PORT, N.Y. — May 16, 2012 — The 2012 DIRTcar 358 Modified Series gets the green light this weekend with two events at two long-time DIRTcar-sanctioned facilities as part of the Victoria Day celebration in Canada.

Cornwall (Ontario) Motor Speedway will host the Series opener on Sunday, May 20th. Merrittville Speedway in Thorold, Ontario, will host their traditional Victoria Day event on Monday, May 21st.

Last season Dale Planck of Cortland, N.Y., Stephan LaFrance of Brockville, Ontario-Canada captured the two series events at Cornwall, while Brett Hearn of Sussex, N.J., drove to victory lane at Merrittville Speedway.                MORE INFO HERE

In other Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series action, Todd Gordon made a return to Bobcat of Hamilton 358 Modified Victory Lane with Rocco Conte, Rob Murray and Josh Sliter also winning the Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinder, Hoosier Stock and J&S Heating and Air Conditioning Modified Lite Features.        MORE INFO HERE

WITH THE 61st SEASON UNDERWAY AT MERRITTVILLE … KIDS CLUB SET TO START THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

“Since we opened for the season,” informs (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “some parents have already registered their children … here at the Office and even on line … but this Saturday Night is the official night to sign up.” 

Prior to race time throughout the season, the Kid’s Club Area behind the Main Grandstand has activities scheduled for members. For a breakdown of the season’s events              MORE INFO HERE

KING OF THE CRATES SERIES LAUNCHES IN LOCOCO WHOLESALE NIGHT AT MERRITTVILLE

“With the second 40 lap special on tap in two weeks for the Sportsman,” exclaimed (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “Lococo Wholesale should deliver an action-packed event.” 

Brad Rouse won both the King of the Crates Series and overall Title last season and it will be interesting to witness his title defence this season. Cody McPherson - third place overall last season won the Spring Sizzler 40 lap Event while Rouse took last week’s Championship Chase Opener              MORE INFO HERE

Thorold, Ontario (May 5 For Immediate Release       from Jim Irvine          Merrittville Speedway Public Relations  905-892-8266 (Office), jimirvine@cogeco.net or www.twitter.com/merrittville   .............. When race fans entered Merrittville Speedway’s Grandstand area for the B&C Truck Centre May 5th Event they got a taste of Blast Entertainment’s night club experience. When action took to the Thorold d-shaped oval they continued to be rocked as the 2012 Championship Chase kicked off with some thrilling 3 and 4 wide action through all 5 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions.

Mat Williamson, defending champion Brad Rouse, Rob Murray, Shawn Sliter and Tony Kelly took home their first wins in the Bobcat of Hamilton 358 Modified, Original Pizza Logs Sportsman, Hoosier Stock, J&S Heating and Air Conditioning Modified Lite and Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinder Divisions respectively.

“I got a little impatient last week and kind of gave it away,” admitted Mat Williamson in 358 Modified Victory Lane, “Tonight … I might have got a lucky break through lap traffic.”          .      MORE INFO HERE

When you think Stratford Ontario you think the Shakespeare Festival Theatre … maybe the Stratford Cullitons ( Mid-Western Conference rivals of the Thorold Blackhawks) or even Justin Bieber.

If you attended Merrittville Speedway’s 60th Anniversary Awards Night last October you have to know that Blast Entertainment and P.M. Lighting also call Stratford home.

“With Blast Entertainment and PM Lighting officially closing out last season,” revealed (Merrittville Speedway GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “it’s only fitting that they join B&C Truck Centre to kick off another … their professionalism and creativity can put any event over the top!.”        MORE INFO HERE

Ever wondered how some of Merrittville Speedway’s Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Drivers make what they do look so easy or how a car can get so easily out of control? Ever wanted to know how to pull off the perfect race winning move? Or are you one of those You Tubers looking for the few seconds of fame in getting your video on Dumbest Stuff on Wheels?

Enduro Racing at Merrittville Speedway steps on the gas and answers all the questions you want to know but are afraid to ask.

“Our Enduros attract all kinds,” relates (GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “ drivers with no experience … some that have run this type of event before and even some of our regular Saturday Night competitors … but in the end it’s more survival than experience that counts.”            MORE INFO HERE