Ryder memorial for BRP modified tour at Michaels Mercer raceway this Saturday paying $4018 to win;IMCA Racesaver 305 sprints race for increased purse; Top shelf trucking DIRT 602 crate modifieds;King’s Forest Products SCDRA mini stocks 

The rescheduled Rick and Bob Ryder memorial for modifieds will take place at Michaels Mercer raceway presented by Sunbelt rentals this Saturday night paying $4018 to win and $418 to start plus many contingencies making the total amount over $27,000!!! Mike Turner and Deanne Byers are donating $189 to the hard charger and John McGinley will pay $100 to each heat winner.

Our regular 3 divisions will be in competition with The IMCA Racesaver 305 sprints racing for an increased payoff, the Top shelf trucking DIRT 602 crate modifieds, and the King’s Forest products mini stocks.

Rick Ryder was a former modified driver that raced in all modified classes at Michaels Mercer Raceway. He had scored two feature wins in his career before retiring and becoming a car owner. The cars that he helped and owned, went on to win multiple features and a track championship at his favorite track, Michaels Mercer, Raceway. In May of 2022 Rick passed away from heart complications, and 8 months later his son “Big” Bob Ryder was lost to heart complications. Both were always available to lend a hand in the pits to other drivers, or to give insights on ways to improve their racing

A group decided that the best way to keep their memories alive and their passion for racing and the modifieds is to have the biggest race in the area in their honor so Shayne Izzo and Nathan Roddy sat down and discussed the way to honor these two fine men, and the Ryder memorial was created. 

2 years ago “Money” Matt Williamson won a thriller over Eric Gabany who came from 7th to finish 2nd. Garrett Krummert, Rex King Jr. and Will Thomas rounded out the top 5. The event was rained out last year at Mercer.

Grandstands:$20 adults ;$18 seniors; 13 and under free 

Pit passes:$35 adults; Kids 10 under $30

Ryder memorial 

LAP SPONSORS

1. Makayla Shannon 

2. State Street Furniture Oil City, PA 

3. Chas Wolbert 

4. Chas Wolbert 

5. Chiappini Electric LLC. 

6.  Erica Ryder 

7. Brittany Barnes

8. Amy Wimer 

9.  Oakland Rampart Equipment 

10. In Memory of Lou Blaney and Sue Balentine by Jim & Donna

11. Ryder & Roman

12. Branden Goodman Photography 

13. Root Water Service LLC 

14. Schaffer family memorial race 

15. Garrett & Jess Mohrbacher 

16. Chiappini Electric LLC. 

17. Brittany Barnes

18. Amber Plaisted 

19. Jerry rents  Toilets  

20. Brandi and Brayden Ryder 

21. Kozar excavating 

22. Brittany Barnes

23. Brandi and Brayden Ryder 

24. Dylan Mandell 

25. Chiappini Electric LLC. 

26. Dylan Mandell 

27. Ed&Jerry’s  Auto Service 

28. Amber Plaisted 

29. Ryder Racing 

30. Wesley Plaisted 

31. Barbara & Dave Plaisted 

32. Dave & Emily Plaisted 

33. Dawn & Russ Plaisted 

34. Tammy, Zac and Marissa Edwards 

35. Grove City Bowl-O-Drome 

36. Kozar excavating 

37. Patty Shingledecker/Garage Bar 

38. Stephenson Equipment 

39. Ryder & Roman

40. Kozar excavating 

Hot laps 6 pm

racing at 7 pm

pits open 4pm 

grandstands 5pm.

All drivers must have raceivers working and use the yellow westhold or red ambit transponder system.

Concessions will be open but outside food and drink are permitted inside. Coolers must fit between the bleachers with no glass. Alcohol is permitted. Lawn chair seating is permitted in the grassy area by the fence. We are a cash or credit card facility at all ticket booths and concessions. Pete are allowed but MUST be held as close as arm’s length away.

For anyone coming to Mercer The rodeway inn is our tracks host hotel..just off of I-80 on rt 19 just 2 miles south of the racetrack. The Inn has plenty of parking for haulers and also has a bar lounge area with a Mexican restaurant.

Michaels Mercer raceway presented by Sunbelt rentals is sponsored by H&H materials; SRM slippery rock materials; Sunbelt rentals; Sandy lake auto parts; Heckman diversified; Sara Cipriano/Novus mortgage; Brocon industries; 21st century energy group; On it automotive; Wabtec corporation; Amsoil; Ben Bissett Chevrolet; Kristyak’s korner; Country fair; Big daddy’s speed center; J&J Sauer; RKR(Russ King Racing); Mercer mercantile; King’s sanitation; Big sky landscaping; Brown’s towing; Top shelf trucking; King forest products; Big Dog R/C park; Hoosier tire.

For more information on Mercer or potential sponsorship opportunities please visit our Facebook page or our website: http://www.MichaelsMercerraceway.com You can also contact our promoter Mike Mathieson at (724) 977-9956 or on facebook messenger.