Speedway looking for new Directors
Story By: JIM IRVINE / MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photo By: TOM STEVENS PHOTO
THOROLD, ONTARIO, March 4, 2016- Equip. Educate. Innovate. Lead.
The world can be a dangerous place and Honeywell Safety can help young race fans and their families build an enduring culture of safety as hosts of Merrittville Speedway’s Kid’s Club for the second consecutive season in 2016.
“Safety is a daily responsibility at work, at home and at play,” informs (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “as we look for new Directors – parents can be assured our continued partnership with Honeywell Safety will educate us all. 2016 Kid’s Club Members will have a whole lot of fun during the racing season with some new activities joining with some traditional … safely!”
Leading up to the 65th Anniversary Season, parents can pick up a Registration Form during the Race Car Show at the Seaway Mall from March 31st to April 3rd. Registration Forms can also be printed on line at http://www.merrittvillespeedway.com/kids-club-member.html
“For a family that comes to the races a few times or for one that doesn’t miss a Saturday Night – our Kid’s Club is quite a bargain and membership helps create lasting memories,” added Bicknell-Jones.
For just $20.00 – a Honeywell Safety Kid’s Club Membership provides children 12 years of age and younger FREE Grandstand Admission into all 2016 Events with their Membership Cards … a FREE Club T Shirt and plenty of FREE Activities prior to race time.
Prior to race time throughout the season, the Honeywell Safety Kid’s Club Area behind the Main Grandstand has activities scheduled for members – many of them traditional events and some new additions as well including Driver meet and greets through all 5 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions and others that visit during the season. Many special events include a variety of crafts and games and one favorite annual event that everyone looks forward to each year – the Box Car Races as part of Niagara Employment Help Centre ‘Help a Child Smile’ Night Saturday August 6th.
Courtesy of Honeywell Safety, each member will also receive a Safety Kit including Eye and Ear Protection.
As the countdown to the 65th Season picks up speed – anyone thinking about becoming the new Kid’s Club Directors – please e mail a resume to ebicknell@cogeco.net with the Heading 2016 Kid’s Club Director at your earliest convenience or call her at the Winter Office at 905-685-7223.
“You might have grown up in the sport and would like to share your passion with our youngest fans or maybe you need some work experience – leading our Kid’s Club can be a rewarding experience,” said Bicknell-Jones, “we’d like to wish Mike and Kim Barnett all the best in the future … Thanks for all you have done.”
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“With our products including Honeywell, Miller, Howard Leith, Uvex, North, Servus and Muck we have helped make safer choices for more than 50 years,” said Honeywell Safety’s Dean Pronovost, “we are looking forward to building an enduring summer of fun at the races … safely once again!”
Registration Night for the 2016 Merrittville Speedway Honeywell Safety Kids Club is set for Saturday May 7th’s Seaway Mall Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Event that features the first Duel on the Dirt Series Qualifier for the Hoosier Stocks.
For more information on Honeywell Safety Products – http://www.honeywellsafety.com/CA/Home.aspx Honeywell Safety can also be found on Face Book at www.facebook.com/HoneywellSafety and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HoneywellSafety.
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, RCM Racing Equipment and Tim Phillips Garage.
