FASTRAK Sweeney Cars Northeast Tour Set to Kickoff at Mercer Raceway Park March 30th
The FASTRAK Racing Series is busy reading for its first Sweeney Cars Northeast Regional Touring event set for March 30th at Mercer Raceway Park. The "Chiller Thriller" will pay $2000 to win for the FASTRAK Pro Late Models.
"I can't wait to be with Bill and Frank at Mercer" said Stan Lester Founder of the Series." They are great people and I really look forward to seeing them. It will also be good to see all of our NE Teams. We have developed some fantastic relationships there over the years and its going to be good to see everyone again. I know our teams look forward to getting underway as the phones have not stopped ringing"
"We are also continuing to grow FASTRAK in that Region. Tracks keep signing up and we continue to book additional touring events. Honestly our schedule is about full for 2013. I don't want to run so many events that we actually start competing with our own weekly tracks. I know to some series that doesn't matter, but we have to look after everyone involved, not just the NE Tour. Limiting the touring events helps the race teams stay healthy too. They don't have to drive all over the Northeast United States to compete with us. Hey the point money pays the same so less traveling plus less races equates to more profit for our teams and again, it keeps our weekly tracks healthy also".
"We were almost shocked at how many people welcomed FASTRAK back after they heard about the split with previous management. I truly didn't know how much the previous management had upset people. Enough so that they left FASTRAK altogether, but we are truly honored they are back with us again.
All of our regions have grown in 2013 and I think that speaks well of our intent and purpose for motorsports in general. I realize it has to work for everyone, not just the tour of FASTRAK NE".
"I know a lot of people doubted us when the spilt occurred with previous management" stated Lester. "Brian Haynes and I personally went up and held meetings with first the tracks on a Weds night, then the teams on Thursday night. My first question both nights was this, I came here to help racing. If you (the teams or tracks) think it's going to hurt you if FASTRAK stays here, then I'll pack my toys and go home. That I didn't want to do anything that would hurt the teams or the weekly tracks. That's not what FASTRAK is about and it's not how we do business. We actually took a vote both nights and it was unanimous both the tracks and teams wanted FASTRAK to stay. So as long as they want FASTRAK NE here, we will be here regardless of what else happens".
"I think the fans, teams and tracks will see things are going to be run differently. Fireworks, Ms FASTRAK, rides for the kids during the 4 wide salute to the fans are just some of the new things they will experience at every FASTRAK NE Touring event. Yes we will make some mistakes, but if you don't make any mistakes, that must mean you aren't doing anything. I personally welcome the fans input on all the things we do. Without the fans, there is no FASTRAK and I understand that well."
Where: Mercer Raceway Park, Mercer PA
When: March 30th
What: $2000 to win FASTRAK NE Tour event - $3000 to win ULMS Late Models - $1000 to win United E Mod Series - $1000 to win Open Stocks
Go to www.mercerracewaypark.com for more info.
FASTRAK Sweeney Cars Northeast Tour Set to Kickoff at Mercer Raceway Park March 30th
Started by FASTRAKNEPR, Mar 21 2013 04:47 PM
17 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 21 March 2013 - 04:47 PM
#2
Posted 22 March 2013 - 05:13 PM
looks like alot of FASTRAK interest in the show!!!
#3
Posted 23 March 2013 - 05:42 PM
Id rather be at a dirt track right now getting muddy but this time next week we will be RACING at MERCER with the FASTRAK NE series!!!
please support local racing!!!! going to ATTICA FRI NIGHT then MERCER Sat!!!
got my Mr. Microphone all ready to go!!!!
#4
Posted 23 March 2013 - 06:13 PM
you do know we still got snow on the ground up hereId rather be at a dirt track right now getting muddy but this time next week we will be RACING at MERCER with the FASTRAK NE series!!!
please support local racing!!!! going to ATTICA FRI NIGHT then MERCER Sat!!!
got my Mr. Microphone all ready to go!!!!
#5
Posted 23 March 2013 - 06:19 PM
you do know we still got snow on the ground up here
Along with more (calling for 6" to 8"+ depending where you live in W/Pa) coming this week........
#6
Posted 23 March 2013 - 07:29 PM
Hate to be a pessimist but this Chiller Thriller is not going to happen unless we get about 6 days in a row of sunny 80 degree weather here in w. pa...Along with more (calling for 6" to 8"+ depending where you live in W/Pa) coming this week........
#7
Posted 23 March 2013 - 07:37 PM
Hate to be a pessimist but this Chiller Thriller is not going to happen unless we get about 6 days in a row of sunny 80 degree weather here in w. pa...
I agree dont be hyping up the event with 8in of snow.
#8
Posted 23 March 2013 - 07:48 PM
I would have to say it's very unlikely at this time.
#9
Posted 23 March 2013 - 09:20 PM
I agree dont be hyping up the event with 8in of snow.
its called the "chiller thriller" come on man get with the theme LOL
just jokeing around----what else do ya do in the snow?
anyway---Mercer is pretty committed to FASTRAK and FASTRAK is very appreciative of Mercer so i think no matter what we will have a "chiller thriller" at some point
Brad
#10
Posted 23 March 2013 - 09:24 PM
its called the "chiller thriller" come on man get with the theme LOL
just jokeing around----what else do ya do in the snow?
anyway---Mercer is pretty committed to FASTRAK and FASTRAK is very appreciative of Mercer so i think no matter what we will have a "chiller thriller" at some point
Brad
If they will race me and my friends will be there to support the show... dry after monday so plow that snow outta the way and lets go racing sat!
At some point i hope it doesnt conflict with other sat night tracks like sharon, ppms,ect
#11
Posted 23 March 2013 - 09:54 PM
"pretty committed" = dropping them from the weekly card two years ago?anyway---Mercer is pretty committed to FASTRAK and FASTRAK is very appreciative of Mercer so i think no matter what we will have a "chiller thriller" at some point
Brad
If at first you don't succeed, then maybe you just suck.
#12
Posted 23 March 2013 - 10:23 PM
"pretty committed" = dropping them from the weekly card two years ago?
scruff---give me a call and I will explain it to you
Brad
330-540-7223
#13
Posted 23 March 2013 - 10:44 PM
If they will race me and my friends will be there to support the show... dry after monday so plow that snow outta the way and lets go racing sat!
At some point i hope it doesnt conflict with other sat night tracks like sharon, ppms,ect
I am with ya brother-----plow the track and
put the hot choclate on cause here we come
anyway---hope it goes off as planned-----probablly wont---but we appreciate the support and hope everyone has a great racing season
Brad Hibbard and Family
happy Easter
#14
Posted 24 March 2013 - 12:11 AM
I bet the place is packed with crate cars! 
#15
Posted 24 March 2013 - 09:43 AM
They need to move the start time up to 6 they have all week to get that out there just do away with the autograph session. They are going to have a ton of race cars that night. I give them all the credit in the world for doing this show BUT they are trying to do to much in one night
#16
Posted 24 March 2013 - 02:52 PM
my buddy "BIGJOHN" went down to Jackson County Speedway last night to watch racing I almost went with him!!!!...he said it was cold but it was a race..If the track is sealed over now before it snows..then we have a chance...and why not race in the cold!! like I said Ill be in the tower AND the infield so Ill feel the elements!!! lol
Jim
#17
Posted 25 March 2013 - 08:49 AM
I think it was more like a "trade" with Sharon for the 410 Sprint Cars..."pretty committed" = dropping them from the weekly card two years ago?
Nothing but 3 inches of snow here outside Mercer(Monday) and still coming down...better warm fast for Saturday.....
#18
Posted 25 March 2013 - 09:32 PM
lets cross our fingers we can get this show in!!! snow here in Youngstown but Ive built snowmen in the Grove and Lincoln's infield before so there is always hope!!!
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