HALIFAX, NS – The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is headed to Petty International Raceway, located just outside of Moncton, NB for this Saturday’s Irving Blending & Packaging 150. The 150-lap feature marks round seven of 12 for the popular regional touring series. Approximately 20 teams from across the Maritimes are expected for Saturday’s event. Qualifying for the Irving Blending & Packaging 150 will take place at 6:00 PM with Atlantic Tiltload Heat Races. Tickets for the Irving Blending & Packaging 150 will be available at the gate on race day. The championship chase becomes front of mind for drivers as we cross the halfway mark of the season. 2016 Series champion Cole Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) sits on top of the standings with a 52 point lead over Craig Slaunwhite (Terence Bay, NS) in second, his highest ranking in points since he started with the Series. Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS) holds the third position by one slim marker over reigning champ Shawn Turple (Enfield, NS). Dylan Gosbee (Cornwall, PE) is still in the hunt and rounds out the top five as we head into the Irving Blending & Packaging 150. The Leisure Days RV Bandoleros, A.E. McKay Builders Late Models and the Maritime League of Legends will all race on the undercard prior to the Irving Blending & Packaging 150. Admission for Petty International Raceway on Saturday is $30.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth (8-18 years old); pit admission is $35.00. Children 7 and under are admitted for free. Show your Official Membership Card at the Pro Stock Tour Merchandise table at Petty International Saturday and you will receive a ballot for a draw to win a gift bag full of Irving and Pro Stock Tour swag! If you haven’t signed up for the Fan Club you can do so today at www.maritimeprostocktour.com EXPECTED ENTRY LIST – Irving Blending & Packaging 150 #08 – Nicholas Naugle – Dartmouth, NS #0- Shawn Turple – Enfield, NS #5 – Jonathan Hicken – Brudenell, PE #8 – Kent Vincent – Westmoreland, PE #14 – Terry Dougay – Albany, PE #18 – Darren MacKinnon – Charlottetown, PE #21 – Shawn Pierce – Bridgewater, NS #29 – Greg Proude – Springvale, PE #30 – Stephen Lively – Shubenacadie, NS #32 – Sarah McKay – Quispamsis, NB #42– Andrew Rodgers – Smithtown, NB #48 – Waylon Farrell – Conception Bay, NL #51 – Braden Langille – Shubenacadie, NS #53 – Cole Butcher – Porter’s Lake, NS #54 – Jarrett Butcher – Porter’s Lake, NS #82 – Chris Hughes – Brackley Beach, PE #91 – Dylan Gosbee – Cornwall, PE #97 – Chris Duncan – Rothesay, NB #99 – Craig Slaunwhite – Terence Bay, NS *Entry list subject to change without notice About Irving Blending & Packaging: Irving Blending & Packaging is the largest and only full-service blending and packaging provider in North America. Irving BP’s core product portfolio includes over 1,400 traditional lubricant, water, solvent, alcohol-based chemical specialty fluids, greases and low viscosity petroleum based products that exceed quality standards, durability, multi-functionality and performance. Our dedication to customer satisfaction, safety and forward thinking is second to none. Irving Blending & Packaging is in the business of making ideas a reality. 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. source – series communications
