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SNEAK PEEK from the LEE ROY MER­CER ∞ MEMO­RI­AL FILM/DVD. Carl Ed­wards at Bris­tol Mo­tor Speedway, shar­ing his thoughts on the trag­ic pass­ing of Lee Roy Mer­cer, Amer­i­ca's fun­ni­est blue col­lar prank call co­me­di­an. Shot on 03/20/2010 ∞ Co/Directed & Produced By Jon Holtz ∞ Copy­right © 2010 War­Head Records. All Rights Re­served. LEE ROY MER­CER Is A Reg­is­tered Trade­mark Owned And Li­censed For Use By War­Head Records, Inc.

RIP LEE ROY MERCER - The Death Of An American Comedic Icon

WARHEAD Records recording artist Lee Roy Mercer, of Bristol, TN and prank call FAME went home to be with his Lord. He served in the US Army from January 1968 until January 1971, receiving an honorable discharge at the rank of SpE4.

Lee Roy's sudden passing was an overwhelming shock to everyone around him. I didn't receive the dark news until Sunday afternoon while spending some leisure time with my family. I spoke with Lee Roy's brother yesterday morning and he informed me that Lee Roy had succumb to Liver Cancer in Indiana on Thursday, January 21, 2010. Lee Roy had kept his illness hidden from everyone, his family and his friends. All of this still remains a mystery to me as Lee Roy called me on Saturday, January 8th and asked me to contact Mr. Jack Roush in order to secure our NASCAR credentials early for the March 21st Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. He was in good spirit and very much looking forward to seeing all of his NASCAR friends and kicking off his new 2010 promotional tour.

There were some common legalities caused by Lee Roy's death happening outside of his home state of Tennessee which caused a very lengthened delay in his family being able to make his final arrangements. A private memorial service for Lee Roy was held Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 3 p.m. EST at the local VFW.

I am asking all of Lee Roy's fans and friends to please send out their blessings and prayers to the family in this dark and tragic time of loss.

The world of Comedy will never be the same.

Thank you and GOD bless,

Jon Holtz, Vice President A&R
WARHEAD Records, Inc.

The Tony Stewart Prelude To The Dream Pit Pass Contest for Charity

By Kara Martin
Source: BleacherReport.com CBS Sports

In 1999, after participating in a motorcycle ride to Camp Boggy Creek in Florida, the Petty family, Adam Petty in particular, was inspired to build a camp in North Carolina for children with chronic medical conditions and serious illnesses.

After the loss of their son Adam in 2000, Kyle and Pattie Petty chose to fulfill his dream by creating the Victory Junction Gang Camp in his memory.

The camp enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment.

The Victory Junction Gang Camp proudly opened in June 2004. Since then, the need for a similar camp in the Midwest became more prevalent. In early 2008, Kyle and Pattie announced plans to expand to Wyandotte County, Kansas and spread the experience with children in need. The camp in Kansas is expected to open in two to three years.

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 proceeds from the race will benefit the Tony Stewart Foundation in “Support Of Our Wounded And Fallen Soldiers.”

In addition, this year the "nicest couple in NASCAR" and one lucky fan will benefit from a pairing up of one of the sport's most outspoken drivers and a healthy dose of "whoop-ass" to create a recipe of sweet charity.

Stewart has teamed up with irreverent, prank call comedian Lee Roy Mercer to present the "Tony Stewart Prelude to the Dream Pit Pass Contest for 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 two nights hotel accommodations. 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.

For details and your chance to win, visit www.LeeRoyMercer.com and click the contest banner at the top of the page.

In addition, you can purchase one of Lee Roy's CDs. I recommend, the hysterical, "Gone Racin'." A compilation of unscripted prank phone calls to some of NASCAR's most prominent drivers.

Proceeds from Lee Roy's new CD, Greatest Threats, as well as the Gone Racin' disc will benefit the Tony Stewart Foundation in support of Kyle Petty's new Victory Junction Gang Camp II, KC.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Mercer and asked what the winner could expect from him.

"One thing the winner of the Contest can expect is for me to show 'em the best Whoop-Ass time of their life at the historically famous Eldora Speedway. I am good friends with many of the drivers that will be participating in the event including Mr. Tony Stewart and I plan to introduce the winner to some of their favorites, but keep everything laid back and fun as the drivers have come to expect during the Prelude To The Dream."

Mercer participated in the 2008 Prelude To The Dream, where he had free reign to punk and prank anyone and everyone!

An impromptu, comedic masterpiece ensued when NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham was caught yucking it up in the infield with Lee Roy. Viewers of the HBO Pay-Per-View were in stitches as Kyle Petty, Darrell Waltrip, and Mike Joy tried to maintain their composure in the announcer's booth during Lee Roy's hilarious, "southern-fried" antics.

Mercer even made the trip as Stewart's special celebrity guest of honor to Victory Lane for the Prelude's post race celebration and festivities.

Prior to the Prelude, Smoke guaranteed Kyle Petty and the Victory Junction Gang a one million dollar donation from the event. With an estimated turn out of 23,000, combined with the generous support of race fans and the NASCAR community, Stewart's goal was met.

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 for a child to attend the Victory Junction Gang Camp, but thanks to magnanimous donors, families do not incur any expenditures.

So, open your heart to this remarkable cause and have a little fun along the way! Your donation will help send a child to camp and in return you could be headed to Eldora for the time of your life, courtesy of Tony Stewart and Lee Roy Mercer.

Many thanks to Mr. Lee Roy Mercer for his participation in this article and support of the Tony Stewart Foundation, as well as the Victory Junction Gang Camp, II KC. Despite claiming "It ain't nothing for me to whoop a man's ass," he was nothing but a true southern gentleman to me!

Thank-you to Kyle Petty and Tony Stewart for all that you do to make the Victory Junction Gang Camp a success, it is much appreciated. Keep up the great work!

Photo courtesy of Jon Holtz, used by permission of Lee Roy Mercer

Meet TONY STEWART Hot Pass CONTEST (Prelude To The Dream)

Three easy ways to enter the Tony Stewart (Prelude To The Dream) Pit Pass CONTEST:

(1.) Purchase the ALL NEW ‘GREATEST THREATS’ CD to be automatically entered to win (and receive a FREE sticker to boot)

(2.) Purchase the classic ‘GONE RACIN’ CD at 15% OFF the retail price for a limited time to be automatically entered to win

(3.) Click the “official rules” link for details on how to enter without purchasing

The CONTEST is FREE to Enter, but we're asking those who Enter to have a Charitable Heart and pickup a copy of Lee Roy's new GREATEST THREATS or GONE RACIN' CD as Proceeds from those two Discs will benefit the Tony Stewart Foundation in support of Kyle Petty's new Victory Junction Gang Camp II, KC.

(1) Grand Prize WINNER Will Receive: (1) VIP Pit Pass, (1) Round Trip Airfare Ticket, and (2) Nights Hotel Accommodations.

WINNER will have FREE access to the Eldora Speedway facility, hangout with Lee Roy Mercer for the day in the Infield/Garage Area and get up close to Tony Stewart and many other drivers (in a laid back atmosphere) during the (Prelude To The Dream) Charity Race Pay-Per-View event held on 06/03/2009.

Visit, www.LeeRoyMercer.com Today and Click the CONTEST Banner to ENTER for your Chance to WIN this All Inclusive Whoop-Ass Prize Package.

Tony Stewart UNCENSORED Lee Roy Mercer Greatest Threats

Somebody's Ass Could Get Whooped Over This!

Bristol, TN. WARHEAD RECORDS is pleased to announce the release of the new Prank Call (Special Edition) - (Enhanced CD) from LEE ROY MERCER® entitled Greatest Threats on December, 12, 2008. Not Scheduled To Be Officially Released Until Spring Of 2009, Lee Roy & Music Today Pulled Some Strings With The Record Company To Bring You The Highly Anticipated LEE ROY MERCER - GREATEST THREATS (Special Edition) - (Enhanced CD) Months Ahead Of Time.

LEE ROY MERCER - GREATEST THREATS is a compilation of some of Lee Roy's most outrageously hilarious uncensored Prank Calls ever recorded. Now you can own a copy of the most definitive collection of Whoop-Ass Redneck affronts ever made against the unsuspecting telephone public & today's top name NASCAR stars all on one disc.

Greatest Threats features 15 side-splitting tracks, plus an exclusive interview with two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart discussing the infamous prank call Lee Roy pulled on him regarding problems with the toilets at Stewart's historically famed Eldora Speedway. The interview also includes an exclusive (UNCENSORED) version of the famous Tony Stewart prank call which has never before been available. Plus, the disc includes a Whoop-Ass Bonus Track hand picked by Lee Roy Mercer himself, The Backstretch Boys pay tribute to the world of Dirt Track Racin' with their new Hit Single “We Dig Dirt” featured on track 16. Additional Bonus features for the (Special Edition) Enhanced CD include (Easter Eggs) hidden throughout the disc for you to discover.

The album was Produced and Mixed by JON HOLTZ & Mastered by SEVA, who's credits include (4) Grammy nominations. This (Special Edition) deluxe package features an expanded booklet with page after page of exclusive new live photographs from Lee Roy Mercer's own personal Gone Racin' Tour Diary.

ORDER LEE ROY MERCER Greatest Threats (Signed) for ONLY: $14.95

Track Listing:
1. Harman Ice 3:35
2. Thigpin Concrete 2:22
3. Ryan's Voice Mail I 1:26
4. Pet Hearing Aid 3:39
5. Hot Sauce 3:04
6. Jack Roush 4:40
7. Environmental Disaster On The Farm 2:18
8. Denny Darnell 3:00
9. Love Triangle Gone South 6:02
10. Ryan's Voice Mail IV 0:35
11. Hot Sauce II 3:16
12. C.F. Sauer Company 5:20
13. Tractor School 2:20
14. Sex Pills 6:10
15. Tony Stewart - UNCENSORED 9:41
16. We Dig Dirt - The Backstretch Boys 2:07

SPECIAL BONUS - Enhanced CD

Produced By JON HOLTZ
Mastered By SEVA
Price: $14.95

"Enhanced CD" Is A Certification Of The RIAA

Copyright © 2009 WarHead Records. All Rights Reserved.
LEE ROY MERCER® Is A Registered Trademark Owned And Licensed For Use By WarHead Records.

The Top 14 Moments on Tony Stewart Live on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio

14: Roger Penske after winning the 50th Daytona 500 (Feb. 18, 2008)
13: Tony's Goodyear Rant (Mar. 10, 2008)
12: Reggie Jackson takes heat for being all-time strikeout king (Feb. 26, 2008)
11: Kevin Costner on acting, racing and riding buffalo bareback (June 30, 2008)
10: Jimmie Johnson talks guns, Halloween and hot dogs (Oct. 30, 2007)
9: NASCAR legend David Pearson (Feb. 11, 2008)
8: A.J. Foyt prank call (Jan. 2, 2007)
7: The Stewie Awards (Nov. 27, 2007)
6: TSL road trip: Graceland (May 12, 2008)
5: John Force unleashed (Nov. 20, 2007)
4: Carl Edwards goes bowling (June 12, 2007)
3: National Motorsports Correspondent Ford Martin (2007 & 2008)
2: Lee Roy Mercer gets under Tony's skin (Oct. 23, 2007)
1: Operation Wax Smoke (Mar. 17, 2008)


LEE ROY MERCER & TONY STEWART - Martinsville Speedway - 2008
Photo By Jon Holtz

A Death In The Family

Lee Roy Mercer's producer Mr. Jon Holtz' 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.

Jon Holtz & Riki Rachtman - Sharpie 500 2008 - Bristol Motor Speedway - Photo By Poet K. A. Steffek

Carl Edwards Wins Sharpie 500 & Celebrates In Victory Lane w/ Lee Roy Mercer Two Years In A Row

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's Sharpie 500, 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 number 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
Bottom Photo By Poet