PRO STOCK TOUR HEADS TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND FOR CANADA DAY 150
Please note: The information below was written for the original race day of June 29, but due to weather the race was rescheduled for July 6. All times and information remain the same - an updated race day schedule for July 6 can be found below.
(Halifax, NS, June 26, 2019)The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is revving up Canada Day celebrations this Saturday at Oyster Bed Speedway. The Canada Day 150 will mark round five of 12 for the series and the first of two appearances on the Island this season. Local fans will have lots to cheer for with a strong contingent of Island drivers looking to impress at their home track. Qualifying for the Canada Day 150 gets underway with Atlantic Tiltload Heat Races at 6:00 PM.
The chase for the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour Championship is heating up as we approach the second half of the 2019 schedule. Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS) picked up his second victory of the season last weekend at Scotia Speedworld and now has a 34 point lead over Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS). Jonathan Hicken (Brudenell, PE) leads the fleet of Island drivers and sits third heading into his home track. Craig Slaunwhite (Terence Bay, NS) and reigning Series champion Cole Butcher round out the top five respectively.
Oh Canada! Sport our Nation’s colours on Saturday and you could get the opportunity to take part in race day activities and win some great prizes! Fans will also be treated to an on-track autograph session Saturday with the stars and cars of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour! (Autograph session is weather and time permitting)
The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour Canada Day 150 will also feature the Maritime League of Legends in the Island ICF 50, Bandoleros and the Palmer Automotive & Truck Centre “Outlaw” Super Series.
Tickets for the Canada Day 150 will be available at the gates on race day. Adult admission is $30.00, youth (8-15yrs) $10.00 and children 7 and under are free. Pit admission for this event is $35.00.
Visit www.maritimeprostocktour.com for complete event details and coverage.
EXPECTED ENTRY LIST
#01 – Troy Burke – Harrington, PE
#02 – Craig Ward – Riverview, NB
#07 – Allison MacKinnon – Oyster Bed Bridge, PE
#08 - Nicholas Naugle - Dartmouth, NS
#0 - Shawn Turple - Enfield, NS
#5 – Jonathan Hicken – Brudenell, PE
#8 - Kent Vincent - Westmoreland, PE
#11 – Phil Fowler – Forteau, NL
#14 – Terry Dougay – Albany, PE
#18 – Darren MacKinnon – Charlottetown, PE
#21 - Shawn Pierce - Bridgewater, NS
#29 - Greg Proude - Springvale, PE
#40 – Robbie MacEwen – Charlottetown, PE
#48 – Waylon Farrell – Conception Bay South, NL
#54 – Jarrett Butcher – Porter’s Lake, NS
#67 – Dylan Blenkhorn – Truro, NS
#82 – Chris Hughes – Brackley Beach, PE
#91 – Dylan Gosbee – Cornwall, PE
#99 - Craig Slaunwhite - Terence Bay, NS
*Entry list subject to change without notice
Rescheduled Race Day Format
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Pit Gates Open Pro Stock |
1:30 p.m. |
Atlantic Tiltload Heat Race lineups immediately follow drivers meeting | |
Racing | 6:00 p.m. |
Bandolero Heat Races -8 laps |
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Bandolero Feature -20 laps |
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Pro Stock Autograph Session – (weather & time permitting) Pro Stock Driver Introductions – (weather & time permitting) |
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Canada Day 150 |
Oyster bed Speedway is Prince Edward Island's premier auto racing facility and features fun and excitement with weekly stock car racing special events throughout the season. The 1/3 mile paved oval is located in Oyster Bed Bridge at the intersection of routes 6 and 7, halfway between Cavendish and Charlottetown on beautiful Prince Edward Island. Phone: (902) 892-6684. Website: www.oysterbedspeedwaypei.com
About the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour:
The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour (PST) is considered 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. PST visits four 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 . You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/prostocktour and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prostocktour
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