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By Mike Leone
December 26, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mercer, PA.The inaugural "Crashing Through the Snow" to be held Saturday, January 5 at Mercer Raceway Park is just over a week away! Included in this unique event are the "Jack Frost 150" Enduro and the "Snowball" Demo Derby. Action will get underway at 1 p.m. The severe weather make-up date is January 19.
The Enduro has drawn a lot of interest from a wide array of participants including many racers from all types of divisions. As of December 26, 103 drivers have entered for the 150-lap event, which will pay $1,000 to-win and pay down through fifth place. The event is limited to the first 150 cars. There is still time to enter and take part in this event. Tech inspector, Randy Myers, has issued some rule recommendations. For rules and entry check out www.mercerracewaypa rk.com/endurorul es.htm.
The Demo Derby will pay $500 to-win and is limited to 1980 and newer front-wheel- drive cars. Second place will receive $250 with $150 going to third place. If 50 or more cars participate, positions four through six will pay $100, $75, $50. For rules, check out www.mercerracewaypa rk.com/demoderby rules.html.
"We are still getting calls every day on this event," acknowledged owner Vicki Emig. "The entries for the enduro have really poured in recent weeks. Our goal was 100 cars and we've already surpassed that. We still expect a few more cars. We have a really interesting group of participants and we'll release that list next week. It should be fun watching all these great racers and just people off the street compete against each other in who knows what weather Mother Nature will throw at us. We're even getting inquiries from fans that have never been to Mercer before."
While the VIP Suites sold out immediately, there are a limited amount of reserved viewing drive-in parking spaces available for $20. The parking spots have recently begun to sell as the first 14 spots have been taken. Adult grandstand admission is just $5 and $2 for students 6-15. Family passes are only $12 and pit admission is $20. Kids five and under are free. Concessions will be open. For more information on the event, please contact the office at 724-964-9300.
One week later, the Normandy Banquet Center will be the site of Mercer Raceway Park's annual awards banquet and dinner for the fifth straight year. The facility will host the affair on Saturday, January 12. The Normandy Banquet Center, which is also the Hickory VFW Post 6166, is located on Route 62 just two miles east of Route 18 in Hermitage, Pa.
Doors open at 5:30 with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The awards ceremony will follow dinner. The event is open to the public. Ticket information has been mailed out to the drivers. Tickets are $33 per person. If you would like to attend and did not receive the information, please contact our office at 724-964-9300 or e-mail us at webmaster@mercerrac ewaypark. com.
Mercer Raceway Park wishes everyone a Happy New Year! We thank you for your support in 2007 and look forward to the upcoming 2008 season.
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 Monday through Friday after 1 p.m. 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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