Friday, May 8, 2009, 06:06 PM - News
Tony Stewart is as focused off the track as he is on the track, whether caring for chronically ill children or supporting our wounded and fallen soldiers. He seems to approach everything he does with the same tenacity.
By Kara Martin CBS Sports
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On June 3, 2009 Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway will play host to the fifth annual "Prelude to the Dream," a unique affair that features NASCAR and National driving stars behind the wheel of dirt Late Model machines in a full blown event, complete with time trial runs, heat races and a consolation race leading up to the featured main event.
"The Prelude to the Dream just keeps getting bigger every year," said Stewart, a multi-time racing champion and proud owner of Eldora Speedway. "Since HBO Pay-Per-View began televising the Prelude in 2007, we've been able to help a lot of deserving charities, specifically the Victory Junction Gang Camp".
The proceeds from this year's race will benefit the Tony Stewart Foundation in "Support of Our Wounded and Fallen Soldiers." The four charities- Wounded Warrior Project, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Operation Homefront, and Fisher House- all cater to severely injured military personnel or fallen heroes and their families.
The four previous Prelude to the Dreams have collectively raised more than two million dollars. With each year's event gaining significant stature and mainstream interest, Stewart's goal is to have the fifth annual Prelude to the Dream raise one million dollars… with the proceeds impacting the four charities. "It's an ambitious goal, especially in this economy," admits Stewart. "But if we don't shoot for a number that is a true difference-maker, we're not ever going to reach it. That's our goal, and me and everybody else associated with this event are going to do everything we can to meet that goal. Now, we just need everyone out there to purchase the event, enjoy all the action going on at Eldora, and support our heroes who are protecting our freedom."
Stewart has also teamed up with irreverent, prank call comedian Lee Roy Mercer to present the "Tony Stewart Prelude to the Dream Pit Pass Contest for Charity." In addition to supporting our wounded and fallen soldiers, this year Kyle Petty's Victory Junction Gang Camp and one lucky fan will benefit from a pairing up of one of the sport's most outspoken drivers and a healthy dose of Lee Roy Mercer "whoop-ass" to create a recipe of sweet charity.
The Grand Prize winner will receive an all-inclusive race package to the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH which includes round trip airfare and hotel accommodations for two nights. The winner will also receive a VIP Pit Pass, allowing free access to the Speedway, the opportunity to hang out with Lee Roy Mercer in the infield/garage area and meet Tony Stewart and many other drivers "in a laid back atmosphere" during the charity race Pay-Per-View event held on June 3, 2009.
Mercer participated in the 2008 Prelude To The Dream where he was Stewart's special celebrity guest of honor to Victory Lane for the Prelude's post race celebration and presentation of a one million dollar donation by Smoke to Kyle Petty and the Victory Junction Gang from the event. As Tony presented the check to the Petty family, he added, "The Victory Junction Gang Camps have become such a part of my family too. That's what it is all about. We all get to have fun out here and get to drive dirt cars, but it's a lot deeper and bigger cause than that."
Kyle Petty responded, "It's like the (Kyle Petty) charity ride we do every summer. We have a good time riding motorcycles, but we raise a lot of money for charity. Nobody says that you have to have a bad time raising money for charity. You can have a good time, too. It costs $2500.00 for a child to attend the Victory Junction Gang Camp, but thanks to magnanimous donors, families do not incur any expenditure."
For details visit www.leeroymercer.com and click the contest banner at the top of the page.
Photo courtesy of Jon Holtz
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Thursday, August 28, 2008, 04:54 PM - News
Lee Roy Mercer's Producer, Mr. Jon Holtz's mother, Mrs. Susan S. Broyles, 60, of the Asheville Highway, passed away 4:15pm EST, Aug. 25, 2008 at Life Care Center of Greeneville. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time she was called home by the Lord.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life at Mount Hebron United Methodist Church of Greeneville, TN Aug. 30, 2008 at 7:30pm EST. May piece be with her and her beloved family.
Jon Holtz & Riki Rachtman - Sharpie 500 2008 - Bristol Motor Speedway - Photo By Poet K. A. Steffek
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Monday, August 25, 2008, 06:33 PM - News
Carl Edwards waited, and when his chance finally came, he took it. Edwards used the old Bristol tactic to pass Kyle Busch – the dominant driver for most of the race– and held on to win the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night.
Edwards used the “Bristol bump-and-run,” in turn one to pass Busch on lap 469 and never relinquished the lead.
Busch bumped Edwards after the race in an obvious sign of displeasure at Edwards' physical pass. Edwards' returned the favor, spinning Busch in the track’s front stretch. The site of Busch’s spinning car garnered a loud cheer from the fans.
“They keep talking about rivalries, we might have one now,” Busch told television reporters moments after the race.
Edwards started on the poll and held the top spot until lap 55 when he tangled with the lapped car of Juan Pablo Montoya. Kyle Busch, running in third place, passed Edwards and opened up a sizable lead that he held until Edwards caught him for the winning pass.
Same as last year at Bristol Motor Speedway, Lee Roy Mercer helped to celebrate the win in Victory Lane with Edwards, Jack Roush, and the 99 Team at Bristol Motor Speedway.
"That's two Sharpie 500 wins at Bristol two years in a row for Carl and I was here with him and Mr. Jack Roush to celebrate it both times. Third time's gonna be a charm," Mercer told television reporters in Victory Lane.
Edwards' Sharpie 500 win in 2007 at Bristol Motor Speedway was Win #99 for ROUSH in Cup. It was also Ford's first victory with the Car of Tomorrow.
Lee Roy Mercer In Victory Lane Sharpie 500 - Bristol Motor Speedway 08
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Monday, June 30, 2008, 03:37 PM - News
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Tony Stewart & Lee Roy Mercer In Victory Lane Prelude to the Dream - Eldora Speedway - Live On HBO
Photo By Jon Holtz » More Photos
SPEED TV will offer multiple replays of Tony Stewart’s Prelude to the Dream, beginning July 5th at 1:00 pm EST. Previously only available through HBO Pay-Per-View, the race run on June 4th at famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, benefited Kyle Petty’s new Victory Junction Gang Camp II outside Kansas City.
The all-star event featured Tony Stewart and twenty-four rivals, including twenty-one NASCAR regulars and two NHRA stars, drive late-model stock cars in the exhibition: Aric Almirola, Dave Blaney, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Busch, Ron Capps, Carl Edwards, Bill Elliott, Ray Evernham, Red Farmer, Jeff Gordon, Robby Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Bobby Labonte, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman, Cruz Pedregon, David Reutimann, Kenny Schrader, Kenny Wallace, and J.J. Yeley.
The HBO Pay-Per-View all-star event also featured Special Celebrity guest WarHead Records prank call recording artist Lee Roy Mercer giving Ray Evernham an comedic ass whoopin', with Announcers Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip, and Kyle Petty. Curb Records recording artist Lee Brice sang the National Anthem prior to the fourth annual Old Spice - Prelude to the Dream. The all-star event also featured Pit Reporters Dick Berggren and Matt Yocum. And Tony Stewart made the presentation of a check for ONE MILLION DOLLARS to Kyle Petty in Victory Lane for Victory Junction Gang Camp II KC.
Check out all the racin' excitement and more on SPEED TV beginning July 5 at 1:00 pm EST.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008, 11:12 AM - News
As part of a Special Promotion w/ RCR and Jack Daniels – Lee Roy Mercer does Stand-Up Comedy for the Fans with Clint Bowyer before the start of the FOOD CITY 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. It's BRISTOL Baby, With LEE ROY MERCER. Now That's “Racin’ The Way It Ought’a Be!”...
Clint Bowyer, driver of the #2 BB&T Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing-NNS was the Winner of the Sharpie Mini 300. In the NASCAR-SPRINT Cup points race at the Bristol Motor Speedway event, Bowyer started the #07 Jack Daniels' Chevrolet 3rd in the lineup for Sunday’s Food City 500 and finished 3rd. His gain of seven spots to 9th in the standings was the biggest of the drivers making all 5 races so far this season.
LEE ROY MERCER will be preforming his unique brand of Southern Comedy with Clint Bowyer at several of the NASCAR-SPRINT Cup racing events this season. In addition to Mercer's famous “It Ain't Nothin' For Me To Whoop A Man's Ass!” comedy routines, the Tennessee Prankster will also be speaking to the Fans about the history of NASCAR which will include a supportive speech to help the Fans become more familiar with the modern era of the CoT. Plus, Mercer will discuss the importance of drinking responsibly.
As part of this Special Promotion, the LEE ROY MERCER® GONE RACIN' NASCAR Driver Prank Call CD featured on the WarHead Records imprint will be made available to the public at these scheduled events. Check back for more details.
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Clint Bowyer & Lee Roy Mercer
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LEE ROY MERCER - Entertaining the Fans at Bristol Motor Speedway - 2008
Photo By Jon Holtz
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Monday, March 10, 2008, 01:53 PM - News
Jon took some awesome photos during our trip to the DAYTONA 500 50th and I wanted to share 'em with my Fans & Friends. Lots of great pics of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and many more of our NASCAR friends. As you will see we had a major blast.
I was elected to officially represent GOOD/YEAR regarding a Special Charity Tire that was hand signed by all of the NASCAR drivers and I also received the honor to include my signature along with 'em. This event took place behind the DAYTONA 500 main stage and received some great TV coverage on SPEED TV and NASCAR On FOX during the national broadcast of the DAYTONA 500 50th.
In addition to all this, I had the privilege of hanging out with my favorite Old School NASCAR driver of all time, Mr. Cale Yarborough, who also appearers on my NASCAR Driver Prank Call CD – GONE RACIN'. As everyone knows, Cale Yarborough is the first Ass-Whooper of NASCAR and like me, It Ain't Nothin' For Him To Whoop A Man's Ass!
Check It Out, Enjoy... & LETS GO RACIN'!
To Visit My DAYTONA 500 50th Photo Album, Click Here.
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DALE EARNHARDT, JR. - Photo By Jon Holtz
Special Thanks To Wayne, Jr., our friend at GOOD/YEAR
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Thursday, January 31, 2008, 09:32 PM - News
01/31/08 Press Release - WarHead Records - Bristol, TN. For Immediate Release
January 29, 2008 marks another Milestone for WarHead Records in the history of the Lee Roy Mercer brand legacy. The United States Patent and Trademark Office officially acknowledged and announced LEE ROY MERCER® as a Registered Trademark in International Class: 030 for the comedic entertainer's brand name Hot-Sauce. The registration encompasses: Condiments, namely, Hot sauce, Salsa, Marinades and Barbecue sauce, Picante sauce, Ready-made sauces, Sauces for barbecued Meat, Dry seasoning mixes for gravy, Spaghetti, Stews, Sloppy Joe, Soup, Chili, Mexican dishes.
The WarHead Records imprint, owner of the famous mark, started working together with their acclaimed Tennessee prank call/stand-up recording artist and the C.F. Sauer Company in Autumn of 2004 to create an award winning Lee Roy Mercer® brand Hot-Sauce. Since that time they have developed an amazing sauce with an high emphasis on flavor with just the right amount of heat.
Visit us at the: LEE ROY MERCER Online SuperStore for more information or to inquire about Orders on our award winning sauce. You can also place an order by phone by calling Toll FREE [877-687-4277]. [9am - 12am Monday Thru Thursdays, 9am - 8pm Fridays EST].
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It Ain't Nothin' For Lee Roy Mercer Hot-Sauce To Whoop A Man's Ass!
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Saturday, December 15, 2007, 05:18 PM - News
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12/15/07 - Fan Motorsports Hr.1
Hawk was joined by the legendary John Force in the first hour. A interview you don't want to miss. Plus, Highlight Clips from the LEE ROY MERCER - GONE RACIN' NASCAR Driver Prank Call CD with Jack Roush.
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12/15/07 - Fan Motorsports Hr.2
In hour two, Hawk was joined by Lee Roy Mercer to talk about his hilarious new NASCAR Driver Prank Call CD. Plus, Highlight Clips of Lee Roy Mercer prank calling Tony Stewart. NASCAR Guru David Miller also made his weekly appearance.
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You can also Hear these Interviews at the Official LEE ROY MERCER Myspace Site. Go Check it out & read more cool info about Lee Roy Mercer www.myspace.com/leeroymercer
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 03:14 AM - News
Gas 'n Go: Bump and run for the title?
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MERCER Remembers Pettys
By Jeff Hammond / FOXSports.com / NASCAR On FOX
As the NASCAR season winds down, I want to talk about my buddy, comedian Lee Roy Mercer, and what he's been doing around racing. I don't want you to forget what it means when you take the time to spend some money on one of his CDs because he's punked some pretty cool guys, including Jack Roush, Tony Stewart and Cale Yarborough. It's a great stocking stuffer, and you'll get a great laugh out of it. But it will also benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp.
We're getting toward the end of the season, and a lot of people are going to be thinking about how important Kyle and Pattie Petty's place is in Randleman, N.C. They've got to have money to continue doing what they're doing during the off-season, just like they do during the season. It's a great opportunity during the holidays to put one of these CDs in somebody's stocking. It would be a pretty cool thing to do. Go to LeeRoyMercer.com. Check it out, and do something good for the kids.
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Friday, September 7, 2007, 10:04 PM - News
PHOTO: NASCAR Scene Rewind
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Yuckin' it up
Carl Edwards (right) celebrates in Victory Lane with comedian Lee Roy Mercer at Bristol Motor Speedway.
(NASCAR Scene/Special to FOXSports.com)
Check Out This Week's Issue Of NASCAR Scene!
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