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By Mike Leone
May 1, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mercer, PA.Mercer Raceway Park will look to complete its third straight "Saturday Night Live" five-division program of the season this Saturday night, May 5. The Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Tire Express Stock Cars, Big Daddy's Speed Center Mod Lites, and the M&D Paving Mini Stocks will continue their championship point chases with racing at 7 p.m. The first of two of "Dollar Dayz" promotions presented by Coca-Cola will take place. It's also Twin-State Auto Racing Club & Pittsburgh Circle Track Club Night with free general admission for card-carrying members.
"April wasn't the greatest weather month so now that May is here and our promotions kick in we're hoping for better weather," stated ninth year owner Vicki Emig. "Saturday's forecast looks very favorable with sunny skies and temps well into the 60s."
"Dollar Dayz" will feature just $1 admission for students 6-15, which is a $4 savings. Also, hot dogs, fries, popcorn, and soda will all be only $1 for everyone. "Each year we like to try different promotions offering back discounts and savings to our fans so it's more affordable for them to attend," explained Emig. "Dollar Dayz is a new one this season and we're looking forward to Saturday. We'll do a second one on August 18."
2005 Sprint Car Champion Rod George of Kittanning, Pa. is on top of the point chase after two events thanks to his first win since Labor Day 2005 holding off a late race charge by Ed Lynch, Jr. last Saturday night.
Rick Hall of Stoneboro, Pa. ended a near two-year dry spell as he returned to victory lane in the Modifieds last Saturday; however, it's defending champion Frank Guidace who leads the points in search of his first win of the season.
Andy Buckley and Brian Booher are nearly neighbors living in Stoneboro and Sandy Lake, Pa. The two are both winners this year with Booher leading the points; however, it's Buckley who tops the win chart since 1994 with 23 victories to Booher's 21. Both drivers also have two championships on their resume.
With Rod Jones' victory last Saturday, the West Middlesex, Pa. driver now has victories in the 410 Sprint Car, Micro Sprint, and Mod Lite classes and leads the Mod Lite points in their first season as weekly competitors.
The Mini Stock count grew from one to six last week as teenager Tim Bish returned after winning the Little Guy Nationals last October to capture the victory. Opening night winner, Lucas Sprouse of Elkton, Ohio, is the current point leader.
Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. Grandstands open at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps will get underway at approximately 6:15 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Adult admission is $11, students 6-15 are $1, the family pass is $25, children five and under are free, and pit passes are $25.
Mercer Raceway Park is 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 late March through September. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round late mornings and after 1:3054er p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypa rk.com for the latest.
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