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May 16  2012
DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Kicks Off Season with Ontario Swing
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

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Sat. May 19
The Seaway Mall presents Rankin Cancer Run Night – A Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series featuring the 25 Lap Modified Lites Stars North Tour Event. STUDENTS 18 & UNDER - GRANDSTAND ADMISSION IS ONLY $5!
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 MONDAY MAY 21
GRANDSTANDS  
Adults $20 Canadian or $22 American Students (13-18) $18 Canadian or $20 American
Seniors (60 yrs & up) $18 Canadian or $20 American Kids (8 to 12) $6 Canadian or $7 American
Under 8 FREE  
PITS  
Merrittville or
DIRTcar Members $30 Canadian or $32 American
One Day Members $35 Canadian or $37 American
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May 13  2012
MCPHERSON TAKES OPENING ROUND OF DAVID CHEVROLET KING OF THE CRATES SERIES IN LOCOCO WHOLESALE NIGHT AT MERRITTVILLE – GORDON DRIVES TO EMOTIONAL VICTORY
Thorold, Ontario (May 12) The 2012 Edition of the David Chevrolet King of the Crates Series for the Original Pizza Logs DIRTcar Sportsman kicked off with Cody McPherson out battling his older brother Tyler in winning the 40 lap Special at Merrittville Speedway Saturday May 12th.

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

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May 11  2012

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

Thorold, Ontario (May 11, 2012 For Immediate Release from Jim Irvine Merrittville Speedway Public Relations 905-892-8266, jimirvine@cogeco.net or www.twitter.com/merrittville) – With B&C Truck Centre and Blast Entertainment Night at Merrittville Speedway – Saturday May 5th - launching the 2012 Championship Chase for all 5 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions, the Meridian Credit Union Kids Club Registration Night kicks off with Registration Night Saturday May 12th. 

“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

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May 10  2012

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

Thorold, Ontario (May 10, 2012For Immediate Release from Jim Irvine Merrittville Speedway Public Relations        905-685-7223 (Winter Office), jimirvine@cogeco.net or www.twitter.com/merrittville) – It will be a wholesale night of excitement Saturday May 12th when Merrittville Speedway hosts Lococo Wholesale – an event that features the 2012 Opener of the King of the Crates Series powered by David Chevrolet and Registration Night for the Kids Club.  

“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

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May 6  2012
WILLIAMSON, ROUSE, MURRAY, SLITER & KELLY WIN FIRST FEATURES OF 2012 IN B&C TRUCK CENTRE/ BLAST ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT MERRITTVILLE

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

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May 5  2012
B&C TRUCK CENTRE & BLAST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT 2012 CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE OPENER AT MERRITTVILLE
Thorold, Ontario (May 3, 2012) –When it was announced that B&C Truck Centre would be joined by Blast Entertainment to present Merrittville Speedway’s 2012 Championship Chase on Saturday May 5th – you had to know that the first 5 Division Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Event would be over the top!

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

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May 1  2012
NOW’S THE TIME TO START YOUR ENDURO CAR – FIRST QUALIFIER IS LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY AT MERRITTVILLE!
Thorold, Ontario (May 1, 2012) – If you missed the Speed program Car Science this past winter have you really had all your questions answered about cars?

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

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