2009 Marks Merrittville’s 58th Racing Season
For Immediate Release - January 23, 2009 - From Jim Irvine - Merrittville Public Relations - 905-685-7223 (Winter Office)
(Thorold, ON) January 23 - Merrittville Speedway has announced a partnership with Seaway Mall that could pit one lucky race fan with the ultimate prize package, which includes a 2009 Grandstand Season Pass!
The contest will take place during the week of March 16th to the 22nd, when cars and stars of Merrittville Speedway’s Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Division will be on-hand at the Mall providing fans with a one-of-a-kind racing experience.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Mall providing race fans from across the Region an opportunity to meet some of their favourite drivers and to get a first-hand look at their race cars,” said Erica Bicknell, GM of Merrittville Speedway. “This year marks our 58th season, so what better way to treat our fans than with an up-close race experience in an intimate setting,” she added.
As part of the Speedway’s 58th season and in conjunction with St. Patrick’s Day, shoppers showing a receipt from the Seaway Mall Store during the week will receive a shamrock shaped ballot for entry into the Grandstand Pass and Seaway Mall Gift Certificate prize giveaway. From all the shamrocks collected during the week, one lucky winner will be chosen to win the Grand Prize of a 2009 Merrittville Speedway Grandstand Season Pass. The pass will provide entry into all Merrittville Speedway events throughout 2009. The prize is valued at $240.00. Second place winner will win $100 in Seaway Mall Gift Certificates.
Other highlights and participants of race week at the Mall will include:
* Roger Gilbert, Rob Goulding and Rick Grundy will show their Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinder Race Cars
* Kellie Mason, Paul Klager and Shawn Sliter will represent the Modern Corporation Open Wheel Lites.
* Hoosier Stock Point Champion Rob Murray will be joined by other full-fendered stars Rob Disher and Billy Bleich Jr.
* Veterans Jim Johnstone and Rick Bellante will be joined by 2009 rookie Cody McPherson to showcase their Original Pizza Logs Sportsman Cars.
* Welland’s own Rob Pietz is set to make his return to the L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modifieds official by showing off his new car. Joining him with be Bill Bleich and Derek Wutzke.
The Seaway Mall located at 800 Niagara Street features over 120 friendly stores and services and offers free wireless internet throughout the mall.
The Seaway Mall is open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Sundays from 12 to 5 PM.
Shoppers can also visit the Seaway Mall on line at www.seawaymall.com.
Merrittville will officially begin the 2009 season on April 25th. For further information and a preview of Merrittville Speedway’s 58th consecutive season, please visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com
MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: The 2009 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series for Merrittville Speedway’s 5 Divisions is brought to fans by division sponsors – L. St. Amand Enterprises, Original Pizza Logs, Lucas Oil, Hoosier Tire Canada and Turn 4 Collision.
About the Seaway Mall: Seaway Mall goes WAY beyond your expectations! Seaway Mall offers a variety of unique shopping and dining experiences and is home to over 120 stores and services including Le Chateau, the Shoe Warehouse, Bonnie Togs, and a brand new Pennington’s. Seaway Mall is simply the best place to shop for everything you need for your family, home and for yourself. For those looking to take-in some tasty treats, the Mall offers a wide-variety of food choices. Recently, the Mall welcomed Ye Olde Squire, which features a Scottish Pub theme and is well known for it’s homemade dishes.
