Thorold, Ontario – Ball Hockey International Night will benefit the Canadian National Autism Foundation. The KIDSRACE Event will find the Hoosier Stocks in the spotlight in another Duel on the Dirt Series Home Track Event Saturday June 14th.

The on track action will be bolstered by an Autograph Night that will find drivers and their cars on display on the front stretch from all 5 of the Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions. Joining the Hoosier Stocks will be the Bobcat of Hamilton 358 Modifieds, Rick's Delivery Sportsman, J&S Heating and Air Conditioning Modified Lites and the Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinders.

Jason Fontaine won the first Duel on the Dirt Home Track Event of 2014 in the Mini-Series that has our own Hoosier Stocks challenge the Brighton Speedway Pro Stocks in a friendly rivalry amongst some of the best full fendered drivers in the province of Ontario.

"We are quite honored to assist the Canadian National Autism Foundation for another year," relates (Merrittville General Manager) Erica Bicknell-Jones, "Ball Hockey International Night should provide some exciting on track action and with the autograph session ... it's a great way to meet your favorite drivers."

"KIDS RACE is all about having family fun for a great cause," said the CNAF President Tina Fougere, "It is all about family for me and accepting our loved ones with autism. We couldn't ask for a better place in the Niagara Region to host our family event than with the wonderful people at Merrittville Speedway who have opened their doors, but most importantly their hearts, to our cause."

"KIDS RACE" was started in 2010 as an idea to create a new platform for autism research and awareness. It wasn't too long after speaking and working alongside track officials, drivers and fans, that a common bond was formed. We realized that passion, dedication, family and the love for what we do, was something we all shared. "KIDS RACE" will only take place once this year, but autism doesn't stop.

For further information on Kids Race call 1-888-977-RACE or log on to www.kidsrace.ca. For further information on the Canadian National Autism Foundation – visit www.cnaf.net

BHI St. Catharines, (located on the Welland Canal Parkway) and BHI Welland, (located adjacent to the new state of the art Young's Sportsplex) will soon be taking registrations for the Summer, Fall and Winter sessions for individuals or teams.

BHI offers Outdoor Ball Hockey Fun for male and female participants from ages 4 and up.

Registration fees are very affordable for all age groups and equipment costs and requirements are minimal.

Between the two locations more than 6,000 individuals take part – divided between more than 170 teams in league play. BHI St. Catharines is also home to Inline Hockey and soon Box Lacrosse while BHI Welland also offers Flag Football.

For further information call the St. Catharines location at 905-682-2835 or in Welland at 905-734-1040 or visit with them at www.ballhockeyinternational.ca and at Merrittville Speedway – this Saturday Night.

Ball Hockey International also has locations in Brantford, London and Cambridge if you live closer to those communities.

Grandstands open at 5:30 PM Saturday June 14th – Showtime is 7 PM. For further information call 905-892-8266.

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..

For all the news on Merrittville Speedway's 63rd Consecutive Season in 2014 – 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).

Join us this season on a Saturday Night for a LUCAS OIL WEEKLY RACING SERIES EVENT featuring FIVE Divisions with local heroes and up and coming new stars. Make your plans ... call your friends 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 SPONSORS The 2014 63rd Anniversary Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series for Merrittville Speedway's 5 Divisions was brought to race fans and racers by division sponsors – Bobcat of Hamilton, Rick's Delivery, J&S Heating and Air Conditioning, Hoosier Tire Canada and Turn 4 Collision 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.

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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 favorite automotive retailer or maintenance center including Drummond Home Hardware. KC Auto Parts, RCM Racing Equipment and Tim Phillips Garage.