THOROLD, ONT – Not since the Azurix North America Triple 50s that celebrated the 50th Anniversary Season in 2001 has there been anything quite like it at Merrittville Speedway.
The Welland and Fort Erie Timber Marts are set to help Merrittville Speedway’s Reunion Committee celebrate 65 seasons of Saturday Night Racing with the Annual Nostalgia Night July 16th. The Pinty’s Delicious Foods 358 Modifieds will be featured once again in the Jerry Winger Memorial that in 2016 will be 65 laps in distance.
“”While the main event will be 65 laps … it’s unique format will have it divided into 2 20 lap segments followed by a 25 finale,” revealed (Merrittville Speedway GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “our drivers are surely planning their strategies now for what should be an exciting celebration for our fans … if one driver can win all three segments – there’s a $2500 Bonus courtesy of Bicknell Racing Products’ Bob Slack.”
The Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series program will also feature the Yager Bros Trucking Sportsman, Rev’s Full Throttle Powersports Modified Lites and the Van Raine Construction 4 Cylinder Divisions in addition to Vintage Race Cars.
“We really like helping build things big and small, “said (Welland’s GM) Jake den Hollander, “away from the track we share the same passion as any race team – we’re here to get the job done – and we can’t wait to see who gets it done July 16th”
Drivers will draw for heat starting spots for the 65 lap Jerry Winger Memorial and depending on the car count, the top 10 or 12 from the heats will redraw for starting spots in the first 20 lap segment.
The winner of the first and second 20 lap segments will redraw to see if 8, 10 or 12 cars will be inverted for the next segment.
Points will be tabulated from the finishes of the first two segments to help line up the final 25 segment – ie finish 1st and 4th and you will have 5 points. Another unique twist – the points will be lined up from lowest to highest. Prior to the start of the 25 lap finale … a final invert draw of either 8, 10 or 12 cars will set the final starting order.
Any ties in points in the first two segments will be broken by lowest heat draw numbers.
The winner of the third segment will win the Jerry Winger Memorial Trophy.
The Jerry Winger Memorial dates back to the 1959 Season when it was established after an up and coming racer and Point Champion Jerry Winger passed away due to illness.
George Winger was the first winner and in the modern era of the annual award – former winners Pete Bicknell, Chad Brachmann, Mike Bowman and Tyler McPherson are all winners in 2016.
Going back to July 2nd, 2001 … Robbie Krull won the first 50 lap segment while the final two segments were won by Danny Johnson.
The only thing better than enjoying a finished project is the feeling that comes from knowing you did it yourself. So dive in, get those creative juices flowing and when you’re ready to start your next home project, drop by the Welland or Fort Erie Timber Mart.
Timber Mart has the tools, materials and friendly knowledgeable advice to help.
Timber Mart is a whole lot more than just timbers. From inspiration to installation – Timber Mart staff will help you every step of the way. Whether it’s a renovation or a complete new build – everything you need … from the basement walls to the top of the roof is available at the Welland and Fort Erie Timber Marts.
Timber Mart has the largest sales volume in Canada for drywall, steel studs, Roxul Insulation, treated lumber and building materials.
The Fort Erie Timber Mart is a fashion and design centre for Kitchen and Bath, flooring, paints and decorating, window coverings and much more.
Bring your ideas to either location – 920 Niagara Street in Welland or 584 Garrison Road in Fort Erie where they will help make your dream a reality.
You can also visit www.wellandtimbermart.ca or www.forterietimbermart.ca
“Year in and year out – it’s a BRP Chassis that leads the Feature Win Totals,” said BRP’s Bob Slack, “BRP has won more than 8,000 checkered flags and we are proud of each one … if someone can get the job done in July 16th’s unique 65 lap Main Event … we’re happy to help out!”
Bicknell Racing Products is located in St. Catharines, Ontario Canada at 117 Cushman Road in addition to the US Headquarters in Niagara Falls, NY.
For further information on Bicknell Racing Products or to find a dealer near you call 905-685-7223, 905-685-4291 or 716-285-7502, or shop on line at www.bicknellracingproducts.com. Follow BRP on Twitter at twitter.com/bicknellracing or on Face Book at https://www.facebook.com/bicknellracing
The Welland and Fort Erie Timber Mart Nostalgia Night at Merrittville Speedway begins when the Great Clips Grandstand Ticket Office opens at 5:30. Showtime is 7PM.
To reach Merrittville Speedway call 905-892-8266 or via e mail – ebicknell@cogeco.net. Merrittville Speedway is located at 2371 Merrittville Highway in Thorold Ontario.
Merrittville Speedway’s Office is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and is located in the Grandstand Area on the ground floor of the Lucas Oil Tower.
For all the news on Merrittville Speedway’s 65th Consecutive Season in 2016 – visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com. Race fans and Race teams alike can follow Merrittville on Face Book (Facebook.com/Merrittville Speedway) and Twitter (Twitter.com/Merrittville
MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS The 2016 65th Anniversary Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series for Merrittville Speedway’s 5 Divisions is brought to race fans and racers by division sponsors – Pinty’s Delicious Foods, Yager Bros Trucking, Rev’s Full Throttle Powersports, Hoosier Tire Canada and Van Raine Construction in addition to many marketing partners Visit them at . http://www.merrittvillespeedway.com/sponsors.htm and visit them when you require their products and/or services.
Lucas Oil Products, Inc., is the world leader in the production high performance oils, fuel treatments and problem solving additives with the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in North America. Lucas Oil’s premium formulas are marketed worldwide and retail at more than 40,000 auto parts stores across the continent and at virtually every truck stop across Canada.
Race fans can look for Lucas Oil Products at their favourite automotive retailer or maintenance center including Kala’s Home Hardware, St. Catharines Discount Auto Parts and RCM Racing Equipment.