Stage Set for 2016 PST Exide Batteries Rookie Race May 12, 2016 Regional The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is excited to announce that Exide Batteries has returned to the popular stock car touring series for a fifth season to present the Exide Batteries Rookie of the Year. The program gives bonus money to eligible drivers who are running their first full-time season with the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour and culminates with the presentation of the Exide Batteries Rookie of the Year trophy at the year-end awards banquet. At least two rookies are set to compete for the 2016 rookie title. Noel Road, Nova Scotia’s Harry Ross White and Marshfield, Prince Edward Island’s Nevin Scott have officially signaled intentions to run the full Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour schedule. Harry Ross White, commonly known around racing circles as “Hoss,” has an extensive resume racing with accolades in both the Street Stock and Sportsman divisions around Nova Scotia. Scott has made his name in recent seasons in the Street Stock division at Oyster Bed Speedway. Both will look to add their name to the prestigious list of past Exide Batteries Rookie of the Year champions. In 2015, DJ Casey of Prospect, Nova Scotia made a successful transition from Sportsman competition to capture the Exide Batteries Rookie of the Year Award on the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour . The 20-year-old was impressive throughout the season, which included a runner-up finish in the IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body at Riverside International Speedway. Casey etched his name into history, joining names like two-time Tour champion Shawn Turple (2005) and Atlantic Cat 250 Champions Lonnie Sommerville (Barnesville, NB – 2007), Craig Slaunwhite (Terence Bay, NS – 2008) and Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS – 2013) as former top freshmen in the series. The chase for the Exide Batteries Rookie of the Year Award begins on Saturday, May 21 when the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour takes the green flag for the Lucas Oil 100 at Scotia Speedworld. Also on the card will be the season opener for the Atlantic Tiltload Maritime League of Legends Series. Exide Batteries Rookie of the Year Winners 2015: DJ Casey – Prospect, NS 2014: Sarah McKay – Quispamsis, NB 2013: Dylan Blenkhorn – Truro, NS 2012: Steve Halpin – Saint John, NB 2011: No Eligible Drivers 2010: Jerome Kehoe – Sydney, NS 2009: Josh Jaillet – MacDougall Settlement, NB 2008: Craig Slaunwhite – Terence Bay, NS 2007: Lonnie Sommerville – Barnesville, NB 2006: Russell Smith Sr. – Lakeside, NS 2005: Shawn Turple – Enfield, NS 2004: Dale Holmes – West Covehead, PE 2003: Ian Mollins – Berry Mills, NB 2002: Geoff Boyle – Charlottetown, PE 2001: Gordie Ryan – Wellington, NS The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour visits five 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 902.481.2531 or visit www.maritimeprostocktour.com.
