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For Release - Thursday March 27, 2008 - From Jim Irvine - Merrittville Speedway Public Relations - 905-685-7223 – Winter Office
Thorold, Ontario (March 26) – It’s 30 days and counting down to Merrittville Speedway’s 57th Season and the Baron Roofing Windows and Doors Spring Sizzler – Saturday April 26th.
The Thorold track’s Hoosier Stock Division is also 3 and 0 in a fiercely fought battle in the annual Duel on the Dirt Series against the Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks that call the Brighton Speedway home.
Will anyone challenge our hometown heroes in 2008?
That question could be answered Saturday April 26th when in addition to the 358 Modified 100 lap Super DIRTcar Series Main event and the 40 lap Sportsman special – the date also includes a 25 lap Street Stock Open.
“Basically any 2008 Street Stock-type car is eligible for this event,” reveals (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “just show up with your current rule book … there won’t be any mixing or matching either … your rules must be followed to a Tee!”
Once again in 2008, drivers at each track will have two home track events before the two combined events in September.
Merrittville’s Hoosier Stock race fans and race teams will notice a Duel on the Dirt Event listed as part of the David Chevrolet Corvette presentation of the Patriot Sprint Group on May 31st on the 2008 Schedule Cards.
Please note that date is not a home track event – the two 2008 events are set for Monday May 19th when the Financial Care Group presents the Monday Night Madness Special Event in addition to Monday August 4th when Toolneeds presents the Trevor Wilkens Memorial that also features the Advance Auto Parts Big Block Super DIRTcar Series 100 lap Main Event.
Merrittville’s 57th Season will once again conclude with the J&S Heating Weekend that boasts two 50 lap events – the Duel on the Dirt Finale presented by Lawns We Do and D.L. Services on Friday September 5th.
The season will end how it started off – Saturday September 6th with another Street Stock Open – 50 laps the distance with a $1000 payday for the winner.
So – will the Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks make an early season trek across the 401 looking for some seat time in Southern Ontario rather than the first of three practices at their Saturday Night home?
Being only April – what drivers from the Southern Ontario and Western New York Dirt Tracks will pay an early season visit before their home tracks open?
How about Asphalt drivers – are there any that might like to do it in the dirt?
You know the old saying – Dirt’s for racing – asphalt’s for getting there!
“My Hoosier Stocks are always ready to step up to the plate,” pitches Merrittville Speedway’s Nancy Bicknell, “it’s a whole new game this year and we can expect another awesome Duel on the Dirt from the Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks or anyone else.”
“You know what they say,” predicts Brighton Speedway’s Mark Rinaldi, “three strikes and you’re out … our hats off once again to Merrittville … my Pro Stocks have come so far … and they can’t wait to take to the field this year!”
Race fans looking for some pre-season rivalries can look to the ice as the Thorold ASI Group Blackhawks and the St. Catharines Mountainview Homes Falcons are locked into the GHL Championship Play-offs with Game 2 set for the Jack Gatecliffe Arena in St. Catharines Friday March 28th at 7:30. Game 3 goes Saturday at the Thorold Arena at 7:30 as well.
After Saturday’s Junior B Game – you can catch more on ice action at the Merritton Arena in St. Catharines with the annual Stanley ’s Cup Tournament involving racers, crews and fans.
Your local Dirt Track is where it’s at and it’s at Merrittville Speedway in just 30 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 Windows and Doors.
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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