Ashton Tucker Gets First Pro Stock Tour Win in Atlantic Oliver 200 September 26, 2021 Regional Ashton Tucker (Lyttleton, NB) picked up his first career victory on the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour this evening in the Atlantic Oliver Tire 200 at Scotia Speedworld. Tucker who has been a stand-out since his first appearance with the Series in 2018 battled the entire race to stand atop the podium. Nicholas Naugle (Dartmouth, NS) picked up second place, followed by Cory Hall (Jolicure, NB) in third. Point leader Craig Slaunwhite (Terence Bay, NS) missed the podium for the first time this season coming home fourth. Waylon Farrell (Conception Bay South, NL) rounded out the top five. The race marked round eight of nine for the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour. Cole Butcher (Hantsport, NS) broke a clutch in the opening laps of the Atlantic Oliver Tire 200 and was unable to finish the race. Butcher had been locked in a championship point battle with Slaunwhite but Butcher’s misfortune saw Slaunwhite leave Scotia Speedworld with a 42-point lead heading for the finale next Saturday. Donald Chisholm (Antigonish, NS), Russell Smith Jr (Lakeside, NS) and Kent Vincent (Crapaud, PE) won Atlantic Tiltload heat races which set the field for the Atlantic Oliver Tire 200. Ashton Tucker took home the Kenny U Pull Hard Charger award. The race was slowed by seven cautions and saw three lead changes. Complete Results – Atlantic Oliver Tire 200 Ashton Tucker being awarded the Jim Hallahan Memorial Cup by members of the Hallahan family Tucker’s win saw him become the inaugural recipient of the Jim Hallahan Memorial Cup. The Cup will be awarded to the winner of the 200-lap event each season. Liz Hallahan (Jim’s widow) and his grandsons Ryan & Tyler were on hand to present the award. The Maritime League of Legends ran their season finale prior to the Atlantic Oliver Tire 200. Danny Chisholm (Canning, NS) won the 40-lap feature followed by Owen Mahar (Hubley, NS) and Gage Gilby (Enfield, NS). The East Coast Mini Stock Tour kicked off the racing card. Jesse Deveau (Greenwood, NS) was first under the checkers, followed by Matt Watson (Summerside, PE) and Dave Matthews (Nine Mile River, NS). The East Coast International Pro Stock Tour season finale – the Cummins 150 is set for 2 p.m. next Saturday at Scotia Speedworld. Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.ca About the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour: The East Coast International Pro Stock Tour is owned and operated by Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited. For more information, call 902.481.2531 or click www.maritimeprostocktour.com. source – series communications (edited)
