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For
Immediate Release May 8, 2008. From Jim Irvine,
Merrittville Public Relations with files from Gary
Montgomery 905-892-8266
Thorold, Ontario (May 14)
- The first holiday doubleheader of 2008 is here.
The Saturday and
Monday events will provide a full menu of great racing
action for race fans – many who are still buzzing
about last week’s season opener.
133 race cars through
the 5 DIRT Weekly Racing Series Divisions converged to
battle on the super smooth racing surface and there
was plenty of three wide racing throughout.
Meridian Credit Union
will present the Rankin Cancer Run Night Saturday May
17th which will feature the only 2008 visit of the
full-fendered BRP Can Am Late Models – which is also
the Season Opener of the 14 Race Series.
The Late Model special
event will feature a star studded field of the
region’s pilots from Black Rock, Genesee, Little
Valley, McKean County, and Woodhull.
“Weekly Racing is
something, but the tour deal is something else,”
reveals Mr. Excitement – Jerry Wonderling, “we have
been fast everywhere this year … we have been lucky at
Black Rock … I hope that luck continues at
Merrittville.”
Wonderling is
undefeated at his Friday Night home track – having won
3 straight features to kick off the year – four if you
count the $2500 ISKY Cams Season Finale Victory last
fall at the same Dundee NY facility.
Many of the Saturday
Night Late Model tracks have given their race teams
the night off to encourage Tour participation and a
field of 30 or more is expected.
In 2007, the Series
enjoyed 11 different winners of which 5 of them were
first timers.
With the recent
announcement that Pete Bicknell himself will be behind
the wheel of a second Paul Grigsby Integrity Homes of
WNY Late Model – will Bicknell add his name to the
list of first time winners?
In 6 BRP Can Am Late
Model events held at Merrittville Speedway since 2004
– there have been 6 different winners.
Last year’s slide job
pass that Steve Dixon put on Jim Johnson for the win
stands out as one of the most spectacular finishes in
the history of BRP Can Late Model A Main Events.
Was Bicknell’s
mid-race battle with Chad Brachmann this past Saturday
– a foreshadowing of what will take place Saturday
Night?
Bicknell will surely
have his hands full as he will be part of a record
crop of rookie drivers looking to challenge the
veterans for the win in the Series Opener.
With the L. St. Amand
Enterprises 358 Modifieds off on a rare Saturday Night
as they prepare for the opening round of the 2008
Lucas Oil Shootout by dirttrackdigest.com set for
Event 2 of the Holiday Doubleheader Monday May 19th –
joining the Late Models will be the Original Pizza
Logs Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, Lucas Oil Open Wheel
Lites and the Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinders.
Meridian Credit Union
has a commitment to provide a refreshed, reinvented
approach to neighborhood banking – one that celebrates
the concept of local service, decision-making and
support. Meridian is focused on making a difference in
people’s lives – helping real people reach their
goals.
Get in touch with the
Meridian Credit Union today and start your revolution
of one. Meridian Credit Union has 43 branches across
Ontario delivering worry-free banking. For a branch
nearest you call 1-800-303-3258 or visit
www.meridiancu.ca or revolutionofone.ca.
The D.I.R.T. GM Crate
powered Sportsman will also be in the Spotlight in a
40 lap $650 to win event in addition to the first 25
lap Duel on the Dirt Home Track Street Stock Event.
With more than 100 laps of real racing on tap – the
event that may get you on the edge of your seat is the
first Konzelmann Estate Winery Enduro Qualifier.
Visit
www.merrittvillespeedway.com for a preview of some
Monday Night Madness tomorrow and be sure to be in
your seat when the first green flag drops.
Gates will open for
both events at 5:30 with Showtime at 7:00 Sharp!
Merrittville Speedway is presenting its 57th
consecutive season of dirt track excitement in 2008.
For information on DIRT Weekly Racing Series events
and upcoming specials call 905-892-8266 or visit
www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
Join us this season on a Saturday Night for A DIRT
WEEKLY RACING SERIES EVENT featuring FIVE Weekly
Racing Divisions or one of our spectacular special
events featuring local heroes and up-coming new
stars!
Make your plans … call your friends and maybe even get
a car pool together (we know gas isn’t cheap these
days) and enjoy One Great Racing Weekend.
Your Local Dirt Track is where it's at!! Merrittville
Speedway "The Best Family Entertainment in Niagara"
MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS
The 2008 DIRT Weekly Racing Series for Merrittville
Speedway’s 5 Divisions is brought to fans by partners
including the Meridian Credit Union and Zavitz
Financial Strategies in addition to contingency
sponsors Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Hoosier Tire
Canada, Inside Track Motorsport News, Intercomp, ISC
Racer’s Tape, Jaz Products, Kirkey Racing Fabrication,
Motorsports Safety Systems, Port City Racing, R.J.S.
Racing Equipment, Sway-A-Way, Ultra Shield Race
Products, Outerwears and XRP, Inc |
