Brent Marks wins the Mitch Smith Memorial at Williams Grove
Brent Marks wins the Mitch Smith Memorial at Williams Grove on Friday, June 30, 2023. It was the 35th annual Mitch Smith Memorial. The race is being held in honor of the late Mitch Smith, famed sprint car driver from Linglestown.
Brent Marks on facebook. Marks hails from Myerstown, PA. He started racing at age 9. He grew up around sprint car racing, and his father was a big fan of Donny Wolfe. When Donny retired, he begged his father to start racing himself. He eventually agreed, and they bought their first go-kart at the Silver Spring flea market. That’s how his racing career began.
Brent Marks is a driver and co-owner of the Murray Marks Motorsports #19 sprint car team. He races in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series, the All Star Circuit of Champions, and major central Pennsylvania races. Marks is a two-time World of Outlaws sprint car champion. He also competes in the All Star Circuit of Champions and major central Pennsylvania races.
There is a fan page for Mitch Smith here.
The race was be part of Pennsylvania Speedweek, and Brent Marks received a $20,000 prize. The total purse for the speedweek event is the largest ever offered.
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Williams Grove Raceway
Williams Grove Raceway is a half-mile dirt track located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The speedway was built in 1939 and has been hosting spr
The track is known for its high speeds and close racing. The top speed at the track is in excess of 100 mph. The track is also known for its steep banking, which can make it difficult for drivers to control their cars.
Williams Grove Speedway is a popular destination for racing fans from all over the country. The track hosts several major races each year, including the World of Outlaws Championship Series and the USAC Eastern Storm. The track also hosts a variety of other events, such as school’s out nights and charity events.
Sources: SprintCarNews.com and WilliamsGrove.com
