Thorold, Ontario – Safety doesn’t happen all by itself. It takes smart preparation, quality equipment and a well-trained workforce. As Merrittville Speedway’s new Kid’s Club Sponsor – Honeywell Safety is dedicated to helping young race fans and their families build a Culture of Safety.

“Safety is a daily responsibility at work and at home,” informs (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “our new partnership with Honeywell Safety will educate us all … and for 2015 Kid’s Club Members … they’ll have a whole lot of fun during the racing season – some new activities will join with some traditional!”

Leading up to the new season, Parents can pick up a Registration Form during the Race Car Show on now at the Seaway Mall until Friday March 13th.

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.

The Membership rate for children 12 years of age and younger is $20.00. For a registration form to fill out in advance click on http://www.merrittvillespeedway.com/kids-club-member.html

In addition to all the activities, Honeywell Safety Kids Club Members also receive a Safety Kit including Eye and Ear Protection, a T Shirt and Membership Card.

Honeywell Safety Products are committed to support the quest to build sustaining cultures of safety, offering the broadest portfolio of leading safety solutions in the marketplace today. From agriculture to welding and every industry in between – Honeywell Safety has the widest range of stylish, comfortable and high performance personal protective equipment, innovative technologies, global reach and a comprehensive set of training and education programs.

“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!”

Registration Night for the 2015 Merrittville Speedway Honeywell Safety Kids Club is set for Saturday May 9th’s Dave’s Small Engines Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Event.

Throughout the racing season, Kids Club Members have had meet and greets in the pit area prior to race time seeing the race cars up close 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 8th.

As the countdown to the 64th Season picks up speed - the 2015 Schedule of Events for the Honeywell Safety Kids Club will be posted on line at www.merrittvillespeedway.com as well as Registration Information.

For more information on Honeywell Safety Products - visit www.honeywellsafety.com . Honeywell Safety can also be found on Face Book at www.facebook.com/HoneywellSafety and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HoneywellSafety.

To reach Merrittville Speedway during the off season – call the Winter Office at 905-685-7223 or via e mail – ebicknell@cogeco,net. Merrittville Speedway’s Winter Office located in Bicknell Racing Products, 117 Cushman Road in St. Catharines Ontario.

For all the news on Merrittville Speedway’s 64th Consecutive Season in 2015 – visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com. Become a fan of Merrittville Speedway on Face Book at www.facebook.com/Merrittville Speedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Merrittville

MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS The 2015 64th 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, Rick’s Delivery, Rev’s Full Throttle Powersports, Hoosier Tire Canada and Van Raine Construction and Contingency Partners http://www.merrittvillespeedway.com/contingency.html 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.

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Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top selling additive in the industry.

Race fans can look for Lucas Oil Products at their favourite automotive retailer or maintenance center including KC Auto Parts, RCM Racing Equipment and Tim Phillips Garage.