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Kyle Rothwell leads Tyler Lafantaisie (96) and Alex Riley (17) and others. (Photo-BMD Photography)
 
By: Merrittville Speedway
May 12 2016
 

Thorold, Ontario – Niagara’s Complete Concrete Contractor is set to host a Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Saturday May 14th that will feature the opening round of the 2016 Triple Crown Series for the Van Raine Construction 4 Cylinder Division at Merrittville Speedway.

During intermission, also taking the spotlight will be the Tuesday Night races that compete in the Lucas Oil Weekly Karting Series with a pre-race display and exhibition races.

“Many veteran drivers got their start in kart racing back in the day before our track was established,” said (Merrittville Speedway GM), “in recent years we’ve had many newer drivers join our Saturday Night ranks – especially the 4 Cylinder Division.”

The Triple Crown Series for the Van Raine Construction 4 Cylinders is a three race Mini-Series and the field should include former karters Alex Riley Kourtney Kocarik, Vincent Pagnotta, Tom Neale, Austyn Werstroh and Kyle Miller … the last 4 all 4 Cylinder Rookies in 2016. Drivers including Kyle Rothwell, Tyler LaFantaisie, defending 4 Cylinder Champion Rob Goulding and Tony Kelly have added Tuesday Nights to their racing schedules.

“When you look through the fields from last week’s events there were more than 30 drivers that have raced karts at one point in their careers or still are spread throughout each division,” added (Merrittville Kart Race Director) Jeff Riley, “Saturday Night or maybe on a Tuesday throughout the summer you might catch some future stars in action. For those thinking of getting a start in racing … Karting sure sets a good foundation.”

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Cotton Inc’s Event begins Saturday May 14th when the Great Clips Grandstand Ticket Office opens at 5:30 and Show Time is 7:00 PM

To reach Merrittville Speedway call 905-892-8266 or via e mail – ebicknell@cogeco,net. Merrittville Speedway is located at 2371 Merrittville Highway in Thorold Ontario. Merrittville Speedway’s Office is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and is located in the Grandstand Area on the ground floor of the Lucas Oil Tower.

For all the news on Merrittville Speedway’s 65th Consecutive Season in 2016 – visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com. Race fans and Race teams alike can follow Merrittville on Face Book (Facebook.com/Merrittville Speedway) and Twitter (Twitter.com/Merrittville

MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS The 2016 65th 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, Yager Bros Trucking, Rev’s Full Throttle Powersports, Hoosier Tire Canada and Van Raine Construction 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, Inc., is the world leader in the production high performance oils, fuel treatments and problem solving additives with the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in North America. Lucas Oil’s premium formulas are marketed worldwide and retail at more than 40,000 auto parts stores across the continent and at virtually every truck stop across Canada.

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