pam Baker Mercer, Pa (August 13, 2011):  Mercer Raceway Park celebrated its 60th Anniversary Saturday night, and the track paid respects to the late Debbie Oyler, but the date will long be remembered for a

Marcucci Doubles in Mod Lites; Griffin and Haylet Win Again; Byler Upsets Moore in Stocks For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Story Content Provided by Jim Dutko Mercer, Pa (August 7, 2011):  The action on the speedway was hotter than the mid-summer tempratures Saturday at Mercer Raceway Park. 

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (Ju;ly 30, 2011): Nick Wean scored the win in the ARDC Midget race at Mercer Raceway Park, while Danny Holtgraver prepared for his first-ever Knoxville assault with a dominating performance in the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars. Jimmy Holden

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (July 23, 2011):  Bob Felmlee (Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars) and Rusty Moore (Precise Racing Products Stock Cars) captured feature wins before a major storm rolled into Mercer Raceway Park during the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modified Feature.  Make-up

Point Leaders Griffin and Moore win; Marcucci and McConnell also Victorious For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (July 16, 2011): It was a good night for two of the racers running second in track points, as the Kittanning Comet, Rod George (Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint

For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (July 9, 2011):  Saturday Night Live! racing saw two first-time winners at Mercer Raceway Park, as Todd Gabriel (Big Dog R/C Center Mini Stocks) and Michael Bauer (ti22 Performance Outlaw Sprint Warriors) celebrated in victory lane. Joining them were Jeff

Riggs, Edwards, Wheeler and Pfeuffer also Win FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:  LOU LONG (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (July 3, 2011):  Mercer Raceway Park celebrated American Patriot Night, but no one celebrated with more gusto than Dan McEwen, a first-time winner in the Bog Dog R/C Center Mini Stocks, and Rod

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:  Lou Long (412-760-9755) Mercer, PA (June 25, 2011):  Kevin Bolland made a daring last lap pass of leader Brian Swartzlander and went on to win the thrilling BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour race presented by All Metals Recycling of Rochester, PA. Bob Felmlee survived a marathon run

Mercer, PA (June 19, 2011) – It was a beautiful night at Mercer Raceway Park for the Mid-Season Championships, and there were plenty of fans in the stands to enjoy it as Jack Sodeman, Justin Whitesell, Frank Guidace, Rusty Moore, Darin Gallagher and Pete Blazczak collected victories. With double points

Mercer, PA (June 12, 2011) – With the rain sprinkling on the last two features of the night, Mercer Raceway Park moved quickly through the entire Saturday Night Live program with Brian Ellenberger, Rusty Moore, Jimmy Holden, Brian Miller, Jerry Batcher, and Mike Lutz visiting victory lane. [galleryview id=4] Rusty

Mercer, PA (June 5, 2011) – With looming rain on the horizon, Mercer Raceway Park made quick work of the program last night, crowning Cap Henry, Frank Guidace, Brian Miller, Pete Blazczak, Mike Lutz and Russ Byler the winners in six divisions of Saturday Night Live racing. The Pittsburgh Circle

Mercer, PA (May 29, 2011) – Fans came out in droves last night to witness Mercer Raceway Park’s second annual Sprint Car Shootout benefiting Auto Racers for Kids Charities, and they weren’t disappointed by the show! Thirty sprint cars were on hand to compete for the $5,000 top prize, but

Teeters, Moore and Lutz Also Find Victory Lane Mercer, PA (May 22, 2011) – Mercer Raceway Park locals gave the All Star Sprint Circuit of Champions teams a run for their money last night but it was current hot shoe Daryn Pittman that came out the victor, picking up the

Blazczak, Moore, Fritter, and Griffin Victorious at Mercer Raceway Park Mercer, PA (May 1, 2011) – Last night at Mercer Raceway Park, fans were treated to incredible racing action with 43 sprint cars and 22 modifieds, beautiful weather and family-friendly entertainment provided by the Mahoning Valley Scrappers! A packed house

Blazczak and Griffin Pull Hat-Tricks in the Mini Stocks and Outlaw Sprint Warriors; Holden, Moore and Gallagher Also Victorious Mercer, PA (May 8, 2011) – Despite a rain-filled afternoon, Mercer Raceway Park was able to pull the track together and put on a great show for the fans with Pete

Spithaler, Holden, Griffin, Teeters, O’Brien, and Blazczak Victorious in 60th Anniversary Season Opener Mercer, PA – After a long winter and two weeks of cancellations, Mercer Raceway Park finally opened the 60th anniversary season with an exciting night of racing. Eager race fans filled the grandstands to watch 96 race