linde steps up role with
most laps led sponsorship

(Halifax, NS. May 16, 2011) The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is pleased to announce Linde Canada as the new sponsor for the Most Laps Led contingency award for 2011. Linde Canada is the premier supplier of gases, welding equipment and safety products with 70 stores across the country. Linde has been graciously supplying the Tour with a Miller electric welder for use during the season. Post season the welder is given away to a full-time team by random draw during the Annual Awards Banquet. Linde will continue to supply the Miller welder but will also be stepping up to sponsor the Most Laps Led Award for 2011. A cash award will be presented to the driver who leads the most laps at every PFTPST event compliments of Linde Canada.

“I am excited to announce Linde as the sponsor on the Most Laps Lead Award on the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour.” Said Ken Cunning, General Manager of the PFTPST. “It’s great to have a large international company partner with us and we look forward to working with Linde on a larger scale this season”

“Linde Canada is excited about our continued partnership with the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour and wishes every one a great racing season.” Said Gary Jamieson, Sales Representative for Linde Canada Ltd.

The CARQUEST 100 will kick off the 2011 season on Sunday, May 22nd at Scotia Speedworld. Advance tickets are on sale now at Ticket Atlantic or tickets may be purchased at the gate on race day.

Stay tuned to www.maritimeprostocktour.com for all the latest event information.

About Linde:
The Linde Group is a world-leading industrial gases and engineering company with more than two million customers in 100 countries, sales of $18 billion (Cdn) and over 50,000 employees worldwide. Linde is a world market leader, offering all the benefits of a true global player combined with local expertise and personalized service. In Canada, Linde is the premier supplier of gases, welding equipment and safety products with 70 stores, a fleet of trucks and drivers, and dedicated customer service and sales teams. We safely supply a full range of liquid and compressed industrial and specialty gases, welding, cutting and scientific equipment and safety products and accessories across the country. www.lindecanada.com.

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