Cassius Clark To Challenge At Atlantic CAT 250

(Brudenell, PE, July 26, 2010) Farmington, ME native Cassius Clark will challenge the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour regulars at the Atlantic Cat 250 at Scotia Speedworld on Aug 6th and 7th.

Clark will be traveling light when he heads to Nova Scotia for the Cat 250, packing his helmet, driver’s suite, gloves, shoes, but no car. He will pilot the # 5 Chapman Brothers Construction Chevrolet Impala of Jonathan Hicken, who is the best man for a lifelong friend’s wedding that weekend and Clark volunteered to run the car for Jonathan.

How does Clark, from a small town outside of Augusta, ME, connect with Hicken who lives on the eastern end of PE? Through North Carolina of course! Jonathan’s brother Andrew, who race fans will remember as the crew chief for his uncle, Dale Holmes, works in the Jeff Fultz race shop in Mooresville, NC. Clark, a PASS North and South competitor works out of the Fultz shop when competing in the south and became good friends with Andrew. One conversation led to another, with the result being the ride being offered and accepted. So it’s Jonathan off to the church and Cassius heading to the Atlantic Cat 250.

It appears to be the summer of weddings for the Hicken family. Andrew has been home for two weeks vacation and hasn’t been seen at the track. He’s had two life long friends being married on the two weekends he’s been home.

Clark has experience at Scotia Speedworld, having raced both the Forbes 150 and Atlantic Cat 250 numerous times and expects to be strong in Hicken’s car. Hicken picked-up his first Tour win of his career at Oyster Bed Speedway on June 27th and sits fourth in points heading into the this weekend’s CARQUEST Pro Stock action, so the car has been good in 2010. Putting the two together, experienced driver and good car, adds up to a contender for the win and a solid chance to take home the Scott Fraser Memorial Trophy. Clark was always a fan favourite at Scotia Speedworld and looks forward to racing the # 5 Chapman brothers Construction car at the Atlantic Cat 250 and renewing old friendships.

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 May 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

About Scotia Speedworld
Scotia Speedworld (SSW) is a 3/10-mile asphalt oval racing facility. SSW is the only venue in Nova Scotia to host a weekly racing series, which runs May through September and features six different classes of racecars. SSW also hosts special events, including Monster Jam and the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour. SSW is located at Exit 6 on Highway 102, across from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. For more information please click on www.ScotiaSpeedworld.ca or call our Event Hotline at (902) 873-2277 or our office at (902) 481-2514.

About CARQUEST Auto Parts:
With nearly 4000 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 Atlantic CAT
Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd. (Atlantic CAT) is a full-line Caterpillar Equipment and Engine Dealership serving the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The dealership meets the business needs of its customers by providing superior products backed by excellent parts and service capabilities. Atlantic Cat operates from eight locations. The company is engaged in the sale, lease, rental and service of the full-line of Caterpillar Earthmoving and Engine Products. These include machines for use in a variety of industries - Mining, Forestry, Agriculture, Road Building, Road Maintenance, General Construction and Light Construction operations. The company sells and services the full-line of Caterpillar diesel Engines and Power Generation products for use in applications requiring Stand-by or Prime Power diesel generating products, Marine Power for commercial vessels, Truck Power for the on-highway trucking industry and time-saving Harvesters for the agricultural industry.