3/24/2022
Merrittville Speedway
The Raceline Radio Network and Merritville Speedway are Partners Again for 2022!
The Raceline Radio Network and Merrittville Speedway are Partners Again for 2022 on News Talk 610 CKTB!
March 24, 2022 // Toronto, Ontario, Canada-
The Raceline Radio Network, Canada’s National Radio Motorsport Authority, celebrating their 30th Anniversary on the air, is delighted to announce the renewal of their marketing and advertising partnership with Merrittville Speedway, Thorold, Ontario.
The re-signing marks Merrittville’s 71st consecutive season as Canada’s oldest and longest operating speedway.
2022 ushers in a new era of The Best Family Entertainment in Niagara, clear of Covid-19 restrictions.
Raceline Radio is heard in Merrittville’s immediate market serving their loyal fan base in Niagara, Southern Ontario and Western New York on News Talk 610 CKTB Radio St. Catharines, Monday nights at 11 PM, and Saturday evenings at 6 PM eastern.
Merrittville’s schedule and results are also prominent on 610 CKTB on the Raceline Radio Friday morning preview segment of “Niagara in Morning with Tim Denis”, and the Monday morning Raceline Radio Race Wrap following sports on the half-hours.
“Every season Merrittville’s record of longevity gets more impressive! Seventy-one consecutive years of operation is truly amazing and unequalled in the sport in Canada! I am extremely proud of my personal and professional history with Merrittville that started back in the 70’s as track announcer when my wife Janice’s family co-owned Merrittville, through our current partnership with Raceline Radio on News Talk 610 CKTB. Don and Lorraine Spiece’s ownership, management and vision upholds the Merrittville tradition for current and future generations of race fans,” stated Niagara-based Raceline Radio Network anchor Erik Tomas. “Their new ‘Merrittville Eats’ food plaza is a modern upgrade transforming the Speedway into a lucrative multi-function year-round facility similar to the highly successful business model now used by countless speedways and motorsport venues across the sport. The Raceline Radio Network is honoured to continue playing a part in Merrittville’s heritage and growth,” Tomas added.
“71 years for us and 30 years for Raceline Radio! Big numbers mean big things! Erik and The Raceline Radio Network continue to connect with race fans, providing complete coverage of every aspect of our sport,” stated Merrittville Speedway owner General Manager Lorraine Spiece. "Our 71st season is very important as we welcome back fans after two years of Covid restrictions. We thank everyone very much for their loyal support, especially of our new Merrittville Eats feature that’s already extremely popular. Erik and Raceline Radio on CKTB have been huge promoting Merrittville’s great racing and delicious treats,” Spiece continued.
News Talk 610 CKTB St. Catharines is one of 11 Raceline Radio Network affiliates across Canada. The Network covers auto racing locally, regionally, nationally and internationally year-round boasting 15 airings per week.
Raceline Radio is broadcast from the studios of Global News Radio 900 CHML Hamilton Ontario and linked to Sportsnet 590 The FAN Toronto Ontario, is distributed and marketed by Rogers Communications.
For more information on The Raceline Radio Network:
Erik Tomas: Anchor/Producer/Affiliate and Media Relations.
Erik@racelineradio.ca tomaserik@aol.com
O: 905-892-0411 C: 289-407-4410
For more information on Merrittville Speedway:
Lorraine Spiece, Owner/General Manager
lorraines.merrittvillespeedway@gmail.com
905-733-8197 Track: 905-892-8266
About The Raceline Radio Network:
Marking 30 consecutive seasons on the air, The Raceline Radio Network, Canada’s National Radio Motorsport Authority comprises 11 major and medium market broadcast affiliates from Halifax to Vancouver, scheduling 15 airings of the program weekly, year-round. Raceline Radio is broadcast from the studios of Global News Radio 900 CHML Hamilton Ontario and linked to Sportsnet 590 The FAN Toronto Ontario for airing and distribution. It is also available via Podcast and Social Media. Network anchor Erik Tomas is enshrined in The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/raceline-radio https://www.facebook.com/racelineradionetwork/
Twitter: @ETRaceline
Instagram: racelineradionetwork
About Merrittville Speedway:
Merrittville Speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt short track motor racing oval, located just south of St. Catharines in Thorold, Ontario Canada. The track hosts a weekly Saturday night program from April to September featuring stock car, sprint car and dirt modified racing. Merrittville is the oldest operating race track in Canada in continuous operation since July 1, 1952. 2022 marks its 71st season. The weekly racing program features 5 racing divisions: 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, 4 Cylinders and Modified Lites. The track has also featured major touring series: The Super DIRTcar Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, UMP Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman Series, Action Sprint Car Tour, Southern Ontario Sprints, Empire Super Sprints and the Patriot Sprint Car Tour. Special events include The “Monsters of Merritville” monster truck show and “Wreckfest” featuring Canada’s only full size school bus demolition Derby. Merrittville Speedway also hosts a weekly karting series on Tuesday nights.
About News Talk 610 CKTB St. Catharines-Niagara:
610 CKTB, a Bell Media Station is known as the 'Voice of Niagara'. Providing local news and talk, the station is where residents tune in when they need the latest traffic, weather, sports, and news updates. When major events are happening around the corner or around the world, Tim Denis, Tom McConnell and a line-up of local experts are the trusted voices for Niagara residents. CKTB broadcasts 24 hours a day at 610 AM with a daytime power of 10 thousand watts, and a night time power of 5 thousand watts. Also known as the 'White House of Talk', the station in St. Catharines Ontario Canada is housed in the former mansion of William Hamilton Merritt, promoter of the first Welland Ship Canal.
Submitted By: Doug Leonard
