THOROLD, Ontario (August 23) - The “It will definitely be a night not to miss,” boasts Erica Bicknell, “there’s definitely something for everyone”
The Garden City Auto Complex Labor Day FANtastic Autograph Night features the L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modifieds in their final point event for 2007 – a 56 lap for the John Spencer Memorial Trophy – presented by the Merrittville Speedway Reunion Committee.
“Since we reinstated it,” relates Reunion Committee Chairman Rick Kavanagh, “Pete Bicknell has won it 5 times - it could be anyone’s race though with how competitive the season has been.”
John Spencer was an up and coming driver that passed away as a result of racing accident at Stamford Park in 1953. His crew put together the award in his memory and it was raced for until 1965 when it was lost.
“It’s the original trophy,” adds Kavanagh, “ today’s winners including Chad Brachmann and Fred Carleton as well are right there with the Wingers … Stricker … Rafter … MacPherson … Holt and 5 time winner Bruce Van Dyke … it’ll be some race to see if Pete can break the tie with Bruce.”
One driver that will have a busy night is Garden City Auto Complex owner Dan Miller as in addition to the race for the John Spencer Memorial in his Desks Plus #22 358 Modified, he will also participate in a Bike Race against Hoosier Stock Driver James Akers with the two bikes to be given away in a draw after the event.
Also during the night - a much needed break will come as the Merrittville Drivers will bring their cars onto the front-stretch for an Autograph Session. Merrittville fans are encouraged to come out onto the racing surface to meet their favorite drivers. Many have cards that they would be happy to sign or race fans can bring their checkered flags, t shirts, autograph books or racing photos from Monique’s Photography.
The night is also the final night for points for the Original Pizza Logs Sportsmen Division. Another Award will also be given out – the Sterling Silver Award that dates back to 1990. The award was established that year by then Sportsmen competitor Ken Walsh to honor the racing pioneer – Bill Willard Senior.
The list of previous winners includes quite an array of talent including inaugural winner Doug Gordon, Larry Czinege, Cliff Warner Don Martin, Greg Panunte, Bill Krull, Bill Podwinski, Chad Brachmann, Joe Meisel, Rob Pietz, Bobby Davidson, Martin Polhill, Bill Willard Jr. and last year’s winner Mat Williamson.
The Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinders will also be in the spotlight in the final event of the all new for 2007 Triple Crown Series. Three 20 lap events are on the schedule awarding DIRTcar Championship Points and in the first two events – first time winners have made the trip to Victory Lane – Aaron Wiley and Ken Kadwell.
Will there be another first time winner?
Garden City Automotive and A/C Niagara opened in 1997, expanding to their current St. Catharines location – 76 Hartzell Road as Garden City Auto Complex in March of 2001. Emissions Niagara was also added which is a full test and authorized repair center to service all vehicle emission requirements. In 2002 a full line of Goodyear/Dunlop Tires were added and last year an alignment machine was added to offer our customers complete service under one roof. Race fans can book their next oil change or repair by calling 905-934-5664.
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Points will also conclude September 1st for the Hoosier Stocks and the Lucas Oil open Wheel Lite Divisions.
For further information on the Garden City Auto Complex Bryan Fretz Financial Labor Day FANtastic Event call 905-892-8266 or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
John Spencer Memorial Winners
presented by the Merrittville Speedway Reunion Committee
1953 Jerry Winger
1954 Murray Stricker
1955 Murray Stricker
1956 Bruce Van Dyke
1957 Bruce Van Dyke
1958 George Winger
1959 George Winger
1960 Bruce Van Dyke
1961 Bill Rafter
1962 Sandy MacPherson
1963 Bruce Van Dyke
1964 Bruce Van Dyke
1965 Lloyd Holt
1999 Pete Bicknell
2000 Pete Bicknell
2001 Pete Bicknell
2002 Chad Brachmann
2003 Pete Bicknell
2004 Fred Carleton
2005 Pete Bicknell
2006 Rain
Sterling Silver Award Winners
presented by the Silvr 7 Race Team
1990 Doug Gordon
1991 Larry Czinege
1992 Larry Czinege
1993 Cliff Warner
1994 Don Martin
1995 Greg Panunte
1996 Bill Krull
1997 Bill Podwinski
1998 Chad Brachmann
1999 Chad Brachmann
2000 Joe Meisel
2001 Chad Brachmann
2002 Rob Pietz
2003 Bob Davidson
2004 Martin Polhill
2005 Bill Willard Jr.
2006 Mat Williamson
From Jim Irvine - Merrittville Speedway Public Relations
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