Ashton Tucker (Lyttleton, NB) won the Tirecraft 200 tonight at Scotia Speedworld. The win is the first of the season for Tucker. Greg Proude (Springvale, PE), who celebrated his 200th start on the Series tonight at Scotia Speedworld, led the most laps but had to settle for second.
While Proude was leading the field Tucker was methodically working his way to the front and was able to overtake the #29 for the lead on lap 140. The two battled back and forth following several late race cautions with Tucker emerging victorious when the checkered flag flew. Russell Smith Jr. (Lakeside, NS) was at the front of the pack all night and took home another podium finish. Championship contenders, Austin MacDonald (Pictou, NS) and Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) also had decent nights coming home fourth and fifth respectively.
Jordan Veinotte (Dartmouth, NS) and Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) won their Atlantic Tiltload heat races which set the field for the Tirecraft 200. Other contingency winners on the evening include:
Other contingency winners at the Tirecraft: Eastlink Fastest Lap Award: #25g Gage Gilby (14.545sec) R&D Performancentre Most Laps Led Award: #29 Greg Proude (137 Laps) Swift Springs Hard Charger Award: #2 Ashton Tucker QA1 Free Pass Award: #51 Mark Leclair Wilwood Racing Future Winner Award: #88 Russell Smith Jr Aero Wheels Last Car On The Lead Lap Award: #25 Ryan VanOirschot Fivestar Hard Luck Award: #11v Jordan Veinotte Lucas Oil Rookie of the Race: #25g Gage Gilby
The Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series put on a stellar show for 75 laps which saw Russell Smith Sr. (Lakeside, NS) take home the win. Dylan Dowe (Bedford, NS) came across the line in second with Kyle Bent (Berwick, NS) in third.
The Cross Roads Maritime League of Legends also ran prior to the Tirecraft 200. Aidan Christensen (Windsor Junction, NS) took the checkers, Craig MacDonald (Waverly, NS) came across the line in second with Caden Tufts taking the final spot on the podium in the CARS 50.
For just the second time in over 20 years, the Street Stocks returned to Halifax in the Streets at Scotia presented by Tims Corner Motorsports. Mitchell Arsenault (Summerside, PE) won the 75- lap feature, followed by Dennis Nickerson (Marshy Hope, NS) and Martin Landry (Scoudouc, NB).
The East Coast International Pro Stock Tour returns to action on Saturday, October 5th for the penultimate Mr. Lube + Tires 150 at Petty International Raceway. The race originally scheduled for June 8th was postponed due to weather. The 2024 season will come to close on October 12th at the Scotia Diesel 155 at Riverside International Speedway.
Tirecraft 200 Set For Saturday At Scotia Speedworld
The East Coast International Pro Stock Tour is gearing up for the TIRECRAFT 200, which will be the final Pro Stock Tour race of the season at Scotia Speedworld this year. Originally scheduled as the season finale, the race will now mark round eight of 10 on the season, as weather forced the postponement of two previous events.
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The TIRECRAFT 200 promises to showcase some of the best racing talent from across the Maritimes so be sure to join us for a day of thrills, spills, and lots of unforgettable racing.
The on-track action will start with Atlantic Tiltload Heat Races at 4:00 pm, which will set the field for the TIRECRAFT 200, grandstands will open at 1:00 pm.
Fans will be treated to a full race card Saturday, in addition to Pro Stocks fans will also be able to take in 75 laps of the Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series, 75 laps of Street Stock racing and a 50 lap Maritime League of Legends feature.
We will also take a few moments to celebrate two drivers who have hit milestones in the Maritime Pro Stock Tour Legacy Program. Stephen Lively (Shubenacadie, NS) who hit his 50th start on the Series earlier this season and Greg Proude (Springvale, PE) who will make his 200th start this Saturday at the TIRECRAFT 200. Proude will join Kent Vincent (Crapaud, PE) as the only other driver in the 200+ club!
After seven races, three young guns hold down the top three spots in the chase for the Championship. Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) continues to sit atop of the standings with a slim 27 point lead over Austin MacDonald (Pictou, NS). Rookie of the Year contender Gage Gilby (Enfield, NS) is currently third but just 39 markers behind Butcher and just 12 points from second. Mike Rodgers (Moncton, NS) is having a sensational season, his consistent runs have put him in fourth and well within contention for the Championship. Rounding out the top five is Ryan Van Oirschot (Antigonish, NS) who is also having a great season and still well within reach of the top spot with three races to go.
Tickets for grandstand seating are available now at https://2024tirecraft200.eventbrite.ca, with adult tickets priced at $35.00, youth tickets $10.00 (for those aged 8-15), and children 7 and under are free. Pits tickets are $40.00 and can be purchased at the back gate on race day. Weekend passes are also available, $50.00 for grandstands, $55.00 for pits.
For those who prefer to purchase tickets at the gate, grandstand seating tickets will also be available on race day.
Expected Entry list – As of September 18
#0- SAM ROGERS – UPPER ONSLOW, NS #2- ASHTON TUCKER – LYTTLETON, NB #11 – MARTY PREVOST – FALL RIVER, 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 #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 #88– RUSSELL SMITH JR – LAKESIDE, NS #89 – DANNY CHISHOLM – ANTIGONISH, NS
Watch Live Online!
If you can’t make it to the track for the Tirecraft 200 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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