Thorold, Ontario – After a night at the races … some time at the cottage … after a long run after a rain or for no reason at all – Vansickle Pet Valu has a self-serve dog wash where you can leave the mess behind.

Before the Big Dogs take to the track Saturday August 15th for Feature Events for all 5 Divisions - Big Dogs … Little Dogs and all breeds in between will have their own time in front of the crowd.

Race Fans and Race Teams alike are encouraged to bring along their dogs for the annual Best Appearing Dog Contest presented by Vansickle Pet Valu.

“For many of us in the stands and in the pits,” relays (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “racing is a family sport … and that family includes a dog … it’s their night to join in the fun and not be left home.”

Race Fans will be given the chance to vote on their favorites – the winner is the dog that gets the most cheers.

Vansickle Pet Valu has all your pet supply needs from food including frozen raw food for dogs and cats to toys and treats.

If you’re looking for a pet – hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and fish are always in store and with ties to different adoption agencies – can help you find puppies and kittens … dogs and cats.

Bring in your dirty dog and leave the mess behind. In a spa-like atmosphere – Vansickle Pet Valu supplies everything … shampoo, towels and blow dryers.

Vansickle Pet Valu is located at 420 Vansickle Road in the Walmart Plaza on 4th Avenue in St. Catharines. Stop in and see them with your pet and receive a FREE Treat!

You can also find them on Face Book at https://www.facebook.com/vansicklepetvalu/info?tab=overview

The Vansickle Pet Valu Dog Contest – part of Avondale Food Stores presentation of the TUSA West Series Modified Lite Special begins when the Great Clips Grandstand Ticket Office opens at 5:30 with Show Time at 7:00 PM.

Merrittville Speedway is located at 2371 Merrittville Highway in Thorold. For directions click on http://www.merrittvillespeedway.com/directions.html or call 905-892-8266 or via e mail – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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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 athttp://www.merrittvillespeedway.com/sponsors.htm and visit them when you require their products and/or services.

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