Riverside International Speedway
Proude Caps 2024 With Scotia Diesel 155 Win; Jarrett Butcher Wins First Tour Title
Series Release
Greg Proude (Springvale, PE) took home the win at Riverside International Speedway this afternoon. The Scotia Diesel 155 marked Proude’s 201st start, 11th win and final race of his career on the Series with his own car and team, as he is set to retire following the 2024 season.
Jarrett Butcher (Porter’s Lake, NS) made Proude work for the win as the two were nose to tail for the final 20 laps. Butchers second place finish secured the 2024 East Coast International Pro Stock Tour Championship for the young driver.Mike Rodgers (Moncton, NB) had a break out year and was near the top of the point standings all season. Rodgers took the final spot on the podium at the season finale Scotia Diesel 155. Hometown favourite and former Series champ, Donald Chisholm (Antigonish, NS) finished fourth followed by Robbie MacEwen (Charlottetown, PE) in fifth.
This is Jarrett Butcher’s first East Coast International Championship which comes in his ninth season on the Series. Butcher has six career victories, including three this year. The Superior Foundations No. 54 was at the top of the points standings all season thanks to podium finishes at seven of 10 races. Butcher receives $15,000 from the East Coast International Points Fund and an awesome championship ring commissioned by Inglis Jewelers.
Gage Gilby (Enfield, NS) is officially the Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year. Gilby had an outstanding rookie season and has put all teams on notice that he will be a championship contender for many seasons to come. Gilby finished eighth at the Scotia Diesel 155 and third in the year end point standings. Austin MacDonald (Pictou, NS) and Butcher won their Atlantic Tiltload heat races to set the field for the Season Finale Scotia Diesel 150.
Other contingency winners at the Scotia Diesel 155:
Eastlink Fastest Lap Award: #54 Jarrett Butcher (14.541sec)
R&D Performancentre Most Laps Led Award: #29 Greg Proude (92 Laps)
Swift Springs Hard Charger Award: #29 Greg Proude
QA1 Free Pass Award: #32 Chris Hughes
Wilwood Racing Future Winner Award: #41 Mike Rodgers
Aero Wheels Last Car On The Lead Lap Award: #25 Ryan VanOirschot
Fivestar Hard Luck Award: #32 Chris Hughes
Lucas Oil Rookie of the Race: #0 Sam Rogers
The Scotia Diesel 155 concludes the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour 2024 Season. Championship spoils will be handed out on November 2nd at the annual awards banquet. The Pro Stock Tour would like to thank all our loyal fans and sponsors for their support this season! The Pro Stock Tour will return to action next Spring!
Unofficial Race Results
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| Pos | No. | Name | Laps | Heat Finish | Sponsor | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | Greg Proude | 155 | H2:6 | Atlantic Dodge Dealers | Springvale, PE |
| 2 | 54 | Jarrett Butcher | 155 | H2:1 | Superior Foundations | Porter’s Lake, NS |
| 3 | 41 | Mike Rodgers | 155 | H2:3 | Lawns Unlimited | Moncton, NB |
| 4 | 89 | Donald Chisholm | 155 | H2:2 | Nova Construction | Antigonish, NS |
| 5 | 40 | Robbie MacEwen | 155 | H2:7 | Moncton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Charlottetown, PE |
| 6 | 88 | Russell Smith Jr | 155 | H2:4 | Nova Construction | Lakeside, NS |
| 7 | 0 | Sam Rogers | 155 | H1:6 | Summer Clash 250 | Lower Onslow, NS |
| 8 | 25g | Gage Gilby | 155 | H2:5 | CKG Elevator | Enfield, NS |
| 9 | 30 | Stephen Lively | 155 | H1:2 | East Coast Financing | Shubenacadie, NS |
| 10 | 25 | Ryan VanOirschot | 155 | H1:4 | Ron MacGillivray Chevrolet | Antigonish, NS |
| 11 | 51s | Tyler Smith | 131 | #N/A | M&K Construction | Charlottetown, PE |
| 12 | 32 | Chris Hughes | 103 | H1:3 | East Coast International | Brackley Beach, PE |
| 13 | 13 | Austin MacDonald | 58 | H1:1 | King Freight Lines | Pictou, NS |
| 14 | 11v | Jordan Veinotte | 27 | H1:5 | Veinotte’s Trucking & Auto Service | Porter’s Lake, NS |
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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
