MERRITTVILLE SEAWAY MALL RACE CAR SHOW MARCH BREAK
SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS THIS WEEK – AARON’S LUCKY DOG KIDS CLUB – ALL SUMMER

For Immediate Release - March 15, 2010 - From Jim Irvine - Merrittville Public Relations - 905-685-7223 Winter Office

Thorold, Ontario (March 15, 2010) – If you are looking for something to do with the family this week – visit Merrittville Speedway’s Race Car Show at the Seaway Mall in Welland.

Cars from every division are on display until closing Saturday Night and remember to make a donation of a non-perishable food item for your chance to win a 2010 Grandstand Season Pass.

If you and the family follow NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Michael Waltrip - you may know that in celebration of Aaron’s 55th Anniversary, he will drive the Aaron’s #55 in the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega April 25th-

One week later … Merrittville Speedway will play it’s role in the celebration when the 2010 Edition of the Kid’s Club get’s a new lease on life – Saturday May 1st.

The Aaron’s Lucky Dog Kid’s Club will hold Registration Night as part of the 105.1 The River Niagara IceDogs Fan Appreciation Night that launches the Championship Chase for all 5 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions.

“We are thrilled to have Aaron’s join our Kid’s Club,” exclaimed (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “while 55 years of operation is quite an achievement … they are relatively new in Niagara … we are honored to help them grow!”

Prior to race time throughout the season, the Aaron’s Lucky Dog Kid’s Club Area behind the Main Grandstand has activities scheduled for members. Highlight Events once again take place in August.

“Race fans of all ages are still talking about some of the best races … the clinic put on by Matt Sheppard in the Big Block 100 was my first,” admits (Aaron’s St. Catharines’) Grant MacArthur, “but before that … the Kids Club Bike Race was a sight to be seen as well!”

When the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series returns Monday August 2nd for the L. St. Amand Enterprises hosted Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial … Bike Races will award brand new bikes to lucky younger race fans in attendance.

From there … Meridian Credit Union Box Car Races for the Aaron’s Lucky Dog Kid’s Club will involve parents for the first time as part of Saturday August 7th’s CMH Sales and Leasing Help a Child Night.

When Ball Hockey International presents Minor Sports Team Night assisted by the Niagara IceDogs Saturday August 28th – the Aaron’s Lucky Dog Kid’s Club will celebrate it’s first summer with a Back to School Party.

The Merrittville Speedway Aaron’s Lucky Dog Kids Club is just one of many ingredients that combine to keep the Thorold showplace as an enjoyable family oriented attraction.

Many new events will be unveiled on the Kids Club Registration Night.

The 2010 Kids Club Membership fee for children from 8 – 12 years of age is $24.99 while for those under 8 – it is $4.99.

The one time fee includes a Membership Card and Aaron’s Lucky Dog T-Shirt and allows the Kids Club Member free admission to all 2010 Dirt Weekly Racing Series Events.

Visit Aaron’s at their St. Catharines location – 360 Ontario Street or visit them on line at shopaarons.ca.

Aaron’s is North America’s leader in the sales and lease ownership of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories. With more than 1,700 company operated and franchises in the US and Canada – Aaron’s can offer guaranteed low prices on a large selection of name brand products with the highest level of service.

In addition to Michael Waltrip Racing drivers David Reutimann, Martin Truex, Trevor Bayne and the 14 year old son of Bill Elliott – Chase – Race fans can also cheer for the Aaron’s sponsored Pierre Bourque in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.

When you visit the Seaway Mall this week – keep an eye out for the Hoosier Stock with the Aaron’s Lucky Dog as well!

Veteran Hoosier Stock driver Kevin Knapp has added Aaron’s as a sponsor in 2010. As the season nears – look for an article on that team as well.

In the weeks leading up to the start of the season … race fans can keep visiting – visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com or follow us on Face Book for all the pre-season news - Drivers making moves from one division to another … former drivers returning to the sport and all the news on what events to look forward to … it will all be revealed.

For further information on Merrittville Speedway’s Aaron’s Lucky Dog Kids Club and any other highlight of the 58th Season call the Winter Office at 905-685-7223 until April 1st or the Speedway Office during the season at 905-892-8266 or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com. 

Join us this season on a Saturday Night for a LUCAS OIL WEEKLY RACING SERIES EVENT featuring FIVE Divisions featuring local heroes and up and coming new stars and special events including the inaugural June 17th WoO LMS Extravaganza presented by Brian’s Tire Repair Turn 4 Collision and PineView Drywall and brought to race fans by GIANT FM, TV Cogeco, Modern Corporation, Cotton, Inc. and IBEW Local 303 Niagara.

Make your plans … call your friends and maybe even get a carpool together and enjoy a staycation at the speedway with plenty of free parking and camping spots – a night at the races is so much fun and so close to home!

Your Local Dirt Track is where it’s at!!! Merrittville Speedway ‘The Best Family Entertainment in Niagara.”

MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS

The 2010 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series for Merrittville Speedway’s 5 Divisions is brought to race fans and racers by division sponsors – L. St. Amand Enterprises, Original Pizza Logs, J&S Heating and Air Conditioning, Hoosier Tire Canada and Turn 4 Collision in addition to contingency sponsors Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Hoosier Tire, Lucas Oil Products, Inside Track Motorsport News, Intercomp, ISC Racer’s Tape, Jaz Products, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, Motorsports Safety Systems, Outerwears, Port City Racing, R.J.S. Racing Equipment, Racing Optics, Schroeder Torsion Bars, Schoenfeld Headers, Ultra Shield Race Products, Wrisco Industries and XRP, Inc.

Lucas Oil Products is one the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry featuring a premium line of oils, greases and problem solving additives.

Through innovative product research and development along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top selling additive in the industry.

Look for Lucas Oil Products at their favorite automotive retailer or maintenance centre including Drummond Home Hardware, RCM Racing Equipment and Tim Phillips Garage.