DMI Press Release

DMI Sprint Car Components and Bulldog Rears would like to thank all the great sprint car racers in Ohio for making the Fremont Racers Swap Meet a success. Linder’s Speed Equipment did a wonderful job at the meet and is committed to servicing the Ohio racers with all their DMI/Bulldog needs. When talking about sprint car racing in Ohio, there may not be a more successful family than the Linder’s. They are the speed shop in Ohio that can help YOU get to victory lane because of their experience.

Racers demand quality, affordability, innovation and performance out of their components and no one delivers like DMI. DMI products are made in Lancaster, PA by skilled American workers. Don’t be fooled by other companies’ cheap Chinese knock-offs, ask for the facts: Where was it made? What is it made out of? Do you develop new products or just copy someone else’s? Let there be no confusion. You compare DMI products to any other products on the market for machining, finish, materials, reputation and cost and the answer will be obvious. DMI has the finest products available. Call 717-397-5347 for a dealer near you.

Dave Ely
Sales Manager
Diversified Machine Inc.
1-(717) 397-5347 (p)
1-(717) 397-7470 (f)
davee@diversifiedracing.com

RACING FANS DIRECT –“LOOKING OUT FOR # 1

Westminster, MD October 20, 2006---For Immediate Release:


My goals at RFD are simple , fair, & quite plain to bring what I can to make every fans life much easier , cost effective , don’t take advantage of loyalty , & create convenience. These are words I live by in hope of LOOKING OUT FOR # 1 --YOU , in bringing what I can in the way of discounts , racing tours , a viable membership you can use weekly , daily , or just on your weekends when you go racing .

I just released information of a 10% airfare discount using Northwest Airlines for anyone ,& anywhere in the country if your going to the Knoxville Nationals in 2007 ,just by using world file number letters “ NYUTK “. Using this discount & booking your flight now will save you allot of money . The procedure was mentioned in our last press release & will go up soon on our website , but I will gladly assist you to transact discount on
www.nwa.com .

Along with the above mentioned benefit more will be added online , with being a member to RFD , our Enterprise Rent a Car nationwide airport 10% discount just by one simple click on there banner , a click on Stub Hub.com to find those hard to find tickets at many entertaining venues , Nascar or other racing events .

A new tour is in the works for Eldora Speedway in 2007 either go by bus or meet us in Sidney ,Ohio @ Hampton Inn for the July 13-14 th Kings Royal race . This information is about to be released as far as pricing & other tour scheduling ,if interested contact us @ racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com & we’ll fill in all the pieces to another fan friendly event .

These previously mentioned items are only the beginning to bringing some of our agenda to fans , more is planned & not limited to just one type of racing .
And as some of you may know RFD had the honor of presenting “ Ms. Jo Marie Rankin “ of Butler , Pa who represented us as Ms Racing Fans Direct “ at a few area speedways during 2006 season . Now she is running again to move up from being runner –up to hopefully become the official MS Motorsports 2007 at the new venue held in Atlantic City ,NJ . In our minds , with her racing family background , her knowledge , charm & outstanding beauty we at RFD feel she is the perfect choice to represent racing in such a vivid title . Racing Fans Direct will be one sponsor; you can too @ www.racingfansdirect.com , where you’re #1.

Doug Esh announces long-awaited web site...

Doug Esh and Leach Motorsports would like to announce the launch of their long-awaited website by WRT Web Designs. The new site located at http://www.dougesh.com will give fans of “The Hammer” a chance to purchase merchandise, get to know the team members, and follow the team from race to race on the Central PA circuit. Through the guestbook, fans will also be able to wish Doug well.

2006 has been a break out year for Doug and the Leach Motorsports team. With 14 feature wins, Doug’s stock has soared to an elite level. The biggest of those wins came in the form of the $50,000 to win Williams Grove National Open. Esh has also proven that he has the consistency that it takes to secure a track championship by winning the 2006 Lincoln Speedway Track Title. As much as the team has enjoyed 2006, they also look forward to the possibilities that 2007 might bring as the team looks to set the bar even higher.

Don’t forget to stop by http://www.dougesh.com today, and please support the sponsors that put the #30 on the track.

2006 Last Race Party

RACING FANS DIRECT KNOXVILLE AIRFARE DISCOUNT

Westminster, MD : October 17, 2006 for Immediate Release



Racing Fans Direct is once again informing fans of our continual goal to bring the utmost in discounts , tours , & personal convenience .

As of today Racing Fans Direct is making another discount available to fans that plan on attending the 2007 Knoxville Nationals . In cooperation with Northwest Airlines , Racing Fans Direct is making available a 10 % discount now up to 30 days before the event after which becomes 5% on your roundtrip airfare to Des Moines , Iowa for the Knoxville Nationals , between August 4 to 13th , 2007 . While we realize it is extremely early before allot of fans even think about such planning. It is however to your advantage to book now to save rather then book at later date when these fares go up.

It‘s a simple process by going to www.nwa.com & following a four step procedure, 1. Click on nwa travel e- cert, 2. Enter World Perks number or continue to login as guest 3. Complete flight search 4. at bottom of page you’ll see ,e-cert fare, electric voucher , or meeting agreement --select meeting agreement & enter World file number “ NYUTK “ then complete your transaction . If you have problems in completing this please feel free to contact racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com & I will gladly help or assist you in anyway possible. We strongly urge all fans going to the Knoxville Nationals use this timely discount soon as possible for your benefit & to demonstrate to the airlines our loyalty for there assistance . www.racingfansdirect.com – “Racing to Assist Fans “.

5TH ANNUAL KNOXVILLE NATIONALS FAN TOUR

5th Annual Knoxville Nationals Fan Tour
August 8th - 11th, 2007
Our tour includes the following items:
- Hotel accommodations@ Hampton Inn for all 4 days:
Only 30 minutes from the track, across from airport
Extra hotel rooms available - can be purchased separately if needed
Complimentary Continental Breakfast provided in the lobby
Free shuttle connection to airport
- Special Enterprise Rent - A - Car discount and family plan available
(See web site for link to discounted rates)
- Reserved seats and tickets for all 4 days of the event
- Transportation to track from hotel and back available daily
- Event giveaways, special prizes and exclusive autograph sessions
- Free Racing Fans Direct Knoxville Fan Tour T- shirt
- Admission to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame included in package
- Meet us in DesMoines at the hotel. You get there...we take care of the rest
Tour Package Pricing
Per Person Rates (based of room occupancy):
Single: $775.00 Double: $695.00
Triple: $675.00 Quad: $645.00
Family pricing: $1,395.00 for 4 - all of above & more
Tour Deposit Information
$250.00 per person deposit required by now to reserve your space. Remaining balance is due by June
5th ,2007.
Payment can be made online via Pay Pal. Or you can mail a personal check, money order,
or by submitting your credit card number in the form below:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: _______________ Zip code: __________________
Home Number: (____)___________________ Cell Number: (____)________________________
Credit card type and acct. number_________________________ Exp.Date_________________
After completing this form please return to:
Racing Fans Direct
465 Pleasanton Road
Westminster, MD 21157
Questions? Please call 443-929-0591 during business hours
and 410-857-7801 evenings or weekends, thank you.
Racing Fans DiRect
www.racingfansdirect.com
racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com
"Racing To Put Fans First"
Phone: 443- 929 – 0591 or 410-857-7801

Roast For RAACE

The RAACE Foundation is a non-profit organization founded to raise public awareness to help in the fight against the horrific epidemic of child sexual abuse. Awareness of Child Sexual Abuse is the first in prevention.

On November 3rd, we are holding our 1st Annual “Roast for RAACE”, a Charity Bull & Oyster Event to assist in our efforts to educate the public to the prevalence and impact child sexual abuse has on our society. Tickets are $40.00 a piece.

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to become a premier sponsor of our “Roast for RAACE” event. By helping us bring to light the prevalence of child sexual abuse our hope is to lessen the social stigma associated with addressing this troubling and destructive issue. The RAACE Foundation believes that as a society we have an inherent responsibility to protect our children from Child Sexual Abuse.

So, we hope you will join us for an evening of fun… there will be great food, Silent & Live Auctions, big game wheels, good tunes and great company. All while helping to raise awareness.

Your help to make this a successful event is very much appreciated!!! Please let me know if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you and have a wonderful day. Remember …………..Awareness brings about action!

Stephanie Taylor RAACE Foundation
Office- 410-893-1001
Fax - 410-893-1002
Cell - 410-588-7479

Kevin Nouse / BG Motorsports, Inc. Searching For A Crew Chief

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KEVIN NOUSE MOTORSPORTS / BG MOTORSPORTS, INC.
PHONE CONTACT: KEVIN NOUSE @ 717-979-6792
E-MAIL CONTACT: kevin@kevinnouse.com

Kevin Nouse / BG Motorsports, Inc. Searching For A Crew Chief For The2007 Racing Season

BG Motorsports, Inc. and driver Kevin Nouse have established themselvesas a successful combination in the Central PA. 358 sprints, and now lookto carry that success into the 410 sprints in 2007. In order toaccomplish this goal, we are in the immediate need of a head mechanic tocompliment our already strong program. This mechanic would work inunison with Kevin on all aspects of the car setup and help develop ourteam into a strong contender at all area speedways. Pay for thisposition will be on a per race basis with the possibility of apercentage bonus, based on the cars performance. In addition, the rateof pay is negotiable and will be based on experience. NOTE: Persons ofall experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should contact Kevin Nouse atkevin@kevinnouse.com as soon as possible for more information. Pleaseput "mechanic" in the subject line to avoid any delays. Thank you foryour time and we are looking forward to hearing from you.

World Of Outlaws Autograph Session @ Williams Grove

Racing Fans Direct
Contact 443-929-0591

For Immediate Release: Sept 27, 2006

World of Outlaws Autograph Sessions @ Williams Grove National Open Present Drivers & MS Racing Fans Direct .

The World of Outlaws are proud to present autograph sessions both Friday & Saturday @ 5:15 to 5:45 at the historic Williams Grove Speedway as there way of saying thanks for the loyal fan support received in Central Pa . Come out early Friday an meet drivers Becca Anderson ,Jason Martin , & Joey Saldana . An Saturday the line-up is points leader Donny Schatz , Justin Henderson , Daryn Pittman & Ms Racing Fans Direct “ Jo Marie Rankin “ the runner up of the “ Ms Motorsports “ contest , a young beauty who hails from a racing family from Butler , Pa , one of the leading contenders to become Ms Motorsports 2007 . She will be signing autographs along with the drivers ,having her picture taken with you ,handing out information about Racing Fans Direct an organization who works only in behalf of fans . It is our pleasure at Racing Fans Direct to work in conjunction with the World of Outlaws in bringing the utmost in racing , a closer perspective of the drivers , in an meet an greet setting that some don’t always encounter . We hope you will come out an take advantage of this up close autograph session in Racing Fans Direct never ending effort for your satisfaction .

Knoxville Nationals ROTY Tony Bruce Jr unveils new website

Tony and the Bruce Racing Team are proud to announce the launch of their newly designed web site by WRT Web Designs. Tony has turned many heads since winning Rookie of the Year at the 2006 Knoxville Nationals. The team has continued that momentum into the next several World of Outlaw races posting impressive results with the Premier Series.

The new site provides curious fans with a chance to learn more about this upstart team and their aggressive young wheelman. The site also provides a place to purchase Bruce Racing merchandise, and a means to follow Tony's progress as he finishes out the 2006 season with the World of Outlaws.

Before you leave http://www.tonybrucejr.com don't forget to visit Tony's guestbook and send him a word of encouragement.

EXCITEMENT BUILDS at SHARON SPEEDWAY

EXCITEMENT BUILDS at SHARON SPEEDWAY
Final two weeks of points!

Hartford, OH - Sep 13, 2006 The 2006 racing season at Sharon Speedway may be nearing a close, but the final two nights of points will be two of the most exciting nights of the year for drivers and fans alike! The Warren Harley-Davidson 410 Sprint division leader is Jarod Larson from Rock Creek, Ohio, with 1382 points. Larson is the 2005 Point Champion and has won four features, eight heat races and has only finished out of the top ten once in 2006. Larson has a 172 point lead over Jody Keegan of Fremont, Ohio, who holds the second position with 1210 points. Hermitage, PA’s, Mike Kekich holds the third spot with 1184, followed by Ed Lynch, Jr. (1091) and Kevin Schaeffer of Kittanning, PA, in fifth with 1065 points. Brian Swartzlander of Leechburg, PA, sits atop the Gibson-Governor V8 Modified division at 1350. With just 9 markers separating him from second-place, Rex King (1341), this division hosts the closest numbers battle going into the final two weeks. Third generation driver, Russell King, holds the third spot with 1287. Rob Curtis and Jim Rasey round out the top five positions with 1238 and 1181 points respectively. The Tom’s Sewer and Drain Service pure stocks are led by Poland, Ohio’s, “Sonny” Wisler with 1364 points. Last year’s track champion, Steve D’Apolito, is in second with 1311 points followed by brothers, William (1195) and Michael Aley (1181), in the third and fourth positions. Jamestown, PA’s, hard-charging Bill Hanna is fifth with 1082. Russell Dunn of Fenelton, PA, leads the Coy Brothers Trucking Emod division with 1178. Bob McCann of New Castle, PA is second with 1125 and third in place, Alan Dellinger, trails McCann by only 3 (1122). Jeff Sharp holds fourth position at 1114 and last year’s champion, Bill Thomas, is fifth with 1010. The top four drivers in this division are separated by a mere 64 points. With only two weeks left, anything can happen in the Emod division! Sharon’s Green Flag Sprint point leader is Nathan Stein of Erie, PA. He has won two features and five heat races, accumulating 1377 points. Rod Jones of West Middlesex is a close second with 1343, followed by Guy Griffin (1335) who is also within striking distance. Nick Miller is fourth with 1174 and “Goob” Schuller fifth (678).

The Speedway gates open this Saturday at 4:00pm with heat races starting at 6:00pm. General Admission tickets for adults (ages 16 & over) are $11 with teen tickets (12-15 years) at $5 Kids ages 11 and under are free.Visitors to the speedway should keep in mind that the Hartford Apple Festival parade on Saturday will close State Routes 305 and 7 from 5:30pm until approximately 7:00pm. For more information, contact the Speedway office at 330-772-5481 or visit online at www.sharonspeedway.com
About Sharon Speedway

Sharon Speedway is located in Hartford, Ohio, just 9 miles north of I-80 at Exit 234.
Website: http://www.sharonspeedway.com
Sharon Speedway
Kate Blaney
email: racing@sharonspeedway.com
phone: 330-772-5481
racing@sharonspeedway.com

Season ends for Mike Linder and Andy James Motorsports.

With the cancellation of the final race of the year at Fremont Mike Linder’s season has gone out like a lamb, a very wet lamb. But that is not to say that there was not a lion’s roar during the last six months. This will be a recap of the season along with a thanks to all of the sponsors who made this season one to remember.
Like last year Mike has been crowned the Fremont Speedway 410 track champion. One key difference is that Mike backed that up with a second place finish in the Attica Raceway Park title chase falling just 91 points shy of the cup.

The statistics for the season read like this. In thirty-four nights of racing, the red number three achieved 3 wins, 14 top-fives, and 19 top-tens. To go along with this is one quick time award and five heat race wins. As I stated earlier these finishes propelled Mike to his second consecutive Fremont Speedway 410 track championship with a second place finish in the final points at Attica Raceway Park.
Andy James Motorsports would like to thank their 2006 sponsors and look forward to represent them all in the future.

Andy James Motorsports is sponsored by Linder’s Speed Equipment, Beaverdam Contracting, Pro Shocks, Vision Quest, Engler Printing, Justco Machine, J and J Auto Racing, Burns Iron and Metal, Ultra Shield Race Products, Kistler Engines, Slammers Sports Bar, and Woleslagel Moving Company.

RACING FANS DIRECT - Presents “ Salute to Our Fans “ Autograph Session @ Selinsgrove National Open Sept 16 th

RACING FANS DIRECT - Presents “ Salute to Our Fans “ Autograph Session @ Selinsgrove National Open Sept 16 th

Racing Fans Direct - Westminster ,MD - For Immediate Release

Fans once again Racing Fans Direct , in conjunction with the Pa Posse drivers , Salem RV Center , & Selinsgrove Speedway proudly present our 2nd Annual “ Salute to Our Fans Autograph Session . This is our way to say thanks to each one of you who support racing during the season now & in past years .It is your chance to see the Posse drivers up close , get there autograph , or even have a photo taken with them . There will be prizes , candy for kids , drivers apparel sales , & more . So come out to Selinsgrove this Saturday early to see 10 to 14 of your favorite drivers from 5 to 6 pm ,just behind the grandstand .

Racing Fans Direct Press Release

Racing Fans Direct) For Immediate Release:

August 27, 2006 , Westminster ,MD “ More Plans for Fans “

In weeks to come “ Racing Fans Direct “ will make appearances at various local tracks to provide some different events for the benefit of the only people who matter most “ you our fans . This week September 2nd we ‘ll be at Sharon Speedway in Hartford ,OH during the Sharon Nationals bringing with us,” Ms Racing Fans Direct , Ms . Jo Marie Rankin “ signing autographs , passing out RFD flyers & meeting fans . We will also be giving away prizes & other surprises during the evenings racing events.

Then on September 16 th we’ll be at Selinsgrove Speedway for there National Open for our 2nd annual “ Salute to Our Fans “ , autograph session with many local stars of Pa Posse racing including Fred Rahmer , Chad Layton & many others to be named at later date . Again we’ll be giving out some prizes , & much more along with the drivers apparel on sale . Allot will be going on at Selinsgrove , along with the National open race brought to you by RFD , the Pa Posse drivers & Salem RV Center of Selinsgrove , Pa .

Then on September 29 & 30 our last stop for the month will be at Williams Grove Speedway for the $ 50,000 to win National Open in conjunction with the World of Outlaws . Presentation of an autograph session with the Outlaw drivers before the races , along with “ Ms Racing Fans Direct ,Jo Marie Rankin “ there to sign autographs along with the drivers and too have pictures taken with her . Prizes , surprises , cash drawings, will occur there as well and more will be displayed of RFD happenings of 2006 & some of our immediate plans for 2007 to keep putting you first who matter the most to us here at Racing Fans Direct . It is our pledge to you that we will keep working harder for your interests , so just watch us grow @ www.racingfansdirect.com

FRIDAY NIGHT RACING AT MERCER THIS WEEKEND

FRIDAY NIGHT RACING AT MERCER THIS WEEKEND; FREE GENERAL ADMISSION FOR VENANGO COUNTY RESIDENTS; FULL SHOW PLUS PA MOD LITE SERIES ON TAP

By Mike Leone

July 31, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park will switch to Friday night racing this weekend, August 4, as there will be no racing Saturday night. A full night of racing will be on tap Friday under the lights featuring the RoadRunner & Lake Road Auto Sales Sprint Cars, American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Tire Express Stock Cars, Maurer’s Trading Post Strictly Stocks, plus a special appearance by the PA Mod Lite Series with racing beginning one half hour later at 7:30 p.m. It’s the rescheduled Yellow Book USA Night and Froggy Friday plus it’s Emerson Process Management Corp. Night.

“We wanted to experiment with some Friday night shows,” explained owner Vicki Emig on the switch. “We had four scheduled, but lost the first one in May to Mother Nature. Mercer has been a Saturday night track for 55 years, but some things came open with other area speedways so we thought we’d give it a shot. Lernerville Speedway doesn’t have the Sprint Cars, Modifieds, or Stock Cars and Gambler’s Raceway Park isn’t racing plus no one is running the Mod Lites or Strictly Stocks.”

Residents of Venango County can take advantage of free admission night. Adults living in Venango County can simply show their driver’s license and will be admitted for free along with any accompanying children 15 and younger.

“Even though we already had a free Venango County Night we decided to do another one,” said Emig. “Our first one back on June 3 was well attended despite the fact that it rained most of the afternoon and evening in Venango County and surrounding areas. We talked to many people and heard from others that numerous people didn’t come because they thought we’d never race. We thought this would be a unique night to give fans from Venango County a second shot at coming.”

Making their second appearance will be the Mod Lites as part of the PA Mod Lite Series, which carries a hefty point fund for the mini series. The event will pay $500 to-win. “We really enjoy having the Mod Lites,” expressed Emig. “In the past we’ve always just had them for the Little Guy Nationals, but we snuck them in in April before Deerfield opened and got a good turnout. Bill Bauer has always done a good job with the regional events and he put this mini series together this summer and we told him we’d be willing to add the Mod Lites to this show.”

The Sprint Car point race continues to close as it has been all season long. Bob Felmlee of Franklin, Pa. fresh off a win Sunday at Tri-City Speedway has been shutout of victory lane at Mercer since May 6, but holds down a slim seven-point lead over defending champion Rod George, who still is looking for his first win. George used a borrowed engine from Arnie Kent and finished fourth after being passed by Felmlee with two laps to go.

The unbelievable Modified point chase continues to be neck and neck. Entering Saturday night, Steve Young led Kevin Hoffman by one point and Mike Stine by two points. After Saturday night, Young of Grove City, Pa. and Hoffman of Franklin, Pa. are currently tied, while Stine sits just seven points back and fourth place Frank Guidace trails now by just 10 markers despite missing one night. Young has not won a feature at Mercer in more than seasons, but has finished in the top 10 all 16 features this season.

Brian Booher appears headed to his second straight Stock Car Championship. The Sandy Lake, Pa. driver holds a commanding 54-point lead over Andy Buckley and is tied with Mike Pegher, Jr. with six feature wins.
Nineteen-year-old rookie driver Bryan Wagner continues to extend his point lead in the Strictly Stocks. The New Wilmington, Pa. driver has five victories and now has a 39-point lead over Carl Ealy, who dominated the division at the beginning of the season.

Grandstands open at 5 p.m. Hot laps are slated for 6:45 p.m. and the first green flag will wave at 7:30 p.m. Admission for all others will be the following: adults $11, students 6-15 $5, children five and under are free, and the family pass is $25. Pit passes are $22.

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 1:00 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.

Michael Trimble Is Back In The Saddle Again!

Michael Trimble Is Back In The Saddle Again!

By Gary Costa

July 19th, 2006...Michael Trimble will return to Sprint Car racing action this Saturday, July 22nd to race with the VRA at Ventura Raceway.

Michael and the Trimble Motorsports team will make their return after a horrendous flip at Tulare's Thunderbowl Speedway on June 24th, that left Michael with a broken collar bone and destroyed the CTR Maxim.

"The Trimble Motorsports family would like to extend our thanks to the fans for all their support through this difficult time. We would also like to thank all of our loyal sponsors for sticking by our side." Commented Michael

Trimble Motorsports recognizes that without all of you, we would not be able to do what we love to do - Race!

Thank you! - Sharp Precision Manufacturing, Styles Collision Center, Santamauro Racing, Maxwell Industries, Royal Purple, Kaeding Performance, Weld Racing, YAK Graphics, Mike Sala Racing, and Airgas!

Be sure to visit us at www.MichaelTrimble.com

SPRINT TRIPLE 15S TO RETURN SATURDAY FOR “SPRINT SLUG-OUT” AT MERCER; MODS & STOCKS RACING FOR EXTRA BUCKS

By Mike Leone

July 18, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park will host the seventh annual “Sprint Slug-Out” presented by PNC Investments this Saturday night, July 22. On the card will be the RoadRunner & Lake Road Auto Sales Sprint Cars, American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Tire Express Stock Cars, and the Maurer’s Trading Post Strictly Stocks with racing at 7 p.m.
Annually one of the biggest races of the year, the “Sprint Slug-Out” will feature the high-flying, mudslinging Sprint Cars in a unique triple 15-lap format. The popular show was contested on Labor Day last year for the first time after being postponed early in the year by rain. Last year’s winners were Rod George, Mark Murphy, and Rob Eyler.
The first feature will be pill draw for the top 12 cars from the heat races; the second feature will be an invert 10, 12, 14, 16, or 18 drawn by the first feature winner; and the third feature will invert the top 12 in points accumulated from the night with the remainder of the cars straight-up on points. Each feature will pay $1,000 to-win. There is a $500 bonus if any driver can win all three features and the highest point man from the night will receive a $100.
“We’re expecting a good turnout of Sprints,” stated eighth year owner Vicki Emig. “We’ll be the only sprint show in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio on Saturday so all the top drivers are expected. We want to thank PNC Investments for coming on as a new marketing partner this year at the last minute. They got involved by presenting this event and purchasing a VIP suite.”
Bob Felmlee and Rod George have swapped the point lead back and forth all season long. Felmlee, the 1989 & 1998 point champion, has a slim three-point lead with three wins, but has been shutout of victory lane since the double feature night on May 6. Meanwhile, George is still searching for his first win of the season. Four-time winner Arnie Kent and three-time winner Rob Eyler are having career years sitting third and fourth in points respectively.
The racing in the Modified division has been phenomenal this year and the point race has been incredible changing seemingly every week. Just two points separates the top three drivers! Steve Young of Grove City, Pa. came back from an early race accident and managed to squeak his way to a 10th place finish last week to keep his perfect streak of 15 top 10s alive and was able cling onto a one-point lead over Kevin Hoffman. Ironically Young has been shutout of victory lane and Hoffman has just one win this season. Sitting in third in points just two points back is Mike Stine, who won his division-leading fourth feature last Saturday and is a Mercer regular for the first time in his storied career. Despite missing one night, three-time winner Frank Guidace is fast closing in fourth just 17 points back of Young. The 20-lap Modified feature will pay $800 to-win.
Defending Stock Car Champion Brian Booher of Sandy Lake, Pa. is having another stellar year with six wins and currently has a 47-point lead over two-time champion Andy Buckley. Buckley is tied with Alan Dellinger at 21 career wins since the track reopened in 1994 and Booher is just one back at 20. Despite missing three nights, Mike Pegher, Jr. has six wins. The Stock Cars will battle 20 laps for $500 to-win.
Rounding out the card will be the Strictly Stocks. Eighteen-year-old rookie Bryan Wagner of New Wilmington, Pa. continues to build his point lead as the five-time winner stands 27 points up on seven-time winner Carl Ealy.
Pits open at 3:30 p.m. and grandstands open at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps are slated for 6:15 p.m. and the first green flag will wave at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults. Students 6-15 are $7. The Family Pass is $35. Children five and under are free. 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 Monday through Friday after 1:00 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.

NST at Tri-City this Sunday July 16th!

CNN Dirt Racing Documentary

CNN’s documentary show CNN Presents will air Dirt Track Warriors on CNN worldwide on July 1 & 2.

Please check out this link www.cnn.com/dirttrack for more info!

Al Unser named Guest Honoree - Legends of Ascot 4th Annual Event - Oct 21, 20006 - Perris Auto Speedway

June 19, 2006 - Torrance, CA - The Legends of Ascot announced today that Al Unser Sr. is its Guest Honoree, with Parnelli Jones as the Event’s Special Guest. In addition, Glenn Howard will receive the Legends of Ascot Lifetime Achievement Award. The 4th Annual Legends of Ascot Event, being held at Perris Auto Speedway on October 21, 2006, will be honoring drivers Jimmy Oskie, Wally Pankratz, Walt James, Jack Brunner and Lealand McSpadden. In addition, JFK car owners Jack and Wilda Kindoll, and aluminum-block engine builder Ed Donovan, will be honored.

In the newly expanded program, Al Unser is scheduled to be “on-the-track”, doing exhibition laps in the Vel’s Parnelli Jones Viceroy sponsored dirt champ car, with which he won the 1973 USAC National Dirt Championship. Parnelli Jones will be “on-the-track” in the beautiful Leonard Faas King O’Lawn sprinter, and Jimmy Oskie, the CRA’s only five-time Champion, will be “on-the-track” in the bright red #1 Bromme - Dean Thompson sprinter.

Racing enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada have enjoyed what has now become the largest open wheel racers reunion of its type in North America. The event celebrates the people involved in the 33 years of operation at Ascot Park, in Gardena, California, from 1957 through 1990. Past honorees include Parnelli Jones, Hal Minyard, Allen Heath, Dean Thompson, Ted Halibrand, Bobby Hogle and J. C. Agajanian, to name a few.

The Legends of Ascot Annual Event draws Vintage Race Cars from all over North America, and some of the most historic midget, sprint, dirt champ and Indy cars of the era, have been displayed. After the day’s activities, the Vintage Race Cars will have the opportunity to stretch their legs on the ½-mile clay oval at the PAS.

The event is open to the public and gives race enthusiasts the opportunity to meet and talk with some of the best and most famous drivers of the era. Admission to the Event includes plenty of “bench racing”, snacks, the award presentations, auctions, raffles, an excellent buffet lunch, collectable souvenir program, goodie bag, the vintage racecar display, and admission to the evening’s USAC/CRA sprint car races. Every year the Event sells out and it’s suggested that attendees order their tickets to the event as soon as possible.
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Contact:
Legends of Ascot
Don Weaver
(310) 549-3562
legendsofascot@aol.com
www.legendsofascot.com