TWO GREAT EVENTS COMBINE TO MAKE ONE GREAT HOLIDAY RACING WEEKEND AT MERRITTVILLE – BRP CAN LATE MODELS TO OPEN DOUBLEHEADER WITH ONLY 2008 VISIT
For Immediate Release - May 14, 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 Financial Care Group is now Zavitz Financial Strategies and you will find out a little more about them Monday May 19th when the 2008 Lucas Oil 358 Modified Shoot Out opens with a 50 lap Main Event.
The 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 Saturday at 5:30 while Monday it’s 5:00. Showtime both events is 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 CONTINGENCY 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.
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