CARQUEST Picks Up Two Races
for the 2011 Season

(Halifax, NS, April 20, 2011) CARQUEST Auto Parts will remain a major sponsor on the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour (PFTPST) for the 2011 season. CARQUEST relinquished the Tour’s title sponsorship after 10 seasons but has picked up two of the 12 races on the PFTPST schedule. CARQUEST will present the 100 lap season opener at Scotia Speedworld on Sunday, May 22nd. The Second CARQUEST event will be hosted at Petty International Raceway on Saturday, August 27th.

“We are extremely pleased that CARQUEST Auto Parts has remained with the Pro Stock Tour.” Said Ken Cunning, General Manager of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour. “CARQUEST has supported the Tour since its inception and helped us grow tremendously over the last 10 years. We look forward to a continued partnership for many seasons to come.”

The great folks at CARQUEST echo those comments "We have a long standing relationship with the Pro Stock Tour and we want to continue to be part of the sport.” Said Rob Scott, Vice President and General Manger of CARQUEST Canada Ltd. “We look forward to the upcoming season and are very pleased that we are still partners with the Tour”.

The CARQUEST 100 will kick off the 2011 season on Sunday, May 22nd at Scotia Speedworld. Stay tuned to www.maritimeprostocktour.com for all the latest news and ticket information.

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 the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour:
The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour (PFTPST) 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. PFTPST visits five tracks throughout the Maritimes during its May through September season. The Parts for Trucks 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


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