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For Release - Wednesday March 26, 2008 - From Jim Irvine - Merrittville Speedway Public Relations - 905-685-7223 – Winter Office
Thorold, Ontario (March 26) – For many Niagara families this is a busy time of year – hockey season is winding down and the summer sports are about to start.
One such family is the Bosse Family; as George and Bonita are looking forward to another summer of football and lacrosse for their sons – Michael and Adam. And for Michael – they are hoping that his lacrosse schedule will not conflict with his rookie season in the Hoosier Stock Division.
Merrittville Speedway’s Baron Roofing Spring Sizzler 100 is now just 31 days away and for the two Bosse #31s – the rush is on – with the final touches being done to both cars.
George’s #31 2008 TEO 358 Modified will be debuted next week during the Pen Centre Race Car Show and Michael’s #31 Hoosier Stock should be ready for Practice Day.
“I’d like to get him into the school,” relates a proud father George, “he’s almost a natural at any of his other sports … but one thing he’s going to need is lots of … is seat time.”
Both Michael and his younger brother Adam got their first taste of racing last summer when they participated in the Cameron Motorsports Kart Racing Series last in Hamilton . It seems that neither will return this summer though as Michael looks forward to his new endeavor and Adam has taken more a liking to his stick and ball sports.
“We’re going to take it easy this year,” added Bosse, “we’ll wait to see how he does every week … and how he likes it … it’s really up to him.”
George’s only worry is that Michael will choose his racing over his travel hockey and lacrosse. In addition to league play – Michael also is on several teams at West Park in St. Catharines .
That High School and the Western Hill Region have produced quite a who’s who of racers. Back in the day it was drivers like Pete Bicknell, Danny Rizzardo, Brian Stevens and Bill and Tammy Willard. Today – it’s a whole new crop – including many second generation drivers – Tyler and Cody McPherson, Travis Braun, BJ Willard, Mat Williamson and many others.
Is it something in the water or when the roar of the engines drifts over the 12 Mile Creek into the neighborhood on a Saturday Night – are there subliminal messages?
Who knows … but once racing gets into your blood – it’s awful hard to leave.
“I grew up in the stands watching my dad race,” said 15 year old Michael, “I knew at a young age that I wanted to race … it would be a cool thing to do.”
Growing up, George’s introduction to the sport came from his neighbors in Merritton – the Saunders family – Gary and his sons and former racers – Carl and Mike.
As an 18 year old, George got his start in a Street Stock and eventually moved through the ranks to the Sportsmen Division – where he was up to last season.
2008 marks the 14th season that he has enjoyed a relationship with his car owners – Philip Schultz and Vince Cino – both who are from the Central New York Area.
“I was running Genesee at the time,” remembered Bosse, “we parked next to each other … shared tools … parts … and developed a friendship.”
When his son Adam was born George missed a week at the Batavia NY Track and so did his two friends – although they did show up at the track hoping to meet with George, “keeping up with the business and two toddlers … I just couldn’t do it.”
His two pit neighbors had come to talk to him about coming to drive for them as they were looking for a change as well.
“The boys were growing up quickly and doing their sports,” prided Bosse, “ the time came when I had to step back again … leaving at 3 PM to go to the track and getting home at 3 AM became too much of an ordeal … so I had to go to the guys.”
George is fortunate to have such a pair of car owners.
Schultz and Cino wanted to stay involved with Bosse and basically told him to take everything home – set your own racing schedule and have fun.
That arrangement launched his L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modified Career last season.
The two are still behind him and stay in touch – visiting Merrittville on occasion or other races especially World of Outlaw Late Model Events.
Both of the Bosse’s cars will be sponsored by the family-owned Frontier Auto Dismantlers, Priority Collision, the Oliver Black Band and Lococo’s Fruit and Vegetables. George’s new TEO will be powered by an ERD Engine while Michael’s Hoosier Stock has the Ken Cosgrove-built engine in it that came with the car.
Michael’s 31 was last raced by Danielle Landry – a car that she bought from Dolph McCready.
Helping out with both cars are Dave Colavecchia – a former Mod Stock Driver and his two sons Allan and Brian as well as Jon and Leo.
While George’s new car has much of the running gear bolted to it from last year – the Frontier yard also has in stock his former Troyer and BRP cars of past seasons.
“If he shows the interest,” revealed George, “someday Michael can make the move up to my car … I have enough around to make him a nice Sportsman.”
Wherever their racing takes them – George and his son Michael and the family will share their love of racing.
With Merrittville’s 57th Season now just 31 days away – much of it’s success is due to it’s racing families – where the love of the sport carries over from one generation to the next.
Your local Dirt Track is where it’s at and it’s at Merrittville Speedway in just 31 Days – Saturday April 26th.
The star studded 358 Modified Super DIRTcar Series Stars are set to challenge our home town heroes in the Spring Sizzler 100 Super DIRTcar Series presented by Baron Roofing.
April’s Event also includes a 40 lap event for the Sportsman and a 25 lap Street Stock Open Event.
With plenty of free camping – it puts Merrittville Speedway on the map as a must see event and 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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