03/19/2026
REAL MERCHANT SERVICES DMV NAMED "OFFICIAL PAYMENT PROCESSING PARTNER" OF RUSH; WILL PRESENT "WHEELMAN" BONUS EVENT CHALLENGE SERIES & "FREE RIDE" PROGRAM ON THE RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR
By Mike Leone
February 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is excited to welcome on another new marketing partner for the 2026 season. Real Merchant Services DMV has been named as the "Official Payment Processing Partner" of the RUSH Racing Series. In addition, Real Merchant Services DMV will present the "Wheelman" Bonus Event Challenge Series and the "Free Ride" program part of the RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series. Real Merchant Services DMV owner, Donnie Tepper, was a former RUSH Late Model racer in the Mid-Atlantic.
"After racing, I transitioned into supporting businesses through payment processing," revealed Tepper. "I’ve always had a strong interest in finding ways to support racing organizations and the people behind them. Given my history with being a RUSH Late Model competitor, I thought it made sense to explore this opportunity to partner in a way that adds value to the Series, its teams, and supporters. My goal with this mutually beneficial partnership is to provide a useful service to businesses connected to the Series."
At each RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event when 30 or more cars are present, a non-qualifier event is run part of the Real Merchant Services DMV "Wheelman" Bonus Event Challenge Series. Rob Coffaro is the defending champion as he was the 15th different champion in 16 years. Real Merchant Services DMV will also present the "Free Ride" program which gifts Touring Series member drivers a free $100 entry fee after each six consecutive completed Tour events they participate in.
"We were excited when Donnie contacted us about marketing Real Merchant Services DMV through the RUSH Racing Series," acknowledged RUSH Director Vicki Emig. "It really means a lot to see both former and current racers give back and support the Series by using RUSH to market their businesses. Recently we've had Matt Latta of 3C Graphix, Russ King of Russ King Racing, Joe Zulisky of Seal-Tite Paving & Excavating, Christian and Dale Schneider of Schneider Trucks, Sean Boskovich of Capital Contracting Services, Alex Anderson of IllusionCoats Powder Coating, and now Donnie through Real Merchant Services DMV all become important marketing partners of RUSH through their diverse businesses."
"By becoming the 'Official Payment Processing Partner' of RUSH along with presenting the 'Wheelman' and 'Free Ride' programs, we feel we can really promote Real Merchant Services DMV and the services they provide," added Emig. "We urge all of our RUSH fans, drivers, sponsors, and sanctioned speedways who utilize a payment processing service to consider Real Merchant Services DMV for their needs."
Real Merchant Services offers innovative payment processing solutions for businesses, including online payments, in-person transactions, and custom point-of-sale systems. They aim to drastically reduce or eliminate credit card processing fees through their integrated services and provide essential tools for managing payments and tracking performance. Their target clients include various businesses looking for efficient payment processing.
"I help businesses accept credit and debit card payments while making sure they aren’t overpaying in processing fees," explained Tepper. "Through Real Merchant Services DMV, I provide in-person, mobile, and online payment solutions, clear reporting, and responsive support. Every relationship starts with a complimentary statement review so business owners can see exactly what they’re paying and whether there’s an opportunity to reduce costs or improve their setup—no obligation."
A few benefits of Real Merchant Services DMV include no termination fees or contracts, no rate raises, PCI Compliance, White Glove Service for charge backs, integrated and non integrated solutions, in-person, mobile, and online solutions, clear reporting, access to Tepper for support anytime as well as a U.S based support team.
For more information on Real Merchant Services DMV, check out their website at https://realmerchantservicesdmv.lovable.app and like them on Facebook at Real Merchant Services DMV. Donnie Tepper can be contacted directly at 443-867-6598 or [email protected].
The RUSH Racing Series is brought to you by Hovis Auto & Truck Supply together with Born2Run Lubricants along with the support of Hoosier Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Flynn's Tire, Gunter's Honey, MSD Performance, Holley Performance Products, FK Rod Ends, Capital Contracting Service, Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law, Schoenfeld Headers, Jones Racing Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Russ King Racing, 3C Graphix, Dave Poske's Performance Parts, Velocita-USA, Wieland Metal Services, Real Merchant Services DMV, IllusionCoats Powder Coating, Hoosier Tire Western Pennsylvania/Big Daddy's Speed Center, Close Racing Supply, Frankland Racing Supply, Seal-Tite Paving & Excavating, Schneider Trucks, Dusted Steak Seasoning, Ontime Body & Graphic, D&V Jewelers, AERO Race Wheels, Racing Electronics, Design Creations, and Competition Crate Parts.
E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at [email protected] and mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300. The RUSH Late Model website is www.rushlatemodels.com. Like our page at RUSH Late Model Series and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)
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