04/16/2026
We say all the time, events like this are not possible without sponsors and for sure that is true, but on occasion, some rise above others. And sometimes sponsorships develop into lifelong friendships that far exceed racing in January! Todays Thank You Thursday is none other than “Georgia” Greg Merry from Merry's Home Furnishing in Augusta, GA! His involvement does not end with sponsoring the Hot Pits, that is just a start! Greg also helps out when and where he can working and assisting the team, for the ENTIRE event. You’ve seen the craziness of Victory Lane right? Well, Greg is pivotal in making that happen behind the scenes, also with the assistance of his assistant, Chris Booher! You’ve seen all the flags (American and Sponsor) being carried by the cars right? Well, Greg (and Chris) are pivotal in the success of that. You’ve enjoyed Free Pizza Pizza on Thursday right? Well, that is quite possibly Greg's favorite part of the event and he can always be found in the pace truck picking up and passing out the pizzas! Speaking of the pace truck, it is rumored that he has been behind the wheel pacing a race when needed. If Pizza Day is not his favorite part what is it you ask? How about taking the team out for dinner on an off night to a (very nice) restaurant and picking up the tab for all? Why you ask? Because you probably won’t meet a better person than Greg Merry and here at The Wild West Shootout, we are blessed to have him on board with us!