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NASCAR-ARCA racecar drivers will pay a visit to Canton on Saturday

Race car fans of all ages will have a chance to meet several race drivers and collect autographs this Saturday during a special event in Canton Township.

The Bartlett’s Kids Club will host a special event this Saturday, Oct. 11 offering visitors an opportunity to experience an up-close and personal experience with NASCAR ARCA racecar drivers, as well as meet several stock car drivers and view their vehicles.

The family-friendly event will feature NASCAR ARCA professional drivers during the touch-a-racecar experience. Children will also be able to sit inside a parked racecar and experience what it feels like to be a driver, organizers said. Expected racecar drivers include Brad Smith, ARCA driver; Doug Litigot; Robbie Moore, Jr.; Mike Fuller, along with other stock car drivers. Visitors should provide ear protection, organizers noted, as the roar from the starting racecars is loud.

The Bartlett 200 event, which runs from noon-2 p.m. will take place in the Summit on the Park west parking lot, located at 46000 Summit Parkway in Canton. The regularly scheduled Open Swim that typically follows all Bartlett’s Kids Club events will also be available from 2-4 p.m. in the Summit Aquatic Center.

"We are incredibly excited to share the thrill of racing with our Bartlett’s Kids Club members, as well as their families and friends," said Jennifer Girard, Canton Community Center supervisor. "This is a fun opportunity for race fans to learn all that goes into racing

from these motorsport professionals."

This special event is free to all Bartlett’s Kids Club members and their families. Fees for non-members range from $8 to $15. Pre-registration is required to attend. Sign up today at www.cantonfun.org/register with activity code: BKC200.