SJDR - Mercer Raceway Park Race Results

Mercer Raceway Park
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06/29/07

MERCER'S RICHEST EVENT ON WEDNESDAY THE 4TH TO INCLUDE FASTRAK LATE MODELS FOR $5,000 TO-WIN PLUS NEW YORK'S T3 ALL-STAR MODS & STAR'S MOD LITE TOUR!
By Mike Leone
June 29, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA.For the second straight year, Fourth of July holiday racing returns to Mercer Raceway Park this Wednesday night. "Saluting the Red, White, & Blue" will be the richest event in the history of Mercer Raceway Park and will feature the FASTRAK Late Models, T3 All-Star Modified Series, and the Star's Championship Tour for Mod Lites. It will be the first time ever these three sanctioning bodies have appeared together. Racing begins early at 6 p.m.

Highlighting the event will be first ever appearance by the FASTRAK Late Models. The event will be part of the inaugural Northeast Touring Series, which will pay its champion $5,000 with the opportunity to win the $50,000 National Championship in October. The FASTRAK Late Models will compete Wednesday in the Yankee 40, which will be a 40-lap feature paying $5,000 to-win!

"We're very excited to be able to host the biggest FASTRAK event of the season, which turns out to be part of the richest event ever at Mercer," stated owner Vicki Emig. "The FASTRAK Late Models have been putting on tremendous racing in the five Touring events as well as locally at the weekly-sanctioned tracks thus far and we expect more of that on Wednesday with two and three-wide racing the norm. This will be the most competitive racing you will probably see all year."

Alan Dellinger (a.k.a. Jim Dandy, Jr.) is the Series' current point leader fresh off his first win last Saturday night at Ohio's Lakeville Speedway. Dick Barton and John Lacki each have a pair of Touring Series victories thus far. Other top runners like Todd Andrews, Rodney Phillips, Jay Watson, Greg Oakes, Bump Hedman, John Watson, Mark Osburn, Steve Hollabaugh, Larry Kugel, Dave Padula, Carl McKinney, and many more are expected. Along with the Touring Series regulars, expect weekly racers from Raceway 7, Freedom Raceway, Dog Hollow Speedway, McKean County Speedway, and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania's Motor Speedway to take part.

Mike Pegher, Jr., who owns 10 career Stock victories at Mercer and numerous wins at surrounding speedways, is eager to make his FASTRAK debut Wednesday. Other former Stock Car racers familiar to Mercer that are part of the FASTRAK Series include brothers Scott and Chad Myers and Tom Snyder, Jr.

The regional racers are expected to face some outsiders from the south. One driver that called and is planning on making the trip is South Carolina racer Scott Morgan. For more information on FASTRAK, check out the Northeast Region website at www.fastraknortheast.com and the national website at www.fastrakracing.com

The second of four major events for the American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds will also be showcased as the T3 All-Star Series makes their first of two appearances this season. The 30-lap feature will pay $1,500 to-win, $100 to-start. The event will be a pill draw and will utilize T3's open tire rule.

The T3 Series always brings a strong contingent of racers from northern Pennsylvania and throughout New York state including brothers Billy and Curt VanPelt, Mike and Stacy Jackson, Ron Cartwright, Jr., Ray Bliss, Dylan DeWert, Bryan Terwilliger, Donnie Lawson, Gil Tegg, Jr., Dale Welty, Dave Dubois, Ron White, Mark Frankhouser, and others. They will face stiff challenge from Mercer's top runners including defending track champion Frank Guidace, current point leader Rodney Beltz along with Steve Young, Jeff Schaffer, Lonny Riggs, Brad Rapp, Kevin Hoffman, Gary Smoker, Rick Hall, Ron Eperthener, Jr., Jimmy Holden, Garrett Krummert, Brian Fink, Matt Baker, Mike Stine, and others. Last year 41 cars were on hand with Billy VanPelt defeating Brad Rapp.

Completing the program will be the second of three appearances by the Star's Championship Tour for the Mod Lites. Their 20-lap feature will pay $500 to-win. Matt Hay was the winner back on April 21 topping a 30-car field. A strong field more than 30 cars is expected featuring all the top Mercer runners plus outsiders from the Star's Tour and Deerfield Speedway.

All features will be a redraw for the first 12 starting spots. Positions 13-24 will be straight-up from heats races or B mains. It will be a Mercer points event for the Modifieds and Mod Lites.

Spend your 4th of July at Mercer Raceway Park for this unique event, the richest in Mercer Raceway Park's 56-year history featuring FASTRAK, T3, and Star's together for the first time ever!

Pit gates open at 2:30 p.m. and grandstands at 3:30, hot laps are at 5:15, and racing begins at 6. Adult admission for this quality event is just $15. Students 6-15 are $7. Children five and under are always free. The family pass, which admits mom, dad, and up to four kids, is $35. 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 early October. 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.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

GEORGE WINS NON-STOP SPRINTS; HOLDEN FINALLY WINS 1ST EVER AT MERCER; #6 FOR BOOHER IN STOCKS; JONES STEALS MOD LITE WIN #4; FUCHS TAKES MINIS
By Mike Leone
June 23, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA.The third straight sunny Saturday saw fans pack Mercer Raceway Park for American Patriot Night presented by Herr's Foods. Celebrating in the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic victory lane were Rod George-Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, Jimmy Holden-American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Brian Booher-Tire Express Stocks Cars, Rod Jones-Big Daddy's Speed Center Mod Lites, and Bill Fuchs-M&D Paving Mini Stocks. Armstrong presented free Butler County Night plus all veterans of war and scouts in uniform were admitted free. Fans enjoyed a spectacular fireworks display after sunset.

Rod George's three-race win steak western Pa. circuit may have ended with a second place finish on Friday night at Lernerville Speedway, but on Saturday night George returned to victory lane for the fourth time in five nights earning his 99th career win after a non-stop victory in the 20-lap Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Car feature.

"I'll you what, this track is awesome again," stated the Kittanning, Pa. winner. "The thing was real fast around the top, real fast on the bottom. You can start anywhere on this track and race. I tell all the young guys this is where they should race. You can't ask for much more than that. I've got to thank all the people for coming out to watch tonight- just an awesome race. The young guys are running real well. I knew if I didn't get Danny (Holtgraver) there, there was no way I'd get around him."

Gale Ruth, Jr. rocketed into the lead at the start of the event, while Brent Matus passed teammate Joe Butera for second with Danny Holtgraver getting past Mike Dehner and Butera for third on the opening lap. By lap three it was a four-car race for second with Matus trying to hold off Holtgraver, Dehner, and Mike Lutz. One lap later, eighth starter Rod George entered the mix making it five cars battling for second.

On lap four, Holtgraver got under Matus for second and George followed in third one lap later. George ran down Holtgraver and was right on him as the two not only battled for second but closed on Ruth on lap six. George made a perfect move on lap seven getting under Holtgraver then made his mount stick on the bottom of turn four getting a great run off and down the frontstretch to slip past Ruth for the lead.

Holtgraver worked his way by Ruth for second on lap nine and Lutz followed in third on lap 11. Scott Bonnell, who won the June 9 event, started ninth and took fourth from Ruth on lap 14. Back up front George had opened up more than a straightaway lead as the laps ticked off. George had to deal with lapped traffic on laps 15 and 16 allowing Holtgraver to close within a half-straightaway, but the veteran was able to clear traffic and pulled back away on lap 17 and went unchallenged the rest of the way. George's second straight win was his fourth of season and 10th of his career at Mercer in his Dr. John Crawford III/Notary Express/Ankle & Foot Care-sponsored #4. George continues to lead the points as he has still yet to finish worse than second this year. The non-stop event was timed in 4:58.92.

Holtgraver and Lutz finished second and third to George for the second straight week. Bonnell had a solid fourth over Arnie Kent. Completing the top 10 were Ruth, Matus, Dehner, New Jersey's Jeff Taylor, and Butera. Heat winners were Kent and Holtgraver.

Despite winning some 13 races in his career, Jimmy Holden has been trying for four years to win at Mercer and Saturday night the youngster finally captured his first ever Mercer win holding off the challenges of the division's best in the competitive 20-lap American Racer/Lias Tire Modified feature.

"This first win feels great," expressed the Tiona, Pa. driver. "This feels like the first win of all. We've won everywhere else, just couldn't do it here. This means a whole hell of a lot to the team. The car was strong. I thought it was real good and the best the car has been in a long time, but I had company there so we have some work to do."

Holden jumped to the lead past Matt Reeher, while seventh starting Garrett Krummert took second from Reeher on lap two. Krummert closed on Holden on lap four and the two ran side-by-side on laps five, six, and seven with Holden holding on. Meanwhile, ninth starting Frank Guidace and eighth starting Rodney Beltz were able to pass Reeher for third and fourth and the two also raced side-by-side behind Holden and Krummert on lap seven with Beltz taking the position.

Brad Rapp, who started 10th, made it a five-car race for the lead on lap seven and then was able to slip past Guidace for fourth on lap eight. Beltz drove by Krummert for second on lap nine and set his sights on Holden closing in on the leader at the halfway point. Rapp looked strong going to the inside and past Krummert for third on lap 13. One lap later Rapp charged under Beltz in turns one and two and made the pass stick for second. Rapp quickly closed on the leader hoping to steal a first ever win away from Holden and at the same time get his first win of the season.

Rapp pressured Holden hard, but Holden protected the inside line and took the checkered flag first for an impressive victory in a race that had just two cautions. The win came in the Dean Holden-owned, Holden Oil & Gas/Hoover Oilfield Supply/Homeland Energy-sponsored #28H and was just Holden's first top five of the season. Rapp was second over point leader Beltz. Gary Smoker, who started 14th, made a late charge to finish fourth after getting past Krummert on lap 18. Krummert dropped to fifth. Rick Hall and Brad Rapp won the heats.

Like a broken record, Brian Booher returned to victory lane for the second straight week and track-leading sixth time of the season in the 15-lap Tire Express Stock Car feature. "This car has been really good this year," stated the Sandy Lake, Pa. winner. "They helped us out this year by lowering the weight to 3,000 pounds. That's a big help. I have to thank my sponsors and my crew. That's the best crew down there."

Terry Wheeler raced past Russ Byler for the early lead. Booher, who started ninth, made his way to third on lap six before the event's first and only caution when Bryan Shaffer slid into the water barrels. When racing resumed, Byler surprisingly overtook the veteran Wheeler. Booher then edged ahead of Wheeler for second on lap eight and closed on the leader. Booher and Byler ran side-by-side on laps 10, 11, and 12 for the lead before Byler slipped high in turn two allowing Booher to snatch the lead away on lap 12.

Booher then pulled away in the Terry Hoover-owned, Ed & Jerry's Auto Service/Harry & Tim's Roofing/Brad McEwen Garage Doors-sponsored #00H for his 26th career win, which is tops in the division since the track reopened in 1994. "I was waiting on him (Byler) to make a mistake and hoping he would," explained Booher. "He's running real good and fast and he held his line."

Byler, who has limited experience in a Micro Sprint, was a career best second in his first season in a full-size car. Wheeler dropped to third over Rod Laskey and Chris Haines. Bryan Shaffer and Booher topped the heat races.

Todd Canter "can't" buy a win. Last week Canter all but had his first win sewed up until his steering broke on lap 13. Saturday night, a caution with one lap to go allowed Rod Jones to steal his fourth win of the season away from Canter in the 15-lap Big Daddy's Speed Center Mod Lites.

Bill Stivason led his first ever lap before fifth starting Lynn Knepper made the pass for the lead on lap two. Canter, who started ninth, grabbed second from Stivason on lap three. Following a restart, Canter overtook Knepper for the lead on lap four while 11th starting Jones moved to third past Jarred Barclay.

Jones of West Middlesex, Pa. and last week's winner Mark Marcucci moved past Knepper for second and third on laps five and seven respectively. Jones closed on Canter on lap 12, but Canter pulled back away on laps 13 and 14. Canter appeared headed to the victory, but Ben Black brought out just the event's second caution setting up a one-lap shootout to the finish. Jones got a good restart on the outside to grab the lead. Canter fought back off turn four, but came up just one car-length short at the checkered. Jones' sixth career win came in the Dave Jones-owned, Jones Performance Products-owned #820. Marcucci was third to maintain his point lead. George Englert was fourth in just his second start over Knepper and Angie Grzelak, who fought back from an early spin. Heat winners over the 20-car field were Marcucci and Center.

Bill Fuchs of Greenville, Pa. won his first career race topping a season-high 15-car field in the M&D Paving Mini Stocks. Fuchs survived four cautions leading from green-to-checkered in the 12-lap feature in his #10. Pete Wearing started ninth and placed second after passing John Hartman for second on lap six. Hartman was third over Cameron McQuown and Don D'Onofrio. The results are unofficial pending a technical ruling this week concerning tires. Heat winners were Hartman and Wearing.

Luxaire Heating & Cooling (410) Sprint Cars: 1. ROD GEORGE 2. Danny Holtgraver 3. Mike Lutz 4. Scott Bonnell 5. Arnie Kent 6. Gale Ruth, Jr. 7. Brent Matus 8. Mike Dehner 9. Jeff Taylor 10. Joe Butera 11. Jack Helget 12. Lindsay Enscoe 13. Robert VanTassel.

American Racer/Lias Tire (358) Modifieds: 1. JIMMY HOLDEN 2. Brad Rapp 3. Rodney Beltz 4. Gary Smoker 5. Garrett Krummert 6. Frank Guidace 7. Steve Young 8. Matt Reeher 9. Ron Eperthener, Jr. 10. Kevin Green 11. Alex Anderson 12. Jr. Baker 13. Rick Hall 14. Fred Sasse 15. Lonny Riggs 16. Eric Gabany.

Tire Express Stock Cars: 1. BRIAN BOOHER 2. Russ Byler 3. Terry Wheeler 4. Rod Laskey 5. Chris Haines 6. Shaun Hooks 7. Mark Sanders 8. Matt Wagner 9. Bill Vance, Jr. 10. Paul Reiser 11. Bryan Shaffer 12. Brandon Johnston-DNS.

Big Daddy's Speed Center Mod Lites: 1. ROD JONES 2. Todd Canter 3. Mark Marcucci 4. George Englert 5. Lynn Knepper 6. Angie Grzelak 7. Tom Klein 8. Levi Spinneweber 9. Bill Stivason 10. Kotie Kirkbride 11. Jarred Barclay 12. Alan Knepper 13. Wilbur Juillerat 14. Ben Black 15. Chad Yeager 16. Craig Scherrbaum 17. J.J. Metheney 18. Kenny Meadows-DNS 19. Mike Evans-DNS 20. Doug Stanley-DNS.

M&D Paving Mini Stocks: 1. BILL FUCHS 2. Pete Wearing 3. John Hartman 4. Cameron McQuown 5. Don D'Onofrio 6. Anthony Shetter 7. Leland Haylett 8. Steve Polkabla 9. Dan Nagy 10. Ed Haylett 11. Kris Anderson 12. Wally Stearns 13. Mike Anderson (Jr.) 14. Dillon Barr 15. Lucas Sprouse.

Upcoming Events:
6/27 (Wed) Open practice for all divisions. Pits open at 4 p.m. Practice 5 until dark.
6/30 Sprints, Mods, Stocks, Mod Lites, & Mini Stocks. Free general admission for all Ohio residents. Gates at 4:30. Racing at 7.
7/4 (Wed) FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Series ($5,000), T3 All-Star Modified Series ($1,500), & Star's Championship Mod Lite Tour ($500). Gates at 3:30. Racing at 6.
7/7 "Stand On It" presented by Truck Rodz by Jones Performance. Sprints, Mods, Stocks, Mod Lites, & Mini Stocks plus Drag Racing by Full Pull Productions for Street Semis, 4x4 Gas Trucks, 4x4 Diesel Trucks, and an open competition class. 4-H Night- $10 family admission for all card-carrying members.

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 early October. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round after 1:00 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.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

FULL NIGHT OF RACING PLUS FIREWORKS SATURDAY AT MERCER; ALL VETERANS, SCOUTS, & BUTLER COUNTY RESIDENTS ADMITTED FREE
By Mike Leone

June 20, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA.Mercer Raceway Park's annual American Patriot Night presented by Herr's Foods will be held at the track again this Saturday night, June 23. A complete program of 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 be on the racing card at 7 p.m. To compliment the night, a spectacular fireworks display will be put on after sunset to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

For the third straight year a free Butler County Night will admit all residents of the county into the grandstands for free general admission free. A valid driver's license or identification card is required for adults showing a city in Butler County. All accompanying children will be admitted free as well. The promotion is presented and promoted once again by Armstrong.

For the eighth consecutive year, all veterans of war and active servicemen will be admitted free into the grandstands with identification. In the past, around 200 veterans have enjoyed the night as a guest of Mercer Raceway Park. Also, all scouts in uniform will be granted free admission.

"We always enjoy hosting American Patriot Night," stated owner Vicki Emig. "Our fireworks show is always enjoyed by many and it's a perfect night to have the veterans, scouts, and Butler County residents as our guests. The night just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year and we have to thank Armstrong for helping us to promote it."

Rod George has been on fire of late in the Sprint Car division. The Kittanning driver won for the third time last Saturday night as his win was sandwiched between victories at Lernerville and Tri-City Speedways giving him 98 in his career. George, who has yet to finish worse than second at Mercer this season, leads wingless winner Arnie Kent by 22 points in search of his second track championship.

After running double features last week, which were swept by Gary Smoker, the Modified point race got shook up. Two-time winner Rodney Beltz of Ellwood City, Pa. jumped to the point lead by six over Rick Hall and Steve Young.

Brian Booher of Sandy Lake, Pa. won his track-leading fifth feature of the season last Saturday night, but more importantly his milestone 25th of his career put him atop the Stock Car win list since the track reopened in 1994. Booher has an 18-point lead over two-time winner Andy Buckley, who has 24 career wins, in search of his unprecedented third straight title.

Mark Marcucci of West Middlesex, Pa. got two big breaks last Saturday night. First point leader Rod Jones was a no-show and secondly race leader Todd Canter, who appeared headed for his first ever win at the track, broke with just over two laps to go. Marcucci was the benefactor of both, as he went on to his second win and took over the point lead by just one over Kenny Meadows and three over Doug Stanley.

Back on April 21, Lucas Sprouse was the lone Mini Stock to appear for the new division's first event. Last Saturday night, the Elkton, Ohio driver topped a season-high 14-car field for his fourth win of the season and opened up a 20-point lead on Leland Haylett. A total of 18 different cars have participated.

Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. and grandstands at 4:30, hot laps are at 6:15, and racing begins at 7. Adult admission is $11. Students 6-15 are $5. Children five and under are always free. The family pass, which admits mom, dad, and up to four kids, is $25. 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 early October. 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 or e-mail to webmaster@mercerracewaypark.com. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

GEORGE KEEPS ON WINNING IN SPRINTS; SMOKER SWEEPS MODIFIED FEATURES; BUCKLEY FIRST TO 5 WINS IN STOCKS; MARCUCCI & SPROUSE WIN IN MOD LITES & MINIS
By Mike Leone
June 16, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA.The second straight sunny Saturday saw fans pack Mercer Raceway Park for $10 family night presented by Armstrong. Celebrating in the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic victory lane were Rod George-Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, Gary Smoker-American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds and May 19 make-up, Brian Booher-Tire Express Stocks Cars, Mark Marcucci-Big Daddy's Speed Center Mod Lites, and Lucas Sprouse-M&D Paving Mini Stocks. Fans flocked the speedway during intermission for "Meet Your Heroes" night as all cars and drivers were present for pictures and autographs. Howard Michaels, who reopened the speedway back in 1994 after it sat dormant for five years and operated Mercer through the 1996 season, passed away after suffering a heart attack in an automobile accident on Friday and was remembered Saturday night.

Three months ago it didn't appear as Rod George was even going to compete in 2007. Thanks to the help of former Sprint Car owner Dr. John Crawford III, George is back on the circuit and winning frequently. Saturday night, George charged from the 11th starting to pass Danny Holtgraver to win his third 20-lap Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Car feature of the year and more impressively his eighth of the season overall after also winning at Lernerville Speedway Friday night.

"That was a lot of fun," expressed the Kittanning, Pa. winner. "Danny (Holtgraver) kind of slipped up a little bit and gave us our shot. He did a great job and that's just a lack of a little patience. He's young and he'll be real fast in years to come. We've had a great year. We weren't even going to run, but we got some help and everything is coming together. We've got our motor in from 1995 that Jimmy Hawley ran."

The race got off to a slow start as two accidents in turn one slowed action on the first lap. Mike Dehner and newcomer Jeremy Cook were involved in both with Cook getting upside down the second time. Charlie Holben, Gale Ruth, Jr., Joe Butera were also involved, but would return to action.

When racing resumed, there would be no more stoppages as the race went green-to-checkered. Mike Lutz was trying to end his bad start to the season in his new ride- Troy Preston's #1P. Lutz jumped out to the early lead over two-time winner Danny Holtgraver with Davey Jones trailing. George was up to fourth after the completion of the first lap then passed Jones for third on lap two. Lutz and Holtgraver had broken away from the pack as George was a straightaway back when he advanced to third.

Lutz ran the top of the speedway, while Holtgraver was working the bottom as the veteran continued to hold off the youngster, while George began to close in on lap five. By lap eight it was a three-car race for the lead and it was that lap that Holtgraver snuck past Lutz off the outside of turn four for the lead. On lap 10, Lutz slipped off turn two allowing George to blast by for second.

Holtgraver was running the cushion, while George ran his custom inside line as George closed on Holtgraver on lap 11. George made his winning move on lap 12 diving underneath Holtgraver, who missed his mark in turn three. George drove a perfect race through lapped traffic and went on for his 10th career Mercer win in his Dr. John Crawford III/Notary Express/Ankle & Foot Care-sponsored #4. George is now just three wins away from 100 career Sprint Car wins and continues to lead the points in search of his second championship and has yet to finish worse than second this season.

Holtgraver was second. Lutz held off fast-closing Arnie Kent and Rob Eyler, who came from the back after pitting, to finish third. Troy Little of Sydney, NSW, Australia came from 16th to finish sixth in his first ever appearance. Completing the top 10 were Jones, Bryan Grove, Brent Matus, and Holben. Heat winners over the 16-car field were Kent and Lutz.

Gary Smoker has been off to a slow start in 2007, but the 2005 champion ended that on Saturday night as he swept both 20-lap American Racer/Lias Tire Modified features for his first wins of the season. "It's Father's Day Weekend so I have to thank all the dads and servicemen that are over fighting for our country, while we're here enjoying life," stated the Mercer, Pa. racer.

In the first feature, Smoker inherited the lead on lap five back on May 19 when leader Garrett Krummert had problems right before the rains came. When the race resumed Saturday night, Smoker led the final 15 non-stop laps in the D&D Racing-owned, Kristyak's Service Plaza/MBMR Inc./High Reach/Omac Inc.-sponsored #516 for his first win since August 4 of last season. Defending champion, Frank Guidace, who has also been off to slow start in his new Troyer car was a season-best second after passing Jimmy Holden for the spot on lap six. Lonny Riggs, who started 13th, inherited third on lap eight when Holden exited and would hold off Rick Hall and 12th starting Brad Rapp for third.

Smoker came back later in the night to make a clean sweep winning the regularly scheduled 20-lapper with a thrilling late race pass of Rodney Beltz. "I dug on the bottom, dug on the bottom, dug on the bottom," explained Smoker. "There was just nothing there I just spun, spun, spun the tires so I went to the top to see what was up there and it worked. I have to thank my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, who kept me safe all night long."

Ron Eperthener, Jr. led the first five laps before Beltz took over following a restart on lap six. Smoker, who started second, fell back to as far as fourth before taking third back from Riggs on lap seven. Eperthener spun on lap eight ensuing a six-car melee in turns three and four. The accident moved Smoker to second and Guidace to third. It appeared Beltz was headed for his third win of the season until Smoker began to close in on the leader on lap 17 running the outside. Two cautions with 18 laps completed put Smoker alongside Beltz for the restart.

When racing resumed, Smoker was able to sneak around Beltz then held off an attempted slide job and valiant effort by Beltz to capture his leading 11th win in the division and 39th of his career at Mercer. After restarting on the tail on lap eight, Rapp had an impressive run to the front. He moved into the top five on lap 16 past Rick Hall, took fourth from Kevin Hoffman on lap 18, and finally grabbed the third spot on lap 19 from Guidace. Guidace and Hall were fourth and fifth. Eric Gabany won his first career heat race and Smoker also won his heat race over the 19-car field.

Brian Booher continued his winning ways in the Stock Cars winning his track leading fifth of the season in the 15-lap Tire Express event overtaking Shaun Hooks on the next-to-last lap. "I want to wish my dad and all the fathers out there a happy Father's Day and thank my crew and sponsors," said the Sandy Lake, Pa. resident. "We have a real fast hot rod right now. I didn't think I was going to get him (Hooks). His car was running real good tonight. When he went to the low side, I went to the top and gave it all I had."

Hooks led the field to green once again aboard Clyde Roberts' #33c and set the early pace. Booher, who started eighth, was able to pass both Mark Sanders and Russ Byler on lap five for second following the event's only caution. Booher closed on Hooks on lap six and the standouts put on an excellent race over the final nine laps. Booher got under Hooks in turn one on lap nine only to see Hooks maintain the lead. The duo then raced side-by-side for the lead on lap 12 with Hooks managing to hold on. With three laps to go, Andy Thompson, Jason Reagle, and Andy Buckley closed on Hooks and Booher making it a five-car race for the lead. Booher and Hooks again were side-by-side on lap 14 and it was then that Booher had enough momentum to get past Hooks off turn two.

Booher would lead the final two laps in the Terry Hoover-owned, Ed & Jerry's Auto Service/Harry & Tim's Roofing/Brad McEwen Garage Doors-sponsored #00H to collect his milestone 25th career win, which puts him back on top the division's win list since the track reopened in 1994. Hooks was second for the second straight week. Thompson edged newcomer Reagle and last week's winner Andy Buckley for third. Booher and Buckley won the heats over the 16-car field.

Mark Marcucci was the benefactor of Todd Canter's misfortunes to win his second of the season in the 15-lap Big Daddy's Speed Center Mod Lite feature. Canter, who started eighth, made some great move to overtake all the cars starting in front of him to lead the opening lap with rookie Chad Yeager and Angie Grzelak trailing. Grzelak and Meadows both passed Yeager for second and third on lap two. Grzelak slipped high off turn four and got into the frontstretch wall on lap three allowing Meadows and Marcucci by for second and third.

Marcucci slipped under Meadows for second on lap seven. Canter appeared headed to his first ever win at the track, but on lap 13 his steering broke and sent him spinning in turn four. Under caution, his teammate Meadows also exited the event. Marcucci led the final three laps in his father's D&M Excavating & Construction/Harper & Houston Masonry/Ernie's Transmissions-sponsored #8M. Jeff Teeters subbed for Ben Black and was second after starting 14th. Tenth starting Doug Stanley was third after passing Grzelak on lap 13. Grzelak held off Levi Spinneweber for fourth as both racers recording their season's best efforts. Stanley and Canter won the heats over the 17-car field.

Lucas Sprouse captured his fourth win of the season in the 12-lap M&D Paving Mini Stock feature. The Elkton, Ohio driver started ninth and charged up to second past Dan Nagy on lap six. Sprouse made the winning move on lap eight taking the lead away from Pete Wearing. Sprouse went on for the victory in his #23s. Wearing was second over Mike Anderson (Jr.). In just his second career start, Don D'Onofrio was fourth before his car went up in a blaze of fire in the pit area. Nagy, who led the first four laps, finished fifth. Sprouse and Anderson won the heats over the season-high 14 cars.

Luxaire Heating & Cooling (410) Sprint Cars: 1. ROD GEORGE 2. Danny Holtgraver 3. Mike Lutz 4. Arnie Kent 5. Rob Eyler 6. Troy Little 7. Davey Jones 8. Bryan Grove 9. Brent Matus 10. Charlie Holben 11. Mike Dehner 12. Joe Butera 13. Richard Rinehart 14. Gale Ruth, Jr. 15. Jeremy Cook 16. Robert Vantassel.

American Racer/Lias Tire (358) Modifieds (5/19/07 make-up): 1. GARY SMOKER 2. Frank Guidace 3. Lonny Riggs 4. Rick Hall 5. Brad Rapp 6. Steve Young 7. Rodney Beltz 8. Rich Whitney 9. Garrett Krummert 10. Matt Reeher 11. Fred Sasse 12. Jr. Baker 13. Rod Artman 14. Jimmy Holden 15. Alex Anderson-DNS.

American Racer/Lias Tire (358) Modifieds: 1. GARY SMOKER 2. Rodney Beltz 3. Brad Rapp 4. Frank Guidace 5. Rick Hall 6. Steve Young 7. Garrett Krummert 8. Matt Reeher 9. Kevin Green 10. Rich Whitney 11. Alex Anderson 12. Kevin Hoffman 13. Jimmy Holden 14. Fred Sasse 15. Jr. Baker 16. Ron Eperthener, Jr. 17. Lonny Riggs 18. Eric Gabany 19. Rod Artman-DNS.

Tire Express Stock Cars: 1. BRIAN BOOHER 2. Shaun Hooks 3. Andy Thompson 4. Jason Reagle 5. Andy Buckley 6. Rod Laskey 7. Mark Sanders 8. Bob Sloss 9. Russ Coyne 10. Randy Wyant 11. Bryan Wagner 12. Matt Wagner 13. Dave Airgood, Jr. 14. Bill Vance, Jr. 15. Russ Byler 16. Brandon Johnston.

Big Daddy's Speed Center Mod Lites: 1. MARK MARCUCCI 2. Jeff Teeters 3. Doug Stanley 4. Angie Grzelak 5. Levi Spinneweber 6. George Englert 7. Chris Logan 8. J.J. Metheney 9. Chad Yeager 10. Kotie Kirkbride 11. Ray Gregory 12. Todd Canter 13. Kenny Meadows 14. Heather Scherrbaum 15. William Stivason 16. Ted Williams 17. Matt Snow-DNS.

M&D Paving Mini Stocks: 1. LUCAS SPROUSE 2. Pete Wearing 3. Mike Anderson (Jr.) 4. Don D'Onofrio 5. Dan Nagy 6. Steve Polkabla 7. Anthony Shetter 8. John Hartman 9. Wally Stearns 10. Leland Haylett 11. James Longwell 12. Ed Haylett 13. Bill Fuchs 14. Dillon Barr-DNS.

Upcoming Events:
6/23 Sprints, Mods, Stocks, Mod Lites, & Mini Stocks plus fireworks! Free general admission for Butler County residents, all veterans of war, and scouts in uniform presented by Armstrong. Gates at 4:30. Racing at 7.
6/30 Sprints, Mods, Stocks, Mod Lites, & Mini Stocks. Free general admission for all Ohio residents. Gates at 4:30. Racing at 7.
7/4 (Wed) FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Series ($5,000), T3 All-Star Modified Series ($1,500), & Star's Championship Mod Lite Tour ($500). Gates at 3:30. Racing at 6.
7/7 "Stand On It" presented by Truck Rodz by Jones Performance. Sprints, Mods, Stocks, Mod Lites, & Mini Stocks plus Drag Racing by Full Pull Productions for Street Semis, 4x4 Gas Trucks, 4x4 Diesel Trucks, and an open competition class. 4-H Night- $10 family admission for all card-carrying members.

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 early October. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round after 1:00 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.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

2007 NORTHEAST FASTRAK LATE MODEL CHAMPION TO RECEIVE $5,000; SCHEDULING UNDERWAY WITH 15-RACE NORTHEAST TOURING SLATE TO FEATURE $5,000 TO-WIN EVENT ON JULY 4 AT MERCER
By Mike Leone

(Pulaski, PA). In a major announcement following the Fastrak Racing Series corporate meeting recently held in Atlanta, Georgia with officials from across the country, each regional touring Late Model champion will be awarded a minimum of $5,000 from amongst a posted point fund per region. Also, one of the Northeast Region's biggest races will take place on July 4 at Mercer Raceway Park paying a whopping $5,000 to-win!

The 15-race Northeast Region Touring Events will pay a minimum of $1,200 to-win culminated by the crowning of the $5,000 2007 champion. In addition, the touring point scale will pay identical points as the weekly Fastrak-sanctioned speedways toward sending drivers to the $350,000 National Championship.

All Fastrak weekly and touring champions will receive three points with two points awarded for second and one point for third. Drivers who compete in 51% of the events will be awarded one loyalty point and an additional loyalty point will be awarded for drivers who had perfect attendance. Thus the most points a driver can head to the Nationals with is five and the least being one.

"Once again any driver that competes in 51% of the races scheduled at a weekly Fastrak-sanctioned speedway or the regional touring series has the ability to compete at the Nationals to become the $50,000 National Champion," explained Northeast Region Co-Director Mike Leone. "Originally we were under the assumption that the loyalty points were only awarded to drivers finishing in the top three in points and we miss-conveyed that. This is great news to all local racers as it gives them the opportunity to compete in the Grand Nationals and race for increased purses against drivers from all over the nation even if they do not earn enough points to share in the National point fund."

In other news, it was determined that Mercer Raceway Park will host a major event on the Fourth of July. The midweek special will pay $5,000 to-win and is expected to draw in racers from other regions for the lucrative purse! A second touring event is also in the planning stages with a date to be determined.

"Even though we won't be running the Fastrak Late Models on a weekly basis at Mercer Raceway Park I wanted to host at least one Touring event," explained Northeast Co-Director and Mercer Raceway Park owner Vicki Emig. "We penciled in the Fourth of July and after our meeting in Atlanta with founder Stan Lester we worked out the details so we can host a major event with five-grand going to the winner! The date and neutral site should make for an interesting event. Couple that with New York's T3 All-Star Modified Series and the Star's Championship Mod Lites and this will be a huge blockbuster event."

The Fastrak Late Model Racing Series features 11 regions throughout the United States. The new Northeast Region was formed in November and will begin competition in 2007. Thus far Freedom Raceway in Delevan, New York, Raceway 7 in Conneaut, Ohio, McKean County Raceway in East Smethport, Pennsylvania and Dog Hollow Speedway in Strongstown, Pennsylvania have signed on to be weekly Fastrak-sanctioned speedways. There is still a possibility of one or two more speedways signing on. The 15-race Northeast Touring schedule is in the process of being scheduled. Numerous speedways have shown an interest in being part of the inaugural season.

The season-ending National Championship was discussed at the Atlanta meeting. Three tracks possibly in three different states that will likely take place in late October will determine the $50,000 champion amongst the $350,000 point fund.

"We came up with some preliminary possibilities," stated Leone. "Three speedways have already requested to be part of the Grand Nationals. All three are in a central location to Fastrak speedways throughout the country and should be very appealing to racers in the Northeast although nothing has been set in stone."

Stay tuned for further press releases and updates in the coming weeks. For more information on Fastrak, check out their website at www.fastrakracing.com. Fastrak Northeast's office is located at 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143 and can be reached out at 724-964-9300.

Fastrak was born in 2004 with five Late Models and grew to several hundred racers at 26 different weekly tracks in 2006. Those numbers are already on the rise for 2007 with 11 regions and possibly 50 weekly speedways. Fastrak is already in the development stages of an E-Mod and Winged Sprint Car division.

EXCITEMENT CONTINUES TO GROW DAILY FOR FASTRAK IN NORTHEAST; WEEKLY RACING & TOURING SERIES TO DETERMINE ELIGIBLE RACERS FOR $50,000 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
By Mike Leone
December 9, 2006

(Pulaski, PA).Racing fastest growing series, Fastrak, is quickly gaining momentum in its newest region- the Northeast. The Northeast Region was born on November 26 after Raceway 7, Freedom Raceway, and McKean County Raceway announced the addition of the Fastrak Late Models for the upcoming 2007 season, and the buzz has been in the air ever since.

"The response thus far has really been unbelievable," stated co-director Vicki Emig. "We're getting calls and e-mails every day from racers wanting information and to be added to our lists. I think a lot of people may be surprised at the caliber of drivers that are not only interested in Fastrak, but will be competing in the Series. Manufacturers have also been calling wanting to get on board and participate in the Touring Series."

While the three northern tracks are already on board, three other tracks have shown an interest in Fastrak for 2007 and it is expected that at least one of them will go Fastrak.

"The perfect scenario would be six weekly tracks with drivers having two options in their immediate area, which would compliment a 15-race Touring Series," expressed co-director Mike Leone. "We're looking at three different purse structures for the Series with a minimum $1,200 to-win and a hopeful $12,000 point fund. These events will not conflict with weekly series events enabling what should be strong car counts and the best of the best at each venue. We'll be contacting other non-weekly Fastrak speedways in the hopes of schedule touring events at those venues as well. Ohio's Lakeville Speedway, which will running Fastrak E-Mods, contacted us about having a Fastrak Late Model touring event."

One touring event that is expected will be at Mercer Raceway Park on Wednesday, July 4. Joining the Fastrak Late Models in this blockbuster event will be New York's T3 All-Star Modified Series and TUSA's Mod Lite Championship Stars' Series. It's also a very good possibility that a second touring event will be hosted at Mercer once the schedules are worked out.

"Not to be lost is that one of our local racers will have just as good of a shot at winning a minimum $50,000 following the Grand Nationals at the end of the season as any other Fastrak driver in the nation," explained Leone. "There aren't many series that pay $50,000 to its champion in general let alone coming from the weekly racer. Last year's national point fund was $250,000 alone and the goal this year is $325,000 with the ultimate goal of a $1,000,000 point fund in 2010."

One concern that some have had is the ongoing strike at Goodyear, but the supply of tires will not be a problem for the Fastrak Series according to founder Stan Lester. Goodyear tires may or may not be mandatory at weekly series events depending on the individual track's preference. Champions at Goodyear-mandated tracks will receive $1,000 from corporate rather than $500 from non-Goodyear tracks. Goodyears will be mandatory on all touring events.

"There are still some questions that we do not yet have answers for," explained Emig. "A lot of this will be determined following meetings at next weekend's PRI Show. By the first of the year all of the rules will be finalized and details will be released on the National scale."

For more information on Fastrak, check out their website at www.fastrakracing.com. Fastrak Northeast's office is located at 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143 and can be reached out at 724-964-9300. Fastrak was born in 2004 with five Late Models and grew to several hundred racers at 26 different weekly tracks in 2006. Those numbers are already on the rise for 2007 with 11 regions and possibly 50 weekly speedways. Fastrak is already in the development stages of an E-Mod and Winged Sprint Car division.

FASTRAK TO INVADE NORTH IN 2007; NORTHEAST REGION FORMED WITH TOURING LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TO COMPLIMENT WEEKLY RACING
By Mike Leone
November 27, 2006

(Pulaski, PA).Auto racing's fastest growing series has a new home. The Fastrak Racing Series, which spans from the Pacific Northwest, across the upper Midwest and down through the South, has added the Northeast Region to its expanding list. The Northeast Region is the 11th region under the Fastrak umbrella and will be managed and directed by Vicki Emig and Mike Leone.

The Fastrak Northeast Region Championship Series will be highlighted by a hopeful 15-race slate of events paying a minimum $1,200 to-win throughout western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and western New York, which will compliment the weekly racing series. Thus far Conneaut, Ohio's Raceway 7, Smethport, Pennsylvania's McKean County Raceway, and Delevan's Freedom Raceway have already signed on with the Fastrak Late Models being their headlining division and a couple other additional speedways possibly joining the Fastrak fold.

"After talking with various promoters, drivers, and other industry leaders, I felt Vicki and Mike and were best to lead the Northeast Region," explained Fastrak founder Stan Lester. "They understand all aspects of racing, know the region and its racers, and have a clear vision of the future of Fastrak and racing in that region. I'm quite confident in their abilities. Vicki has been involved in all areas of racing for the past 40-plus years by owning race cars and operating Mercer Raceway Park the past eight seasons Mike has been around racing for over 25 years in various capacities."

Drivers will accumulate points at their weekly speedways and the regional events toward the three-day $50,000 Grand National event that was held this past season at three tracks over three days in the South, which culminated at South Carolina's Lancaster Speedway. The National event then determines the $50,000 champion amongst a $250,000 point fund. Along with each individual track's point fund, there will also be a regional point fund. Last year's $50,000 National Championship was won by local racer, Steve Lamance, with a 1999 car and a $5,000 engine. Lamance also won a new Mastersbuilt chassis.

"I just appreciate all Fastrak has done not just for me, but for racing in general," stated Lamance. "I struggled the last few years I ran Supers. I won races, but it just wasn't fun anymore. Fastrak has made it affordable again to race. It takes the pressure off and you can have fun again doing this. I can't believe how the Fastrak Series has grown. I know Stan struggled to get people on board in the beginning and everyone thought he had lost his mind but he never stopped. Actually he never stopped believing in the drivers. That's what Fastrak really is about. Having fun and taking care of everyone along the way. Now with the $250,000 in 06 and Fastrak talking about it being even more in 2007 who knows where this thing will go? I really think we are looking at the next NASCAR."

"This all came about very quickly," explained Vicki Emig. "First off much credit goes to Scott Myers for taking the initiative of first attending the National Championship at Lancaster Speedway then getting the ball rolling with the local promoters and organizing Stan's presentation a couple weeks ago. We liked Stan's philosophy and vision for not only his series, but for the future for racing. It's no secret that local racing is struggling throughout the country from all sides of the fence. We feel Fastrak Northeast can be a win-win for everyone- the drivers, the speedways, and the fans. The proof is in the South and there's no reason it can't flourish here. Our job is to be the liaison people and informational center so everything can flow smoothly."

"I was sold on the Fastrak Late Models after attending my first race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina earlier this month," revealed Mike Leone. "I honestly went to watch the Sprint Cars and didn't have any expectations of the Fastrak Late Models, but with nearly 60 cars on hand for the $2,000 to-win event it was clearly the best race of the six divisions on hand and was one of the best Late Model races I've seen in some time. The top five cars raced two and three-wide the entire race, there was racing all through the pack in the competitive field, only one car was lapped which didn't happen until turn three on the last lap, and there were just three cautions."

A mass mailing will be sent to regional Late Model, E-Mod, and Stock Car racers as well as all of the regional speedways detailing additional information about Fastrak's program and the Northeast Region. Stay tuned for further press releases and updates throughout the winter months. For more information on Fastrak, check out their website at www.fastrakracing.com. Fastrak Northeast's office is located at 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143 and can be reached out at 724-964-9300.

Fastrak was born in 2004 with five Late Models and grew to several hundred racers at 26 different weekly tracks in 2006. Those numbers are already on the rise for 2007 with 11 regions and possibly 50 weekly speedways. Fastrak is already in the development stages of an E-Mod and Winged Sprint Car division.

NORMANDY BANQUET CENTER TO HOST MERCER RACEWAY PARK'S BANQUET FOR 4TH STRAIGHT YEAR ON JANUARY 13
By Mike Leone
November 17, 2006

Mercer, PA.The Normandy Banquet Center will be the site of Mercer Raceway Park's annual awards banquet and dinner for the fourth straight year. The facility will host the affair on Saturday, January 13, 2007. 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.

"We're thrilled to be going back to the Normandy Banquet Center for our banquet again," stated eighth year track owner Vicki Emig. "They've done a great job hosting the affair the last three years and have we've heard nothing but praise. The facility is top notch and the food is excellent. The location is perfect and it's a short drive for the majority of our attendees."

Three-time winner Bob Felmlee of Franklin, Pa. will celebrate his third RoadRunner & Lake Road Auto Sales Sprint Car Championship, which have come in three different decades (1989, 1998, & 2006). Mercer's own Frank Guidace, who has competed and won in four different modified classes, won his first championship of any kind in the American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds thanks to four wins. Brian Booher of Sandy Lake, Pa. became the first Stock Car driver since Alan Dellinger in 1997 & 1998 to win back-to-back championships thanks to 13 wins in the two years in the Tire Express-sponsored division. Rookie Bryan Wagner of New Wilmington, Pa. earned the Maurer's Trading Post Strictly Stock title with seven victories.

Though they won't be honored at the banquet, Todd Reusser captured the Micro Sprint title, Russ Dunn the E-Mods, and Andy Bordt won the "Gladiator Series" Demolition Derby points for the third time in five years.

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 will be mailed in mid-December otherwise please contact the office if you are interesting in attending and we will send you a form.

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.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

Final 2006 Mercer Raceway Park Point Standings
RoadRunner & Lake Road Auto Sales Sprint Cars: 1. BOB FELMLEE (Franklin, PA) 616 2. Arnie Kent (New Castle, PA) 592 3. Rod George (Kittanning, PA) 584 4. Rob Eyler (Franklin, PA) 567 5. Skip Dougherty (Fairmount City, PA) 473 6. Danny Holtgraver (Pittsburgh, PA) 415 7. Todd Bauer (Clarion, PA) 384 8. Tom Quarterson (West Middlesex, PA) 367 9. Riki Likowski (Hollis, NH) 355 10. Mike Dehner (Clarion, PA) 333.

American Racer/Lias Tire (358) Modifieds: 1. FRANK GUIDACE (Mercer, PA) 706 2. Mike Stine (Smithmill, PA) 703 3. Steve Young (Grove City, PA) 684 4. Kevin Hoffman (Franklin, PA) 669 5. Gary Smoker (Mercer, PA) 667 6. Jimmy Holden (Tiona, PA) 555 7. Brad Rapp (Shippenville, PA) 531 8. Matt Reeher (Volant, PA) 491 9. Garrett Krummert (New Castle, PA) 486 10. Kevin Green (New Castle, PA) 472.

Tire Express Stock Cars: 1. BRIAN BOOHER (Sandy Lake, Pa.) 769 2. Andy Buckley (Stoneboro, PA) 712 3. Bill Lanigan (Sandy Lake, PA) 549 4. Mike Pegher, Jr. (Wexford, PA) 545 5. Terry Wheeler (Stoneboro, PA) 506 6. Rick Norco (New Castle, PA) 454 7. Andy Thompson (Mercer, PA) 450 8. Bryan Shaffer (New Castle, PA) 434 9. Mark Sanders (New Castle, PA) 420 10. Ryan Moyer (Harmony, PA) 404.

Maurer's Trading Post Strictly Stocks: 1. BRYAN WAGNER (New Wilmington, PA) 861 2. Paul Reiser (Stoneboro, PA) 677 3. Dave Airgood, Jr. (West Middlesex, PA) 661 4. Carl Ealy (Volant, PA) 620 5. William Morrison III (New Castle, PA) 511 6. Dave Bass (Leavittsburg, OH) 482 7. Curt Bish, Sr. (Titusville, PA) 369 8. Josh Seippel (Franklin, PA) 356 9. Randy Ealy (Jackson Center, PA) 313 10. Bill Kluck, Jr. (Oil City, PA) 251.

E-Mods: 1. RUSS DUNN (Fenelton, PA) 251 2. Bill Thomas (Waterford, PA) 206 3. Jeff Walters (Evans City, PA) 193 4. Howard Fraley (Kinsman, OH) 183 5. Alan Dellinger (Niles, OH) 178 6. Rick Robinson (Hadley, PA) 159 7. Dave Willoughby (Warren, OH) 156 8. Matt Lux (Franklin, PA) 145 9. Bob McCann (New Castle, PA) 134 10. Bruce Powell (Utica, PA) 125.

Micro Sprints: 1. TODD REUSSER (Minerva, OH) 225 2. Jeff Bacha (Indiana, PA) 211 3. George Hobaugh (Karns City, PA) 170 4. J.J. Metheney (Forestville, PA) 169 5. Chris Best (Mercer, PA) 148 6. Mike Himes (Summerville, PA) 145 7. Mikey Schall (Elderton, PA) 144 8. Eric Williams (Greenville, PA) 138 9. Lindsay Enscoe (Petrolia, PA) 135 10. Steve Dunmire (Ford City, PA) 123.

"Gladiator Series" Demolition Derby: 1. ANDY BORDT (Sewickley, Pa.) 5