26th annual little guy nationals set to go at Michaels Mercer Raceway Oct 4-5th 2025
By Jim Balentine
(Mercer,Pa)

The second longest continuous 2 day show in the western Pennsylvania area will see its 26th edition Friday and Saturday October 3rd and 4th Michaels Mercer Raceway presented by Sunbelt rentals will host the annual “little guy nationals” showcasing over 7 divisions of racing from around the area both nights with a complete show for each division.

From an idea for the year 2000 to end the year for the small block modifieds and the pure Stocks as they were called then has continued on year after year always ending the year at the historic 3/8 mile oval. Ever since year number two it has always been a complete show both nights for all classes that are competing. “ it really has turned into a historic event in the area“ says announcer and PR director Jim Balentine, “ I was track photographer for the first two years of it and I can gladly say that I attended at least one night of every nationals before I took over as announcer in 2017.” We will honor the tradition of this race by having at least six divisions of cars both nights as we salute the “little guy” who is not always the top three divisions in the area. And what makes it more interesting is that many drivers come that don’t normally run at Mercer so you get a nice mixture of local drivers and outside invaders!”

Thursday, October 3rd: Practice Session, 5 pm -?, All Classes Welcome, $20 Pit Fee pits open at 4 pm.

Fri Oct 3rd
Pits open 4 pm bring registration and $25 fee to pit shack
Pits $35
Grandstands 5 pm
Admission $20
Hot laps at 6:15
Racing at 7 pm.

• Open Small Blocks: $1,500 to Win
• 602 DIRT/RUSH Crate Modifieds: $900 to Win
• IMCA Racesaver 305 Sprints: $800 to Win
• Economods (2bbl): $800 to Win
• SCDRA Mini Stocks: $600 to Win
• Mod Lites: $500 to Win
• Crown Vics: $200 to

Sat Oct 4th
Pits open 2 pm
Pits $35
Grandstands open at 3 pm.
Admission $20
Hot laps for new cars 4:15
Racing at 5 pm.

• Open Small Blocks: $2,000 to Win
• Pro Stocks (Penn/Ohio Rules): $750 to Win
• 602 DIRT/RUSH Crate Modifieds: $1,000 to Win
• IMCA Racesaver 305 Sprints: $800 to Win
• UMP Modifieds (Emods): $900 to Win (Economods Permitted to Race-UMP rules)
• RUSH Crate Non-Wing Sprints: $800 to Win
• SCDRA Mini Stocks: $800 to Win
• Crown Vics: $200 to Win

Registration Fee: $25 per Car. A Separate Fee is Required for Racing in Multiple Divisions.

Note: Payouts are Based on 15 Cars per Class. If Less than 15 Cars are Present, Payouts will be Adjusted.

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. There will be NO reserved seating so come early for the best seats.

Camping is permitted at no charge with No hook ups available. Please park your campers along the tree line by the pits and also behind the grandstand as well. Please park perpendicular to the tree line to allow as many campers as possible.(Back the trailer in against tree line) 

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. Please call the direct number below and ask for the Mercer Raceway rate. Our 4 legged friends are welcome too!!!

The yellow and the red AMBIT transponders can both be used now at the speedway. All cars must have a transponder and none are available to rent.. raceivers are mandatory default channel 454.000.

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; cot 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 forestry; 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