Lucas Oil 100 to Open '09 CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour Season

(Halifax, NS, May 19, 2009) Maritime race fans and drivers alike do not have to wait much longer to hear the four most anticipated words in racing – Gentlemen Start Your Engines!  On Saturday, May 23rd, Scotia Speedworld will open its gates for the first time in ‘09 as it hosts the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour’s season opener, the Lucas Oil 100.

With close to 40 drivers registered for the Tour this season, organizers are expecting competition to be fierce as drivers will have to race their way into the main events.  30 plus drivers are expected to battle it out for the 26 spots in the Lucas Oil 100 Saturday at Scotia Speedworld; including 2008 Champion Wayne Smith and runners-up Lonnie Sommerville and Shawn Turple.

Opening the show is the Maritime League of Legends Tour who will run a 50 lap feature prior to the Lucas Oil 100. Singer/songwriter John Gracie will perform the national anthem.

In addition to the great racing action on the track fans will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including a VIP package to the Forbes Chevrolet 100 on July 4th at Scotia Speedworld.  There will also be face painters on site for the kids and cool new CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour merchandise for sale.

Racing action starts at 4:00 pm, with Atlantic Tiltload Time Trials set to begin at 3:10 pm.  Box office and Grandstands open at 1:00 pm.

Admission for the Lucas Oil 100 is $25.00 for adults; $5.00 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 $30.00 and restricted to those 16 and older.  Tickets are available at the gate on race day or in advance at Ticket Atlantic outlets (Atlantic Superstores), by phone 902.451.1221 or www.ticketatlantic.com. Visit www.maritimeprostocktour.com for more information.

Expected Entry List - Lucas Oil 100
Robbie MacLean, Winslow, PEI
David Heino, Barrington, NS
Mike MacKenzie, Dartmouth, NS
Allison MacKinnon, Oyster Bed Bridge, PEI *
Shawn Turple, Enfield, NS
Jonathan Hicken, Brudenell, PEI
Lowell Affleck, Summerside, PEI
Kent Vincent, Westmoreland, PEI
Dan Eddy, Lower Sackville, NS
Marty Prevost, Fall River, NS
Darren MacKinnon, Milton, PEI
Darren Vanderaa, Milton, PEI
Shawn Pierce, Bridgewater, NS
Lonnie Sommerville, Saint John, NB
Scott Livingston, Charlottetown, PEI
Mike Stevens, Riverview, NB
Greg Proude, Springvale, PEI
Chris Hughes, Brackley Beach, PEI
Kris Fournier, Charlottetown, PEI
Sandy Livingston, Springhill, NS
Wayne Smith, Halifax, NS
Dave O'Blenis, Boundary Creek, NB
Shawn Tucker, Fredericton, NB
Jason Carnahan, Stilesville, NB *
Daryl Mahar, Hubley, NS
Roger Crane, Montague, PEI
Roger Miller, Kennetcook, NS
George Koszkulics, New Glasgow, NS
Donald Chisholm, Antigonish, NS     
Pete Miller, Kennetcook, NS
Joel Hickox, Cornwall, PEI
John Flemming, Halifax, NS
Phillip Barkhouse Jr., Beaverbank, NS
Craig Slaunwhite, Terence Bay, NS 

*Indicates EIT Race Radios Rookie of the Year Contender
Entry list subject to change without notice

About Lucas Oil: Lucas Oil is one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, carrying a premium line of oils, greases and problem solving additives as well as a heavy duty line of products for the industrial and agricultural markets. Lucas Oil has long been directly involved in the racing industry, and seeing a need for better lubricants in this industry, Lucas Oil developed a line of high performance engine oils and gear oils that are second-to-none in the racing industry. Lucas racing products, including high performance engine oils and gear oils have proven themselves on NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA, USHRA and ATPA tracks across the country.

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 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 five 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.

Media Contact: Tara Foster // 902.429.4069 // 902.488.0809 cell // Media@maritimeprostocktour.com