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09-11-2008, 10:31 AM
MERCER SET TO HOST 2ND FASTRAK NORTHEAST LATE MODEL TOURING EVENT SATURDAY
By Mike Leone
September 10, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mercer, PA…The FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series will head to Mercer Raceway Park this Saturday, September 13 for the second and final time of the season. Race #11 of 12 is scheduled to take the green at 7 p.m.
The 25-lap featuring will pay $1,200 to-win, $150 to-start. Last year’s event was won by Dick Barton and earlier this year current Mercer point leader Frank Guidace made a successful Touring Series debut with the victory. The event will be the final tune-up before Night 1 of the $250,000 FASTRAK Grand Nationals for the Northeast Region on Saturday, October 4 at Mercer.
“Hopefully the weather will cooperate Saturday,” stated Northeast Co-Director and Mercer Raceway Park owner Vicki Emig. “While we have certainly had to fight the weather all season long at Mercer, the Touring events have been much better than 2007. So far we have been able to get in all 10 of our scheduled events even though it took two tries for one of Raceway 7 and Dog Hollow’s shows.”
Dick Barton became the Touring Series’ ninth different winner in 10 races when he won $1,200 in last Friday’s second event at Dog Hollow Speedway. Thus far Max Blair is the only repeat winner. The Centerville, Pa. 18-year-old opened the 2008 Touring Series with a victory on May 24 at McKean County Raceway and backed that up with his second $1,200 victory on August 24 at Eriez Speedway after getting by Tom Snyder, Jr. on lap 21. Along with Blair, Barton, and Guidace, the following drivers have also been victorious: Alan Dellinger (Dog Hollow), John Lacki (Raceway 7), Kyle Drum (McKean), Bobby Powell (Expo), and Mike Pegher, Jr. (Raceway 7).
“I know we continue to say it, but the amount of different winners is a testament to the competitiveness of the Series,” said Northeast Co-Director Mike Leone. “If it wasn’t for a lapped car at Eriez, Tommy Snyder may have won at we’d still be looking for our first repeat winner. Along with Snyder, you have guys like Dennis Lunger, Jay Watson, Rusty Moore, Jim Frank, Steve Hollabaugh, Andy Buckley, Justin Kann, who are always competitive that still haven’t won a race. ”
Blair’s lead has shrunk to just 19 over Barton heading into Saturday and continues to lead the National Weekly Series points by five over Powell. Had Barton not missed the Touring Series opener and finished 16th or better he’d be leading the points. Following Saturday’s event, McKean County Raceway will hold the Touring Series finale for the second straight year on Friday, September 26. If Blair can finish in the top 10 at the final two events he’ll win the $5,000 title no matter what Barton does.
Current Touring Series Points (only Touring Series members are eligible to receive points): 1. Max Blair 293 2. Dick Barton 274 3. Bobby Powell 263 4. John Lacki 260 5. Tom Snyder, Jr. 255 6. Dennis Lunger, Jr. 244 7. Rusty Moore 229 8. Jay Watson 200 9. Andy Buckley 198 10. Justin Kann 193 11. Jim Frank 183 12. Roger French 168 13. Bob Kish 162 14. Steve Hollabaugh & Kevin Meadows 138 16. Mike Pegher, Jr. & Jon Law 136 18. Carl McKinney 126 19. Chad Myers 125 20. Bob Diver 120 21. Bert Cleer 117 22. Dereck Frank 97 23. Bobby Whitling 67 24. Kyle Drum 63 25. Brian Booher 62 26. Bob Dorman 38 27. Steve D’Apolito 37 28. Todd Sweet 36 29. Tommy Schirnhofer, Jr., Bryan Salisbury, & Dave Airgood, Jr. 10 32. Frank Guidace, Dan Karalagas, Gary Miller, Jr., Tim Schram, Mike Wonderling, Sr., Tommy Kronenwetter, Mike Lesky, John Eckenrod, Rocky Kugel, Sammy Stile, Alan Dellinger, Aaron Ridley, Tyler Dietz, Jeff Enos, Tony Hyde, Ron Smithley, Dan Angelicchio, Dave Lyon, Kyle Zimmerman, Bump Hedman, Greg Oakes, Chad Wilds, Alex Anderson, Dave Norton, Jr., Butch Lambert, Ben Black, Bryant Hank, Bob Vogt, Jr., Chris Haines, Jim Laughard, Dan Stives, Dave Osterberg, Gary Stahl, Scott Jones, Jason Stanke, John Haggerty, Kirby Tucker, Roger Laughlin, Chris Angelicchio, Joe Zulinsky, Wayne Mohawk, Mike Anderson (Jr.), Garrett Stephen, Bert Blackson, Tom Copeland. 0.
Feature payoff for Mercer: 1. $1,200 2. $650 3. $450 4. $350 5. $325 6. $300 7. $275 8. $260 9. $255 10. $250 11. $225 12. $210 13. $200 14. $175 15. $165 16. $160 17. $155 18-24. $150
Pits open at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday with racing at 7:00 p.m. There is a $50 entry fee. The Goodyear G45 or G50 tires are mandatory. They will be available at the track for $128 each or by calling BWR Performance at 330-509-1999.
Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track 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 the website at www.mercerracewaypark.com (http://www.mercerracewaypark.com) for the latest.
2008 FASTRAK Northeast Touring Series associate sponsors thus far are Race 1, Fame RV Center, Yoder’s Performance Specialty & PRC, Bullitt Chassis, and Fred Beans Parts.
To join our mailing list, simply send an e-mail to fastrakpr-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Mike Leone and Vicki Emig can be reached at 724-964-9300. E-mail to info@fastraknortheast.com and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. For more information, check out www.fastraknortheast.com (http://www.fastraknortheast.com).
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By Mike Leone
September 10, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mercer, PA…The FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series will head to Mercer Raceway Park this Saturday, September 13 for the second and final time of the season. Race #11 of 12 is scheduled to take the green at 7 p.m.
The 25-lap featuring will pay $1,200 to-win, $150 to-start. Last year’s event was won by Dick Barton and earlier this year current Mercer point leader Frank Guidace made a successful Touring Series debut with the victory. The event will be the final tune-up before Night 1 of the $250,000 FASTRAK Grand Nationals for the Northeast Region on Saturday, October 4 at Mercer.
“Hopefully the weather will cooperate Saturday,” stated Northeast Co-Director and Mercer Raceway Park owner Vicki Emig. “While we have certainly had to fight the weather all season long at Mercer, the Touring events have been much better than 2007. So far we have been able to get in all 10 of our scheduled events even though it took two tries for one of Raceway 7 and Dog Hollow’s shows.”
Dick Barton became the Touring Series’ ninth different winner in 10 races when he won $1,200 in last Friday’s second event at Dog Hollow Speedway. Thus far Max Blair is the only repeat winner. The Centerville, Pa. 18-year-old opened the 2008 Touring Series with a victory on May 24 at McKean County Raceway and backed that up with his second $1,200 victory on August 24 at Eriez Speedway after getting by Tom Snyder, Jr. on lap 21. Along with Blair, Barton, and Guidace, the following drivers have also been victorious: Alan Dellinger (Dog Hollow), John Lacki (Raceway 7), Kyle Drum (McKean), Bobby Powell (Expo), and Mike Pegher, Jr. (Raceway 7).
“I know we continue to say it, but the amount of different winners is a testament to the competitiveness of the Series,” said Northeast Co-Director Mike Leone. “If it wasn’t for a lapped car at Eriez, Tommy Snyder may have won at we’d still be looking for our first repeat winner. Along with Snyder, you have guys like Dennis Lunger, Jay Watson, Rusty Moore, Jim Frank, Steve Hollabaugh, Andy Buckley, Justin Kann, who are always competitive that still haven’t won a race. ”
Blair’s lead has shrunk to just 19 over Barton heading into Saturday and continues to lead the National Weekly Series points by five over Powell. Had Barton not missed the Touring Series opener and finished 16th or better he’d be leading the points. Following Saturday’s event, McKean County Raceway will hold the Touring Series finale for the second straight year on Friday, September 26. If Blair can finish in the top 10 at the final two events he’ll win the $5,000 title no matter what Barton does.
Current Touring Series Points (only Touring Series members are eligible to receive points): 1. Max Blair 293 2. Dick Barton 274 3. Bobby Powell 263 4. John Lacki 260 5. Tom Snyder, Jr. 255 6. Dennis Lunger, Jr. 244 7. Rusty Moore 229 8. Jay Watson 200 9. Andy Buckley 198 10. Justin Kann 193 11. Jim Frank 183 12. Roger French 168 13. Bob Kish 162 14. Steve Hollabaugh & Kevin Meadows 138 16. Mike Pegher, Jr. & Jon Law 136 18. Carl McKinney 126 19. Chad Myers 125 20. Bob Diver 120 21. Bert Cleer 117 22. Dereck Frank 97 23. Bobby Whitling 67 24. Kyle Drum 63 25. Brian Booher 62 26. Bob Dorman 38 27. Steve D’Apolito 37 28. Todd Sweet 36 29. Tommy Schirnhofer, Jr., Bryan Salisbury, & Dave Airgood, Jr. 10 32. Frank Guidace, Dan Karalagas, Gary Miller, Jr., Tim Schram, Mike Wonderling, Sr., Tommy Kronenwetter, Mike Lesky, John Eckenrod, Rocky Kugel, Sammy Stile, Alan Dellinger, Aaron Ridley, Tyler Dietz, Jeff Enos, Tony Hyde, Ron Smithley, Dan Angelicchio, Dave Lyon, Kyle Zimmerman, Bump Hedman, Greg Oakes, Chad Wilds, Alex Anderson, Dave Norton, Jr., Butch Lambert, Ben Black, Bryant Hank, Bob Vogt, Jr., Chris Haines, Jim Laughard, Dan Stives, Dave Osterberg, Gary Stahl, Scott Jones, Jason Stanke, John Haggerty, Kirby Tucker, Roger Laughlin, Chris Angelicchio, Joe Zulinsky, Wayne Mohawk, Mike Anderson (Jr.), Garrett Stephen, Bert Blackson, Tom Copeland. 0.
Feature payoff for Mercer: 1. $1,200 2. $650 3. $450 4. $350 5. $325 6. $300 7. $275 8. $260 9. $255 10. $250 11. $225 12. $210 13. $200 14. $175 15. $165 16. $160 17. $155 18-24. $150
Pits open at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday with racing at 7:00 p.m. There is a $50 entry fee. The Goodyear G45 or G50 tires are mandatory. They will be available at the track for $128 each or by calling BWR Performance at 330-509-1999.
Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track 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 the website at www.mercerracewaypark.com (http://www.mercerracewaypark.com) for the latest.
2008 FASTRAK Northeast Touring Series associate sponsors thus far are Race 1, Fame RV Center, Yoder’s Performance Specialty & PRC, Bullitt Chassis, and Fred Beans Parts.
To join our mailing list, simply send an e-mail to fastrakpr-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Mike Leone and Vicki Emig can be reached at 724-964-9300. E-mail to info@fastraknortheast.com and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. For more information, check out www.fastraknortheast.com (http://www.fastraknortheast.com).
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