Thorold, Ontario – In 10 days when Merrittville Speedway presents its first 5 division Event May 2nd, the 2015 Championship Chase kick-off hosted by Pinty’s will launch the 10th consecutive season of a partnership with Lucas Oil.

“Right from the start our partnership has been invaluable,” said Lucas Oil Canada’s Matt Irvine, “it’s a great opportunity for Lucas Oil to market our brand and high performance products to a large audience. More than 90 % of everything in the auto parts industry that is asked for by brand name will be something we make. We’re very proud of that.”

“You can see their passion for the sport every time you see Lucas Oil involved in events and series and with race teams around the world,” added Erica Bicknell-Jones, “we are thrilled to race into our 10th year with the leading manufacturer of high quality additives and oils … once again a big part of our fan and driver experience.”

In each and every event in 2015 – Race Fans entering the Grandstands can learn more about Lucas Oil Products and fill out a ballot for a chance to win a prize pack of various Lucas Oil products.

“We are fans too,” added Irvine, “our involvement includes hospitality elements for our local Niagara retailers and distributors and anything that we can do for Merrittville’s fans … we’re happy to help!”

Although Lucas Oil will present the final Saturday Night of 2015 in September as hosts if the Canadian Modified Lite Weekend Finale in addition to the Sportsman Super DIRTcar Series and a combined Duel on the Dirt 50 lap event for the Hoosier Stocks - all season long most Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Events will feature the Pinty’s 358 Modifieds, Rick’s Delivery Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, Rev’s Full Throttle Powersports and the Van Raine Construction 4 Cylinders.

Lucas Oil’s involvement not only includes the 64th consecutive season of Saturday Night racing but the 22nd Season of Tuesday Night Kart Racing as well.

Lucas Oil Products were introduced to Canada in 1996 and since 2006 have flourished – gaining increasing exposure in the marketplace through its racing involvement while growing its product assortment and availability.

Lucas Oil’s problem solving and preventative maintenance products provide the ultimate protection for your engine. Whether your vehicle requires conventional or synthetic oils – Lucas premium oils and additives meet or exceed all OEM specifications.

Lucas Oil’s extensive product line - nearly 200 items that are available in 27 countries is divided into 4 categories and offers something for everyone from Automotive to Heavy Duty Industrial and Agricultural to High Performance Motorcycle and Power Sports applications. The Lucas Oil Slick Mist family of car care products outperforms the competition and will leave your finish slicker and shinier than any product on the market.

To view the entire Racing Only Product Line click on http://lucasoil.com/products/racing-only

“We are already looking 10 or 20 years ahead,” said Forrest Lucas in a recent interview, “we’ve been working with many race teams including Chip Ganassi Racing on light oil formulas and friction-free greases. We started making synthetic diesel oil for an oil drilling company in Northern Canada and are now selling it to a mining company in the Congo. We are made in America and sold to the world.”

Race Fans and Race Teams looking to learn more about Lucas Oil can visit www.lucasoil.ca or www.lucasoil.com Lucas Oil is on Face Book https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLucasOil and on Twitter https://twitter.com/lucasoil

To reach Merrittville Speedway call 905-892-8266 or via e mail – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Merrittville Speedway is located at 2371 Merrittville Highway in Thorold Ontario.

For all the news on Merrittville Speedway’s 64th Consecutive Season in 2015 – visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com. Become a fan of Merrittville Speedway on Face Book at www.facebook.com/Merrittville Speedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Merrittville

MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS The 2015 64th 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, Rick’s Delivery, Rev’s Full Throttle Powersports, Hoosier Tire Canada and Van Raine Construction and Contingency Partners http://www.merrittvillespeedway.com/contingency.html 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 is one of 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.

Race fans can look for Lucas Oil Products at their favourite automotive retailer or maintenance center including KC Auto Parts, RCM Racing Equipment Kala’s Hardware and Tim Phillips Garage.