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7/30/2024

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Civic Holiday Doubleheader Up Next at Merrittville Speedway

THOROLD, ONTARIO (July 29, 2024) … The tradition of racing on Civic Holiday Weekend at the Merrittville Speedway will be continuing this coming weekend, with racing on both Saturday, August 3, and Monday, August 5. Saturday night action will be highlighted by the Bill Willard Sr Sterling Silver Event for the DIRTcar Sportsman, plus a full Bobcat of Hamilton Weekly Racing Series program. Monday will be the 3rd Annual Canadian Grand Nationals, where one lucky fan will win $1000, and a young race fan will win 1000 pieces of candy.

Both race nights will feature the Commercial Auto Electric 358 Modifieds, Semenuk’s ESSO/Baron Roofing DIRTcar Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, RONA/Doidge Building Centre Mod Lites, and the Vansickle Pet Valu/PV on the Lane 4 Cylinders.

Niagara Employment Help Centre will present the racing action on Saturday, August 3. Saturday night, which features the 35th Anniversary Bill Willard Sr Sterling Silver Event. Bill Willard Sr not only supported his grandkids Bill Jr and Tammy’s racing efforts but supported the stock car and jalopy divisions dating back to the very beginning of Merrittville Speedway. Bill Sr passed away in 1991 and the who’s who of racing have won this prestigious event. 358 Modified drivers Chad Brachmann (1998,1999,2001), Mat Williamson (2006-2007), Justin Sharp (2013), James Michael Friesen (2014), Brad Rouse (2012,2015-2017, 2018), and Dylan Davidson (2019-2020) are just some that have won this race during their Sportsman careers. Cody McPherson is a three-time and defending race winner. Cody won his first in 2011, and has gone back-to-back in 2022 and 2023.

Looking for a fantastic new career? Looking to hire an energetic new employee? Let the Niagara Employment Help Centre to explore tomorrow's possibilities today. They can help you reach out and plan a better future. Employers are encouraged to list jobs in our Niagara job listings. Job seekers have access to resume building tools and access to knowledgeable experts from our Centre. Contact them at (905) 358-0021 or see them in person on Thorold Stone Road in Niagara Falls.

Saturday night, Pit gates will open at 5pm, with grandstands opening at 5:30, and racing will get underway at 7pm.

On Monday August 5, Baron Roofing will present the racing action. Over 20 + years of operation, Baron Roofing & Siding has grown into one of the largest roof replacement companies in Niagara. Located at 2448 Turner Road in Fonthill, Ontario, Baron Roofing provides the Niagara Region with premium roofing services. As a family-owned business, they blend personal service with high standards. Their team aims to consistently give superior advice, better materials, trustworthy installation, and competitive pricing to all their customers. Baron Roofing also backs their work with a 10-year workmanship warranty. For more information, log online to www.baronroofing.com

On Monday, Pit gates will open at 4pm, with grandstands opening at 5:30pm, and racing gets underway at 7pm.

For more information, visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com and can follow the action on My Race Pass.

Follow Merrittville on social media including Facebook (facebook.com/MerrittvilleSpeedway), Twitter (@Merrittville), and now on Instagram (@merrittvillespeedway). For results, point standings, and more, check out www.merrittvillespeedway.com


Article Credit: Steven Petty

Submitted By: Doug Leonard

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Seniors 60 yrs & up: $18.00
Youth 13-18yrs: $16.00
Kids 8-12 : $8.00
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