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Before the Bob Sr. Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series Stars take to the track ... Driver Introductions will take place right in front of the grandstands. (Photo-Merrittville Speedway)
 
 
By: Merrittville Speedway 
July 28 2015
 

Thorold, Ontario – The race on everyone’s racing calendar is one week from today when the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series returns for the 100 lap Bob Senior Memorial presented by L. St. Amand Enterprises and St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair Monday August 3rd.

The heart-pounding, high-powered, pedal-mashing entertainment also includes 20 lap Events for the Rick’s Delivery Sportsman and Hoosier Stock Divisions in addition to the final Ballhockey.com Enduro Qualifier accelerated by Niagara College.

“It’s hard to believe that we’re remembering Bob Sr for the 6th year,” said (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “this event is a great memorial to him. What can we say about his family and friends – they have rallied together once again and have quite a spectacle planned.”

To view a listing of all the lap sponsors which are sold out for the Big Blocks, Sportsman and Hoosier Stock Features plus other special and purse sponsors click on http://merrittville.proboards.com/thread/4080/6th-annual-amand-memorial-race

Bob Senior’s Grand daughter Brooke St, Amand revealed, “although the focus of the night is the Modifieds … the other divisions were Papa's drivers too, and we are thrilled to be able to provide them with bonus money as well."

Monday August 3rd will not only celebrate Bob Sr but a Diamond Anniversary as well.

For 75 years, L. St. Amand Enterprises has gained an outstanding in the Niagara Peninsula for providing dependable and efficient service. The Landscape Department specializes in power-screened top soil, stone, mulches, natural stone and large boulder rockery, concrete products, statuary and pond, drainage and landscape supplies. For customers needing a little inspiration – a full service showroom is conveniently located at 130 Bunting Road in St. Catharines. L. St. Amand Enterprises’ friendly reliable staff can help you create an eye pleasing outdoor design. You can also find your inspiration on line at http://www.lstamand.com/en/ or by calling 905-682-1132.

L. St. Amand Enterprises began in 1940 by Leo and Kay St. Amand and has grown into a family endeavour. From taking over the Auto Repair portion of the business in 1986, Bob St. Amand Junior would fully take over with St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair formed as a separate company in November of 2012 at the same 130 Bunting Road location in St. Catharines.

St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair has the unique opportunity to provide repair services to cars, trucks and commercial fleets. St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair provides fair and friendly service on oil changes, tune-ups and batteries to air conditioner service to specializing in brake repairs. St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair is also an accredited Ontario Drive Clean Test & Repair Facility. To reach St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair – call 905-682-4656, stop by their 132 Bunting Road location or visit them on line at http://www.stamandauto.com/.

Monday August 3rd’s L. St. Amand Enterprises and St. Amand Auto & Truck Repair presentation of the 6th Bob St. Amand Senior Memorial 100 lap Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series Event – it’s unparalleled … unrivalled and unsurpassed and it’s a must see event. Since 1972 – a who’s who of DIRTcar Modified Racing have converged on the d-shaped oval the first Monday in August.

When the Great Clips Grandstand Ticket Office and Pit Gates open at 4 PM - the Club Castropignano Pasta Dinner begins and runs until 6.

Race teams and race fans alike can prepare for the Civic Holiday tradition in advance as tickets for the pre-race Club Castropignano Pasta Dinner Tickets are now available.

Almost gaining as much in tradition as the race itself is the pre-race Pasta Dinner served up by Merrittville’s Annual Banquet Hosts – Club Castropignano. For race fans and race teams alike – it’s the best deal in DIRTcar Dining.

Feast on fresh pasta and meatballs, garden salad, dinner roll and a can of Pepsi for $10 in advance or $12 on Race Day. Get your tickets at the track … via e mail – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or from the Speedway Office at 905-892-8266.

The Great Clips Grandstand Ticket Office opens at 5:30 and it’s going to be great with all Minor Sport Team Players in their Sweaters admitted FREE. Showtime is at 7:00 PM.

To reach Merrittville Speedway call 905-892-8266 or via e mail – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Merrittville Speedway is located at 2371 Merrittville Highway in Thorold Ontario.

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