For Release – August 27, 2009 From Jim Irvine
Merrittville Speedway Public Relations
Thorold, Ontario (August 27) – In the past two seasons, it has been the Original Pizza Logs Sportsman Points Title that has went right down to the wire at Merrittville Speedway. Two years ago, Wayne Conn held a one point edge over Alan Sleight and last season Mike Bowman led Tyler McPherson by two points going into the Brian’s Tire Repair Labor Day FANtastic.
Prior to August 29th’s Ball Hockey International Minor Sports Night assisted by the Niagara IceDogs – a similar battle is shaping up as the 2009 Point Races wind down.
The division to watch however is the Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinders as Matt Deschamp’s recent triumph in the Triple Crown Series has him now leading Rob Goulding by a single point. Either driver is looking towards their first Points Championship.
While the 4 Cylinders is real close – several other Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions are still within reach.
Another driver looking towards his first title in 2009 is Modern Corporation Open Wheel Driver Jamie Gilbert.
Gilbert leads his Modern Corporation team-mate and defending Points Champion Shawn Sliter by 20 markers going into the final two events.
A driver looking to hold on to his second Original Pizza Logs Sportsman Crown is 2007 Champion Chad Chevalier. Chevalier leads Greg Panunte by 24 points going into the King of the Crates Finale powered by Niagara Motors and the season finale.
While these two Port Colborne drivers battle it out for top spot – cousins Tyler McPherson and BJ Willard are set to take each other on for third spot – each tied for third going into the final two events.
Driving his # 23, Larry Lampman Jr. backed up a Sportsman Title with two in the L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modifieds in 2003 and 2006.
In just his second year behind the wheel of the Dan & Veronica Miller-owned #22 – Lampman is in good shape for his third title.
With two events to go including September 5th’s John Spencer Memorial – Lampman has a comfortable 54 point edge on perennial point champ Pete Bicknell.
While that may seem unsurmountable – behind defending champion Chad Brachmann who sits in third – the balance of the top 10 may not be decided until the final checkered flag falls.
Between Scott Wood, Brian Stevens, Mike Bowman, Chris Steele, Tim Jones, Fred Carleton and Mat Williamson – the point spread is just under 40 points between them all. Just 15 separate Wood and Jones.
Rob Murray could almost miss the final two Hoosier Stock Events left for 2009 and still claim his third career point title. The St. Catharines driver leads Al Sleight by 114 points.
The race for the runner-up spot should go right down to the last lap for the Hoosier Stocks as Shayne Pierce trails his fellow former karter by a single point.
“You really can’t ask for better circumstances,” anticipates (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “with the 4 Cylinder race as close as it is …. and other divisions too … throw in our Autograph night … race fans can look forward to quite a FAN-tastic night.”
In a rare planned intermission during the Brian’s Tire Labor Day FANtastic, race fans of all ages can look forward to an end of season tradition with Autograph Night.
“It’s a great chance for our fans to see their favorites … one last time,” adds Bicknell, “they are all happy to meet each and every one … they all have pictures of their car to giveaway … don’t forget your cameras either.”
Brian’s Tire Repairs specializes in Large Truck Repairs of Domestic and Foreign Vehicles. Call our 24 Hour Emergency Service number at 905-646-7508. Brian’s Tire Repairs provides mobile service as well or visit their St. Catharines location at 3 Petrie Street.
The Brian’s Tire Repairs Labor Day FANtastic at Merrittville Saturday August 30th will feature the final points races in all 5 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions plus an Autograph Night where race fans can meet the drivers and see their race cars up close during a rare break in the action.
Grandstands open at 5:30 with racing at 7:00 PM.
For further information contact Merrittville Speedway at 905-892-8266 or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
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