HERMON -- Del Merritt, sole owner of Speedway 95, has been involved with the track for 57 years, and has operated it for the last 15.

A new chapter is beginning…as he will be handing over the keys to Newburgh native, and NASCAR star, Ricky Craven.

Merritt says the two have been discussing this possibility for years now…and their ideas for the facility align.

“Do I want to sell it? No. Do I have to sell it? No. But is it the best thing for speedway 95? You know, I’m 80 years old. But Ricky promised me this would stay a race track," says Del Merritt, sole owner, Speedway 95.

Craven explains that for now... Merritt isn’t going anywhere.

“Me being an owner of the race track was predicated to Del committing to being here 10 more years at a minimum, and the reason why is because his wisdo

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