Merrittville Speedway: Rain cancels ASCS Patriot Sprints ... rain check policy announced

Thorold, Ontario (August 22) – For the fourth time of the season – Merrittville Speedway Officials were forced to cancel its Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Program – derailing the ASCS Patriot Sprints Tour Saturday August 21st.

“With the Sprint Car teams fresh off their Friday Night visit to Ohsweken,” sympathizes  (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “with qualifying underway … it was unfortunate that what we knew was coming …  finally arrived – it’s the worst time of all to have to cancel … when the pits are full of race teams and race fans are still filing in.”

Unfortunately the Pen Centre presentation of the ASCS Patriot Sprints is unable to be rescheduled in 2010.

“With what the balance of our season holds and the different tracks they have left on their schedule,” furthers Bicknell, “there is nothing that works for either of us … as an alternative however – we have come up with a fair rain check policy for both the pits and the grandstands.”

RAIN CHECK POLICY - GRANDSTANDS:
Rain checks for the grandstands can be used on the following dates:
1.  Friday September 10th
2.  The 2011 Sprint Car date that will be announced with the 2011 Schedule
* you may also use your ticket for any of the other 2010 remaining events, but no refunds will be given for the difference in the admission amounts – For example: If you have an adult ticket from August 21st ($17 value) and you would like to use it on September 4th when the adult ticket will be $15, the $2 will not be refunded to you.

RAIN CHECK POLICY - PITS:
Rain checks for the pits can be used on the following dates:
1.  Friday September 10th or Saturday September 11th
2.  The 2011 Sprint Car date that will be announced with the 2011 Schedule
* you MUST have your wristband and pink ticket to use your rain check

If you have further questions, you may email Erica Bicknell at ebicknell@cogeco.net or call the Speedway at 905-892-8266.

Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Action returns Saturday August 28th when Ball Hockey International presents Minor Sports Night assisted by the Niagara Ice Dogs featuring all 5 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions.

The Aaron’s Lucky Dog Kids Club will have their Back to School Party.

When the gates open at 5:30 all players in their Minor Sport Uniform Sweater will be admitted free. Showtime is at 7:00 PM.

For further information on the 59th Season call the Speedway Office at 905-892-8266 or visit the award winning merrittvillespeedway.com. Race fans and Race teams alike can follow Merrittville on Face Book and Twitter (Twitter.com/Merrittville). 

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 leading up to the International Championship Triple Header Weekend that will close the 59th consecutive season – September 10th to 12th.

J&S Heating and Air Conditioning will present the two day event for the Modified Lites and Classic Dwarf Cars with special events including the Sportsman Super DIRTcar Series, the Southern Ontario Sprints, the Duel on the Dirt Big 6 Series and a 4 Cylinder Cars versus 4 Cylinder Trucks Challenge.

Sunday’s Merrittville Motorized Mayhem features the 100 lap Grantham Lions Ironman Enduro Series Finale accelerated by Niagara College.

Crazy Offer!

Race fans – check your 2010 Ticket Stubs for a Crazy Offer from Little Caesars Pizza – located at 572 Niagara Street in Welland. With the purchase of a HOT-N-READY Pizza and Crazy Bread – receive a Free Crazy Bread!

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Enjoy all the play by play from the Merrittville Announce Team of Clint Geoffrey, Mikey Kruchka and Fran Buschardt and special guests all season long on our new state of the art Yorkville NX Series Loudspeakers. Race fans and teams can also tune into 89.9 FM to listen to live feeds from our FM Transmitter.

Your Local Dirt Track is where it's at!! Merrittville Speedway "The Best Family Entertainment in 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.”