Excitement Building For Nostalgia Night At Merrittville

Story By: JIM IRVINE / THOROLD, ONT – The Welland and Fort Erie Timber Marts are set to help Merrittville Speedway’s Reunion Committee celebrate 66 seasons of Saturday

Night Racing with the Annual Nostalgia Night July 15th.

“On behalf our fans of today and our Alumni … we’re all looking forward to welcoming the staff from both the Welland and Fort Erie Timber Marts,” said Merrittville’s Don Spiece, “with free draws and seat cushion giveaways … it will help build quite a celebration with all our Reunion Committee has planned as well. I’m a second generation racer so it’s cool to check out all the Vintage Race Cars and Racers.”

Just before race time at 7 PM, the 2017 Inductees into the L. St. Amand Enterprises Wall of Fame will take place on the front stretch atop the CAA Stage at the start finish line. 3 Auto FX Graphics creations will honor the newest inductees Neil Sharp and Lee Webber in addition to the CAA Niagara Dedication to Racing Honorees Bill Sargent and Howard Schram.

The Bobcat of Hamilton Weekly Racing Series program will feature the Pinty’s Delicious Foods 358 Modifieds in the 50 lap Jerry Winger Memorial in addition to regular events for the S&W Service Centre Sportsman, Wood Motor Company Modified Lites and the Central Fabricating & Welding 4 Cylinder Divisions.

A planned night off for the Hoosier Stocks will see Vintage Race Cars rounding out the racing action.

“We’re really looking forward to helping build a bridge to Merrittville’s past, “said (Welland’s GM) Jake den Hollander, “away from the track we share the same passion as any race team – we’re here to get the job done and will have some great deals to help”

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Timber Mart has the tools, materials and friendly knowledgeable advice.

Timber Mart is a whole lot more than just timbers. From inspiration to installation – Timber Mart staff will help you every step of the way. Whether it’s a renovation or a complete new build – everything you need … from the basement walls to the top of the roof is available at the Welland and Fort Erie Timber Marts.

If you are looking for pressure treated lumber – bring in your July 15th Ticket Stub to save 15% at either location until July 31st.

Needing a new roof? The Welland and Fort Erie Timber Marts specialize in residential roofing offering complete roofing supplies and service including roof top delivery from brands such as GAF, Owens Corning and Weathertite.

Race Fans can save $5 a bundle on your roofing order until July 31st.

Timber Mart has the largest sales volume in Canada for drywall, steel studs, treated lumber and building materials.

The Fort Erie Timber Mart is a fashion and design centre for Kitchen and Bath, flooring, paints and decorating, window coverings and much more.

Bring your ideas to either location – 920 Niagara Street in Welland or 584 Garrison Road in Fort Erie where they will help make your dream a reality.

You can also visit www.wellandtimbermart.ca or www.forterietimbermart.ca

A huge part of the night is all the reminiscing that takes place in celebration of the track’s now 66 consecutive seasons. The Drivers of the past enjoy meeting with the fans of today – many that can remember the early days of the sport. Just as drivers today can be second or third generation, so too are some fans.

Race fans will want to stop by the newly renovated Honker’s Turn 1 Bar to check out the display of memorabilia from the collection of Reunion Committee Chairman Rick Kavanagh.

The Welland and Fort Erie Timber Mart Nostalgia Night at Merrittville Speedway begins when the Great Clips Grandstand Ticket Office opens at 5:30. Showtime is 7PM.

For further information – call the Speedway Office at 905-892-8266 or via e mail – merrittvillemedia@gmail.com. Race fans and Race teams alike can follow Merrittville on Face Book (Facebook.com/Merrittville Speedway) and Twitter (Twitter.com/Merrittville