Thursday, June 14, 2012

Main Event Rolls Into Barberton Friday, June 15

I'm not afraid to admit it, one of my favorite races is when the Main Event Racing Series comes rolling into Barberton Raceway Park.  The tight confines of the quarter mile track is a challenge to any driver, while also producing some of the best drivers around who honed their skills on the unforgiving paperclip. 

Freshly paved and preened this year, with about 15 extra feet of width on the backstretch, the track looks deserving of it's new NASCAR pedigree.  That 15 feet will be welcome space for many, but the infamous turn four will still be waiting to snatch whatever dreams are in sight. 

I've seen out-of-state drivers seem to be in shock at their first look of the legendary track.  Some have taken to it quickly and with success, while others never seem to get used to the tight turns.  When the Outlaw Super Late Models of the touring Main Event Series comes to the town, magic hits the Magic City track.  The thunderous noise of the low slung chariots cause earthquake-like shuddering in the bleachers.  The lightning fast speeds down the straighaways which come to an almost sudden halt as the tight corners approach, cause the red glow of brake systems often and early. 

Some abhor the place, some choose to ignore it.  But more - the brave, the fearless, the skilled - choose to conquer it.  I embrace it.

This Friday, June 15.  100 laps, $2500 to win.  MERS.  Barberton Raceway Park.

The view most competitors have gotten of Harold Fair, Jr. this year in the Main Event Series.  Winner last week at Shady Bowl, and current point leader.  Barberton awaits.

Consistency has paid off for Jack Varney, Jr. this year in the Main Event Series.  Second last week at Shady Bowl, Varney is also currently second in point standings. 


Current MERS Points

  1. Harold Fair Jr. 591
  2. Jack Varney Jr. 550
  3. Bud Perry 544
  4. Shawn Stroble 497
  5. Donnie Hill 471
  6. Nick Grodi 469
  7. Marcus Malcuit 446
  8. Jeremy Dennis 444
  9. Scott Drake 426
  10. John Stoble 414







                                                                          

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