Discover KIA Street Stock Showdown Purse Released June 6, 2018 Regional OYSTER BED BRIDGE, PE – The Discover KIA Maritime Street Stock Showdown at Oyster Bed Speedway on June 23 will see $5,550 awarded in purse payouts and $1850 in awards. Drivers who compete in the 100-lap shootout for Maritime street stocks will also receive free bridge toll passes, free ferry passes plus $25 of free fuel, an additional value of $3,000 committed to the race. In total, a commitment of $10,400 is being put forth for the second running of the event. Drivers are reminded that pre-registration ends June 16. Pre-registration includes a signed registration form and payment received before June 16th. Any driver registering after this period will not receive the value-added incentives. Drivers can find the registration form, rules and contact information on the website www.streetstockshowdown.com. Friday evening from 6-9 pm there will be a street stock practice only. The race begins at 5 pm with time trials to set the top 4 positions, position #5 goes to Brunswick 100 winner Alex Sheehan. The remainder of the field will be set based on qualifying heats. Rain date is Sunday at 2 pm. “The event has blossomed into another marquee race day and night in the Maritime racing scene,” said Tom Nicholls, event promoter. “We have some new sponsors involved this year and I was able to retain most of the sponsors from the inaugural event in 2017. I am still waiting to hear back from the final sponsor to pay for each driver’s admission if it happens then their pit admission fee of $20 will be covered.” “It will be one exciting night of racing,” continued Nicholls. “It is one of the best classes of stock car racing with hard-nosed, door to door racing in the Maritimes. Our major sponsor Discover Kia will have their award-winning line up of KIA vehicles on display and on track during the autograph session with the drivers. The kids will be entertained with face painting, balloons and some treats upon entering the facility. It is a family-oriented event with all kids under 15 getting into the event free of charge, making it the best value out there for a night of entertainment. The Oyster Bed Speedway’s portion of the 50-50 ticket sales proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Ward at the QEH.” Purse distribution: $1,500 $750 $600 $500 $400 $250 $175 $150 $125 $100 to 30 – $50 each Event and contingency bonuses include: Fuel Sponsor – $25 Free Fuel from Oyster Bed Esso, PEI for each Driver Bridge Passes Sponsor – Johnston’sEnterprises – Winsloe& West Royalty Irving’s, PEI – Free For the First 20 Off – Island Cars to Register Ferry Passes Sponsor – Kris Fournier Remax Charlottetown, PEI – Free For the First 5 Cars Registered from NS Pole Award Sponsor – Phillips Auto Sales, PEI – $100 Cash Award Heat Race Sponsor – Tucker Racing Products, NB, Complimentary Gift, Approximate Value of over $250 Heat Race Sponsor – MacLean Performance, PEI, Complimentary Gift, Approximate Value of over $250 Heat Race Sponsor – Carquest Charlottetown, PEI, Complimentary Gift, Approximate Value of over $250 Lap 50 Half Way Award Sponsor – Central Engine Services, PEI, $250 Cash Award Lap 70 Award Sponsor – Big Mommas Pit Stop, PEI, $250 Cash Award Hard Charger Award Sponsor – Grass Cutters Lawn Mowing, PEI, $100 Cash Award Most Laps Led Award Sponsor – O’Connor Glass, PEI, $100 Cash Award Top Finishing PEI Driver Sponsor – Kris Fournier Remax Charlottetown, PEI, $100 Cash Award Top Finishing NB Driver Sponsor – Quality Pools, NB, $100 Cash Award Top Finishing NS Driver – R&D Performance, NS, $100 Cash Award source – event communications (edited)
