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By Mike Leone
May 15, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mercer, PA.After the successful "Jack Frost 150" Enduro held last January, Mercer Raceway Park decided to add a second enduro titled the "KABOOM 150," which will be held on Friday, July 4 as part of the inaugural "Small Car National Open" presented by Truk Rodz by Jones Performance. Also competing on this night will be the STAR's Championship Mod Lite Tour, INEX Legend Car National Tour, Micro Sprints, and Mini Stocks. Racing will begin at 6 p.m.
The "KABOOM 150" will be 150 laps with $1,000 going to the winner and paying down five positions. Over 40 cars have already signed up. Those wishing to register can go to www.mercerracewaypa rk.com, click on rules, and then the Enduro link. The early entry fee is $50 prior, which includes drivers' pit pass and their scorer. After June 23, the entry fee is $100.
The inaugural "Jack Frost 150" drew 118 cars and was won by former Stock Car racer Leigh Wheeler. The "Jack Frost 150" will return on Saturday, January 3, 2009.
"We're always looking at trying new things," explained Vicki Emig. "People have always asked us to do enduros so after the successful Jack Frost one, we decided to give one a shot in the summertime. We figured we'd actually try racing with this one. The Micro Sprints are always wanting to race at Mercer so this is a good date that doesn't conflict with any other tracks. The Mod Lites always support the STAR's shows and it'll be the first ever appearance by the Legends Cars, which will be a national event."
The event will carry a rain date of Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. Adult admission for this event is just $7. Students 6-15 are just $3 and the family pass only $18. Pit passes are $30.
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 1:30 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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