Mission: To provide quality short track auto racing and entertainment in a family atmosphere.
Track: 3/8-mile slightly banked clay oval located at the former Mercer County Fairgrounds that dates back into the 1800s. Track itself is considered to be one of the oldest in America. First official auto race held on July 26, 1951.
Race Day: Weekly Saturday night racing at 7 p.m. from late March through September (approximately 28 events per year). Special events may have different days and starting times.
Admission Prices:
Saturday Night Live Events
General Admission:
Adult $12
*NEW* Senior (60+) $10
Students (9-15) $5
Kids 8 and Under Free
Family Pass * $25 Includes Mom and/or Dad and up to four kids
Pit Pass: $25
Special Events
March 26 “Chiller Thriller” (Adults $15 * Seniors $13 * Students $7 * Family Pass $30 * Pits $30)
April 2 “Sprint Car Shootout Benefitting Auto Racers for Kids Charities” (Saturday Night Live Ticket Prices In Effect)
May 14 “All Star Sprint Circuit of Champions” (Adults $19 * Seniors $17 * Students $9 * Family Pass $38 * Pits $35)
May 29 “All-American Spring Nationals Pulling Event” (Adults $15 * Seniors $13 * Students $7 * Family Pass $35 * Pits $25)
June 25 “BRP Modified Tour” (Adults $15 * Seniors $13 * Students $7 * Family Pass $30 * Pits $25)
July 30 “Sprint Slug Out” (Adults $15 * Seniors $13 * Students $7 * Family Pass $30 * Pits $25)
August 13 “BRP Modified Tour” (Adults $15 * Seniors $13 * Students $7 * Family Pass $30 * Pits $25)
August 27 “All Star Sprint Circuit of Champions” (Adults $19 * Seniors $17 * Students $9 * Family Pass $38 * Pits $35)
September 10 “Western PA Sprint Car Championship” (Adults $15 * Seniors $13 * Students $7 * Family Pass $30 * Pits $25)
September 24 & 25 “Little Guy Nationals”
Friday: (Adults $12 * Seniors $10 * Students $5 * Family Pass $25 * Pits $30)
Saturday: (Adults $12 * Seniors $10 * Students $5 * Family Pass $25 * Pits $35)
Two-Day Passes: $60 Pit Pass, $20 Adult General Admission
Weekly divisions:
- Luxaire Heating and Cooling 410 Sprints
Incredible to watch, these ‘winged warriors’ are the fastest dirt track cars in the world. - Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds
These small-block open wheel machines provide some of the best modified racing in the Northeast. - Ti22 Performance Outlaw Sprint Warriors
New in 2011, this division combines the excitement of sprint car racing with the affordability of a smaller engine. - Big Daddy’s Speed Center Mod Lites
These little powerhouses, modeled after dwarf cars, sport a motorcycle engine and offer close racing competition. - Precise Racing Products Stock Cars
Find classic stock car racing with these full-bodied cars based on street-legal automotive frames. - Big Dog R/C Indoor Racing and Hobby Mini Stocks
These front-wheel drive four-cylinder machines are right off the road with only safety modifications for amateur racers.
Special events: USAC National Sprint Car Series, BRP Modified Tour, All-American World Championship Pulling, United Late Model Series, UFO Late Models, ARDC Midgets, STAR’s Championship Mod Lite Tour, E-Mods, Micro Sprints, Demolition Derbies.
Facilities: Two buildings housing VIPs. One, which was built in 2001, is 96’x12’ with seven central air conditioned suites and also houses the new men’s restrooms built in 2004. The second is 60’ x 12’ and houses the track office and the women’s restrooms below along with the announcing tower, scoring tower, and three additional suites above. There are two concession areas in the grandstand area plus a pit concession. Spectator viewing includes aluminum grandstands, lawn, and 40 drive-in viewing spots. There is pit parking for over 230 race cars, three-phase electric throughout the facility, and a state-of-the-art Daktronics LED scoreboard.
Concessions: Full concessions featuring a variety of reasonably-priced items. Spectators permitted to bring their own food and beverage items into the facility (No glass containers). Coolers permitted, but must fit easily into foot areas and may not occupy a spectator seat.
Parking: Free parking. Special handicap parking areas available.
Camping: Is permitted outside the grounds in the grassy areas. There are no hook-ups.
Pets: Absolutely no pets permitted on grounds.
Pit area access: Those 17 and under must sign the Parental Consent, Release & Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, & Indemnity Agreement at each race event with their parent or legal guardian and be supervised at all times or risk being asked to leave the pit area.
Front Office:
- Owner: Bill Altman
- Owner: Gregg McCandless
- Promoter: Kristin Swartzlander
- General Manager: Frank Benic
- Concessions Manager: Diane Brest
Phone: 724-662-1310
Mailing Address: PO Box 577, Mercer, PA 16137
E-mail: info@mercerracewaypark.com
Website: www.MercerRacewayPark.com
Track Location: 555 Fairground Rd., Mercer, PA. Three miles north of I-80 exit 15 (old exit 2) just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Findley Township. Conveniently located just minutes from the intersections of Interstates 79 and 80. Within an hour of the following metro areas: Pittsburgh, Erie, Youngstown, and Akron.
