Maritime Pro Stock Tour
Jarrett Butcher Races to Back-to-Back Tour Wins; Takes Kenny U-Pull 150 at Scotia Speedworld
Series Release
(Halifax, NS – June 1, 2024) Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) picked up his second consecutive win in his 75th start on the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour. Butcher benefited from several late lap cautions which allowed him to catch up to Mike Rodgers (Moncton, NB) who was out in front with 10 to go. The two battled side by side until lap 149 when Butcher was able pass Rodgers coming out of turn two. Jordan Veinotte (Porter’s Lake, NS) had his best career showing and finish on the Series coming home third. Ryan VanOirschot (Antigonish, NS) brought home his #25 Chevy in fifth. Lucas Oil Rookie contender Gage Gilby (Enfield, NS) had a solid fourth place run in only his second start.
Sam Rogers (Lowers Onslow, NS) won the first of three Atlantic Tiltload heat races, in only his second start in a Pro Stock. Jarrett Butcher took the win in heat two, followed by Chris Reid (Fort McMurray, AB) picking up the checkers in heat three.
Lots of contingency cash and prizes were also awarded to teams during the Kenny U Pull 150
Eastlink Fastest Lap Award: Donald Chisholm
R&D Performancentre Most Laps Led Award: Chris Reid
Swift Springs Hard Charger Award: Gage Gilby
QA1 Free Pass Award: Tylor Hawes
Wilwood Racing Future Winner Award: Mike Rodgers
Aero Wheels Last Car On The Lead Lap Award: Colton Noble
Fivestar Hard Luck Award: Mike Duskey
Lucas Oil Rookie of the Race: Gage Gilby
The Toursec Mini Stocks, who race every Friday as part of the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series, kicked off the racing card and put on a great show for fans. Steven Matthews (Fall River) was first under the checkers, followed by Dave Matthews (Nine Mile River) and Mitchell Hopkins (Beaver Bank). Thanks to the entire field for helping keep the track in shape during the inclement weather.
The East Coast International Pro Stock Tour returns to Petty International Raceway next Saturday, June 8th at 4:00pm for the Mr. Lube + Tires 150. Tickets will be available at the gate on race day (cash only).
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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
About East Coast International:
East Coast International Trucks is an authorized International® dealership with locations in Moncton, Dartmouth, Millbrook, and Charlottetown. They carry a large selection of new and used trucks and trailers and offer one of the largest inventories of truck parts in Atlantic Canada. All of their locations are Cummins certified and service all-make trucks and trailers. Their Idealease division provides truck leasing and rental solutions, and all of their locations offer in-house financing and insurance. For more information on East Coast International, visit www.eastcoastint.com
