Post by on Aug 30, 2018 19:32:24 GMT -4
August 27, 2018 THOROLD, ONTARIO - When Semenuk's Esso hosts Merrittville Speedway's 67th Anniversary Championship Night Saturday September 1st -race fans and race teams alike will share in cash and prize giveaways.
"Semenuk's Esso Night has always hosted a great night for fans and racers," informs Merrittville's Don Spiece, "our hats off to the family and their customers for coming up with some great giveaways ... we'll be posting the purse additions prior to the weekend!"
The Season Point Finale for the S&W Service Centre 358 Modifieds honors John Spencer who was an up and coming racer who passed away as a result of a racing accident in 1953 at the former Stamford Park in his home town of Niagara Falls.
Later that season and to coincide with the final points event of the season for the Modifieds, his crew created an Annual Memorial Award. Presented annually until the 1965 season, the award was lost until 1999 when former Merrittville owner Ken Kavanagh and his son - Reunion Committee Chairman Rick recovered it and restored it in time for presentation once again.
24 time Points Champion Pete Bicknell is also the defending John Spencer Memorial Winner as the event was rained out in 2017.
In addition to the 358 Modifieds, the Bobcat of Hamilton Weekly Racing Series Event will feature the David Chevrolet Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, Vansickle Pet Valu & Groomingdale's Modified Lites, Central Fabricating & Welding 4 Cylinders in addition to the Dave's Auto & Speed Centre V6 Divisions.
Before or after the races you have to know too that you can get your fill of Gas ... Diesel or Propane at Semenuk's Esso - located just south of the track at the corner of Merrittville Highway and Hwy 20 at Turner's Corners.
Semenuk's Esso is one of the last remaining Full Service Gas Stations in the area - featuring Gas, Diesel and Propane at competitive prices. Having the closest ATM to the Speedway - it's the one stop to make on your way to the track ... on the way home and during the week as they carry many convenience items.
The Semenuk's Esso presentation of the 201867th Anniversary Championship Chase Finale begins when the gates open at 5:30 with Show Time at 7:00 PM.
John Spencer Memorial Winners
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
2000 Peter Bicknell
2001 Peter Bicknell
2002 Chad Brachman
2003 Peter Bicknell
2004 Fred Carleton
2005 Peter Bicknell
2006 Rained Out
2007 Peter Bicknell
2008 Larry Lampman
2009 Mike Bowman
2010 Mike Bowman
2011 Larry Lampman
2012 Mike Bowman
2013 Mat Williamson
2014 Mat Williamson
2015 Chad Brachmann
2016 Pete Bicknell
2017 Rained Out
Semenuk's Esso Night begins when the Grandstands open at 5:30 with Show Time set for 7 PM
"Semenuk's Esso Night has always hosted a great night for fans and racers," informs Merrittville's Don Spiece, "our hats off to the family and their customers for coming up with some great giveaways ... we'll be posting the purse additions prior to the weekend!"
The Season Point Finale for the S&W Service Centre 358 Modifieds honors John Spencer who was an up and coming racer who passed away as a result of a racing accident in 1953 at the former Stamford Park in his home town of Niagara Falls.
Later that season and to coincide with the final points event of the season for the Modifieds, his crew created an Annual Memorial Award. Presented annually until the 1965 season, the award was lost until 1999 when former Merrittville owner Ken Kavanagh and his son - Reunion Committee Chairman Rick recovered it and restored it in time for presentation once again.
24 time Points Champion Pete Bicknell is also the defending John Spencer Memorial Winner as the event was rained out in 2017.
In addition to the 358 Modifieds, the Bobcat of Hamilton Weekly Racing Series Event will feature the David Chevrolet Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, Vansickle Pet Valu & Groomingdale's Modified Lites, Central Fabricating & Welding 4 Cylinders in addition to the Dave's Auto & Speed Centre V6 Divisions.
Before or after the races you have to know too that you can get your fill of Gas ... Diesel or Propane at Semenuk's Esso - located just south of the track at the corner of Merrittville Highway and Hwy 20 at Turner's Corners.
Semenuk's Esso is one of the last remaining Full Service Gas Stations in the area - featuring Gas, Diesel and Propane at competitive prices. Having the closest ATM to the Speedway - it's the one stop to make on your way to the track ... on the way home and during the week as they carry many convenience items.
The Semenuk's Esso presentation of the 201867th Anniversary Championship Chase Finale begins when the gates open at 5:30 with Show Time at 7:00 PM.
John Spencer Memorial Winners
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
2000 Peter Bicknell
2001 Peter Bicknell
2002 Chad Brachman
2003 Peter Bicknell
2004 Fred Carleton
2005 Peter Bicknell
2006 Rained Out
2007 Peter Bicknell
2008 Larry Lampman
2009 Mike Bowman
2010 Mike Bowman
2011 Larry Lampman
2012 Mike Bowman
2013 Mat Williamson
2014 Mat Williamson
2015 Chad Brachmann
2016 Pete Bicknell
2017 Rained Out
Semenuk's Esso Night begins when the Grandstands open at 5:30 with Show Time set for 7 PM
ATTN Race Teams ... here is the Top 10 Payouts for this Saturday's Semenuk's Esso Championship Night featuring the 50 lap John Spencer Memorial for the S&W Service Centre 358 Modifieds
Thank you to the Semenuk Family and all those who have supported their annual event!
Thank you to the Semenuk Family and all those who have supported their annual event!
