Racing resumes at Sharon and Mercer this weekend

July 16, 2010 at 12:00a.m.

STAFF REPORT

HARTFORD

6 PAK Saturday will be another points battle for the 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, E-Mods, Pro Stocks, Limited Sprints and Hobby Stocks at Sharon Speedway.

The evening will also include a cornhole tournament for fans, with the winners getting $100.

There will also be an opportunity for younger race fans to scoop up extra change with the Gold Rush competition for kids.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $5 for teens and children under 12 are free. Family passes are available for $32, which covers admission for two adults and up to four students. Fans who bring tickets from tonight’s Friday Night Thunder will receive $3 off general admission tickets.

Tonight’s racing will feature Mod Lites, Sportsman, Micro Sprints, 2 bbl E-Mods and Hobby Stocks. Tickets are $10.

Tickets are available on sharonspeedway.com, at the speedway ticket windows, or by calling 330-772-5481 during office hours on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MERCER RACEWAY PARK

Mercer, Pa.

Mercer Raceway Park returns to its traditional “Saturday Night Live” racing program of 410 Sprint Cars, Modifieds, FASTRAK Late Models, Stock Cars and Mini Stocks.

Racing begins at 7 p.m. and the night will end with the “KABOOM 100” Enduro.

Ohio residents and residents of Venango County in Pennsylvania, and accompanying children 15 and under will be admitted into the grandstands at no charge by showing a valid ID.

The Enduro winner gets $1,000 and five spots will pay.

Tim Gillette of Linesville, Pa., will try for his third straight win in the event, rolling off from fifth starting position.

Pits open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand at 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 6:15 and the first green flag at 7. Adult admission is $12. The family pass for mom, dad, and up to four kids 6-15 is $25. Students 6-15 are $5. Children five and under and parking are free. Pit passes are $25.