Thorold, Ontario (March 2) - Merrittville Speedway's 2008 Season Opener is 55 Days away and counting down and one L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modified Rookie will be looking to draw on his team-mates and family for success in his #55.
Todd Kendrick is part of a three car team owned by his family – his brother Darren and their father Wayne - who are no strangers to the Southern Ontario and Western New York Racing scene.
Neither are his team-mates as Scott George scored an impressive win last season at Merrittville after returning to a Kendrick-owned car and Tim Jones - another 2007 Feature winner in his own car when the Lucas Oil Shootout visited Genesee Speedway. Jones also won the Jeno Begolo - Ivan Little Award as Most Improved Driver last season at the Saturday Night show place capping off an impressive season.
"With our family's racing over the years I've enjoyed many visits to Victory Lane as a crew member," cherishes Todd, "but for the first time as a driver 2 years ago … it's something I'll never forget."
For the last few seasons Kendrick has competed in the Lucas Oil Open Wheel Lite Division along with his brother-in-law Lorne Collings and earned a Feature win in 2006. Last season's efforts however were stalled when as a result of an on track incident, the London firefighter suffered a broken arm.
"We've been trying to put the pieces together for a few seasons," relates Kendrick, adding, "thanks to Global Warranty Corporation and Strickland Automart … each of the cars are brand new 2008 Bicknell Racing Products Chassis'."
Kendrick will be going to school literally as he learns the new division and that will start with the Bicknell Racing Products Chassis Seminar and Pete Bicknell Driving School.
"I'm getting a little anxious," said Kendrick while traveling to Niagara to attend the Wedding reception of (Lucas Oil Open Wheel Lite Driver) Adam and Lisa Murphy, "and so are my two boys - they can't wait for the season to start either!"
As the Count Down to green continues and Kendrick gets some all important 'seat time' through the school and practice day – not to mention the Baron Roofing Spring Sizzler 100 - we will learn more about his experience as the new and expanded Kendrick Race Team and Merrittville Speedway prepare to welcome Global Warranty Corporation to the first 5 Division Dirt Weekly Race Series Card of the new year - Saturday May 3rd.
Your local Dirt Track is where it's at and it's at Merrittville Speedway in just 55 Days - Saturday April 26th.
The star studded 358 Modified Super DIRTcar Series Stars are set to challenge our home town heroes in the Spring Sizzler 100 presented by Baron Roofing.
With plenty of free camping - it puts Merrittville Speedway on the map as a must see event and it's just the start of 2008 – you won't want to miss a single event all season!
To learn more call 905-685-7223 until April 1st or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
From Jim Irvine - Merrittville Speedway Public Relations - 905-685-7223 - Winter Office
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