CARQUEST Continues as Presenting Sponsor for 10th Anniversary Season

(Halifax, NS, April 15, 2010) – Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited is pleased to announce that CARQUEST Auto Parts is returning as the presenting sponsor for the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour for 2010, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the stock car racing touring series.

“It’s great to have CARQUEST Auto Parts continue to be the presenting sponsor, especially since it‘s our 10th anniversary. They are the only presenting sponsor that we have ever had”, said Ken Cunning, General Manager. “CARQUEST is synonymous with the Maritime Pro Stock Tour and are great partners. We really appreciate and value their involvement.”

The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour kicks off the 10th anniversary season with the Lucas Oil 100 on June 5th at Scotia Speedworld in Halifax, NS. Racing continues throughout the summer with ten races at the four premier racetracks in the Maritimes. Racing action will be hot as Shawn Turple, (Enfield, NS) attempts to defend his 2009 championship from over 30 teams led by 2009 top five drivers Shawn Tucker (Fredericton, NB), John Flemming (Halifax, NS), Wayne Smith (Timberlea, NS) and Lonnie Sommerville (Saint John, NB). It all adds to an exciting summer of stock car action, all at a track near you.

About CARQUEST Auto Parts:
With nearly 4,000 locations in North America, CARQUEST Auto Parts supplies the professional automotive service repair industry as well as do-it-yourselfers with replacement parts, tools and equipment.

About the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour:
The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour (CPST) is the highest level of stock car racing in Canada. The Tour is recognized in the industry as one of the healthiest stock car racing series in North America. CPST visits four tracks throughout the Maritimes during its June through September season. The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour is owned and operated by Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited. For more information, call our administration office at 902.481.2531 or click www.maritimeprostocktour.com