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For Immediate Release - September 10, 2007 - From Jim Irvine - Merrittville Speedway Public Relations - 905-892-8266
THOROLD, Ontario (Sept. 10) - When the GM Crate Engine was unveiled as an option for DIRT Northeast Sportsman Race Teams prior to the 2005 Season – the eventual goal was to phase it in as the mandatory engine for the grass roots open wheel division.
The phase in period is now complete and for 2008 at Merrittville Speedway and participating member tracks – the engine designed for circle track's weekend warriors will be the only one allowed in competition.
“Since it’s inception,” relates Merrittville Speedway co-owner Randy Williamson, “it has helped a number of young up and coming drivers make the move into the division … and brought some veterans back … while it provides stability, reliability and cost effectiveness … it also delivers performance.”
The GM Crate engine is a bullet-proof 350-horsepower, 350-cubic-inch factory-sealed racing engine and is a tough combination of power and reliability, and it fits almost any racing budget.
Based on GM Performance Parts' popular 350 HO engine, including a brand-new, four-bolt-main block, 9:1 hypereutectic pistons, cast iron crankshaft and GM iron Vortec cylinder heads, the 350/350 Factory Stock version features a high-rise dual-plane intake manifold, 8-quart single kick-out circle track oil pan, valve cover kit with breather tube and breather, and special "kool nut" rocker arm nut design.
The GM Crate Engine is readily available over the counter at any GM Dealership across North America or from Bicknell Racing Products in St. Catharines Ontario and Niagara Falls , New York and is a complete engine that literally comes in a crate. The GM Part Number for the Crate Engine is 88958602.
“We strive to enforce fair and consistent rules,” adds Merrittville co-owner Pete Bicknell, “with the GM Crate Engine … we are able to accomplish that while promoting affordability as the foundation.”
Merrittville Speedway’s Hoosier Stock Division allows the identical engine as an option and drivers such as … have had success as well.
For further information on Merrittville Speedway’s 2008 Season – call 905-892-8266 or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
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