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Thorold, Ontario (Feb 29) … Speedweeks in Florida has all been put to bed … the red Valentines Day decorations are being replaced by the pastels of an early Easter and that only means one thing – the 2008 Season Opener at Merrittville Speedway is fast approaching.
So fast that the Thorold D-Shaped DIRTcar sanctioned oval will open for the 57th Season in just 57 Days and the opening event will set the tone for the entire season.
“57 straight seasons … what can we say,” reveals (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, adding, “long-time and newer fans once again can look forward to exciting racing … right from the first green flag in April through to final checkered in September.”
The tentative schedule is now on the award-winning www.merrittvillespeedway.com – and right from the start – the 24 events further bolsters the tracks commitment to providing the best family entertainment in Niagara .
“We might still have a few additions,” informs co-owner Nancy Bicknell, “ but we’re excited and proud of whats to come … the 57th season will be highlighted by the return of many popular events – the most notably being the Baron Roofing Spring Sizzler 100.”
The April 26th Spectacular will feature the L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modified Division in a 100 lap Main Event which is also the first event of the 2008 Advance Auto Parts 358 Modified Super DIRT Series.
Filling out the ambitious race card are two other special events – a 40 lap Original Pizza Logs Sportsman Feature in addition to a 25 lap Street Stock Open.
Fan Favorite events making a return through-out the season include a second 100 lap Super DIRTCar Series event featuring the Big Block Modifieds presented by Toolneeds that begins with the Club Castropignano Pasta Dinner, the David Chevrolet Summer Blast Off that will showcase the Patriot Sprint Group, the second annual Lucas Oil Shoot Outs by dirttrackdigest.com for both the L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modifieds and Original Pizza Logs Sportsman Divisions, a visit by the increasingly popular BRP 360 Late Models as well as a first time appearance of the Ontario Dirt Late Models for full fendered race fans which is not to be overshadowed by several Street Stock Specials including the Duel on the Dirt that will see Merrittville’s own Hoosier Stocks attempt a four-peat against the Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks from the Brighton Speedway.
NASCAR Craftsmen Truck Series fans will not feel left out either as the Niagara Auto Sales Trucks will also make the trip from their Humberstone Speedway home to challenge Merrittville’s oval on several occasions.
Merrittville Speedway’s growing Open Wheel Lite teams and fans can also look forward to an incredible season for the Motorcycle-engined speedsters of the Lucas Oil sponsored division. Once again the season will conclude with the J&S Heating Weekend that features the Rose Webber Memorial that continues to draw top Mod Lite and Classic Dwarf Car teams from all over North America to challenge Merrittville’s regulars. Two Mod Lite Championship Tour North Events will provide in season specials as well.
The Tripleheader Weekend will once again include a visit from the Sportsmen Super DIRTcar Series as part of the final Saturday Night of the season.
The whole weekend and the whole season wraps up with the Konzelmann Estate Winery 100 Lap Enduro Sunday September 7th after three Enduro Qualifiers throughout the summer lead up to the Battle Royale and what action race fans and participants saw again last season.
Enduro Racing at Merrittville allows anyone the chance to experience all the thrills and excitement that is Dirt Track Racing.
The Menu at both the Grandstand and Pit Concessions will also serve up the best food on Dirt from valued suppliers such as Lococo Wholesale – the proof of that comes annually with the $1.00 Piller’s Hot Dog Night.
Merrittville’s Motorsport Menu also dishes out such favorites as a fabulous Firemaster Fireworks Display as Boltworks again celebrates Canada Day, two helpings of Family Autograph Nights when Seaway Hose & Hydraulics makes a return visit and again when Brian’s Tire Repair present their first event - the annual Labor Day ‘FANtastic’ Point Finales. Side Dishes that will surely fill your need for speed include the Best Appearing Dog Contest and the Modern Truck Show and Shine that’s sure to make some noise.
Merrittville Speedway’s Meridian Credit Union Kids Club has outdone itself again and is quite a deal all season long. The sign-up night is Saturday May 3rd when Global Warranty Systems also a first time event presenter are hosts of the first 5 division Dirt Weekly Racing Series Event of the new season.
Race fans can get an up close and personal look at some of the new 2008 Cars when the Pen Centre plays host to Merrittville’s Race Teams with a Race Car Show from March 30th to April 6th.
The Pen Centre is celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary in 2008 and the Race Car Show and their May 10th Race Event at the track are certain to be highlights.
The Pen Centre is located at HWY 406 and Glendale Avenue in St. Catharines and Store Hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 to 6:00 and on Sundays from 11 to 6 PM. For further information visit www.thepencentre.com.
For further information on Merrittville Speedway’s 57th consecutive season call the Speedway Winter Office at 905-685-7223 or visit the Pen Centre or year round log onto www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
Your local Dirt Track is where it’s at and it’s at Merrittville Speedway in just 57 Days – Saturday April 26th.
The star studded Advance Auto Parts 358 Modified Super DIRTcar Series Stars are set to challenge our home town heroes in the Spring Sizzler 100 presented by Baron Roofing.
With plenty of free camping – it puts Merrittville Speedway on the map as a must see event it’s just the start of 2008 – you won’t want to miss a single event all season!
To learn more call 905-685-7223 until April 1st or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com. |
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