Austin MacDonald (Pictou, NS) picked up his first career win at one of the most prestigious races on the Series – Summer Clash 250. The young driver survived a battle royale all day on track to emerge victorious. MacDonald was eager to get his hands on the iconic Scott Fraser Memorial Cup as soon as he stepped onto the podium.
Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) kept his nose clean for most of the Clash and was able to come away with a second place finish. Last year’s Summer Clash winner Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS) captured the final spot on the podium. Robbie MacEwen (Charlottetown, PE) was fourth, followed by Gage Gilby (Enfield, NS) who came home with a top-five finish in his first Summer Clash 250 appearance.
Craig Slaunwhite (Terence Bay, NS) sat on the pole for Summer Clash 250 after setting a blistering speed of 14.137sec in the Top Construction Time Trials. Greg Proude (Springvale, PE) was also on the front row after turning the second fastest lap. The remaining teams competed in Atlantic Tiltload Heat Races. Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS), Cory Hall (Jolicure, NB) and Nicholas Naugle (Dartmouth, NS) won their respective races which set the field for Summer Clash 250.
Slaunwhite and Proude both had mechanical issues in the early stages of the race and were unable to finish. Danny Chisholm (Antigonish, NS) accepted the Pole Challenge but was also out early due to mechanical problems.
Other contingency winners at the Summer Clash 250: Eastlink Fastest Lap Award: #99 Craig Slaunwhite (14.371sec) R&D Performancentre Most Laps Led Award: #83 Cory Hall (100 Laps) Swift Springs Hard Charger Award: #54 Jarrett Butcher QA1 Free Pass Award: #0 Sam Rogers Wilwood Racing Future Winner Award: #25g Gage Gilby Aero Wheels Last Car On The Lead Lap Award: #0 Sam Rogers Fivestar Hard Luck Award: #99 Craig Slaunwhite Lucas Oil Rookie of the Race: #25g Gage Gilby
The Heart of Champion Vintage Race Car Series put on a fantastic show for fans prior to the Summer Clash 250. The race as won by Peter Lawrence (Beaver Bank, NS).
The Cross Roads Maritime League of Legends raced a 50 lap feature with Danny Chisholm (Antigonish, NS) crossing the finish line first. Aiden Christensen (Windsor Junction, NS) was second with Josh Langille (Coldbrook, NS) in third.
The East Coast International Pro Stock Tour is off for a few weeks but returns to action Saturday, September 7th at Riverside International Speedway for the Scotia Diesel 150. Visit www.riversidespeedway.ca for ticket information.
The East Coast International Pro Stock Tour returns to Scotia Speedworld this Saturday for the Summer Clash 250 presented by Superior Foundations and Atlantic Tiltload. With 23 teams already registered for the event and the biggest purse in Scotia Speedworld history up for grabs, action on the track is sure to be intense!
Drivers will be up on the wheel trying to earn their slice of the $108,000 plus purse and contingencies up for grabs. The winner will walk away with at least $16,500 and have their name etched on the iconic Scott Fraser Memorial Cup. Grandstands will open at 1:00pm on Saturday with racing slated to get underway at 4:00pm.
Qualifying for the Summer Clash 250 will take place on Friday evening with Time Trials presented by Top Construction. The winner of Time Trials will take home $1,000 and Pole Position for the main event. The outside pole will also be decided via Time Trials on Friday night.
Following Time Trials fans can take in the Bay Equipment Rental Weekly Racing Series featuring the Superior Foundations 100 for the Maritime Auto Glass Sportsman. Grandstands open at 5:00pm with racing action at 7:00pm. Two dozen entries are expected to compete for the prestigious Superior Foundations 100 victory on Friday. The Maritime Auto Glass Sportsman have been competing over the past two races for the On Site Heavy Duty Rust Control Bounty, which will guarantee the winner of Friday’s Superior Foundations 100 an extra $1200 in prize money. The expected entry list can be found on the Scotia Speedworld social media platforms.
As we head into Summer Clash three young guns currently hold the top three spots in the chase for the Championship. Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) continues to sit atop the leader board. Austin MacDonald (Pictou, NS) is second, with rookie sensation Gage Gilby (Enfield, NS) in third. Nicholas Naugle (Dartmouth, NS) and Mike Rodgers (Moncton, NB) are hot on their heels, sitting fourth and fifth respectively. Only 47 points separate the top-five drivers as we head into one of the most iconic races on the Series.
Also, on the racing card for Saturday are the Cross Roads Maritime League of Legends who will run a 50-lap feature. The Heart of a Champion Vintage Race Car Series will also put on a show for fans prior to the main event, Summer Clash 250!
Tickets for the Summer Clash 250 are on sale now! Adult tickets are $40.00, Youth (8-15) are $10.00, Pit entry is $45.00. Adult weekend passes are also available for $55.00 for grandstand seating and $60.00 for the pits. Tickets will be available at the gates on race day. To purchase grandstand tickets in advance click here: https://2024summerclash250.eventbrite.ca
And don’t forget one lucky fan who purchases an advance ticket is going to walk away with $1,500 courtesy of Bluenose Pools and the Chase the Checkers Fan Challenge! Visit www.scotiaspeedworld.ca for complete details.
Expected Entry list – As of August 7
#08 – Nicholas Naugle – Dartmouth, NS #0- Sam Rogers – Upper Onslow, NS #2- Ashton Tucker – Lyttleton, NB #7- Brad Eddy – Halifax, NS #11V – Jordan Veinotte – Porters Lake, NS #13 – Austin MacDonald – Pictou, NS #25 –Ryan VanOirschot – Antigonish, NS #25g –Gage Gilby – Enfield, NS #29 – Greg Proude – Springvale, PE #30 – Stephen lively – Shubenacadie, NS #31 – Chris Reid – Fort McMurray, AB #32 – Chris Hughes – Brackley Beach, PE #33 – Tylor Hawes – Porter’s Lake, NS #36 – Gary Elliott– Truro, NS #40 – Robbie MacEwen –Charlottetown, PE #41 – Mike Rodgers – Moncton, NB #51 – Mark LeClair– Brackley Beach, PE #54 – Jarrett Butcher – Porter’s Lake, NS #67 – Dylan Blenkhorn – Truro, NS #83 – Cory Hall – Jolicure, NB #88– Russell Smith Jr – Lakeside, NS #89 – Danny Chisholm – Antigonish, NS #99 – Craig Slaunwhite – Terence Bay, NS
Watch Live Online!
If you can’t make it to the track for the Summer Clash 250 at Scotia Speedworld, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Tim’s Corner Motorsports TV will be on-site with a video crew to capture all the heart-pounding action from the track. Whether you want to watch the race live or on-demand, you can do so by heading to www.TimsCorner.tv and purchasing an Event Pass.
Stay Connected!
Want to stay up to date on all the latest news and developments from the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour? Look no further than our website, www.maritimeprostocktour.com. Here, you’ll find the most current information on race schedules, results, and standings, as well as news and updates from the drivers and teams.
But that’s not all – you can also follow us on social media to stay in the loop on all things Pro Stock Tour. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @prostocktour for the latest news, photos, and videos from the track. Stay in the know by tuning in to the Maritime Pro Stock Tour Hot Pass Podcast for in-depth conversations with your favourite drivers, and so much more! It’s available on maritimeprostocktour.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
About the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour: The East Coast International 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 East Coast International 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
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