Bumper to Bumper Back as Street Stock Sponsor at Speedway 660 April 18, 2023 Regional Saint John-based Shur-Fit Auto Parts and Bumper to Bumper will return to Speedway 660 in 2023 as the title sponsor of the Street Stock division for the Geary, New Brunswick venue’s 30th anniversary season! A fan-favorite division that features the best of the “old school” style of racing, Street Stocks has been a staple since opening day in 1994 at Speedway 660. With a diverse mix of drivers – from cagey veterans to youthful stars – the weekend warriors of this class keep fans on the edge of their seats and make this division a perfect partner for Shur-Fit Auto Parts and Bumper to Bumper. “It’s strong partners like Shur-Fit Auto Parts and Bumper to Bumper who help make racing at Speedway 660 as fantastic as it is,” stated Speedway 660’s Brent Roy. “Continuing this partnership with this great organization for our crowd-pleasing Street Stock division sets the table for another exciting season from these drivers.” With a team of experts in the parts industry, Shur-Fit Auto Parts serves Southern New Brunswick as an automotive aftermarket and OEM parts dealer. With their flagship location at 10 Crown St. in Saint John, New Brunswick, Shur-Fit Auto Parts operates additional locations in Sussex, New Brunswick, Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, and Riverview, New Brunswick under the Bumper to Bumper banner. The premiere event on the calendar for the Shur-Fit Auto Parts, Bumper to Bumper Street Stock division will certainly be the 5th Annual Ricky Bobby 150. Moving to Canada Day for 2023, this race brings out the best as a test of man and machine, while honouring the legacy of Speedway 660’s own Ricky Bobby. This event annually attracts upwards of 30 of the region’s top talents. Michael Cormier has won the previous two runnings of the event. Two additional 100-lap extended distance shows will be can’t miss events of the season – with the Targett’s Windows and Doors 100 on Saturday, June 10, and the D. Gillespie & Sons 100 on Sunday, September 3 as part of the annual SpeedWeekend. In total, 10 races will be contested for the Shur-Fit Auto Parts Street Stock division in 2023, with the division champion being crowned as part of the Riverview Honda Championship Weekend on Saturday, September 23. The remaining seven races will vary from 30 to 50 laps in length. Speedway 660 will kick off its milestone 30th season on Saturday, May 13 with the Riverview Ford Season Opener, which will include action from the Shur-Fit Automotive, Bumper to Bumper Street Stock division! Opening day will be highlighted by the launch of the new Super Late Model Series, which will contest a 150-lap feature. About Speedway 660: Speedway 660 is one of Canada’s premier stock car racing facilities. Located in New Brunswick’s Fredericton region, it has attracted race teams and fans from the Maritimes, New England, and Quebec since 1994. The Speedway 660 racing season runs from mid-May until late September. SpeedWeekend, one of the most prestigious short-track events in eastern North America, is the marquee event of the Speedway 660 season on Labour Day Weekend.
