Ben Rowe Officially Enters
Atlantic CAT 250

(Halifax, NS. Aug 5, 2011) Super Late Model hot shot Ben Rowe (Turner, ME) has added his name to the talented roster of drivers set to do battle at the Atlantic CAT 250. The extended distance event will be held at Scotia Speedworld on Saturday, August 13th as part of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour. Rowe is a five-time PASS champion and currently sits second in the PASS North point standings. Rowe is no stranger to the CAT 250 or victory lane, Rowe won the prestigious event in 2002 and 2003. Rowe will have to beat more than 25 of Canada’s best stock car drivers if he wants to become the first three-time winner in the 12th edition of the CAT 250.

A second generation driver, Ben and his father Mike make up the Turner, ME Rowe family duo who have been so successful on the short tracks of eastern North America. The addition of Ben Rowe on the list on entrants for the Atlantic Cat 250 has just made it more difficult for the other drivers to win the race. Rowe would like nothing better to win the Atlantic CAT 250 and take home the Scott Fraser Memorial Cup and a piece of the $50,000.00 purse posted for the event.

Rowe will drive the # 10 Chevrolet out of the Steven Henderson shop in Truro, NS. Henderson currently fields the Dexter Construction / Municipal Contracting sponsored Chevrolet of 2009 Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour Champion Shawn Turple.

Advance tickets for the Atlantic CAT 250 are on sale now at Ticket Atlantic outlets (Atlantic Superstores) or by phone 1.877.451.1221 or online at www.ticketatlantic.com. Admission for the Atlantic CAT 250 is $35.00 for adults; $6.00 for youth aged 8-15; children 7 and under are admitted free. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $40.00 and restricted to those 16 and older. Tickets are also available at the gate on race day (cash only).

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

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.

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.