DOOLEY AND JOHNSON KIDS CLUB BIKES TO GO IN WILKENS MEMORIAL AT MERRITTVILLE: PASTA DINNER TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

Thorold, Ontario … “ Throughout the 2006 season,” reveals Merrittville Speedway’s Erica Bicknell, “ Meridian Credit Union Kid’s Club Members receive ballots based on their participation in events … the more events … the more chances to win one of 7 Bikes that have been customized by drivers.”

Paul Klager from the Premier Mademoiselle Fitness Centers Classic Mod Lites and Brad Rouse from the Original Pizza Logs Sportsmen Division have made two young race fans happy as the two veterans have already gave their Bikes away.

Josh MacPherson – younger brother of 2006 Sportsmen Rookie Tyler McPherson was the most recent winner – taking home the Ripley’s Believe it or Not/ Philbrick Farm & Garden Equipment/ RCM Racing Equipment # 1 on July 15th.

Brad Rouse kicked off the new unique program – awarding his Baron Roofing & Siding Nu-Craft Window and Door 18R Bike back on July 1st.

When the Advance Auto Parts Big Block Modified Super DIRT Series visits Merrittville Speedway on Monday August 7th - the ‘Candy Man’ Mike Dooley from the Hoosier Stocks and DIRT’s winningest driver and former Merrittville Speedway Champion Alan Johnson will present their bikes to two lucky young race fans.

Dooley is a former Merrittville Hoosier Stock Champion and as well won last year’s inaugural Duel on the Dirt Series against the Brighton Speedway Pro Stocks. Always a fan favorite, Dooley’s Brian’s Tire Repair 310C Bike also is adorned with the St. Catharines driver’s trademark M&M’s characters.

Alan Johnson – one of the many drivers that will travel to Merrittville Speedway for the return of the Dirt Big Block Modifieds – has quite a track record at the Thorold track in special events over the years and the 14J Bike Winner will take home quite a keepsake of the special night. ,

Through the month of August, defending Original Pizza Logs Sportsmen Champion and current point leader Wayne Conn, Scott Wood from the L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modified Division and Justin Sharp’s Premier Mademoiselle Fitness Centers Classic Mod Lite G4 will all be given away.

“When Alan heard news of this contest,” said Nancy Bicknell, “ although he’ll only be with us one night – he was real excited and eager to do his part and what can we say about our own drivers … hats off to them.”

Since 1972, Merrittville Speedway has hosted the annual Civic Holiday Classic but not since 1993 has the event featured Big Block Modifieds as it had become a 358 Modified Title Race since then.

Ironically the last time the Advance Auto Parts Big Block Super DIRT Series event was held at Merrittville – a 358 Modified driver won – so our regular L. St. Amand Enterprises Weekly Competitors stand a strong chance. The event in question saw Ron Smoker overtake Brett Hearn coming out of turn 4 for the last time with the checkered flag in sight.

Th event o f the summer for Southern Ontario and Western New York Race fans has been run in memory of an up and coming driver – Trevor Wilkens – who passed away 14 years ago. The 100 lap Main Event in addition to the 25 lap Hoosier Stock Duel on the Dirt Special and the Classic Mod Lites will be presented by Toolneeds.

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Once again, Club Castropignano will present the Pre-Race Pasta Dinner and tickets are still available during racing events or from the Speedway Office.

Gates open at 4 PM for the Pasta Dinner while racing will start at 7:00 PM.

For further information on the return of the Advance Auto Parts Big Block Super DIRT Series including the Club Castropignano Pre-Race Pasta Dinner and the Meridian Credit Union Kid’s Club Bike Draw call 905-892-8266 or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com.