Kyle Merkel To Bring The Family Name Back To Big Diamond In 2019

Story By: BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY – MINERSVILLE, PA – A familiar racing family name will be returning to Big Diamond Speedway for weekly Modified racing in 2019.

Kyle Merkel has confirmed his plans to use his #117 Teo chassis race car with a fresh Lombardo motor under the hood at Big D this coming season. He’s has raced both Late Models and Modifieds in recent years with most of his racing being done in the Late Models.

The multi-time Late Model feature winner has turned some fast laps in the past at Big Diamond in limited appearances.

Great to have the Merkel family back in the pits at Big D in 2019.