Merrittville Speedway: World of Outlaws Late Models coming in 2010!

For Release - Monday November 9, 2009 From Jim Irvine

Thorold, Ontario (November 9) … You may have enjoyed the 2009 World of Outlaws World Finals live on the SPEED cable network in the comfort of your own home this past Saturday Night or perhaps you may have been trackside in the grandstands at the Dirt Track at Lowe’s Motor Speedway amongst fellow race fans from all over North America.

On the heels of one of the closest WoO Late Model Points Races in series’ history comes the announcement that the Great Northern Tour will make a stop in 2010 at Merrittville Speedway – Thursday June 17th.

News of the one of the newest events was broken by Raceline Radio’s Erik Tomas during the November 8th show on CHML. Race fans can listen locally Monday November 9th starting at 9:06 PM on 105.1 The River.

“It’s so new … even to us,” prides (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “maybe it will sink in soon … we have the best racers week in and week out every Saturday Night … the addition of the World of Outlaw Late Model Series allows our fans to see the drivers up close and in person that they may have only seen on TV … until now!”

Drivers such as Steve Francis, Josh Richards, Darrell Lanigan, Rick Eckert, Shane Clanton and Chub Frank and a host of others are expected to make their first ever visits to the d-shaped Thorold show place.

No strangers to Merrittville however are drivers like Billy Decker, Tim McCreadie, Tim Fuller and Russell King – all WoO LM competitors as well in 2009 who have had plenty of experience at the Thorold Track in DIRTcar Modifieds.

Fuller went into the World Finals fourth in WoO Late Model Points while King – from the BRP Modified Tour – is the leading contender for Rookie of the Year honors and both drivers remained in those positions after the two day show.

“The anticipation is building and the countdown has begun,” adds Bicknell, “will our DIRTcar Modified Drivers have the edge … or will it be a first timer that steals the show … whatever the outcome … it’s an exciting highlight of our 59th season and a thrilling start to the summer of 2010.”

The inaugural World of Outlaw Late Model Event at Merrittville Speedway will feature time trials, qualifying heats and B Mains as necessary – culminating with a blockbuster of a 50 lap Finale – June 17th.

Justin Haers set the standard this past August with a lap of 15.044 seconds. That mark is sure to fall this June.

Fans following the 2010 World of Outlaws Late Model Series may wish to visit Merrittville Speedway and all that the surrounding Niagara Region has to offer.

Located in the heart of one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world – the track is minutes from the roar of Niagara Falls with its world class casinos and attractions.  The Niagara Peninsula is also the most well-known and developed wine region in Canada and North America. Race fans may also wish to make it a doubleheader and enjoy all the action of Saturday June 19th’s Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Program.

Support divisions and ticket information will be made available in the very near future.

Several sponsorship opportunities are available around the historic event.

Interested businesses can contact Erica Bicknell at the Speedway’s Winter Office located at Bicknell Racing Products in St. Catharines by calling 905-685-7223 or via e mail at ebicknell@cogeco.net.

For further information on Merrittville Speedway’s 59th Consecutive Season – visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com